UV LIGHT POSES SERIOUS CHALLENGE FOR PET CONTAINERS

These three bottles show the impact of UV light on beverage color. From left to right, the first bottle had no exposure to UV light, the second bottle had 390 protection and the third bottle had no UV protection at all. The challenge of preventing harmful impacts from UV light should not be ignored by makers of beverages, food and other consumer products packaged in PET according to research studies by Milliken & Company, a leading provider of high-performance plastic additives.

Eastman’s “Glass Polymer™” Helps Parlux Make Waves

Eastman’s “Glass Polymer™” Helps Parlux Make Waves. Parlux’s new Ocean Pacific cologne package is more than provocative. It’s an experience complete with simulated waves, thanks to Eastman Chemical Company’s Glass Polymer™ copolyester. A textured inner glass vessel, which holds the fragrance, is encapsulated within an outer Glass Polymer sleeve. An azure blue liquid flows between the inner vessel and outer Glass Polymer sleeve to create the wave effect.

Sonoco enters into agreement with Italian-based Demolli

SonocoHartsville, S.C.. March 4, 2004, -- Sonoco (NYSE: SON), the global packaging company, has entered into a put/call agreement with the majority shareholders of joint venture partner Demolli Industria Cartaria S.p.A., an Italian-based manufacturer of paperboard and engineered carriers, it was announced today by Harris E. DeLoach, Jr., president and chief executive officer.

ARNITEL® TPE-E DAMPENS NOISE, VIBRATION IN DELICATE CONSUMER PRODUCTS

Arnitel® thermoplastic copolyester elastomers (TPE-Es or COPE) from DSM Engineering Plastics, well known for applications that exploit its heat resistance, flexibility and strength in automotive and other demanding applications, has another side: noise management. Arnitel® thermoplastic copolyester elastomers (TPE-Es or COPE) from DSM Engineering Plastics, well known for applications that exploit its heat resistance, flexibility and strength in automotive and other demanding applications, has another side: noise management.

Sonoco announces engineered carriers price increase

SonocoHartsville, S.C., March 4, 2004, -- Sonoco (NYSE: SON) will raise prices on all engineered carriers by eight percent effective April 1, 2004, it was announced today by Ronald E. Holley, senior vice president.

Revolutionary Kalwall Plus Skylights combine outstanding light transmission and insulation

Kalwall has launched new revolutionary new skylights with Cabot’s proprietary Nanogel ® translucent aerogel.  Kalwall has launched new revolutionary new skylights with Cabot’s proprietary Nanogel ® translucent aerogel. Kalwall Plus skylights offer similar insulation performance as solid roofing but with the added benefit of diffused natural daylight.

GREAT LAKES ADDS CLEARLITE NUCLEATING AND CLARIFYING AGENTS TO ITS POLYMER ADDITIVES PORTFOLIO

Clearlite NU 005 is a sorbitol-based product that in addition to its nucleating function also acts as a clarifying agent, which reduces haze and significantly increases polymer transparency. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA—Great Lakes Chemical Corporation (NYSE:GLK) today announced the introduction of Clearlite NU 004 nucleating agent and Clearlite NU 005 nucleating and clarifying agent to its extensive portfolio of polymer additives.

Press Kit Medtec

Eastman ChemicalPress Kit Eastman Chemical Company MedTec Exhibition 2004