Eastman™ DBT meets market need for a high solvating alternative to traditional plasticizers
Kingsport, TENN., (June 30, 2009) -- Eastman Chemical Company is pleased to announce the EU launch of its new, high solvating, non-phthalate plasticizer, Eastman™ DBT.
Eastman™ DBT builds on Eastman’s decades of expertise as a global supplier of plasticizers and leader in the manufacture of phthalate alternatives. Eastman™ DBT is particularly suitable for use in PVC plastisols and water-based adhesive applications. Eastman™ DBT has already received clearance by the U.S. FDA (Food and Drug Administration) for use in certain food-contact applications (Food Contact Notification No. 744).
With traditional fast fusing phthalate plasticizers undergoing reclassification, increased regulatory pressure or discontinuation in Europe, Eastman™ DBT provides PVC processors with a new, high solvating, low viscosity plasticizer solution, and in water-based adhesives, a drop-in alternative to traditional plasticizers, with no warning label or risk phrase requirements.
Eastman™ DBT is available in bulk quantities in from Eastman’s EU-based storage and extensive supply network.
“Eastman is meeting the need for a non-phthalate plasticizer to meet Europe’s evolving regulatory landscape. We’ve built on our core areas of expertise and years of experience to design and realize a competitive solution that further adds to our phthalate alternative portfolio” says Dr. Steve Cullen, Eastman’s business manager for plasticizers.
