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Aica Melamine 防火板

What is Melamine?

“High Pressure Laminates” are laminated plastic sheets which have been formed under high temperatures (150°C) and high pressures (approx. 100 kg/cm2). The process involves stacking multiple sheets which have each been impregnated with melamine and phenol resins and then dried onto one another. The surface layer consists of melamine resin while the central core layers consist of phenol resin.

HPL with Sharpest Surface Color

AICA High Pressure Laminate come in five colors suited to match different surface colors and patterns: white core, gray core, yellow core, brown core, and black core. Our Color System Fit achieves deeper blacks, drab-free whites, and more vivid colors by optimizing surface patterns and core colors.

White Core

Grey Core

Yellow Core

Brown Core

Black Core

Best Physical Properties of Melamine Decorative Laminated Sheets

Saucepan Test

Oil was added to a saucepan and then heated until it reached 180°C. The pan was then placed on top of a laminated surface and left for 20 minutes. The surface was then checked for any changes.
*The testing method was conducted in accordance with JIS K 6902 standards.
*The image is of the physical properties verification.

Laminated Japanese Ash Wood
Counter

The section on to which the pot was placed has changed color and the coating has cracked.

Olefin Sheet
Coated Counter

The section on to which the pot was placed has lost its polished finish.

Methacrylic Resin Type
Engineered Stone Counter

The section on to which the pot was placed has lost its polished finish.

Melamine Type
Counter

Displays virtually no changes.

Pencil Hardness Test

A load of approximately 1 kg is applied onto the surface of the test material using a 2H pencil which is then used to draw. The drawings are then erased using a half eraser.

Laminated Japanese Ash Wood
Counter

Pronounced markings remain on the surface.

Olefin Sheet
Coated Counter

The appearance has not changed overtly, but a few minute dents have been created.

Methacrylic Resin Type
Engineered Stone Counter

No change.

Melamine Type
Counter

No change.

Stain Resistance Test

Laminated Japanese Ash Wood Counter Olefin Sheet
Coated Counter 		Methacrylic Resin Type
Engineered Stone Counter 		Melamine Type
Counter
Tea/Coffee/Soy Sauce ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯
1% Iodine Alcohol Solution ✕ △ △ △
Gasoline/Acetone/Olive Oil ◯ ✕ △ ◯
Office-Use Ink ✕ △ △ △
Crayon/Shoe Polish ◯ △ △ ◯
Dye ◯ △ △ ◯
2% Mercurochrome ◯ ◯ △ ◯

Testing was performed in accordance with JIS6902 standards　◯: No Change　△: Minor Changes　✕: Major Change

AICA Melamine decorative laminated sheets have acquired BIOMASS certification

AICA Melamine Decorative Laminated Sheets, Decorative Polyester Plywood Sheets, and AICA Marless Boards have all earned the Biomass Mark certification.

The Biomass Mark is displayed on environmental products that utilize biologically-derived resources (biomass), and which meet quality and safety-related regulations, specifications, and standards.
“Biomass rate” refers to the percentage of biomass used in the product which is reflected in the Biomass Mark in units of 10%.

*Since plants grow by using natural sunlight as energy and by absorbing carbon dioxide in the air, the carbon dioxide emitted when they are burned is simply returned to the air and therefore is not counted as a greenhouse gas. This type of structure is called “carbon neutral.”

Melamine decorative laminated sheets are products with SELF-DECLARED CONFORMITY FOR 4 VOCs

A self-declaration of conformity is a “declaration” of responsibility by AICA to conform to all 4 VOC (toluene, xylene, styrene, and ethylbenzene) emission rate standards*.

*”VOC emission rate standards from building materials” as enacted by “Committee for standardization of emission rate of VOC from building products”