Amino resins

Amino resins play an important role in the paint and coatings industry and are often used as binders in various paints and coatings. The two main types of amino resins, urea-formaldehyde resins and melamine-formaldehyde resins, offer a range of properties that make them suitable for various applications.

Urea-formaldehyde resins are used in the manufacture of paints and coatings, particularly on wood substrates. These resins help to ensure good adhesion to wood surfaces while providing protection against moisture and environmental influences. The resulting coatings are often hard-wearing and resistant to various external influences. Melamine-formaldehyde resins are also used in lacquers and coatings and are characterized by their hardness, scratch resistance and resistance to chemicals. These resins are used in high-quality lacquers for furniture, kitchen surfaces and other applications where a particularly robust surface is required.

Amino resins serve as a binder that holds the pigments and fillers together in the coating and forms a solid, protective layer. The properties of the resulting coatings can vary depending on the type of amino resin and the specific requirements of the application. Overall, amino resins help to produce paints and coatings with improved performance characteristics that meet the requirements of different industries.