Melamine is an organic base chemical most commonly found in the form of white crystals rich in nitrogen. Melamine is combined with formaldehyde to produce melamine resin, a very durable thermosetting plastic used in Formica, melamine dinnerware, laminate flooring and dry erase boards.
Melamine is a major raw material for coatings resins, laminates, fire retardants, molding compounds, wood adhesives, and many other applications. Melamine resins provide hard, glossy surfaces that are durable
