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(Plastemart) -- Eastman
Chemical Co. has completed expansion of its Benzoflex plasticizer line at the
Kohtla-Jarve, Estonia, site, hiking capacity by 11,000 tons. A benzoic acid
derivative, Benzoflex is a benzoate ester plasticizer used in adhesives,
sealants and caulks, and is also used in PVC applications such as vinyl flooring.
"Eastman acquired the Benzoflex plasticizer product line with the
acquisition of Genovique Specialties Corporation earlier this year," said Ron
Lindsay, executive vice president, Performance Polymers and Chemical
Intermediates.
Eastman representatives say that the additional Benzoflex capacity
will allow the company to continue to meet the growing needs of customers
who are looking for sustainable alternatives to traditional phthalate
plasticizers.
mrcplast.com
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