Eastman GEM™ technology is setting a new standard in sustainably manufactured cosmetic ingredients.  Eastman’s proprietary GEM™ technology, a process that uses enzymes and closely controlled manufacturing conditions to eliminate high temperatures, strong acids, and unwanted by-products, and consumes less energy compared with conventional manufacturing processes. Eastman GEM™ 2-ethylhexyl palmitate is a high quality material with the added benefit of sustainable manufacturing, guided by the U.S. EPA’s Twelve Principles of Green Chemistry. The beauty is in the process.

Sustainable advantages of Eastman GEM™ technology

• Low energy consumption
• Low greenhouse gas emissions
• Minimal waste generated
• No process water consumption
• Adheres to the Twelve Principles of Green Chemistry
• Can utilize natural source materials to produce ingredients