For Zeon Quintone M100, R100, K100 or A100, MR-C5100 is the closest Milorez screening candidate; for Quintone G115, start with MR-C5110. For aliphatic/aromatic Quintone 100 grades, evaluate MR-5910 or MR-5920 according to softening point, aromaticity and polymer compatibility. These are closest-equivalent or comparable-alternative starting points, not drop-in approvals.
Trademark and independence notice: Quintone® is a trademark of Zeon Corporation. Milorez is not affiliated with Zeon Corporation. Quintone grade names are used only to identify technical benchmarks.
What is the Zeon Quintone series?
Zeon’s current official catalog divides Quintone petroleum resin into two substantially different groups.1
The Quintone 100 series is made mainly from high-purity 1,3-pentadiene recovered from C5 fractions. It includes aliphatic grades and aliphatic/aromatic grades for pressure-sensitive adhesives, hot-melt adhesives, traffic paint and rubber modification. The aromatic-modified products occupy a screening space closer to C5/C9 copolymer resin, but the shared label does not establish matching feed composition or molecular structure.
The Quintone 1000 series is made mainly from high-purity dicyclopentadiene, also recovered from C5 fractions. Zeon positions this alicyclic family for paints, inks, rubber-based adhesives and epoxy modification. Some grades contain ester or aromatic functionality. Standard Milorez MR-C5 and MR-59 grades should therefore not be treated as substitutes for Quintone 1105, 1325, 1500, 1920 or 2940.
Quintone-to-Milorez grade mapping
Typical values — screening map only; Zeon figures are published designed values and Milorez figures are nominal selection values
| Quintone benchmark | Published chemistry and softening point | Closest Milorez screen | Qualification limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| M100, R100, K100, A100 | Aliphatic; 95–101°C | MR-C5100, nominal 100°C | Closest equivalent candidate by family and softening point; compare color, viscosity, compatibility and adhesive response |
| G115 | Aliphatic; 115°C | MR-C5110, nominal 110°C | Comparable alternative only; the temperature difference may affect melt viscosity, tack and cohesion |
| N180, U185 | Aliphatic/aromatic; 80–86°C | MR-5910, nominal 86°C | Comparable alternative for the U185 window; N180 is lower-softening, so verify low-temperature tack and cohesion |
| S195, DX395, DX390N, GN195, G195 | Aliphatic/aromatic; 93–95°C | Compare MR-5910 at 86°C and MR-5920 at 100°C | No exact softening-point match; select by aromaticity, color, cloud point and adhesive results |
| D100, G100B | Aliphatic/aromatic; 99–100°C | MR-5920, nominal 100°C | Closest equivalent candidate by broad family and softening point; verify polymer compatibility and end use |
| D295, E200SN, D200 | Aliphatic/aromatic; 94–102°C, with grade-specific functionality | No automatic match; investigate MR-5920 only after reviewing the incumbent TDS | Acid or functional-group differences can change solubility, pigment interaction and adhesion |
| Quintone 1000 grades | Primarily DCPD-based; 100–141°C across the listed grades | No MR-C5 or MR-59 cross-match | Request a chemistry-specific review rather than using this table |
All table entries are typical values or selection references, not release specifications. Obtain the current TDS for both products and align Ring-and-Ball, color, viscosity and compatibility methods before deciding which sample to test.
Where a comparable alternative can be evaluated
Pressure-sensitive and hot-melt adhesives
For SIS or natural-rubber PSAs, compare MR-C5100 with a standard aliphatic Quintone grade at the incumbent resin loading. Measure blend clarity, melt viscosity, loop tack, peel, shear, low-temperature tack and aged color. If the benchmark is aromatic-modified, use the C5/C9 copolymer guide to choose between MR-5910 and MR-5920.
EVA, SBR and rubber systems
Aromatic modification can broaden compatibility with EVA, SBR or styrenic phases. Screen cloud point and cooled-blend haze before performance testing. In rubber, record green tack, filler dispersion, cure behavior and final mechanical properties; resin softening point alone cannot predict these outcomes.
Traffic and road-marking formulations
MR-C5100 is the practical first control for a conventional 100°C aliphatic binder. Compare pigment and filler wetting, hot flow, setting behavior, adhesion, color stability and abrasion under the applicable road-marking method. A modified Quintone grade may require functionality that a general C5 resin does not provide.
Five-step sample qualification
- Define the incumbent. Send the full Zeon Quintone grade, current TDS or COA, formulation family and pass/fail limits.
- Choose by chemistry first. Use MR-C5100 or MR-C5110 for aliphatic C5 benchmarks; use MR-5910 or MR-5920 only for appropriate aromatic-modified targets.
- Request a free sample. Submit the details through the sample request form.
- Run side-by-side tests. Hold resin loading and processing conditions constant, then compare neat-resin, blend and finished-product results.
- Confirm the commercial basis. Complete a controlled line trial and agree the purchase specification before ordering. Milorez’s MOQ is 1×20’FCL.
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest Milorez equivalent to Quintone M100, R100, K100 or A100?
MR-C5100 is the closest equivalent candidate for screening because its aliphatic C5 chemistry and nominal 100°C softening point occupy a comparable broad selection window. Final approval remains formulation-specific.
Which grade should be compared with Quintone G115?
Start with MR-C5110 as a comparable alternative. Its nominal softening point is 110°C, versus Zeon’s 115°C designed value for G115, so tack, viscosity, cohesion and heat response must be tested.
Can MR-5910 or MR-5920 replace modified Quintone grades?
They can be evaluated where a C5/C9 balance is appropriate. MR-5910 is the lower-aromatic starting point; MR-5920 provides a more aromatic option. Neither is an automatic replacement.
Does the mapping cover Quintone 1000?
No. Quintone 1000 is primarily DCPD-based and includes modified chemistries. A standard C5 or C5/C9 comparison would be technically misleading.
Are samples free, and what is the MOQ?
Samples are free for evaluation. The commercial minimum is one 20-foot full-container load.
Request a formulation-matched sample
Review the MR-C5100 and MR-C5110 selection points, then request a free sample. Include the exact Zeon Quintone grade, polymer system, test methods, annual demand and destination so Milorez can propose the closest comparable alternative without overstating equivalence.
Source
Footnotes
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Zeon Corporation, C5 Resin: Quintone 100 and 1000 Series, accessed July 20, 2026. ↩
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest Milorez equivalent to Quintone M100, R100, K100 or A100?
MR-C5100 is the closest equivalent candidate for initial screening because it is an aliphatic C5 resin with a nominal 100°C softening point. It is not a guaranteed drop-in replacement.
Which Milorez grade should be compared with Quintone G115?
MR-C5110 is the logical comparable alternative because it is Milorez's higher-softening C5 grade. Its nominal 110°C softening point differs from Zeon's published 115°C designed value, so formulation testing is required.
Can MR-5910 or MR-5920 replace aromatic-modified Quintone grades?
They are C5/C9 copolymer screening options, not automatic replacements. Begin with MR-5910 when lower aromaticity is preferred and compare MR-5920 when broader aromatic affinity is needed.
Does this mapping cover the Quintone 1000 series?
No. Zeon describes the 1000 series as primarily DCPD-based, including chemically modified grades. It should not be cross-mapped to standard MR-C5 or MR-59 grades.
Are samples free, and what is the Milorez MOQ?
Milorez provides a free sample for formulation evaluation. The minimum commercial order is one 20-foot full-container load (1×20'FCL).