Melamine formaldehyde (Kaurit M70)

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Background

Melamine formaldehyde is a textile resin of the formaldehyde releasing type. It is added to textiles provide wrinkle-resistance. It is considered to be a high releaser of formaldehdye (> 1000 ppm of formaldehyde per gram of fabric). It is used in 20% of durable-press fabrics in the United States. 

 

Synonyms

Melamine formaldehyde
Kaurit M70

 

Uses

Heavy weight woven fabrics for draperies
Collar fabric to stiffen
Water and oil repellent and flame-retardant finishes
Textiles

 

Cross-Reactions

Formaldehyde

 

Unusual Reactions

 

 

References

1.

Goh, C.L., S.L. Gan, and S.J. Ngui, Occupational dermatitis in a prefabrication construction factory. Contact Dermatitis, 1986. 15(4): p. 235-40.

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Fowler, J.F., Jr., S.M. Skinner, and D.V. Belsito, Allergic contact dermatitis from formaldehyde resins in permanent press clothing: an underdiagnosed cause of generalized dermatitis. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1992. 27(6 Pt 1): p. 962-8.

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Ross, J.S., R.J. Rycroft, and E. Cronin, Melamine-formaldehyde contact dermatitis in orthopaedic practice. Contact Dermatitis, 1992. 26(3): p. 203-4.

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Sheretz, E.F., Clothing dermatitis: practical aspects for the clinician. American Journal of Contact Dermatitis, 1992. 3: p. 55-64.

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Hatch, K.L. and H.I. Maibach, Textile dermatitis: an update. (I). Resins, additives and fibers. Contact Dermatitis, 1995. 32: p. 319-26.

 

 

 

 

 

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