CYMEL 385 Equivalent: YDN385 Waterborne Melamine Resin Guide

CHENGDU, China - Nov. 17, 2025 - PRLog -- 1. Product Positioning

YDN385 (https://www.ydnresin.com/products/ydn385-water-soluble-melamine-resin/) is a high-imine, high-solid (78%) waterborne melamine resin engineered as a direct CYMEL® 385 equivalent.
Designed for crosslinking acrylic, polyester, epoxy, and polyurethane emulsions in industrial coatings, delivering superior balance of hardness, flexibility, chemical resistance, and low VOC performance.

2. Performance Comparison (YDN385 vs CYMEL® 385)

Property / Performance   CYMEL® 385   YDN385   Comparison

Appearance   Clear liquid   Clear liquid   ✓ Equivalent

Solid Content (%)   75–80   78 ± 1   ✓ Same level

Imino Content   High   High   ✓ Equivalent

Viscosity (mpa·s)   60–120   70–110   ✓ Equivalent

Water Compatibility   Good   Excellent   ↑ Better

Film Hardness   High   High   ✓ Same

Chemical Resistance   Good   Good–Excellent   Equal–Better

Curing Window   120–160°C   120–150°C   ↓ Lower temp

VOC Contribution   Medium   Low   ↑ More eco-friendly

Cost Position   Premium   15–25% Lower   ↑ Cost advantage

3. Key Features of YDN385

✔ Direct CYMEL® 385 Equivalent

100% compatible with existing production lines and formulations.

✔ High Imino Crosslinking Efficiency

Fast cure, high hardness, excellent block resistance.

✔ Excellent Water Dilution Stability

No turbidity at typical dilution ratios 1:1–1:5.

✔ Low VOC & Low Odor

Suitable for waterborne automotive & industrial coatings.

✔ Wide Resin Compatibility

Acrylic / PU / Polyester / Epoxy systems.

4. Application Areas

Industrial Coatings

• Waterborne metal primers
• Coil coating system crosslinkers
• Automotive OEM primers
• High-performance industrial bake coatings

Textile & Paper Finishing

• Anti-wrinkle / anti-shrink finishes
• High-durability crosslinked films

Adhesives

• Crosslinking additive for waterborne PU & acrylic systems

5. Compliance & Safety

Standard / Regulation   Status

RoHS   Compliant

REACH (SVHC Free)   Compliant

VOC Regulations (EU & US)   Low-VOC compatible

Industrial Bake Coating Standards   Meets crosslinking requirements

6. Customer Benefits

Lower Formula Cost

15–25% cost-saving vs CYMEL® 385 without performance loss.

Drop-in Replacement

No reformulation risk; validated by multiple industrial users.

Consistent Quality

Strict quality control ensures stable imino content & solids.

Better Environmental Profile

Lower VOC contribution and improved water compatibility.

7. Sample & Ordering Information

Product: YDNResin™ YDN-385
Packaging: 200 kg drum / 1,000 kg IBC
MOQ: 200 kg
Lead Time: In stock (ships in 3–5 days)

8. Contact Us

YDNResin | A Division of YDN Group
No. 2088, Jiuliting Avenue, Caoqiao Street, Pinghu City, Zhejiang Province, China
sales@ydnresin.com
+86-135-4070-2776
www.ydnresin.com