Eastman Chemical Company announced today that Greif Packaging, a leader in industrial packaging products and services, has introduced water bottles for the home/office delivery (HOD) market made with Eastman Tritan™ copolyester. Tritan is a new generation copolyester that balances the properties of clarity, toughness, and heat and chemical resistance, and is manufactured without bisphenol A (BPA).
Greif introduced the reusable HOD water bottles made with Eastman Tritan™ copolyester in January 2010. The bottles made with Tritan are available in 3- and 5- gallon round and handled sizes and complement the polycarbonate (PC) bottles currently in the line.
“We began evaluating resins for the production of our reusable water bottles in response to the growing number of customers requesting a BPA-free alternative to our PC bottles,” said Rick Volker, sales and marketing manager – water bottles, Greif. “Eastman Tritan™ copolyester meets our needs, as well as industry and Food and Drug Administration requirements for containers intended for repeated use, such as reusable water bottles. By using Tritan, we are able to offer a bottle that is BPA-free, but has the same visual characteristics, such as clarity, color and shape, that our customers expect from our product line.”
Greif was interested in Eastman Tritan™ copolyester as a BPA-free alternative material, but selected it for the production of the reusable water bottles because it also offered clarity, chemical resistance, and processing and design advantages. Additionally, Greif was able to shorten conversion times by using existing equipment and molds. The chemical resistance and hydrolytic stability of Tritan allows repeated high-temperature washing cycles and resistance to cleansers and detergents. Tritan also is odor- and taste- resistant to ensure pure-tasting water. “The customer response to the bottles made with Eastman Tritan™ copolyester has been positive,” Volker said. “Many customers are eager to trial this addition to our line of HOD water bottles.”
Since the launch of Eastman Tritan™ copolyester in 2007, the material has been used to develop applications in the reusable sports water bottles, housewares, infant care, small appliance, sign and medical markets, and has recently expanded into the HOD water market.
For more information about Greif Inc., visit www.greif.com.
For more information about Eastman Tritan™ copolyester, visit www.eastman.com/tritan.
About Greif Inc.
Greif, Inc. is a world leader in industrial packaging products and services. The company produces steel, plastic, fibre,
flexible, corrugated and multiwall containers and containerboard, and provides blending and packaging services for a wide
range of industries. Greif also manages timber properties in North America. The company is strategically positioned in more
than 45 countries to serve global as well as regional customers. Additional information is on the company's Web site at www.greif.com.
About Eastman Chemical Company
Eastman’s chemicals, fibers and plastics are used as key ingredients in products that people use every day. Approximately 10,000 Eastman employees around the world blend technical expertise and innovation to deliver practical solutions. The company is committed to finding sustainable business opportunities within the diverse markets it serves. A global company
headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA, Eastman had 2009 sales of $5 billion.
For more information about Eastman and its products, visit www.eastman.com.
Greif introduced the reusable HOD water bottles made with Eastman Tritan™ copolyester in January 2010. The bottles made with Tritan are available in 3- and 5- gallon round and handled sizes and complement the polycarbonate (PC) bottles currently in the line.
“We began evaluating resins for the production of our reusable water bottles in response to the growing number of customers requesting a BPA-free alternative to our PC bottles,” said Rick Volker, sales and marketing manager – water bottles, Greif. “Eastman Tritan™ copolyester meets our needs, as well as industry and Food and Drug Administration requirements for containers intended for repeated use, such as reusable water bottles. By using Tritan, we are able to offer a bottle that is BPA-free, but has the same visual characteristics, such as clarity, color and shape, that our customers expect from our product line.”
Greif was interested in Eastman Tritan™ copolyester as a BPA-free alternative material, but selected it for the production of the reusable water bottles because it also offered clarity, chemical resistance, and processing and design advantages. Additionally, Greif was able to shorten conversion times by using existing equipment and molds. The chemical resistance and hydrolytic stability of Tritan allows repeated high-temperature washing cycles and resistance to cleansers and detergents. Tritan also is odor- and taste- resistant to ensure pure-tasting water. “The customer response to the bottles made with Eastman Tritan™ copolyester has been positive,” Volker said. “Many customers are eager to trial this addition to our line of HOD water bottles.”
Since the launch of Eastman Tritan™ copolyester in 2007, the material has been used to develop applications in the reusable sports water bottles, housewares, infant care, small appliance, sign and medical markets, and has recently expanded into the HOD water market.
For more information about Greif Inc., visit www.greif.com.
For more information about Eastman Tritan™ copolyester, visit www.eastman.com/tritan.
About Greif Inc.
Greif, Inc. is a world leader in industrial packaging products and services. The company produces steel, plastic, fibre,
flexible, corrugated and multiwall containers and containerboard, and provides blending and packaging services for a wide
range of industries. Greif also manages timber properties in North America. The company is strategically positioned in more
than 45 countries to serve global as well as regional customers. Additional information is on the company's Web site at www.greif.com.
About Eastman Chemical Company
Eastman’s chemicals, fibers and plastics are used as key ingredients in products that people use every day. Approximately 10,000 Eastman employees around the world blend technical expertise and innovation to deliver practical solutions. The company is committed to finding sustainable business opportunities within the diverse markets it serves. A global company
headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA, Eastman had 2009 sales of $5 billion.
For more information about Eastman and its products, visit www.eastman.com.
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