Alkyl Melamine Formaldehyde

Alkyl Melamine Formaldehyde (CAS 68036-97-5) is a thermosetting resin used as a crosslinker and curing agent in coatings, adhesives, and industrial finishing systems.

Where is Alkyl Melamine Formaldehyde used?

• Automotive and industrial coatings: crosslinks hydroxyl- and carboxyl-functional resins for hard, chemically resistant topcoats and primers
• Textile and paper: surface treatment and finishing agent improving wet strength, dimensional stability, and abrasion resistance
• Printing inks and packaging laminates: improves adhesion and film integrity
• Adhesive and sealant formulators use it to tune rheology and enhance bond durability in structural and flexible assemblies.

Good to know: Butylated methylated melamine formaldehyde resin is the commercially recognized form, offering controlled cure response and compatibility with a broad range of resin systems.

Commercial specifications

• Liquid resin solution with varying solids content
• Butylated and methylated variants
• Solvent-borne and high-solids formulations for VOC compliance