Abstract: The invention relates to a method for coating a substrate, comprising the steps of: a) Applying a layer comprising a melamine-formaldehyde resin A to a substrate, whereby a coated substrate is formed; b) Optionally treating the coated substrate with IR- or NIR-radiation; c) Optionally applying an ink, dye solution or pigment dispersion to the coated substrate; d) Optionally applying a layer comprising a melamine-formaldehyde resin B to the coated substrate from step b) or c); e) Placing the coated substrate in a press; f) Optionally heating the coated substrate in the press for a certain amount of time; g) Increasing the pressure in the press and keeping the coated substrate under pressure for a certain amount of time. The invention further relates to a coated substrate as obtainable by the said method, and its use in a post-forming process.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of formula I: where: X is equal to NR5; R4 is equal to a C1-C12 alkyl group, aryl group, aralkyl group or cycloalkyl group. R1, R2, R3, R5 are equal to an H, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl of heterocyclic group; where R1, R2, and R5 or R1, R2, and R3 may together form a heterocyclic group. The invention also relates to a method for the preparation of this compound by reaction of an amino compound with an alkanol hemiacetal. The invention also relates to amino-aldehyde resins containing this compound and the application of these resins in adhesive compositions, laminates, shaped articles and transparent coatings.