Description

Hexamethylolmelamine is a highly functional, water-soluble amino resin derived from melamine. This compound is a key crosslinking agent and resin intermediate, valued for its ability to form durable, thermosetting networks that impart hardness, chemical resistance, and dimensional stability to final products. It is essential for manufacturers in the coatings, textile finishing, paper processing, and adhesive industries seeking to enhance product performance and durability.

Application

• Coatings & Paints: A vital crosslinker for thermosetting acrylic, polyester, and alkyd resins, providing excellent hardness, gloss, and chemical resistance in automotive, industrial, and coil coatings.
• Textile Finishing: Used as a durable press reagent and wash-and-wear agent for cotton and cellulose blends, imparting crease resistance, shrinkage control, and fabric stiffening.
• Paper & Paperboard: Serves as a wet-strength resin, improving the tensile strength and water resistance of paper products like filters, packaging, and specialty papers.
• Adhesives & Laminates: Functions as a curing agent in wood adhesives (e.g., for plywood and particleboard) and laminating resins, enhancing bond strength and water resistance.
• Molding Compounds: Employed in the formulation of melamine-formaldehyde molding powders for producing high-gloss, heat-resistant tableware and electrical components.
• Leather Treatment: Used in tanning and finishing processes to improve the leather's fullness, durability, and resistance to perspiration and washing.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexamethylolmelamine
CAS No.	39863-30-4
Molecular Formula	C9H18N6O6
Molecular Weight	306.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexakis(hydroxymethyl)melamine; HMM; Hexamethylolmelamine; 1,3,5-Triazine-2,4,6-triamine, N,N,N',N',N'',N''-hexakis(methanol); Peromethylolmelamine; Hexamethoxymethylmelamine (HMMM) precursor; Hexamethylolmelamine resin intermediate
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Quality Control

Our Hexamethylolmelamine is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, reactivity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, hydroxymethyl group content, and solubility are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content	≤ 2.0%
Solubility (in Water)	Clear, colorless solution
pH (10% solution)	8.0 - 10.0

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.