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All dinnerware can scratch, but melamine is pretty heavy duty. A lot of restaurants purchase it because they know that it can withstand the wear and tear of a high volume of clientele. After working in the restaurant industry for five years, I can tell you that this was the only kind that we ever ordered and it was usually from Mission Restaurant Supply because they came in all colors and their prices were very competitive.
Check out their selection if you're interested in buying:
http://www.missionrs.com/melamine-dinnerware.html
Hope this helps!
Lauren
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 7y agoshould not be a problem but it is not recommended to use them in microwave ovens because it will damage them.
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Why is melamine used for making kitchenware?
Melamine is an organic compound that can be combined with formaldehyde for making melamine resin, this is a synthetic polymer that is fire resistant and withstand high teperatures. Melamine resin may be used in many aplications and has a very stable structure. Some uses for melamine are whiteboards, floor tiles, kitchenware, fire retardant fabrics, and commercial filters
What is an example of a synthetic crystalline compound used in making synthetic resin?
The answer is MELAMINE The answer is MELAMINE
What is chemical name of melamine?
melamine(2,4,6-Triamino-1,3,5-triazine) & formaldehyde
How is melamine related to amino acids or protein?
Melamine is a protein, which is made of amino acids.
What kind of plastic is melamine?
Melamine plastic, also known as melamine formaldehyde, is a hard, thermosetting plastic material made from melamine and formaldehyde. Melamine is often used in kitchen utensils and plates and became very popular in the late 1950's and 60's.
Can you serve a hot food in melamine dinnerware?
Sure you can! you can do whatever you want! I think what you mean to ask is, "Should you serve a hot food in melamine dinnerware?"
If the dinnerware does not state 100 Melamine then what other chemicals are combined to manufacture it?
When you purchase melamine dinnerware, make sure you find out whether it is made of 100% melamine. There are a lot of melamine dinnerware manufacturers who use another material called urea-formaldehyde to replace or mix with melamine-formaldehyde to reduce cost. These are inferior quality melamine and it should also be called as imitation products because they are not made of 100% melamine (melamine formaldehyde. 100% melamine tableware are made of purely melamine formaldehye which is guaranteed food safe and able to withstand high temperatures whereas urea-formaldehye is not suitable to for food contact products because they cannot withstand high temperatures. Therefore they can only be used on non-food contact products such as electrical appliances. Therefore, it is not that all melamine dinnerware ares unsafe. It is those inferior quality melamine products (mixed with urea-formaldehyde) that is not safe for manufacturing dinnerware.
Do melamine utensils scratch nonstick surfaces?
no they do not
Where could one find plain white melamine dinnerware?
One could purchase melamine dinnerware from a number of places. A few places that one could find and purchase these from are as follows: "Meneed", "Towsure", "The Frenchy Bee", and "Pottery Barn". One could also find these at lower prices from Amazon and eBay.
Why is melamine used for making kitchenware?
Melamine is an organic compound that can be combined with formaldehyde for making melamine resin, this is a synthetic polymer that is fire resistant and withstand high teperatures. Melamine resin may be used in many aplications and has a very stable structure. Some uses for melamine are whiteboards, floor tiles, kitchenware, fire retardant fabrics, and commercial filters
Is Melamine similar to porcelain, or is it more like a plastic material?
Melamine is a strong, lightweight plastic-like material. It's dishwasher safe and scratch-resistant. However, Melamine should not be used in the microwave.
What does the company Melmac produce?
Melmac was the brandname for dinnerware made from molded melamine resin, a very sturdy type of plastic. Melmac dinnerware was actually produced by the company American Cyanamid. Melmac brand dinnerware is still available today from various websites such as Pronto, Etsy, and iOffer.
How can you clean melamine discoloured wardrobe doors?
You can clean discolored melamine wardrobe doors by using a mild detergent or vinegar mixed with water to scrub the surface gently. Avoid abrasive cleaners or tools that can scratch the melamine. For tough stains, you can try a melamine-specific cleaner or a paste of baking soda and water.
Is it safe to use melamine ware?
Melamine ware has been with us a long time. It is stable and inert, and it is safe to use as long as it isn't overheated, as in a microwave or on a stove. It should never be used in the oven. Melamine breaks down under heating. The resin decomposes and can (does) pose a health risk if ingested. If it isn't "baked" into significant color change, no problem. The "scare" with melamine is based on the use of melamine powder as a protein source in food additives. What a bad choice! It makes stuff "look" as if it has more food value to chemical tests for content, and, because product was analyzed in this way, it sneaked into the food chain - pet food in particular. (Actually, it technically didn't sneak into the food chain. It was blown by inspection processes. Big difference.) It is poorly and incompletely digested. And it is toxic in more than trace amounts. It should not be included for any reason in anything that is destined to be eaten - by critters with four legs or critters with two. Soap box time. As agribusiness and food production conglomerates search for profits and supply chains become more complex, we leave ourselves open to this kind of (serious) nonsense. And government oversight is thin. Couple that with the ancient mandates on the books regulating food product standards and we could be said to have been asking for it as regards the melamine incidents. Thanks for the kind attention. There are melamine pieces that have been "in the family" for decades, and some are treasured more than the family silver. As they should be. They are also completely safe to use when not heated to significant discoloration. Kudos to the chemists who ideated melamine. A slap on the wrist to someone who carelessly overheats it. And all shame on the food fools that decided it was a good thing to put in anything consumable.
How do you spell melamian?
The likely word is melamine, a potentially toxic chemical that nonetheless forms a harmless plastic resin used in utensils and dinnerware (Melmac) and in coatings (Formica).Similar words are melanin, skin pigment, and melatonin, a hormone.
What is the difference between bamboo melamine and other melamine?
The layer moves the surprising foam. Bamboo melamine smells like other melamine across the meaning priest. Why won't the kernel wave with an arch diner? How will other melamine stir the spent device? Can bamboo melamine apologize with other melamine?
Is melamine a color?
Melamine is a type of polymer.
