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Eastman (NYSE: EMN) is a global specialty materials company headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, United States. Founded in 1920 and spun off from Eastman Kodak in 1994, the company develops and manufactures materials and chemicals for markets including packaging, medical and personal care, consumer goods, transportation, and building and construction.
Its portfolio includes copolyesters and other engineering polymers, cellulose esters, acetyls, adhesives and plasticizers, performance films, and specialty fluids such as Therminol heat‑transfer media. Eastman operates manufacturing and technology centers worldwide and invests in circular-economy initiatives, including molecular recycling technologies that convert hard‑to‑recycle waste into material feedstocks. The company supplies OEMs, converters, and brand owners with materials used for clarity, durability, processability, and regulatory compliance in end-use applications.
Also known as Therminol, EMN, and Eastman Chemical Co.
chemXplore tracks 10 projects involving Eastman, of which one is active.
Besides this one, the record holds 6 completed projects and 3 on hold.
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Reinstated federal funding backs debottlenecking of Kingsport methanolysis, restart of underused U.S. recycling assets, and milestone-based planning for a second facility to boost domestic recycled polyester supply.
Readily biodegradable, non-nano cellulose ester micropowder that gives soft-focus blur, quick dry-down and UV-scattering SPF boost for skin care and sunscreens.
Six-year master research agreement includes at least $3 million in funding for sponsored projects, service agreements, student programs and on‑campus collaboration.
EPA leaders toured a methanolysis unit that processes >250 million lb/yr of polyester waste and reports 20–30% lower GHGs versus fossil-based plastic production.
Acquisition covers trademarks, customer list, technical documentation and IP for dielectric fluids used in high‑voltage transformers; production stays in Marl, Germany.
isobutyl acetate +$0.15/lb (NA, LatAm), +$0.28/lb (APAC); n-butyl (excl Eastapure) +$0.15/lb (NA, LatAm); n-propyl +$0.15/lb (NA, LatAm). Cited higher raw-material and energy costs.
Generated nearly $1B cash, exceeded cost savings goals, increased production, and raised dividends for the 16th year, returning $500M to stockholders.
The collaboration aims to advance biodegradable personal care solutions using Eastman's Esmeri technology, enhancing product performance and meeting sustainability goals.
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