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USALCO Melamine Resin

USALCO Melamine Resin is a low-molecular-weight cationic resin used for separating oil and water in refinery flotation units. It is also useful in clarifying latex waste and textile industry waste when combined with an anionic polymer. Additionally, the resin is effective in treating paper mill waste, and USALCO holds a patent for it. A low-formaldehyde version of this product is also available.

Functions: Binder

Chemical Family: Melamines

End Uses: Oil & Gas Applications

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Industrial Additives Functions
Molecular formula
(C3H6N6CH2O)x

Applications & Uses

Markets
Industrial Additives End Use
Product Applications
  • Oil and water separation by floatation, latex waste clarification, paper mill waste removal of suspended matter.
  • Can be used for paint detackification, in new car paint booths or anywhere paint is applied.
  • Melamine Resins can be used in conjunction with an anionic polymer.
Principal Uses

Paint Detackification, Oil and Water separation by flotation, latex waste clarification, paper mill waste removal of suspended matter.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear light blue liquid
Odor
Mild amine with mild formalin
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Brookfield Viscosity (at 25°C)max. 20cps
Product Weight8.50 - 8.67Lbs./Gal
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity (at 60°F)1.02 - 1.04
pH (neat)1.0 - 2.0
Solids7.5 - 9.5%

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information

275-gallon and 330-gallon IBCs (totes), 55-gallon drums and tank trucks.

Storage & Handling

Handling

Observe caution when handling corrosive materials.