Eastman at Luxe Pack Material Difference™: a commitment to innovation

CAPELLE A/D IJSSEL, THE NETHERLANDS - Since years, Eastman Chemical Company has been supporting the cosmetic packaging industry by continuously investing in the developments of proprietary technologies, dedicated products and cosmetics industry-specific expertise. Our strong commitment to innovation results in the development of an extended range of products and packaging concepts that provide effective responses to the cosmetics markets and the design industry.

The Eastman booth will feature a range of applications made with the

Glass Polymer™ that have played a significant role in luxury packaging trends and demonstrated the capability of Eastman to provide elegant answers to the complex needs of various sensories, innovative functionalities and high level of protection.

Key product is The Glass Polymer, a resin family that has been developed for the production of high clarity, thick-walled and shatter resistant containers. The Glass Polymer offers extended design possibilities and shelf differentiation by making it possible to design elegant thick-walled containers with beauty and strength. The high processing flexibility of The Glass Polymer makes it suitable for any plastics processing technology, such as injection moulding and blow moulding. The material range provides designers with a durable, yet clear packaging material.

For more information see www.theglasspolymer.com.

Pebbles

To demonstrate the sensory properties of Eastman materials, Eastman introduced the Material Difference™ sample program and presents the 'pebble', a palm-of-your-hand sized sample that highlights the sensorial qualities of the Tenite® Natural Polymer, a material made from renewable resources.

Chocolatine

Eastman Chemical Company has initiated a joint leading edge development project. Bringing together the expertise from four leading companies - EJ Pack, Rotuba, Eurofragance and Eastman Chemical - has led to the introduction of a new marketing concept: the use of scent in packaging - especially for key markets such as cosmetics and personal care. To demonstrate the benefits of such a concept, Eastman has introduced "Chocolatine" - a fully realised product which combines a number of market innovations.

"Chocolatine" consists of a thick-walled, highly clear injection blow-moulded jar made from The Glass Polymer containing a scented cream with chocolate/vanilla/orange fragrance and a jar lid in scented resin that actually disperses a scent identical to the one of the cream - to provide additional market appeal. In producing this prototype, the four partners have joined their expertise in order to demonstrate the latest technologies that are available to producers and marketers in high end markets. "Chocolatine" proves that it is possible to render a complex fragrance and trap it durably into a plastic material produced from natural feedstock using encapsulation technology. In addition it demonstrates that it is possible to produce thick-walled containers of complex and innovative geometry using The Glass Polymer.

Rectangular, oval and round shaped new bottles in The Glass Polymer

Developed with the new grade of Glass Polymer dedicated to EBM (Extrusion Blow Moulding) technology, Eastman presents the latest range of highly differentiated cosmetic bottles from REBHAN (Germany), a specialist processor of bottles for cosmetic products.

Thick walls, high clarity and gloss, unique optical effects and designs: A winning partnership combining material and processing expertises that make the “impossible” doable.

More information on the first phase of Eastman’s Material Difference sampling program can be accessed at the Eastman Innovation Lab, a Web-based design community resource for designers and brand owners, intended to be a source of inspiration for design professionals with new ideas for tomorrow’s packaging needs. The Eastman Innovation Lab offers a means for materials advancing design and provides a focal point for brand owners and designers to find innovative materials solutions.

For more information on the Eastman Innovation Lab, please visit www.EastmanInnovationLab.com.

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