Innovation that endures

Healthcare professionals expect plastic materials used in patient care to ensure safety and offer proven performance, meeting standards for clarity, durability, strength and chemical resistance. Though challenging for many manufacturers, our technology meets these demands while offering the lowest-risk option for sustainability in healthcare packaging.

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Collaboration is key

It’s not just the superior toughness, chemical resistance, impact strength and color stability of our products that sets Eastman apart. It’s also the effort we put into collaborating with our customers and partners to help them identify the best possible materials for their projects.

Device performance

Choosing the right polymer is as much about protecting the patient as it is about product performance. That’s why our experts work closely with our customers, offering support from the beginning of the value chain to manufacturers and beyond.

Here for you

As our customers strive to create innovative solutions to problems in the industry, we continuously develop insights and technology to support their goals. We provide high-quality materials along with excellent on-site technical support, post-molding testing and downstream handling advice based on more than 40 years of industry experience.

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Expert accounts

See what experts at Tek Pak and Pacur say about using Eastman Eastalite^™ copolyester as a sustainable alternative to high-impact polystyrene and Eastar^™ 6763 copolyester in their rigid medical packaging.

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Improve product efficiency

Medical product manufacturers look for materials that help them work faster, cleaner and more efficiently. Eastman's specialty polymers enable custom extrusions and thermoforming with reduced heat and energy use, allowing production machines to run more quickly. Additional benefits include:

No annealing required
Fast cycle times
Printability
Improved package heat sealing

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High-performance brand portfolio

To make the most durable medical products on the market, manufacturers need a variety of high-performance polymers. From our innovative, sustainable Eastman Tritan™ Renew copolyester to tried-and-true materials like Eastman Ecdel™ elastomers, we offer a large portfolio that helps our customers be the best in their field.

All Eastman medical polymers offer exceptional clarity, toughness and chemical resistance. We also offer Renew options to help products meet hospital environmentally preferable purchasing (EPP) guidelines.

For pharmaceutical and rigid medical packaging

Eastar™ 6763 copolyester — As the industry standard, Eastar 6763 ensures confidence in your packaging solutions with its easy extrusion and molding free from dusting or stress whitening.

Eastar™ 6763 Renew copolyester — Ideal for brands seeking sustainability, this copolyester offers a robust solution for rigid medical packaging without compromising performance or traceability.

Eastman Tritan™ MP100 copolyester — Choose Tritan MP100 for high heat resistance, enhanced post-sterilization color retention and performance in cryogenic conditions.

Eastalite™ copolyester — An opaque, foamed alternative to high-impact polystyrene (HIPS), Eastalite reduces particulates during manufacturing — perfect for living hinges and intricate molding details.

For medical device applications

Eastman Tritan copolyester — Known for its superior toughness, clarity and chemical resistance, Tritan is ideal for demanding healthcare environments.

Eastman Tritan MXF — The Tritan MXF portfolio is designed for electronic medical device housing with flame resistance.

DuraStar™ polymer — DuraStar provides an excellent balance of clarity, toughness and chemical resistance, offering a cost-effective option.

Tenite™ cellulosics — Made from 100% renewable softwood, Tenite cellulosics are available in clear, amber and black.

Ecdel™ elastomer — A plasticizer-free copolyester elastomer (COPE), Ecdel is perfect for bioprocessing bags.

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Specialty polymers products

From copolymers to elastomers, we have the specialty polymers you need.

Medical applications

Discover the benefits of using Eastman polymers for medical packaging and device housing.