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MF Hardener

MF Hardener is a high-strength melamine-formaldehyde based hardening agent designed to improve durability, adhesion, and surface hardness in coatings, laminates, wood polishing systems, and industrial resin applications.

Product Overview

MF Hardener (Melamine Formaldehyde Hardener) is a premium cross-linking agent used to enhance hardness, chemical resistance, gloss, and mechanical strength in industrial coatings, wood finishes, paper resins, laminates, and adhesives. It provides excellent curing properties and significantly improves product performance.

Chemical Specifications

Form Liquid
Colour Transparent, Colorless to Slight Beige
Odour Odourless
pH Range 7.00 – 8.50
Melting Point / Range -5°C to 0°C
Boiling Point / Range 100 – 105°C
Flash Point No data available
Density (20°C) 1.10 – 1.30 g/cm³
Viscosity (Dynamic) No data available (Hoeppler Method; 20°C)

Instruction For Use

Key Benefits

Decreased Pressing Time

Significantly reduces pressing time, enabling faster production cycles and increased output efficiency.

Accelerated Drying

Speeds up the condensation process in the drying oven, resulting in shorter drying times.

Prevents Resin Sagging

Prevents sagging of the resin during processing, ensuring a smooth, uniform, and even coating.

Maintains Pot Life

Extends the pot life of resins containing curing agents, allowing better planning, handling, and material utilization.

Handling & Safety

Available packaging options:

25kg Barrel

25 kg

50kg Barrel

50 kg

210kg Drum

210 kg

500kg Jumbo Barrel

1000 kg

Technical datasheets (TDS) are available for download.

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