Eastman Chemical to Produce Texanol and TXIB in China
polymers and inks segment. TXIB plasticizer is used in vinyl, urethane and other polymers for the production of a variety of consumer goods. The new plant, operated by the joint-venture business Qilu Eastman Specialty Chemical Ltd., represents the second major specialty chemical investment for Eastman in China. Nanjing Yangtzi Eastman Chemical Ltd., a 50-50 joint venture with Yangtzi Petrochemical Industrial Corp., was launched in 1998 to manufacture hydrocarbon tackifying resin for adhesives.
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