Food Grade A5 Melamine Moulding Compound Powder for High Precision Molding with 4H Surface Hardness
Our Food Grade A5 Melamine Moulding Compound (MMC) Powder is a 100% pure melamine-formaldehyde resin formulation specifically engineered for the manufacturing of high-end, food-contact tableware. As a leading chemical raw material, our A5 melamine powder ensures excellent heat resistance, water resistance, and outstanding mechanical strength, making it the preferred choice for global tableware manufacturers.
100% Pure Melamine (A5 Grade): Contains no urea-formaldehyde fillers. It meets the strictest international food safety standards, ensuring toxic-free and odorless end products.
Superb Surface Finish: Produces tableware with a smooth, porcelain-like gloss, high hardness, and excellent scratch resistance.
Superior Thermal Stability: Withstands temperatures from -20°C to 120°C. Safe for dishwasher use and boiling water sterilization.
Excellent Chemical Resistance: Highly resistant to oils, acid, alkali, and various solvents commonly found in household and commercial kitchens.
Vibrant Color Customization: Available in a wide spectrum of colors, including pure white, pastel shades, and vibrant tones. Custom color matching (Pantone/RAL) is fully supported.
| Property / Parameter | Specification / Value | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Material Grade | A5 (100% Melamine Resin Powder) | Industry Standard |
| Appearance | Fine Powder or Granular | Visual Inspection |
| Molding Temperature | 160°C – 180°C | Process Standard |
| Molding Pressure | 20 – 35 MPa | Process Standard |
| Curing Time | 30 – 50 seconds (depends on thickness) | Process Standard |
| Water Absorption | ≤ 0.8% | ISO 62 |
| Food Contact Certification | FDA, SGS, EU 10/2011, LFGB compliant | Certified Lab |
This versatile compression moulding powder is widely used in automatic and semi-automatic compression molding machines to produce:
Hotel & Restaurant Ware: Heavy-duty plates, bowls, serving trays, and saucers.
Household Kitchenware: Salad bowls, soup spoons, mugs, and chopsticks.
Children's Dinnerware: Shatterproof, colorful, and lightweight baby plates and cups.
Aviation & Institutional Catering: Lightweight trays and stackable dishware.
Note: Melamine tableware produced with A5 powder is not recommended for microwave or oven use, as prolonged high electromagnetic/dry heat can degrade the resin structure.
To achieve the best results during compression molding, we recommend the following parameters as a baseline guide:
Preheating (Optional but Recommended): High-frequency preheating to 80°C–105°C drastically reduces cycle time and improves surface finish.
Mold Temperature: Top Mold: 165°C – 175°C | Bottom Mold: 160°C – 170°C.
Curing Time: Adjusted dynamically based on the product wall thickness (typically 15-20 seconds per mm of thickness).
Standard Packaging: 25 kg per moisture-proof Kraft paper bag with an inner plastic PE liner.
Storage Environment: Keep in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated warehouse. Keep away from direct sunlight, moisture, and heat sources.
Shelf Life: 12 months from the production date under proper storage conditions.
Loading Capacity: 20-22 Metric Tons (MT) per 20FT container without pallets; 18 MT with pallets.
A1 Grade: Contains a high percentage of urea resin. It is not food-safe and is only used for non-food items like buttons or ashtrays.
A3 Grade: A blend of urea and melamine. It is semi-food grade but degrades quickly under heat and moisture.
A5 Grade (Our Product): 100% pure melamine-formaldehyde resin. It is fully food-grade, safe for long-term food contact, durable, and certified by global testing bodies.
Yes! Our R&D lab provides precise color-matching services. You can provide us with a physical sample or a Pantone/RAL color code, and we will send a counter-sample for your machine testing.
Yes, we can provide 1-5 kg of free powder samples for your trial molding test. Shipping costs are typically covered by the buyer.
Our compound complies with global food safety standards, including FDA (USA), LFGB (Germany), and EU Regulation No 10/2011. Testing reports from SGS or Intertek are available upon request.