Eastman Estron™ acetate tow

Eastman manufactures Estron™ acetate tow as a bundle or band of continuous fibers packaged in a bale. The acetate tow bales are sold to customers for use as one component in the production of cigarette filters.

Sustainability

Cellulose acetate tow is a biobased cellulosic fiber, that is biodegradable in soil and under industrial and home composting conditions.

Eastman Estron™ acetate tow is derived from wood pulp, a renewable resource derived from trees grown in responsibly managed forests and produced in a near closed loop process where waste is either recycled, reused, or offered for sale. See our sustainable wood pulp sourcing policy for more information.

During the production of Estron™, production solvents are recycled back into the system to be cleaned and used again and again. This creates a near closed-loop system that ensures all waste is either reused or offered for resale.

We care about the safety and well-being of our employees, the environment, and our global communities, so we operate under corporate-wide sustainability and safety initiatives. Learn more at eastman.com/sustainability.

Eastman Estron™ acetate tow is also biodegradable in specific environments, making end-of-life solutions a possibility. Sustainability throughout the lifecycle of our product is key, and we are committed to further advancements in this area. Reach out to your Eastman contact for more information.