Eastman Chemical forms cellulose diacetate joint venture in China

04 November 2010 17:33  [Source: ICIS news]

TORONTO (ICIS)--Eastman Chemical has entered into a joint venture with Italian firm Mazzucchelli 1849 SPA to produce compounded cellulose diacetate (CDA) in Shenzhen, China, the US-based chemicals major said on Thursday.

The venture would produce bio-derived CDA for use in various injection moulded applications, Eastman said.

Eastman’s cellulosics are produced from 100%-renewable softwood materials, the company added.

The joint venture agreement was in response to increasing demand for cellulosic materials, Eastman said. It did not disclose financial or capacity details.

For more on Eastman Chemical and other producers visit ICIS company intelligence
Check out Doris de Guzman’s Green Chemicals Blog for views on sustainability issues
To discuss issues facing the chemical industry go to ICIS connect

By: Stefan Baumgarten
+1 713 525 2653

For the latest chemical news, data and analysis that directly impacts your business sign up for a free trial to ICIS news - the breaking online news service for the global chemical industry.

Get the facts and analysis behind the headlines from our market leading weekly magazine: sign up to a free trial to ICIS Chemical Business.

Printer Friendly