Eastman Chemical Co.
Kingsport, TN 37660
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Polymer enables environmentally sound production of nonwovens.
EastONE S85030 Water Dispersible Polymer Copolyester enables use of sustainable processes to achieve micro fiber structures without requiring chemical wash processes. Suited for nonwoven industry use, this copolyester is used in segmented pie or islands-in-the-sea fibers to create microfiber nonwovens that emulate properties associated with woven materials.
Read More »Eastman Introduces Advantis 510W for Automotive Coatings
Kingsport, Tenn. (April 23, 2007) - Global consolidation, competition and cost-reduction pressures are driving the automotive industry to eliminate inefficiencies wherever possible. To help coatings manufacturers meet OEM demand for improved process performance, Eastman Chemical Company introduces Advantis 510W, a new APEO- (Alkylphenolethoxylate) and halogen-free adhesion promoter for waterborne...
Read More »Eastman Introduces Solus 2100 Rheology Additive
Kingsport, Tenn. (May 7, 2007) - Eastman Chemical Company introduces Solus 2100, a new rheology additive for high-solids industrial 2-component (2K) paint systems. Market applications include refinish clearcoats, aerospace topcoats and coatings for plastics as well as industrial maintenance and refinish primers.
Read More »Eastman Introduces the Next Generation of PET
New ParaStar resins offer significant performance, economic and environmental benefits to beverage brand owners and converters Chicago, Ill. (October 30, 2006)- Eastman Chemical Company, the world's largest producer of PET for packaging, introduces the next generation of PET resins. Named ParaStar, these innovative resins offer enhanced bottle clarity, product purity, production and supply chain...
Read More »Shrink Film features natural UV blocking capability.
Embrace High Yield shrink film creates white opaque micro-voided film when stretched. Specific gravity below 1.0 g/cc facilitates separation of labels in PET recycling stream. Film adheres to contoured containers and maintains shrink curve at onset temperature. Suitable for light sensitive products like dairy and prefilled beverages, product offers printability and design flexibility.
Read More »Methyl Acetate is offered as replacement for acetone.
Suitable for industrial cleaning and surface preparation, non-HAP Methyl Acetate is VOC-exempt and biodegradable. Its hydrophobic characteristics are critical where moisture-related problems can damage or corrode parts, and also help cleaning solutions maintain efficiency when in contact with water. Active, miscible solvent can be used alone or in blended systems for coatings formulations...
Read More »Non-HAP Solvent replaces methyl ethyl ketone solvents.
Low-density, biodegradable Methyl Propyl Ketone (MPK) is suited for metal degreasing, ink removal, and industrial cleaning fluids. It can replace MEK in hand wipes used for surface preparation of military and commercial aircraft. Solvent removes solids, hydraulic oils, sealants, and other contaminants from aircraft surfaces. Compatible in most coatings formulations, MPK dissolves with array of...
Read More »Coalescent targets US architectural coatings market.
Optifilm Enhancer 400 can be used as sole coalescent in products such as low-odor, low-VOC paints or it can be blended with Texanol Ester Alcohol or Eastman EEH solvent to further optimize balance between VOC and performance properties.
Read More »Vitamin E Additive blends into fortified beverages.
Water-soluble, taste-neutral Vitamin E TPGS, suited for clear, fortified waters and other functional beverages, can be formulated into beverages at up to 10 times adult recommended daily allowance for vitamin E. Natural-sourced product, in concentrations up to 1,500 ppm, delivers beverage stability and has no effect on beverage clarity or taste. It is self-affirmed as Generally Regarded as Safe,...
Read More »Tackifier Resin is suited for nonwoven adhesives.
Regalite C6100 multi-purpose, partially hydrogenated, hydrocarbon resin improves tack and facilitates application of hot melt adhesives. With odorless and clear formulation, product is compatible with various elastomers and polymers, including SBS, SIS, SEBS, and EVA. Imparting proper balance of cohesive properties as well as tack, Regalite C6100 is suited for use in adhesives for hygiene...
Read More »Gruppo Maip, Eastman Partner on Sustainable Automotive Materials
Specialty formulations to deliver biobased and molecular-recycled content KINGSPORT, Tenn., Nov. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Eastman and Gruppo Maip, a leading international plastics formulator and compound producer based in Turin, Italy, have announced a partnership to formulate new sustainable polymer solutions for automotive interior applications. This will enable an exclusive portfolio...
Read More »Marchon Eyewear, Inc. Partners with Eastman to be the First to Produce and Sell Eyewear Made with Eastman's Sustainable Acetate
NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Marchon Eyewear, Inc., one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of quality eyewear and sunwear, announced an industry-first partnership with Eastman, a global specialty materials company. Marchon will be the first eyewear company to produce and sell frames using Eastman Acetate Renew, a fully sustainable material that will be...
Read More »Mazzucchelli to Produce Acetate Sheet Made from Eastman's Fully Sustainable Acetate Flake
Mazzucchelli to manufacture acetate sheet made from Eastman's innovative sustainable acetate Kingsport, Tenn., Feb. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Global specialty plastics provider Eastman announces an industry-first collaboration with Mazzucchelli 1849, the world leader in the manufacturing and distribution of acetate sheet for premium eyewear. Mazzucchelli will produce and sell acetate sheet...
Read More »Eastman Celebrates Partnership with Hendrick Motorsports' No. 88 Race Team with LLumar-® Branded Celebration on 8/8
KINGSPORT, Tenn., Aug. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Earlier this year, Eastman Performance Films, LLC, announced that it had joined 12-time NASCAR Cup Series champions Hendrick Motorsports as a primary sponsor for driver Alex Bowman and the No. 88 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 team in the premier NASCAR Cup Series through 2020, featuring its LLumar brand of window and paint protection films. With over...
Read More »Eastman Chemical Recognized as World-Class Performer In Finance by The Hackett Group
ATLANTA, GA & KINGSPORT, TN, July23, 2010 - Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) has been recognized as a world-class performer in finance by The Hackett Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HCKT), a global strategic advisory firm. The award is based on the results of an in-depth benchmark performed by The Hackett Group in early 2010. It recognizes Eastman's status as an organization demonstrating top quartile...
Read More »Polymer enables environmentally sound production of nonwovens.
EastONE S85030 Water Dispersible Polymer Copolyester enables use of sustainable processes to achieve micro fiber structures without requiring chemical wash processes. Suited for nonwoven industry use, this copolyester is used in segmented pie or islands-in-the-sea fibers to create microfiber nonwovens that emulate properties associated with woven materials.
Read More »Eastman Introduces Advantis 510W for Automotive Coatings
Kingsport, Tenn. (April 23, 2007) - Global consolidation, competition and cost-reduction pressures are driving the automotive industry to eliminate inefficiencies wherever possible. To help coatings manufacturers meet OEM demand for improved process performance, Eastman Chemical Company introduces Advantis 510W, a new APEO- (Alkylphenolethoxylate) and halogen-free adhesion promoter for waterborne...
Read More »Eastman Introduces Solus 2100 Rheology Additive
Kingsport, Tenn. (May 7, 2007) - Eastman Chemical Company introduces Solus 2100, a new rheology additive for high-solids industrial 2-component (2K) paint systems. Market applications include refinish clearcoats, aerospace topcoats and coatings for plastics as well as industrial maintenance and refinish primers.
Read More »Eastman Chemical Company Cosmetics and Personal Care Market, Innovating from the Core
The global cosmetics and personal care market has seemingly limitless growth potential. As wellness and beauty have become priorities in the lives of many consumers, nearly every segment of the personal care market has responded by creating a vast range of products for every need. Because of the intense competition in the personal care market today, brand owners are constantly looking for ways to...
Read More »Eastman Announces New Paint Spray Facility and Global Enhancements to Coatings Testing Equipment
Kingsport, Tenn. March 7: Eastman Chemical Company announces the opening of its new state-of-the-art paint spray facility at the company's international headquarters in Kingsport, Tenn. The first of its kind by a coatings raw material supplier, the new paint spray facility is the culmination of a 12-month, multi-million dollar investment in personnel, construction, equipment and technology.
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