Melamine
Product Description
| Product | Melamine |
| CAS | 108-78-1 |
| Formula | C3H6N6 |
| Synonym | 1,3,5-Triazine-2,4,6-triamine, cyanuric triamide, 1,3,5-Triazine-2,4,6-triamine |
Typical Product Specifications
| Density | 1.573 (250 c) |
| Slightly Soluble | in water |
| Very Soluble | in hot alcohol |
| Particle size, unground | 99% thru 200 mesh |
| pH | 8.7 |
| Particle size, unground | 96% thru 325 mesh |
| Color, APHA | 20 Max. |
| Melamine | 99.8% min |
| Moisture | 0.01% |
| Ash | 0.01% |
| Turbidity | 20 Max. |
| Insolubility | in ether |
| Melting Point | 250 c |
| Molecular weight | 126.15 |
| Color | colorless monoclinic prisms |
| Flash Point | 300 c |
| Boiling Point | sublimes |
| Chemical Structure | ![]() |
| Notes | Corrosion Inhibitor; Profile Control Agent Click here for more drilling fluid additives! Available grades: UnGround, Ground, Superfine and G.P. Crystals. Melamine is combined with formaldehyde to produce melamine resin, a very durable thermosetting plastic used in Formica, and melamine foam, a polymeric cleaning product. The end products include countertops, dry erase boards, fabrics, glues, housewares and flame retardants. Melamine is one of the major components in Pigment Yellow 150, a colorant in inks and plastics. Melamine also enters the fabrication of melamine poly-sulfonate used as superplasticizer for making high-resistance concrete. For more information on Melamine CAS 108-78-1:
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| Class | Amines, Drilling and Completion Fluids |
| Function | Drilling Fluid Additives, Anti-Corrosive |
| Industry | Industrial Drilling, Oil and Gas Production, Drilling Fluid, Fracking, Hydraulic Fracturing |

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