PolyOne Corporation has signed a market development agreement with Eastman Chemical Company designating PolyOne as the exclusive compounder of filled systems with Eastman's new-generation Tritan copolyester in North America. In this role, PolyOne will apply its industry-leading formulation and compounding expertise to combine Eastman Tritan copolyester with performance-enhancing additives to develop fully compounded systems. PolyOne will work with its customers and Eastman to develop new applications and markets for these compounded materials, with a focus on high-value, specialty, niche applications.
Eastman's new Tritan copolyester is noted for its clarity, toughness, high chemical and heat resistance, and ease of processing. For molders, the innovative chemistry of Tritan copolyester, which is manufactured without bisphenol-A (BPA), offers numerous processing advantages as compared with other transparent polymers. These include faster molding cycles, fewer production steps and a potential for reduction in energy usage. It can also be molded with lower levels of residual stress as compared with polycarbonate. These unique properties make Eastman Tritan copolyester ideal for many applications including molded parts for small kitchen appliances, and items such as reusable food containers and sports bottles that undergo repeated dishwasher cycles. The performance of properties of Tritan copolyester allows molded parts to withstand the dishwasher environment without cracking or crazing. PolyOne's specialty manufacturing plant in Avon Lake, Ohio, is designed to support projects such as Tritan, with a focus on rapid turnaround and speed to market.
12-Jun-08 
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