melamine
2,4,6-triamino-1,3,5-triazine
Identification
| Name | melamine |
| CAS Number | 108-78-1 |
| EINECS | 203-615-4 |
| FDA UNII | N3GP2YSD88 |
| Molecular Formula | C3 H6 N6 |
| Molecular Weight | 126.12282000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00006055 |
| Nikkaji Number | J2.428G |
| Beilstein | 0124341 |
Regulatory
| DG SANTE Food Contact Materials | 2,4,6-triamino-1,3,5-triazine |
| FDA Mainterm (IAUFC) | 108-78-1 ; MELAMINE |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | white powder (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Soluble in | water, 3240 mg/L @ 20 °C (exp) |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-mouse LD50 3296 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | skin-rabbit LD50 > 1000 mg/kg |
| Inhalation Toxicity | inhalation-rat LC50 3248 mg/m3 |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | indirect food additives: adhesives and components of coatings |
| Recommendation for melamine usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for melamine flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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Potential Uses
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Synonyms
cyanurotriamide
hicophor PR
pluragard
spinflam ML 94M
2,4,6-
triamino-1,3,5-triazine
s-
triazine, 2,4,6-triamino-
1,3,5-
triazine-2,4,6-triamine
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