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Your business, however, needs more than reliable plasticizers—it needs a reliable plasticizer manufacturer. As the world’s number one producer of non-phthalate plasticizers, Eastman has proven to be a dependable and trusted plasticizer supplier for more than 50 years.
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Eastman to acquire Sterling Chemicals and restart plasticizer plant
Eastman plans to modify and restart Sterling's currently mothballed plasticizer manufacturing facility to produce non-phthalate plasticizers, including Eastman 168. The company says that this additional capacity will enable its Performance Chemicals and Intermediates (PCI) segment to serve the growing market demand for non-phthalate alternatives.
Eastman Expands Global Tertiary Amines Capacity
KINGSPORT, Tennessee. Eastman's care additives business has announced the completion of a significant expansion of its tertiary amine capacity, primarily DIMLA 1214, at both its Ghent, Belgium, and Pace, Florida, manufacturing sites. The Ghent expansion has led to an increase in capacity, while the Pace expansion has improved production flow
Eastman Chemical Co. to Expand Capacity at Plasticizer Manufacturing
The expansion at the site will increase the overall capacity of Eastman 168 by approximately 15% and is expected to be operational by mid-2014. Non-phthalate plasticizers are broadly used in products such as toys, childcare items, food contact materials and medical devices, and are also used to provide flexibility to PVC in a wide variety of applications.
- What types of plasticizers does Eastman offer?
- Eastman also offers a comprehensive range of polymeric plasticizers for use in applications that require very low plasticizer migration and/or extended product durability. Discover how our plasticizers can expand your capabilities today. Our extensive product line has a range of options to meet your plasticizer needs.
- What is Eastman doing about plastic waste?
- Eastman has committed to recycle more than 250 million pounds of plastic waste annually by 2025. These companies use the creative tools of capitalism-including the profit motive-to address society's unmet needs.
- What are the benefits of Eastman plasticizers?
- Eastman’s plasticizers provide important benefits, including good fusion profiles, low-temperature flexibility and excellent heat stability, for both general-purpose and specialty applications.
- Is Eastman a world-leading materials innovation company?
- Read about our progress toward becoming a world-leading materials innovation company, along with updates on Eastman’s sustainability goals related to mitigating climate change, mainstreaming circularity and caring for society. Driven by more than 100 years of continuous innovation, Eastman is a global specialty materials company.
- What products does Eastman offer?
- Search our catalogue for products and brands, including Eastman Tritan™ copolyester, Cristal™ copolyester, Naia™ cellulosic fibers and more. At Eastman, every insight, leading breakthrough and innovation is achieved through collaboration. We listen to our partners and work closely with them.
- Why is Eastman important?
- Eastman’s advances across industries such as agriculture, consumer goods, personal care, transportation and textiles are helping improve the quality of life for consumers around the world. Materials create possibilities for people, our planet and the future.
