The Glass Polymer Looks Like Glass, Is Tough Like Plastic

KINGSPORT, Tenn., Sept. 30, 2003 – Cosmetic packaging breakage either in shipping, at retail locations, or in consumers’ homes and luggage may become a thing of the past.

Eastman Chemical Company’s Glass PolymerTM resins are value-based alternatives to glass. The Glass Polymer looks and feels like glass, allowing elegant thick-walled containers to be designed that are beautiful, durable and lightweight. The material provides designers with a durable, lightweight, yet clear option from having to use traditional glass as a packaging material.

“Leading cosmetic brand owners like Victoria’s Secret and Merle Norman have chosen Eastman’s Glass Polymer materials to develop luxurious custom packaging with the look and feel of glass,” said Burt Capel, market development manager. “They chose them because they know our glass polymers can be used in thick-walled containers with excellent clarity and shatter resistance. These are packaging characteristics appreciated by both those in the cosmetics industry and their end customers.”

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