• Eastman Chemical’s Cristal One IM812 specialty PET resin was selected by Japan’s KANEBO for the overcap of its Generating Essentials Treatment Lotion.
• Material choice supports a thick-walled black cap design, meeting drop-impact requirements while retaining strength after post-mold painting.
• KANEBO cited recyclability in the PET stream, positioning the packaging for potential future alignment with EU PPWR expectations.
• Kao, KANEBO’s parent, has a long-standing partnership with Eastman focused on materials development and technical support for premium cosmetic packaging.

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