Developer UU

UU (Urea Urethane) is a high-performance developer designed for thermal paper coatings. It provides exceptional print storage stability against environmental and chemical influences such as water, alcohol, oil, plasticizers, heat and light. Thanks to its balanced reactivity and durability, UU enables clear image formation and long-lasting print quality.

In addition to robust printing performance, UU demonstrates favorable environmental and safety characteristics, making it a sustainable alternative to conventional developers. It is well suited for diverse thermal paper products, from receipts and tickets to labels and specialty applications.

NAGASE supplies UU globally with full technical expertise, regulatory support, and secure supply chain services for the thermal paper industry.

UU is applied as a developer in thermal paper formulations requiring high durability and chemical resistance.

• POS receipts and transaction slips
• Tickets for transport, events and gaming
• Barcode and logistics labels exposed to oils or plasticizers
• Parking and lottery tickets with long storage times
• Specialty thermal paper for demanding environments

UU combines high stability, strong resistance and environmental advantages for thermal printing.

• Excellent storage stability – Resistant to water, alcohol, oil, plasticizers, heat and light
• High image durability – Maintains sharp and legible prints under challenging conditions
• Environmentally safer – Reduced concerns compared to conventional developers
• Versatile use – Suitable for a wide range of thermal paper products
• Reliable supply – Supported by NAGASE’s global logistics and technical expertise

What is UU used for in thermal paper?
UU acts as a developer in thermal paper coatings, enabling sharp image formation and long-term stability.

What makes UU different from conventional developers?
It provides superior resistance to water, alcohol, oils, plasticizers, heat and light, ensuring durable print quality.

Is UU environmentally safer?
Yes, UU has favorable environmental and safety characteristics compared to older developers.

Which thermal paper products use UU?
It is applied in receipts, tickets, labels and specialty thermal paper requiring long storage stability.

Does UU improve image durability?
Yes, it maintains high image quality even under exposure to chemicals, heat or light.