Considering the contact toxicity is 1000mg/kg for melamine alone in a pre used state, IE particlized, and that there is no contact toxicological information for Melamine coated particle board. I would consider it safe.



In fact the only chemical in the melamine overlay that is listed in section 313 of the emergency planning and community right to know act. Is Formaldehyde with a precentage by weight of .1 to .2%. And this only presents a danger during manufacturing, machining, sawing, or sanding. There is some evidence that the formaldehyde is realised through out the panels life however this is shown to decrease overtime. With chamber tests showing a standard deviation concentration of .04 PPM there is little worry even from the start.



So unless your reptiles are doing the previous actions to their cages I would consider them safe, probably safer than some other stuff you use with them.



Good Luck



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