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Eastman
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Greetings DuraStar
Polymer for DuraStar
Polymer and Provista Copolymer— Provista Copolymer for Extrusion Profiles |
Provista copolymer, a resin introduced by Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE-EMN), represents a new design freedom for profile extruders. "Our customers expressed a need for an environmentally preferred material that was clear, tough and easy to process," said Jimmy Dickerson, business market manager. "In just one resin, manufacturers get the strength, clarity, processability and gloss they need to be competitive in today's markets." The proprietary material is specifically developed for extrusion into profiles where aesthetics like high clarity and gloss coupled with design flexibility drive demand. Compared to commonly used materials, Provista copolymer can often run on most standard processing equipment at increased speeds. An extremely high melt strength makes the resin an excellent choice when extruding profiles into complicated shapes. Plastic profiles, extruded into a variety of sizes and shapes, are found in a wide range of applications. Eastman sees markets for Provista copolymer in display and shelving components, corner supports for tiered soft drink displays, H- and J-shaped signage clamps and pricing channels favored by mass merchandisers. Provista copolymer provides a unique combination of properties. It's tougher than commonly used acrylics yet offers favorable economics when compared with high-clarity polyvinyl chlorides, acrylics and polycarbonates. |
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