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Laminates

MelaminebyDSM is the binding force that makes laminates super-strong and resistant to heat, scratching, impact, water and chemicals. The attractive surfaces are hygienic, stylish and enhance the richness of any design.

The main application for melamine is as a raw material for MF (Melamine Formaldehyde) resins that give laminated panels and floors their unique surface properties and attractive finishes. These resins are also heat- and chemical-resistant, and suitable for hygienic anti-bacterial surfaces.

Typical applications include:
- Laminate flooring
- Furniture tops
- Kitchen and bathroom counter-tops
- Wall cladding
- Cabinets
- Self-assembly furniture

Laminates are made in two types:
- High Pressure Laminates (HPL)
- Low Pressure Laminates (LPL)

Melamine in laminates
Melamine in laminates

Melamine powder is mixed with an aqueous formaldehyde solution and other substances, to form a resin or adhesive. This waterproof adhesive is added to wood chips and the resulting mixture is compressed to form chipboard. Paper printed with a wood or any other design is soaked in a similar melamine resin and pressed onto the chipboard’s surface.

The benefits of melamine in laminates include:
- Durable
- Scratch-resistant
- Heatproof
- Chemical-resistant
- Anti-bacterial
- Moisture-resistant
- Attractive

Sustainable product

MelaminebyDSM™ helps to conserve hardwood and natural forests by enabling the effective use of wood waste and fast-growing softwood in boards and panels. See also Sustainability .

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Where melamine products are used

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Sustainability
Environmental considerations

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Other applications

[Laminates]

Wood-based panels

Plywood

Particle Board (PB)

Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF/HDF)

Oriented Strand Board (OSB)

Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL)



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