Eastman Solus 1100 ES-65 performance additive, food contact

<P>Modern packaging formulations are expected to deliver stunning colors, high print throughput, flawless finishes, and durable graphics, all while protecting the safety of end-users. Eastman Solus™ 1100 ES-65 performance additive, food contact is designed to deliver on the high performance expectations required of ink and metal packaging formulations. The robust properties of this distinctive material provide reduced surface tack, improved flow, and good UV stability.</P></br></br> <P>This cellulose ester enables lower solution viscosities with the lowest glass transition temperature (Tg) in the cellulose acetate butyrate portfolio. The relatively low molecular weight (M(n)) of Solus™ 1100 ES-65, food contact (as compared to other cellulose esters) supports compatibility with other formulation components, including a wide range of cross-linking resins and curing resin systems. Solus™ 1100 ES-65, food contact is available in pellet form.</P></br></br> <P>Eastman Solus™ 1100 ES-65, food contact is based on cellulose, one of Earth's most abundant natural renewable resources, with an approximate calculated bio-content value of 37%. Further, this product has at least 65% sustainable content, resulting from a combination of bio-content from natural cellulose plus recycled content (recycled content based on mass balance allocation) from plastic waste. Recycled content is certified by International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC), a global, independent agency tracking sustainable content in a variety of industries. These materials enable formulators to embrace plastic recycling, achieve sustainability targets without compromise, and be a fast mover in a growing market for sustainable products. </P></br></br> <P>This product is manufactured, stored, handled and transported by Eastman under conditions adhering to current Good Manufacturing Practices for food contact applications. They meet requirements for use in certain food contact applications under regulations of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (21 CFR), European Commission (Regulation 10/2011) and the Switzerland Ordinance of the FDHA on materials and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs (817.023.21, Annex 10). Contact your Eastman representative or authorized Eastman distributor for specific regulatory compliance documentation.</P></br></br> <P>For applications that do not require food contact compliance, please refer to Eastman Solus™ 1100 ES-65 and discuss requirements with your Eastman technical representative.</P>