Eastman Chemical Company (EMN) and Lubrizol have collaborated to improve the adhesion strength of thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) overmolded onto Eastman Tritan copolyester TX1501HF. The partnership is based on a shared understanding of the value of overmolding in manufacturing while improving product performance and aesthetics in consumer goods by employing Eastman's sustainable material, Tritan Renew and Lubrizol's ESTANE ECO, a renewably derived TPU.The companies investigated how particular processing va ...