Indes tructible Melamine resin is a super-adhesive, making it an ideal ingredient in thermosets for plastics, also known as molding powders. Pigment can be added to the melamine resin before the molding process begins. The mixture is then molded under heat and high pressure into a stable shape, for example a dish. Once the resin has hardened, the product is virtually indestructible. Also it can no longer be melted back into its original shape. Melamine dishware is heat-resistant and can cope with temperatures of up to 70 degrees Celsius. It is not microwave-safe, however. As melamine absorbs the energy of microwaves, melamine dishware will become porous and fragile if heated in a microwave oven. The heat-resistant properties of melamine resin also make it a perfect material for buttons on firefighting uniforms, electrical devices, plugs, and pot and pan handles. melamine 27 image: RICE
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