R Narayana Iyer & Son
R Narayana Iyer & Son
Dealers of Industrial Nitrocellulose

Industrial Nitrocellulose Finds Application In:

Leather Finishing Lacquers
Printing Inks
Auto Refinish Paints
Wood Lacquers
Nail Varnishes
Miscellaneous Applications
Leather Finishing Lacquers
Preferred on leather goods both for protection and high quality finish

Leather goods require strong and flexible high gloss or matt finishes to enhance their appearance as well as protect them from moisture and heat.


Preferred Grades:

HX 30/50, HL 25/45, HL 120/170, HM 10/25



Printing Inks
Nitrocellulose provides gloss, fast drying capability and good adhesion to many substrates. Most gravure and flexographic inks for the packaging industry use nitrocellulose.

Nitrex nitrocellulose is a key component in many ink formulations. Its importance stems from its excellent solvent release and compatibility with a wide range of other additives. These include plasticisers, pigments and resins which are added to the ink to give the right combination of properties for the intended application.


Nitrex is a market leader in the supply of high quality, low viscosity grades of nitrocellulose for the ink industry with a recognised strength in alcohol soluble grades. Printing inks and paper lacquers with a high odourless solvent content are much in demand inthe packaging industry and in flexographic printing, where it is important that solvents do not attack the rubber blankets used in this process.


Nitrex nitrocellulose LX 3/5 is a special low viscosity grade that:

  • Allows maximum solids loading in formulations;
  • Increases solids loading by a maximum of 30% compared with ordinary grades;
  • Demonstrates superior alcohol solubility;
  • Allows high odourless solvent content;
  • Achieves more effective milling due to higher pigment ratio;
  • Provides good thermoplastic properties and consistent high quality product.



Auto Refinish Paints
Well known for imparting high gloss, hard film, ease of application and quick drying.


High nitrogen, high viscosity grades of Nitrex nitrocellulose are used to formulate specialist paints for refinish and repair within the automotive industry. We offer a high quality nitrocellulose with superior flexibility, demonstrating outstanding functionality, excellent value for money and manufactured and handled with a high standard of safety. Our nitrocellulose delivers genuine competitive advantages.


Our nitrocellulose products offer excellent compatibility, which means they can be combined with a wide variety of other binders.


The excellent optical properties of our products help manufacture paints with tightly-controlled color shades. The Nitrex range spans a wide variety of viscosities, so that you can choose the exact grade needed for the type of material and the surface coating desired.


The Nitrex range of nitrocellulose can be delivered either in alcohol or water.


CoatingsHX 3/5, HX 5/8, HX 8/13, NX 2Q/30 HX 30/50


PrimersHX 30/50, HL 25/45


PuttyHM 10/25



Wood Lacquers
Widely used as base coat and top coat on wooden furniture and articles for high gloss, washability and amenability to spray painting.


Nitrocellulose based lacquers are used extensively in wood finish applications, particularly where a high quality finish is required. They dry rapidly, demonstrate excellent polishing properties and enhance the appearance of the grain in many varieties of wood. The lacquers are at their best in light duty applications, but can be modified to perform well in all areas by the addition of other resins or plasticisers.


Most wood finishes are based on high nitrogen grades of nitrocellulose. Nitrex nitrocellulose HX 30/50 is the most popular as it gives the best combination of low viscosity for easy application and high resistance to cold cracking.


Film CoatingHX 315, HX 5/8, HX 8/13, HX 30/50

Sanding SealerHX 30/50, HL 25/45, HM 10/25



Nail Varnishes
Imparts gloss, quick drying capability to nail varnishes


Nitrex nitrocellulose is used in the formulation of nail varnishes, which need to demonstrate the highest standards of clarity, strength and purity as well as a rapid drying cycle. Extremely stringent requirements are met by closely monitoring and controlling levels of moisture and acidity.




HX 8/13, HX 20/30, HX 30/50



Miscellaneous Applications
Finds applications in sealants and primers that are used in painting industry Also used in adhesives, coatings, artificial jewellery etc.


Nitrex nitrocellulose is the component of choice for a wide range of applications. It offers tough, clear protection and dries rapidly which makes it ideal for the following range of products:


Adhesives HX 30/50, MM 10/25, HM 40/60


Stencil HL 25/45, HM 10115


Artificial Jewellery HX 8/13, HX 30/50


Electric Bulb Lacquers HM 10/25, HM 40/60


Picture Tube Coatings HH 214



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