Wood Coatings With a Purpose

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Eastman introduces sustainable wood coating additives to address environmental challenges in the wood furniture industry. The company's Solus™ performance additives offer eco-friendly solutions without compromising on quality. Key features include:

1. Biobased composition compliant with regulations on materials of concern and VOCs
2. Lower greenhouse gas emissions in production compared to alternatives
3. Biodegradable certifications
4. Solus™ ES contains up to 75% sustainable content, including recycled materials
5. Enhanced performance in UV resistance, yellowing prevention, and processing efficiency

These innovations align with Eastman's focus on mitigating climate change, promoting circularity, and removing materials of concern, providing wood furniture manufacturers a competitive edge in sustainability and product quality.

Positive

• Introduction of sustainable Solus™ performance additives for wood coatings
• Compliance with regulations on materials of concern and VOCs
• Lower greenhouse gas emissions in production compared to alternatives
• Solus™ ES contains up to 75% sustainable content, including recycled materials
• Enhanced product performance in UV resistance and yellowing prevention

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• None.

Eastman sustainable wood coatings solutions provide a leg up in wood furniture marketplace

Eastman

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 29, 2024 / In today's competitive and environmentally conscious marketplace, wood furniture makers and coating formulators face numerous challenges, from meeting stringent environmental regulations to standing out with innovative, high-performance products. Eastman wood coating additives offer a solution that addresses these challenges while enhancing both product protection and sustainability. Eastman is committed to creating products that focus on three key impact areas:

• Mitigating climate change

• Mainstreaming circularity

• Caring for society by removing materials of concern (MOC)

These focus areas drive Eastman's innovation and sustainable solutions, helping customers produce more eco-friendly products while reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

Sustainable solutions with Eastman Solus™ performance additives

Eastman Solus™ performance additives can play a crucial role in formulators and furniture manufacturers achieving their sustainability goals. Biobased Solus™ additives comply with the latest regulations concerning MOC and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). For instance, Solus™ does not includes any MOCs such as nitrocellulose, making the coatings less prone to combustion and safer to handle. Additionally, Solus™ is produced with fewer greenhouse gas emissions compared to other coating additives and holds biodegradable certifications.

Advanced molecular recycling with Solus™ ES

Solus™ ES offers an additional layer of environmental benefits. Manufactured from certified recycled content* through Eastman's advanced molecular recycling technology, Solus™ ES helps divert materials from the waste stream and repurpose old plastics. This innovative approach results in wood coating additives that contain up to 75% sustainable content, combining biobased materials with recycled content.

Performance and reliability

The sustainability of Solus™ additives does not compromise their performance. Solus™ creates an effective barrier as a carrier base coat or primer, eliminating common surface defects, resisting UV light and salt, and preventing yellowing. It also enhances processing requirements by reducing dry-to-touch handling times and improving flow.

Competitive advantage

By using Solus™, wood furniture manufacturers and coating formulators can gain a competitive edge in the marketplace. Coatings made with Solus™ not only look better but also last longer and stay stronger. These attributes provide users with a significant advantage as they seek innovative solutions that offer both sustainability and superior performance.

Connect with us

Interested in learning more or requesting a product sample? Connect with an Eastman representative today to explore how our wood coating additives can help you achieve your sustainability and performance goals.  

*Certified recycled content allocated using ISCC mass balance 

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SOURCE: Eastman

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FAQ

What are the key features of Eastman's Solus™ wood coating additives?

Eastman's Solus™ wood coating additives are biobased, compliant with regulations on materials of concern and VOCs, produce lower greenhouse gas emissions, have biodegradable certifications, and offer enhanced performance in UV resistance and yellowing prevention.

How does Solus™ ES contribute to sustainability in wood coatings?

Solus™ ES contains up to 75% sustainable content, combining biobased materials with recycled content obtained through Eastman's advanced molecular recycling technology, helping to divert materials from the waste stream.

What are Eastman's three key impact areas for sustainable solutions?

Eastman's three key impact areas for sustainable solutions are mitigating climate change, mainstreaming circularity, and caring for society by removing materials of concern (MOC).

How do Eastman's Solus™ additives improve wood coating performance?

Solus™ additives create an effective barrier, eliminate surface defects, resist UV light and salt, prevent yellowing, reduce dry-to-touch handling times, and improve flow, resulting in better-looking and longer-lasting coatings.