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China is the dominant global exporter of melamine, accounting for over 60% of total international exports in recent years, while the United States, Germany, and South Korea rank among the top importers. Major importing regions include North America and Western Europe, where demand remains steady for use in laminates, adhesives, and flame-retardant formulations. Exports from China have remained stable despite moderate fluctuations in Melamine prices, while India and Saudi Arabia have emerged as secondary exporters with growing share amid regional capacity expansions.
Melamine is a white, crystalline solid with a faint, characteristic odor and low volatility; it decomposes before boiling and has a melting point of approximately 354 °C. It is a nitrogen-rich heterocyclic organic compound classified as a triazine derivative. Melamine is primarily used as a chemical intermediate in the production of melamine-formaldehyde resins, which are thermosetting polymers employed in laminates, adhesives, coatings, and molding compounds. Its main application areas include durable surface materials (e.g., countertops and furniture laminates), industrial coatings, and flame-retardant additives in plastics and textiles.
A compound that forms synthetic resins with formaldehyde
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This chemical is included in Fine Chemicals. See more about what is Melamine and Melamine SDS information.
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