Brightener shines on plastic productsBrightener shines on plastic products

Eastman Chemical Co.'s new Eastobrite optical brighteners are whitening and color enhancement solutions for polymer formulators and fabricators. For end users, they reportedly create eye-catching whites in opaque polymer products, as well as mask yellowness in clear polymers. Effective in a wide range products, Eastobrite enhances the optical appeal of consumer products like toys, household appliances, and synthetic leathers. The line comes in three formulations. Eastman says Eastobrite exhibits good heat resistance up to 300C, making it useful in engineering resins and ideal for high-heat injection molding applications. Eastman Chemical Co., 100 North Eastman Rd., PO Box 511, Kingsport, TN 37662 www.eastobrite.com/plastics..