Eastman G polymers are medium weight polyethylene or polypropylene materials that are available in various molecular weights and levels of modification. Eastman recommends these products as base polymers for a variety of applications. Many of these polymers meet FDA regulations for various applications.

Physical Properties Comparison:	Functionalized Polyolefins
Chemical Type:	Polyethylene and polypropylene with grafted maleic acid modification
Applications:	Processing aids, filler dispersing aids, coupling agents, polymer alloying, tie coats for multi-layer coextrusion
Benefits:	Increased filler levels, improved anchorage of glass in fiber-filled polypropylene and polyethylene composites, improving adhesion of polyolefin-based rubber and plastic compounds
Typical Markets:	Polyolefin composites, rubber compounds, polymer alloys

Eastman G polymers are products of Eastman Chemical Company and are protected under one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,955,547 and 6,046,279; and their foreign equivalents.