Eastman Chemical Wraps Up Plasticizer Capacity Expansion
The expansion boosted the overall capacity of Eastman 168 at the site by roughly 15%. Eastman Chemical’s shares gained around 1.3% to close at $84.63 last Thursday.
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Eastman expands capacity for non-phthalate plasticizer, ends
Tennessee-based Eastman Chemical Co has successfully completed a further expansion of the manufacturing capacity for its Eastman 168 non-phthalate plasticizer at its Kingsport, TN, USA, facility. The company says the capacity increase is in response to growing demand for alternatives to ortho-phthalate plasticizers.
Eastman Chemical expands nonphthalate plasticizer capacity
Eastman Chemical Co. has completed a previously announced capacity expansion of its Eastman 168 nonphthalate plasticizers at its manufacturing facility in Texas City, TX. Overall capacity of Eastman 168 has been increased by approximately 15%.
- Is Eastman 168 A Phthalate plasticizer?
- Tennessee-based Eastman Chemical Co has successfully completed a further expansion of the manufacturing capacity for its Eastman 168™ non-phthalate plasticizer at its Kingsport, TN, USA, facility. The company says the capacity increase is in response to growing demand for alternatives to ortho-phthalate plasticizers.
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