Melamine Toxicity (LD50)

The median lethal dose (LD50) for Melamine is

6000 mg

per

*Value is measured via oral route in rat

Compound Information

Melamine (Also known as: 1,3,5-Triazine-2,4,6-triamine, Cyanurotriamide) appears as colorless to white monoclinic crystals or prisms or white powder. It is used in the manufacture of melamine resins, laminates, surface coating resins, plastic molding compounds, textile resins, bonding resins, gypsum melamine resin mixtures, orthopedic casts, rubber additives and paper products. This compound is toxic by ingestion. It may be harmful by inhalation or skin absorption.

Molecular weight: 126.12Chemical formula: C₃H₆N₆

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APA	AAT Bioquest, Inc. (2025, December 27). Quest Database™ Melamine Toxicity (LD50). AAT Bioquest. https://www.aatbio.com/resources/toxicity-lethality-median-dose-td50-ld50/melamine.
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