Eastman sells 'Bio' resin to Novamont.Eastman Chemical Co., Kingsport, Tenn., has sold its Eastar Bio biodegradable biodegradable /bio·de·grad·a·ble/ (-de-grad´ah-b'l) susceptible of degradation by biological processes, as by bacterial or other enzymatic action. bi·o·de·grad·a·ble adj. copolyester business to Italy's Novamont SpA, which makes Mater-Bi starch-based biodegradable plastics. Novamont will offer the Eastman material through its U.S. representative, Novamont North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , Ridgefield, Conn. Eastar Bio is aimed at blown and cast film, extrusion coating, fibers, nonwovens, disposable cutlery cutlery, various types of implements for cutting, preparing, and eating food. In addition to different kinds of knives and the steels to sharpen them, the term usually encompasses forks and spoons. , and packaging. Tel: (203) 438-5904 * PTDirect: 522DD |
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