Melamine, commonly known as melamine and protein, has a molecular formula of C3H6N6 and is named "1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine" by IUPAC. It is a triazine nitrogen-containing heterocyclic organic Compounds used as chemical raw materials. It is a white monoclinic crystal, almost odorless, harmful to the body, and cannot be used in food processing or food additives.
On October 27, 2017, the World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer released a preliminary list of carcinogens for reference. Melamine is included in the list of Class 2B carcinogens.
Melamine is an important nitrogen-heterocyclic organic chemical raw material. It is mainly used as the main raw material for the manufacture of melamine formaldehyde resin (MF) and an organic element analysis reagent. It is also used in the synthesis of organic and resin as a tanning agent and filler for leather processing. It is also used in wood, plastic, coating, papermaking, textile, leather, electrical, pharmaceutical and other industries. It can also be used as a flame retardant, formaldehyde cleaner, fertilizer, etc. [6]
Melamine is the most commonly used gas source for intumescent flame retardants. It is also the raw material for preparing many intumescent flame retardant components (such as various phosphates, cyanurates, and phosphates). It is also often compounded with other flame retardants. Suitable for flame retardant various plastics and other polymers, such as flame retardant polyurethane foam when combined with organic phosphates