Eastman Expands Non-phthalate Plasticizer Portfolio
New plasticizer product designed specifically for the medical market 

Kingsport, Tenn. - April 24, 2013 — Eastman Chemical Company today announced it will expand its non-phthalate plasticizer portfolio with the addition of Eastman 168™ SG (sensitive grade) non-phthalate plasticizer. Eastman 168 SG non-phthalate plasticizer is an enhanced grade of the industry-leading Eastman 168 non-phthalate plasticizer. This new plasticizer is specifically targeted for highly sensitive applications such as medical devices, toys, childcare articles and food-contact products.

For medical device original equipment manufacturers, Eastman 168™ SG is a non-phthalate plasticizer that offers the best combination of price and efficiency in the market. The plasticizer can be used as an alternative to di-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP), and it offers easy replacement for DEHP and tris (2-ethylhexyl) trimellitate (TOTM) and is more efficient than using some of the other non-phthalate plasticizers available. Eastman 168 SG has clean toxicological and regulatory profiles while remaining cost-efficient.

“We are excited to bring to market the next evolution in non-phthalate plasticizers,” said Jon Woods, plasticizers business director, Eastman Chemical Company. “For the most sensitive applications, formulators need assurance of the high purity that Eastman 168™ SG offers.”

Ideal for sensitive applications in the medical market, Eastman 168™ SG offers assurance of supply continuity and the most stringent quality assurance protocols. It has high product purity and customers also gain access to proprietary ISO 10993 and USP Class VI test data.

As technological advances and changing regulations improve as well as challenge the market, Eastman is helping meet the long-term needs of the plasticizer industry. Eastman 168™ SG is an easy-to-use replacement for general-purpose plasticizers, with its outstanding performance properties, low-temperature flexibility, extensive toxicological profile and excellent non-migration properties.

Eastman’s versatile portfolio represents the broadest range of non-phthalate plasticizers in the industry. As North America’s largest producer of non-phthalate general-purpose and specialty plasticizers, the company brings decades of experience and comprehensive technical support to help customers make switching to Eastman 168™ SG simple. 

For more information about Eastman 168™ SG, visit www.EastmanPlasticizers.com.

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About Eastman Chemical Company
Eastman 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. Eastman focuses on creating consistent, superior value for all stakeholders. As a globally diverse company, Eastman serves customers in approximately 100 countries and had 2012 pro forma combined revenues, giving effect to the Solutia acquisition, of approximately $9.1 billion. The company is headquartered in Kingsport, Tenn., and employs approximately 13,500 people around the world. For more information about Eastman, visit www.eastman.com.

Source: http://www.eastman.com/Company/News_Center/2013/Pages/Eastman_Expands_Non-phthalate_Plasticizer_Portfolio.aspx