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Circular solutions

 

Medical devices are designed to help people, and we've found a way to do that while minimizing environmental impact.

Made with the planet in mind

Our customers and partners aren’t waiting around to make the world a better place, and neither are we. At Eastman, we’re advancing sustainability in medical polymers with our Eastman Renew materials, which contain up to 50% certified recycled content.*

Polymers made with our molecular recycling technology use fewer fossil-based resources, emit less greenhouse gas and reduce our carbon footprint. This process breaks down plastic waste into reusable building blocks, diverting it from landfills and the environment.

Eastman Renew medical polymers offer the same high-performance benefits — such as clarity, safety and durability — as our legacy Eastman products that manufacturers have trusted for generations. Renew adds the promise of a beginning-of-life solution to an industry looking to become more sustainable.

*Recycled content via mass balance certified through ISCC PLUS.

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Clear plastic packaging that contains a syringe and a vial with clear liquid inside.

Eastman Eastar 6763 Renew copolyester

Eastar 6763 Renew is a clear, medical grade copolyester designed for pharmaceutical and rigid medical packaging. It offers the same clarity, puncture and chemical resistance, and processing ease as our legacy Eastar 6763, the world standard for rigid medical packaging for decades. 

Eastar 6763 Renew offers:

  • Long-term clarity for easy instrument identification. 
  • Excellent puncture resistance and impact toughness. 
  • Compatibility with nearly all sterilization methods. 
  • Superior optical and physical property stability after sterilization. 
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Eastman Tritan Renew

Tritan Renew is a medical grade copolyester indistinguishable in chemical makeup and performance from legacy Tritan polymers. It’s an easy choice that enhances the sustainability of your packaging without requiring major resin requalification.

Benefits of Tritan Renew

For fluid management components and blood-contact devices, Tritan Renew offers:

  • Chemical resistance to oncology drugs and lipid-based carriers. 
  • No BPA, halogens or other materials of concern. 
  • Reduced scrap rate from less cracking and fewer black specks. 
  • No color shift after sterilization. 

For electronic device housings in medical environments, Tritan Renew provides:

  • Chemical resistance to various hospital disinfectants. 
  • Maintained toughness after disinfectant exposure. 
  • True color match and retention. 
  • A flame-retardant UL 94 FR V-2 rating.
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Enabling a circular economy

Together, we can minimize waste and maximize value by providing end-of-life solutions to reduce, reuse and recycle materials.

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