MOSCOW (MRC) -- Eastman Chemical, a global specialty chemical company, has announced the expansion of its non-phthalate plasticizer portfolio with the addition of Eastman Effusion plasticizer, according to the company's press release.
Effusion is an extremely efficient fast-fusing solution that can enable increased production line speeds and lower processing temperatures, reducing production costs for manufacturers.
In flooring, Eastman Effusion is the ideal plasticizer for use in resilient sheet, luxury vinyl tile, vinyl composite tile, and PVC-backed carpet. Effusion can bring value in lowering both formulation and production costs. Effusion has been shown to have advantages in both efficiency and rheology to standard phthalate plasticizers that this industry has relied upon.
Manufacturers can also take the opportunity to combine Eastman Effusion plasticizer with other plasticizers, to create custom and optimized formulas for their specific processing needs. When utilizing Effusion in combination with general-purpose plasticizers, manufacturers will see better viscosity, stability and improved efficiency at lowering hardness.
Non-phthalate plasticizers are broadly used in products such as toys, childcare items, food contact materials and medical devices, and are also used to provide flexibility to PVC in a wide variety of applications.
As MRC reported earlier, Eastman Chemical is expanding capacity of its Eastman 168 non-phthalate plasticizers at its manufacturing facility in Texas City, Texas, USA. The expansion at the site will increase the overall capacity of Eastman 168 by approximately 15% and is expected to be operational by mid-2014.
Eastman (headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA) is a global specialty chemical company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With a portfolio of specialty businesses, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. Its market-driven approaches take advantage of world-class technology platforms and leading positions in attractive end-markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables.
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