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chemicals-technology) -- Eastman Chemical has completed the expansion of its 2-ethyl hexanol (2-EH) facility in Longview, Texas, US.
The expansion will increase the 2-EH facility's capacity to approximately 37,000t per annum. Eastman Chemical Oxo and Plasticisers business performance chemicals and intermediates segment director Heidi Barnes said, "The added capacity reinforces our commitment to reliably supply our 2-EH customers, while also supporting growth in our plasticiser business for products like Eastman 168 non-phthalate plasticiser."
2-EH is an oxo derivative which is used in end products such as plasticisers, like Eastman 168 non-phthalate plasticiser, 2 ethylhexyl acrylate, and additives for fuels and lubrication oils. End markets for 2-EH include building and construction, transportation, medical, consumables and durable goods manufacture.
Eastman said its products including chemicals, fibers and plastics are used as key ingredients in everyday products.
Headquartered in the US, Eastman produces coatings, adhesives, specialty polymers, inks and fibers by utilising propane, ethane, butane, high sulfur coal, natural gas, wood pulp and acetone as feedstocks.
Eastman manufactures performance chemicals and intermediates, polymers and specialty plastics as well as supplies cellulose acetate fibers and produces PET polymers.
MRC