Talk:Melamine

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Contents 1 Not Microwave Safe 2 Disambiguation 3 Cleaning Eraser action 4 Dishwasher Safe 5 Toxicity

[edit] Not Microwave Safe

I would like to see some information about why melamine utensils are not microwave safe. Is it because they might release formaldehyde or other toxic compound? Or is it simply because the melamine might melt?

--Qole 14:54, 4 June 2006 (UTC)

I don't have any specialized knowledge on the subject, but I know that my melamine plates get pretty hot in the microwave. So I don't figure it's any toxic stuff. NickelShoe (Talk) 15:21, 5 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Disambiguation

The name of this article rhymes with melanin, the substance responsible for skin pigmentation. Is it appropriate to note this fact by providing a link from one to the other? --Folajimi 15:55, 5 June 2006 (UTC)

If it's just an "isn't this neat" random info fact, then no. If you are genuinely concerned that someone would possibly confuse melanin with melamine, then perhaps. The only reason to provide above the fold type links to (topically) unrelated articles is if people might mistakenly come to this page instead of the other one. -- 21:39, 12 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Cleaning Eraser action

I'd like to know more about *how* those "magic" cleaning erasers made from melamine work. How are they able to clean surfaces that normal detergents and solvents cannot? --72.202.150.92 02:42, 12 December 2006 (UTC)

Check out Magic Eraser. NickelShoe (Talk) 02:48, 12 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Dishwasher Safe

I came to this page to find out if Melamine is dishwasher safe. Would be nice to add info if anyone knows.—The preceding unsigned comment was added by 60.241.91.114 (talk • contribs).

Did you check the bottom of the plate? They're usually dishwasher safe, but you might be careful with heat drying them. NickelShoe (Talk) 17:02, 7 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Toxicity

When ingested in large amounts the substance may have effects on the kidneys and bladder, resulting in stone formation [1].  Andreas  ^(T) 22:10, 30 March 2007 (UTC)