Plastic additives: Non-phthalate plasticizer expansion complete at
Plasticizer demand globally adds up to about $9 billion per annum, according to some published estimates, with the fastest growth for these non-phthalate products. The Eastman additive, Eastman 168 non-phthalate plasticizer, is produced at the company's Kingsport, TN headquarters. For processors, the additive is a drop-in replacement for some
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Eastman completes 2-EH expansion, starts up plasticizer manufacturing
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.
Eastman Completes Benzoflex Plasticizer Expansion at Estonia Site
Eastman Chemical Company announced it has completed an expansion of its Benzoflex plasticizer line at the Kohtla-Jrve, Estonia, site. The expansion increases Benzoflex capacity by 11,000 metric tons at the site. “Eastman acquired the Benzoflex plasticizer product line with the acquisition of Genovique Specialties Corporation earlier
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.”
