Eastman 168 Non-Phthalate Plasticizer Receives Full Registration under REACH

25-Nov-2010 - USA

Eastman Chemical Company announces that it has received full registration for its Eastman 168™ non-phthalate plasticizer in accordance with the European chemicals Agency’s (ECHA) Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Regulation. This registration entitles Eastman to import, manufacture or use Eastman 168 in quantities exceeding 1000 tons per year – the highest volume registration band under REACH.

"Receiving registration for Eastman 168™ non-phthalate plasticizer under REACH is a welcomed achievement to Eastman’s plasticizer business," says Dr. Steve Cullen, plasticizer business manager, Eastman. "Eastman is fully confident in the safety and utility of Eastman 168 and we hope that this registration helps to reiterate our commitment to the plasticizer industry, both in the EU and globally."

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