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US Polymers-Accurez and its Reze-Thane™ product line, which includes Reze-Lastic™ and Reze-Meric™ formulations, are recognized throughout the ink industry as top-performing products in their categories.

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Solvent Aromatic Plasticizers
Soft, plasticizing and non-migrating Polyurethane resins. Fully soluble in alcohol and exhibit excellent heat, oil, fat, grease and moisture resistance while promoting solvent release in nitrocellulose based surface print applications.
ProductUseApplicationViscosity (cPs)Solids (%)SolventNote
Reze-Lastic 2155Plasticizer for nitrocelluloseSuggested for gravure but can be used in flexo, softer1200-160075ETAC
Approvable under 21CFR 175.105
Approvable under 21CFR 175.105
Suitable for solvent-based continuous inkjet ink applications
Suitable for solvent-based continuous inkjet ink applications
Reze-Lastic 2166Plasticizer for nitrocelluloseSuggested for gravure but can be used for flexo, slightly harder than Reze-Lastic 21462500-350075ETAC
Approvable under 21CFR 175.105
Approvable under 21CFR 175.105
Solvent Aromatic Semi Film Formers
These are Polyurethane Resins and have a high isocyanate content which imparts increased resistance properties similar to Reze-Lastic 2146 thru 2166 with the addition of chemical resistance. All of these resins can be used to plasticize nitrocellulose for surface print applications. They may also be utilized to plasticize acrylics intended for use with surface print or ink jet applications.
ProductUseApplicationViscosity (cPs)Solids (%)SolventNote
Reze-Lastic 2133Plasticizer for nitrocellulose and adhesion promoterThe softest of this category, a semi-film forming nitrocellulose plasticizer and adhesion promoter for lamination applications500-90070ETAC
ETOH*
IPA
Approvable under 21CFR 175.105 Approvable under 21CFR 175.105

Suitable for solvent-based continuous inkjet ink applications
Suitable for solvent-based continuous inkjet ink applications

Rezelastic 9084Plasticizer for Nitrocellulose. Serves as an adhesion promoter and gives good bond strength for adhesive laminationUsed in nitrocellulose based flexo/ gravure inks for flexible packaging1500-250070ETAC
ETOH*
Approvable under 21CFR 175.105 Approvable under 21CFR 175.105

Suitable for solvent-based continuous inkjet ink applications
Suitable for solvent-based continuous inkjet ink applications

Reze-Lastic 2140Plasticizer for nitrocellulose and adhesion promoter. Gives good bond strength for adhesive laminationsHigh molecular weight, high Tg, 100% aromatic, superior moisture resistant semi-film forming plasticizer for nitrocellulose800-145070ETAC
ETOH*
IPA
Approvable under 21CFR 175.105 Approvable under 21CFR 175.105

Suitable for solvent-based continuous inkjet ink applications
Suitable for solvent-based continuous inkjet ink applications

Solvent Aliphatic Plasticizers
This is a Polyurethane Resin and works as a soft plasticizer that is completely soluble in ethanol.
ProductUseApplicationViscosity (cPs)SolidsSolvent (%)Note
Reze-Lastic 8707Plasticizer for nitrocellulose to improve flow and printAliphatic, low viscosity, excellent nitrocellulose compatibility100-30075ETAC
Approvable under 21CFR 175.105 Approvable under 21CFR 175.105
Acrylic and Polyester Resin Modified Solvent Aliphatic Film Formers
This is a Polyurethane/ Polyurea Resins which are modified with functional acrylics and functional polyesters to improve hardness and gloss. This resin is nitrocellulose compatible.
ProductUseApplicationViscosity (cPs)SolidsSolvent (%)Note
Reze-Meric 4496Gloss enhancement in nitrocellulose inksLow viscosity with excellent nitrocellulose compatibility and gloss<10045ETAC
ETOH*
IPA
Approvable under 21CFR 175.105 Approvable under 21CFR 175.105

Solvent - Aliphatic - Film Formers - NC Compatible
These are Polyurethane/ Polyurea Resins which are 100% aliphatic unless noted otherwise and prepared by the chain extension of a pre-polymer and a diamine in solution. These resins are TIN FREE, nitrocellulose compatible.
ProductUseApplicationViscosity (cPs)Solids (%)SolventNote
Reze-Meric 3181For use with nitrocellulose inks to improve print propertiesLow viscosity, superior gloss and printability<5028ETAC
ETOH*
IPA
Approvable under 21CFR 175.105 Approvable under 21CFR 175.105

Reze-Meric 3184For use in lamination inks with nitrocelluloseTin free version of Reze-Meric 31832000-300028ETAC
ETOH*
IPA
Approvable under 21CFR 175.105 Approvable under 21CFR 175.105

Reze-Meric 3197For use in lamination inks with nitrocelluloseHigh solids, NC compatible, excellent lamination properties2000-300050ETAC
ETOH*
IPA
Approvable under 21CFR 175.105 Approvable under 21CFR 175.105

Reze-Meric 8842For use in lamination inks with nitrocelluloseExcellent extrusion lamination performance500-100041IPA
NPAC
Approvable under 21CFR 175.105 Approvable under 21CFR 175.105

Solvent - Semi-Aliphatic - Film Formers
These are Polyurethane/ Polyurea Resins which are semi-aliphatic unless noted otherwise and prepared by the chain extension of a pre-polymer and a diamine in solution. These resins are TIN FREE, nitrocellulose compatible.
ProductUseApplicationViscosity (cPs)Solids (%)SolventNote
Reze-Meric 8901An amine-rich semi-aliphatic polyurethane resin for adhesive laminationAs a stand-alone resin or with utility in PVB modified600-120042ETOH
ETAC
Approvable under 21CFR 175.105 Approvable under 21CFR 175.105

Reze-Meric 9196An aliphatic natured resin for adhesive lamination supplied in a system of n-propanol and n-propyl acetateAs a stand-alone resin for adhesive lamination or with utility in PVB modified500-200035NPAC
NPOH
Approvable under 21CFR 175.105 Approvable under 21CFR 175.105
Reze-Meric 9618For use in nitrocellulose lamination or surface inksNC compatible or stand alone for lamination1000-200045ETAC
ETOH*
IPA
Approvable under 21CFR 175.105 Approvable under 21CFR 175.105
Reze-Meric 9772For use in nitrocellulose lamination or surface inksNC compatible or stand alone for lamination1500-250045ETAC
ETOH*
IPA
Approvable under 21CFR 175.105 Approvable under 21CFR 175.105
Reze-Meric 9864For use in nitrocellulose lamination or surface inksHydroxy-functional for NC, stand alone, or 2K inks700-170042ETAC
ETOH*
IPA
Approvable under 21CFR 175.105 Approvable under 21CFR 175.105
Reze-Meric 9865For use in nitrocellulose lamination or surface inksHydroxy-functional for NC, stand alone, or 2K inks1500-300045NPAC
NPOH
Approvable under 21CFR 175.105 Approvable under 21CFR 175.105
Reze-Meric 9869For use in nitrocellulose lamination or surface inks. As well as for shrink sleeveHydroxy-functional for NC, stand alone, or 2K inks7000-900054ETAC
ETOH*
IPA
Approvable under 21CFR 175.105 Approvable under 21CFR 175.105
Tin Containing Solvent Based Aliphatic - Film Formers- NC Compatible
These are Polyuethane/ Polyurea Resins which are 100% aliphatic and prepared by the chain extension of pre-polymer and a diamine. These resins have a tin catalyst, are nitrocellulose compatible and ethanol dilutable in all proportions.
ProductUseApplicationViscosity (cPs)Solids (%)SolventNote
Reze-Meric 3182For use in nitrocellulose lamination inksSuggested for gravure lamination, slightly harder than Reze-Meric 31832000-300028ETAC
IPA
Reze-Meric 3183For use in nitrocellulose lamination inkSuggested for gravure lamination, slightly softer than Reze-Meric 31822000-300028ETAC
ETOH*
IPA
Solvent-Aliphatic-Film Formers (Pure Polyurethane/ Polyurea Inks)
Resins in this category contain varying degrees of free amine to promote adhesion to a variety of substrates. These resins are designed to be used as a stand alone predominantly or if need be with PVB in some cases.
ProductUseApplicationViscosity (cPs)Solids (%)SolventNote
Reze-Meric 9018Inks for adhesive laminationTo be used as a stand alone or in PVB modified inks700-150035NPAC
NPOH
Approvable under 21CFR 175.105 Approvable under 21CFR 175.105
Reze-Meric 9618For use in lamination inks alone or with Polyvinyl butyralPromotes adhesion to various films such as PET, PP, Polyethylene, Nylon, Polyester, Foil and does not block. Can be used as standalone resin or with vinyl, polyvinyl butyral or Nitrocellulose500-150035Propyl Acetate, Propyl Alcohol
Approvable under 21CFR 175.105 Approvable under 21CFR 175.105
Reze-Meric 9742Excellent universal resin for adhesive laminationSemi aliphatic resin to be used as a stand alone or with utility in PVB modified700-150035NBAC
NPOH
Approvable under 21CFR 175.105 Approvable under 21CFR 175.105
Reze-Meric 9402Pure aromatic natured resin for adhesive laminationTo be used as a stand alone resin predominantly or with utility in PVB modified800-130035NPOH
NBAC
Approvable under 21CFR 175.105 Approvable under 21CFR 175.105
Reze-Meric 9382Aliphatic natured resin for adhesive lamination supplied in straight acetate systemTo be used as a standalone resin for adhesive lamination1800-260035NBAC
Approvable under 21CFR 175.105 Approvable under 21CFR 175.105
Reze-Meric 9345Aliphatic natured resin for adhesive lamination supplied in straight acetate systemTo be used as a standalone resin for adhesive lamination1600-240035NBAC
Approvable under 21CFR 175.105 Approvable under 21CFR 175.105
Solvent-Aliphatic-Film Formers (Pure Polyurea)
Resins in this category contain varying degrees of free amine to promote adhesion to a variety of substrates. These resins are to be used as stand alone.
ProductUseApplicationViscosity (cPs)Solids (%)SolventNote
Reze-Meric 9427Aliphatic polyurea resins supplied in a straight alcohol systemStand-alone resin for flexographic adhesive laminations540-75040NPOH
Approvable under 21CFR 175.105 Approvable under 21CFR 175.105
Reze-Meric 9421Aliphatic polyurea resins supplied in a straight alcohol systemStand-alone resin for flexographic adhesive laminations500-150040NPOH
Approvable under 21CFR 175.105 Approvable under 21CFR 175.105

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Ink-jet compatible products indicator icon = Signifies polyurethanes from our portfolio that may also be used for solvent-based continuous inkjet ink applications.
 = Signifies polyurethanes from our portfolio that are approvable under 21CFR 175.105.
* Also available in industrialized denatured ethanol