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The curing process in starch adhesives modified with melamine resin can take place by co-condensation or self-condensation. A high degree of co-condensation is required to provide a good water resistance of a cured glue joint. This can be attained by using melamine resins with a high concentration of hydroxymethylamino groups. The reduced effect of the adhesive on storage is due to a degradation of the melamine resin through the elimination of formaldehyde.
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Holmberg, K. Alkali catalysed curing of starch-melamine resin systems. Polymer Bulletin 6, 553–558 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00256378
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00256378