Plastic additives: Non-phthalate plasticizer expansion
Alternatives to phthalate plasticizers for polyvinyl chloride are in demand, and suppliers are reacting swiftly. This week, plastics and chemicals supplier Eastman announced it had completed expansion of its capacity for these additives, and Germany's Oxea says it is expanding capacity at an existing line while also starting construction on a new one. Plasticizer demand globally adds up
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Eastman plasticizer expansion complete
The expansion at the site increased the overall capacity of Eastman 168 by approximately 15 percent. “We are pleased with the completion of this important expansion,” said Jon Woods, Plasticizers business unit director. “Since this expansion leveraged an existing asset, it was completed with minimal capital investment.”
Eastman completes 2-EH expansion, starts up plasticizer
In Texas, USA, Eastman Chemical Co has completed both a previously announced capacity expansion [ADPO, November 2010] of its 2-ethyl hexanol (2-EH) facility in Longview and the retrofit and start-up of its non-phthalate plasticizer manufacturing facility in Texas City. The two developments are interconnected as 2-EH is the starting material for
Eastman Plasticizer Expansion Complete
The expansion at the site increased the overall capacity of Eastman 168 by approximately 15 percent. "We are pleased with the completion of this important expansion," said Jon Woods, Plasticizers
