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- Also known as "triamino-triazine"OSHA: Melamine (Updated October 24, 2005)
- Chemical formula: C3N6H6OSHA: Melamine (Updated October 24, 2005)
- Melting point: 250 degrees CelsiusOSHA: Melamine (Updated October 24, 2005)
- Used to make bowls, laminates, resins and is an additive to concreteDSM: Melamine FAQ
- Melamine products tend to be durable and water-resistantDSM: Melamine FAQ
- Ingestion of large doses of melamine causes kidney stonesOSHA: Melamine (Updated October 24, 2005) CNN.com: China: Hundreds of Babies Fed Tainted Milk (September 13, 2008)
- Scientists developed test for detecting trace substances of melamine in milk, to protect consumers from ingestionReuters: Scientists develop test for melamine in milk
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Melamine is a synthetic chemical used in industry for a variety of purposes. Large quantities of melamine have been found in foods produced in China, including candies, baby formula and dog food.Guardian Unlimited: Cadbury Recalls 111 Products... (September 29, 2008) CNN.com: China: Hundreds of Babies Fed Tainted Milk (September 13, 2008) It is thought that melamine was added to these foods to make it seem like they had more protein in them than they actually did.USAToday.com: "Melamine in Pet Food may not be... (April 20, 2007) In its unprocessed form, melamine is a colorless or white crystalline powder.
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Melamine Questions
Why do people formula feed even though they know it is not as good and with all the melamine scares ? (Aside of course from medical reasons 3 AnswersThere could be several reasons women choose formula over breast milk. 1. They work full time, and thier workplace isn't "supportive" to pumping. 2. They are p... read more
Estimated Cost of these product Recalls? 1 AnswerThe U.S. Department of Agriculture forecasts that the United States will import a record $70 billion of agricultural products in the fiscal year ending this Sep... read more
Is there something I can do to remove lens contamination? 6 AnswersThis looks like something on the Camera, and should be repaired under warranty, as the 'lens - sensor' part isn't sealed, this problem will only get worse over ... read more



