Melamine

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.^{1 2} 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.³ In its unprocessed form, melamine is a colorless or white crystalline powder.

Fast Facts

1. Also known as "triamino-triazine"⁴
2. Chemical formula: C3N6H6⁴
3. Melting point: 250 degrees Celsius⁴
4. Used to make bowls, laminates, resins and is an additive to concrete⁵
5. Melamine products tend to be durable and water-resistant⁵
6. Ingestion of large doses of melamine causes kidney stones^{4 2}

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