Abstract: The invention is concerned with a flame retardant polyamide composition in which melam is the flame retardant component. Very advantageous are polyamide compositions having a melting temperature of at least 260° C. preferably 280° C. in which for the first time with a non-halogen containing flame retardant at relatively low concentration high flame retardancy ratings can be obtained. Preferably the melam contains less then 2.0% by weight residual catalyst. The compositions are useful for cablecoatings, tubing, films, fibers and electric or electronic components.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a melamine condensation product comprising the step of heating a starting material comprising melamine or a melamine salt in the presence of: (i) at least one organic acid, (ii) at least one ammonia or melamine salt of the organic acid, or (iii) a mixture of (i) and (ii), under reaction conditions effective for the formation of the melamine condensation product. The melamine condensation product with a residual condensation agent content of less than 1 wt. % is useful in a moldable polymer composition possessing flame-retardant properties.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a melamine condensation product comprising the step of heating a starting material comprising melamine or a melamine salt in the presence of: (i) at least one organic acid, (ii) at least one ammonia or melamine salt of the organic acid, or (iii) a mixture of (i) and (ii), under reaction conditions effective for the formation of the melamine condensation product. The melamine condensation product with a residual condensation agent content of less than 1 wt. % is useful in a moldable polymer composition possessing flame-retardant properties.