Eastman opens joint venture chemical plant in China.Eastman Chemical Co., Kingsport, TN, has announced the opening of the Qilu Eastman Specialty Chemical A Specialty chemical is a chemical produced for a specialized use. They are produced in lower volume than bulk chemicals, of which petrochemicals, made from oil feedstocks, are the most common. However, both are produced in a chemical plant. Ltd. production plant in Zibo, Shandong Province, China. Qilu Eastman is a joint venture between Sinopec Qilu Petrochemical Company and Eastman Chemical Ltd., a subsidiary of Eastman Chemical Company Eastman Chemical Company is a United States based chemical company, engaged in the manufacture and sale of chemicals, plastics and fibers. Eastman has 16 manufacturing sites in 10 countries, supplying its products throughout the world. . The Qilu Eastman plant will produce Texanol ester alcohol and TXIB plasticizer plas·ti·ciz·er n. Any of various substances added to plastics or other materials to make or keep them soft or pliable. plasticizer or -ciser Noun for customers in China and the Asia Pacific region. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] |
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