Eastman History
The year that Eastman Chemical Company was founded.
What is 1920?
This Eastman product is the key ingredient in the production of vinegar and is used as a solvent in the manufacture of various other chemicals.
What is Acetic Acid?
This common application for Eastman's functional products can be found in the automotive industry.
What are interior and exterior trim components?
Eastman creates Acetic Acid as a by-product of the on-purpose process used to create this product at their Kingsport site.
What is Acetic Anhydride?
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Who is the Eastman Seller (ISR, Rep, Account Manager, or GKAM)?
This popular end use product is produced by Eastman and is known for its durability, clarity, and safety for food contact applications.
What is Tritan™ copolyester?
This Eastman product is commonly used in the formulation of coatings, adhesives and inks due to its properties as a solvent.
What is Ethyl Acetate?
Eastman provides functional products that serve as carriers for fragrances and flavors in this market.
What is the food and beverage market?
This key raw material is used in the cracking units at Longview to make Propylene.
What is propane or ethane?
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Who is the Customer Service rep?
What are 5 continents?
This Eastman product is primarily used in the formulation of paints and coatings for its ability to dissolve a wide range of substances.
What is EB Solvent?
In the construction industry, Eastman's functional products are often used in this application to provide weather resistance.
What are sealants and adhesives?
This site is Eastman's largest operational site and is significant for its manufacturing and research activities.
What is the Kingsport site?
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Who is the product manager?
The type of product Eastman originally started as a manufacturer of.
What are photographic films?
This Eastman product is primarily used as a solvent in cleaning products and as a precursor in the production of other chemicals.
What is Propanol?
Some esters are employed in the formulation of these products, particularly in high performance applications such as automotive or industrial applications, where they can provide excellent lubricating properties and thermal stability.
What are lubricants?
This key raw material is piped to Eastman facilities and used as a raw material for chemical manufacturing as well as for steam generation.
What is Natural Gas?
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Who is the Distribution Sales Manager?
In 1994, this separation allowed Eastman to focus on its chemical manufacturing and product development independently from the photographic and imaging business which was maintained by the other party.
What is the Eastman Kodak separation?
This Eastman product is mainly used in the production of plasticizers and detergents, impacting industries like plastics and coatings.
What is 2EH Acid?
Butyl acetate is used as a solvent in the production of these products, where it aids in achieving the desired viscosity and flow properties for smoothing the processes.
What are printing inks?
This site is home to one of the largest production facilities for Eastman's polymer products. It also plays a substantial role in Eastman's sustainability initiatives, as it focuses on producing materials that support recycling and circular economy initiatives.
What is the Longview site?
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Who is an Eastman lawyer?
This innovative process involves the conversion of waste into valuable chemical intermediates, particularly focusing on methanol.
What is methanolysis?
This Eastman product is primarily used in the production of acetylated derivatives and various acetylation reactions in the pharmceutical and chemical industries.
What is Acetic Anhydride?
Recovered acetic acid is used in these industries, primarily due to its versatility and effectiveness as a chemical reagent. (name 3)
What are these applications:
Chemical Production: Recovered acetic acid is often used as a feedstock in the production of various chemicals, including acetic anhydride, acetate esters, and vinyl acetate. These intermediates are essential for producing a wide range of products.
Solvent: It serves as a solvent in numerous applications, including paints, coatings, adhesives, and inks. Its effectiveness in dissolving organic compounds makes it valuable in these formulations.
Food Industry: Recovered acetic acid is used as a food additive and preservative, commonly recognized as vinegar. It helps in food preservation and flavor enhancement.
Textile Industry: In the textile industry, recovered acetic acid is utilized in dyeing and finishing processes, contributing to the fixation of dyes on fabrics.
Pharmaceuticals: It is used in the pharmaceutical industry for synthesizing various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and as a solvent in drug formulations.
Agriculture: Recovered acetic acid can be employed in agricultural applications, such as herbicides or as a pH regulator in certain formulations.
Household Products: It is found in various household cleaning products and descaling agents due to its effectiveness in breaking down mineral deposits and stains.
This product is railed to the Kingsport facility and used as a raw material for chemical manufacturing as well as for steam generation.
What is coal?
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Who is the technology team?