10.29.09
Eastman Chemical Company showcased its award-winning Eastman green biocatalytic process at SCC California Chapter Suppliers’ Day.The company also highlighted its portfolio of cosmetic and personal care products, including Eastman AQ polymers.
The Eastman green biocatalytic process won the 2009 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award, presented by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on behalf of the White House. The coveted award recognizes technologies that incorporate the principles of green chemistry into chemical design, manufacture and use.
The Eastman green biocatalytic process uses enzymes and closely controlled conditions to make esters, eliminating the high temperature and strong acids traditionally required in their manufacture.
More info: Eastman Chemical Company, www.eastman.com
The Eastman green biocatalytic process won the 2009 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award, presented by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on behalf of the White House. The coveted award recognizes technologies that incorporate the principles of green chemistry into chemical design, manufacture and use.
The Eastman green biocatalytic process uses enzymes and closely controlled conditions to make esters, eliminating the high temperature and strong acids traditionally required in their manufacture.
More info: Eastman Chemical Company, www.eastman.com