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(Lanxess) -- Macrolex colorants from
Lanxess have once again proven themselves in the plastics sector: The renowned
U.S. legal firm Keller & Heckman LLP based in Washington, D.C., has
certified that Eastman Tritan colored with Macrolex colorants meets the
requirements of the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Their
opinion is based on results from trials and extensive toxicological testing.
Specialty chemicals company Lanxess worked with Eastman Chemical Company,
manufacturer of Tritan, in selecting 10 Macrolex colorant grades to demonstrate
their specific suitability for coloring the copolymer.
Eastman Chemical Company, a U.S. based company with operations around the
world, is the leading manufacturer of polyester plastic for packaging. In 2007,
Eastman launched a polymer called Eastman Tritan that balances the properties of
clarity, toughness, dishwasher durability and high heat and chemical resistance.
An additional bonus is that it is free of bisphenol A (BPA).
Macrolex colorants meet numerous legal conditions for use in food
packaging and toys. They make it possible to achieve excellent results in
coloring amorphous polymers. Coloration can range from transparent to full
coverage, depending on the polymer and combination of colorants. Other benefits
are high color intensity, outstanding brilliance, very good weather resistance
and lightfastness and excellent heat stability.
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