KINGSPORT, TN (March 17, 2011) ? Eastman Chemical Company will introduce its latest product offering in the architectural paints market - Eastman Optifilm additive OT1200 - at the European Coatings Show (Nürnberg, Germany; March 29-31, 2011) Hall 9, booth 305. OT1200 additive allows formulators to significantly reduce VOC content in water-based trim and wall paints by replacing volatile glycols while improving open time and wet edge, without negatively affecting other paint properties. It also performs well over a range of application conditions. The additive helps meet a global need of architectural paint formulators to develop compliant solutions that meet regulatory standards without compromising performance.

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