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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549


   
                                   FORM 10-K/A
                                (AMENDMENT NO. 1)
    

_X_   ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
      ACT OF 1934 (FEE REQUIRED)

                   FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JANUARY 31, 1996

___   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
      EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (NO FEE REQUIRED)

               For the transaction period from _______ to ________
                         Commission File Number: 0-18252

                                 ULTRA PAC, INC.
             (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

           Minnesota                                         41-1581031
(State or other jurisdiction of                           (I.R.S. Employer
 incorporation or organization)                           Identification No.)

                           21925 Industrial Boulevard
                             Rogers, Minnesota 55374
                    (Address of Principal executive offices)

                                 (612) 428-8340
              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

        SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT: NONE

           SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(g) OF THE ACT:

                           Common Stock, no par value
                                (Title of Class)

      Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.  _X_ YES  ___ NO

      Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item
405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K.  _X_

      As of March 31, 1996, 3,766,215 shares of Common Stock, no par value per
share, were outstanding, and the aggregate market value of the shares of Common
Stock (based upon the closing sales price on such date reported by NASDAQ) held
by nonaffiliates of the Registrant was approximately $9,556,815.

                       DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Portions of the Registrant's Definitive Proxy Statement for its Annual Meeting
of Shareholders to be held July 16, 1996, are incorporated by reference into
Part III.



   
    



                                    PART IV.

ITEM 14 - EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

   
    



3. (a) Exhibits


      The exhibits required to be a part of this Report are listed in the Index
to Exhibits which follows the Financial Statement Schedules. A copy of these
Exhibits will be furnished at a reasonable cost to any person who is a
shareholder of the Company as of May 17, 1996 upon receipt from any such person
of a written request for any such Exhibit. Such request should be sent to Ultra
Pac, Inc., 21925 Industrial Blvd., Rogers, Minnesota 55374, Attention: Chief
Financial Officer.

   
All exhibits identified herein were previously filed on Form 10-K. This
Amendment No. 1 to Form 10-K/A includes Exhibit 10.56, Material supply agreement
with Eastman Chemical Company, dated January 2, 1996, in an amended,
less-redacted version, which is filed herewith.
    



   
    



                                   SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

                                            ULTRA PAC, INC.




   
Dated:  September 25, 1996                  By:  /s/ Calvin Krupa
                                                 Calvin Krupa
                                            Its: President and Chief
                                                 Executive Officer
    


     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this
Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated:

   
Signature                        Title                       Date

/s/ Calvin Krupa                 President, Chief            September 20, 1996
Calvin Krupa                     Executive Officer and
                                 Director

/s/ Brad C. Yopp                 Chief Financial             September 20, 1996
Brad C. Yopp                     Officer (Principal
                                 Accounting Officer)

/s/ James A. Thole               Secretary and               September 20, 1996
James A. Thole                   Director


John F. DeBoer                   Director                    

/s/ Thomas F. Rains              Director                    September 20, 1996
Thomas F. Rains

/s/ Frank I. Harvey              Director                    September 20, 1996
Frank I. Harvey
    


     No annual report or proxy materials have been sent to security holders. An
annual report for the Company's fiscal year ended January 31, 1996, will be
forwarded to shareholders.



   
    



3. (A) EXHIBITS

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All exhibits identified herein were previously filed on Form 10-K. This
Amendment No. 1 to Form 10-K/A includes Exhibit 10.56, Material supply agreement
with Eastman Chemical Company, dated January 2, 1996, in an amended,
less-redacted version, which is filed herewith.
    

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        3.1      Restated Articles of Incorporation (Exhibit No. 3.1) (3)
        3.2      Bylaws (Exhibit No. 3.2) (1)
       10.2      Employment Agreement with Calvin Krupa, dated June 20, 1989 (Exhibit No. 10.2) (2)
       10.3      First Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated March 31, 1990, with Calvin Krupa (Exhibit No. 10.17) (4)
       10.4      Second Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated January 3, 1992, with Calvin Krupa (Exhibit No. 10.4) (9)
       10.9      1991 Stock Option Plan (exhibit No. 10.3) (7)
       10.15     Lease Agreement with Charles J. Van Heel for 21925 Industrial Boulevard, Rogers, Minnesota dated July 23,
                 1991 (Exhibit No. 10.2) (8)
       10.16     Amendment dated July 23, 1991, to Lease Agreement with Charles J. Van Heel for 21925 Industrial
                 Boulevard, Rogers, Minnesota, dated July 23, 1991 (Exhibit No. 10.3) (8)
       10.17     Outside Directors' Option Plan (Exhibit No. 10.17) (9)
       10.19     Purchase Agreement and Contract For Deed with Clement L. Sharp dated October 29, 1992 (Exhibit 10.2) (10)
       10.20     Purchase Agreement with Mr. Chuck Van Heel dated December 7, 1992 (Exhibit No. 10.3) (10)
       10.22     Equipment Note Agreement with Norwest Equipment Finance, Inc., dated March 22, 1993 (Exhibit No. 10.22) (11)
       10.23     Lease Agreement with MLH Partners, dated April 8, 1992 (Exhibit 10.23) (11)
       10.24     Equipment Note Agreement with Norwest Equipment Finance Inc., dated April 14, 1993 (Exhibit 10.24) (11)
       10.25     Letter of Intent for real estate mortgage agreement with AmeriBank dated March 17, 1993 (Exhibit 10.25) (11)
       10.26     Amendment dated June 1, 1993, to Lease Agreement with Charles J. Van Heel for 21925
                 Industrial Boulevard, Rogers, Minnesota, N.A. dated May 26, 1992 (Exhibit No. 10.1) (12)
       10.27     Real Estate Mortgage Agreement with AmeriBank dated June 1, 1993 (Exhibit No. 10.2) (12)
       10.29     Assumption Agreement between Ultra Pac, Inc. and Charles J. Van Heel and Marilyn Van
                 Heel, dated June 3, 1993 and the Mortgage Note between Charles J. Van Heel and W.J.D. & Co.
                 (Exhibit No. 10.2) (13)
       10.30     Equipment Lease Agreement with the CIT Group dated August 30, 1993 (Exhibit No. 10.1) (14)
       10.31     Equipment Note Agreement with Norwest Equipment Finance, Inc., dated October 19, 1993 (Exhibit No. 10.2) (14)
       10.32     Equipment Note Agreement with Norwest Equipment Finance, Inc., Dated November 8, 1993 (Exhibit No. 10.3) (14)



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       10.33     Amendment dated December 1, 1993 to Lease Agreement with ML Limited Partnership dated April 8, 1993
                 (Exhibit 10.33) (15)
       10.34     Patent, Technical Information and Technical Assistance Agreement with Shell Oil Company dated 
                 May 28, 1993 (Exhibit 10.34) (15)
       10.35     Interim Funding Agreement with Norwest Equipment Finance dated February 3, 1994 (Exhibit 10.35) (15)
       10.37     Equipment Note Agreement with Norwest Equipment Finance, Inc. dated May 24, 1994 (Exhibit 10.1) (16)
       10.38     Equipment Lease Agreement with the CIT Group dated February 1, 1994. (Exhibit 10.2) (16)
       10.39     Credit and Security Agreement with Norwest Bank, Minnesota N.A. dated June 13, 1994. (Exhibit 10-3) (16)
       10.40     Equipment Note Agreement with Norwest Equipment Finance, Inc. dated October 17, 1994 (Exhibit 10.1) (17)
       10.41     Leasehold Lease Agreement with Linmark Financial Group, Inc. dated October 20, 1994 (Exhibit 10.2) (17)
       10.42     Lease Agreement with Charles J. Van Heel, dated November 20, 1994, for 22101 Industrial Blvd., Rogers, Minnesota
                 (Exhibit 10.3) (17)
       10.43     Lease Agreement with Charles J. Van Heel, dated November 20, 1994, for 22101 Industrial Blvd., Rogers, Minnesota
                 (Exhibit 10.4) (17)
       10.44     Second Amendment dated November 2, 1994, to Lease Agreement with Charles J. Van Heel for 21925 Industrial Blvd.,
                 Rogers, Minnesota (Exhibit 10.5) (17)
       10.45     Waiver dated December 14, 1994, related to Credit and Security Agreement with Norwest Bank, Minnesota N.A. 
                 dated June 13, 1994 (Exhibit 10.6) (17)
       10.46     Loan and Security Agreement with the CIT Group/Equipment Financing, Inc., dated March 10, 1995
                 (Exhibit 10.46) (18)
       10.47     Amendment dated July 1, 1994 to the Credit and Security Agreement with Norwest Bank, Minnesota, N.A. dated
                 June 13, 1994 (Exhibit 10.47) (18)
       10.48     Amendment dated March 7, 1995 to the Credit and Security Agreement with Norwest Bank, Minnesota, N.A. dated
                 June 13, 1994. (Exhibit 10.48) (18)
       10.49     Waiver dated March 2, 1995, related to Credit and Security Agreement with Norwest Bank, Minnesota N.A. dated
                 June 13, 1994 (Exhibit 10.49) (18)
       10.50     Waiver dated March 3, 1995, related to Real Estate Mortgage Agreement with AmeriBank, dated June 1, 1993
                 (Exhibit 10.50) (18)
       10.51     Amendment dated June 1, 1995 to the Credit and Security Agreement with Norwest Bank, Minnesota N.A., dated
                 June 13, 1994. (Exhibit 10.1) (19)     
       10.52     Amendment dated June 30, 1995 to the Credit and Security Agreement with Norwest Bank, Minnesota N.A., dated
                 June 13, 1994. (Exhibit 10.1) (20)
       10.53     Waiver dated September 7, 1995, related to the Credit and Security Agreement with Norwest Bank, Minnesota N.A.,
                 dated June 13, 1994.  (Exhibit 10.2) (20)



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       10.54     Amendment dated October 8, 1995 to the Credit and Security Agreement with Norwest Bank, Minnesota N.A., dated
                 June 13, 1994.  (Exhibit 10.1) (21)
       10.55     Waiver dated December 12, 1995 related to the Credit and Security Agreement with Norwest Bank, Minnesota N.A.,
                 dated June 13, 1994.  (Exhibit 10.2) (21)
     * 10.56     Material supply agreement with Eastman Chemical Company, dated January 2, 1996 (confidential treatment has been
                 requested with respect to selected portions of this exhibit).
       10.57     Equipment note agreement with Wentworth Capital Corporation dated December 7, 1995.
       10.58     Financing Commitment with Norwest Credit, Inc. dated April 25, 1996.
       10.59     Financing Commitment with Norwest Bank Minnesota N.A. dated April 25, 1996.
       10.60     Commitment Letter, dated April 25, 1996, to Amend the Security Agreement on Promissory Note with USL Capital 
                 Corporation dated December 20, 1994.
       10.61     Commitment Letter, dated April 25, 1996, to Amend the Loan and Security Agreement with The CIT Group/Equipment
                 Financing, Inc. dated March 10, 1995.
       10.62     Commitment letter, dated April 25, 1996, to Amend the Equipment Note Agreement with Norwest Equipment Finance 
                 dated May 24, 1994.
       10.63     Commitment letter, dated April 26, 1996, to Amend the Equipment Note Agreements with Norwest Equipment Finance
                 dated March 22, 1993, April 14, 1993, October 19, 1993, November 8, 1993 and October 17, 1994 respectively.
       10.64     Waiver dated April 26, 1996, related to the Credit and Security Agreement with Norwest Bank, Minnesota N.A.
                 dated June 13, 1994.
       10.65     Waiver dated April 26, 1996, related to Real Estate Mortgage Agreement with AmeriBank, dated June 1, 1993.
       23.1      Consent of Independent Certified Public Accountants (originally misnumbered as Exhibit 24.1).
    

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*  Filed herewith

(1)  Incorporated by reference to the specified exhibit to the Form S-18
     Registration Statement, dated August 15, 1988, Registration No. 33-23631C.

(2)  Incorporated by reference to the specified exhibit to the Form 10-Q for the
     quarter ended July 31, 1989.

(3)  Incorporated by reference to the specified exhibit to the Form 10-Q for the
     quarter ended October 31, 1989.

(4)  Incorporated by reference to the specified exhibit to the Form 10-Q for the
     quarter ended January 31, 1990.

(5)  Incorporated by reference to the specified exhibit to the Form 10-Q for the
     quarter ended July 31, 1990.



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(6)  Incorporated by reference to the specified exhibit to the Form 10-Q for the
     quarter ended April 30, 1991.

(7)  Incorporated by reference to the specified exhibit to the Form 10-Q for the
     quarter ended July 31, 1991.

(8)  Incorporated by reference to the specified exhibit to the Registration
     Statement on Form S-2 dated April 3, 1992, Registration No. 33-46937.

(9)  Incorporated by reference to the specified exhibit to the Form 10-Q for the
     quarter ended April 30, 1992.

(10) Incorporated by reference to the specified exhibit to the Form 10-Q for the
     quarter ended October 31, 1992.

(11) Incorporated by reference to the specified exhibit to the Form 10-K for the
     year ended January 31, 1993.

(12) Incorporated by reference to the specified exhibit to the Form 10-Q for the
     quarter ended April 30, 1993.

(13) Incorporated by reference to the specified exhibit to the Form 10-Q for the
     quarter ended July 31, 1993.

(14) Incorporated by reference to the specified exhibit to the Form 10-Q for the
     quarter ended October 31, 1993.

(15) Incorporated by reference to the specified exhibit to the Form 10-K for the
     year ended January 31, 1994.

(16) Incorporated by reference to the specified exhibit to the Form 10-Q for the
     quarter ended April 30, 1994.

(17) Incorporated by reference to the specified exhibit to the Form 10-Q for the
     quarter ended October 31, 1994.

(18) Incorporated by reference to the specified exhibit to the Form 10-K for the
     year ended January 31, 1995.

(19) Incorporated by reference to the specified exhibit to the Form 10-Q for the
     quarter ended April 30, 1995.

(20) Incorporated by reference to the specified exhibit to the Form 10-Q for the
     quarter ended July 31, 1995.

(21) Incorporated by reference to the specified exhibit to the Form 10-Q for the
     quarter ended October 31, 1995.



   
    






Exhibit 10.56

                                                        Eastman Chemical Company
                                                                    P.O. Box 431
EASTMAN                                               Kingsport, Tennessee 37662

[TEXT DELETED DUE TO CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT]

Mr. Cal Krupa
Ultra Pac, Inc.
21925 Industrial Blvd.
Rogers, Minnesota 55374-9474

Dear Cal:

As you are aware, we are interested in developing a partnership arrangement with
Ultra Pac which would provide Ultra Pac with an adequate supply of PET at a good
price and eliminate the necessity of searching for material supply and provide
better pricing. This comes at a time when pressure is on from competition in the
marketplace for OPS products, and we feel this arrangement would be beneficial
for both Ultra Pac and Eastman. We very much appreciate the opportunity to offer
the following proposal to you.

PROPOSED TERMS OF AGREEMENT

   
DURATION:    11/1/95 - 12/31/98 (three years)
    

MATERIALS:   Eastapak PET Copolyester 9921 (APET)
             Eastapak PET Polyester 12822 (CPET)

      And other materials as mutually agreed upon by Ultra Pac and Eastman.

QUANTITY:  1996   [TEXT DELETED DUE TO CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT] of 9921 and 
                  12822 in 1996. The maximum quarterly commitment by Eastman
                  can be no more than 1/4 of the [TEXT DELETED DUE TO 
                  CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT] yearly maximum, but Eastman will 
                  supply over the quarterly maximum if material availability
                  permits.

                  [TEXT DELETED DUE TO CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT] Ultra Pac will
                  forecast material requirements by product each quarter so 
                  negotiations between Ultra Pac and Eastman can be concluded 
                  60 days prior to the beginning of any calendar quarter.

                  Ultra Pac intends for Eastman to become it's [TEXT DELETED
                  DUE TO CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT] supplier of prime grade
                  polyester raw materials. Consistent with this, Ultra Pac
                  will give Eastman [TEXT DELETED DUE TO CONFIDENTIAL
                  TREATMENT] beginning 11/1/95. If in the event that Eastman
                  rejects an order due to inability to supply, Ultra Pac will
                  be free to purchase prime polyester grades from competitive
                  suppliers [TEXT DELETED DUE TO CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT]

                                                               Malcolm Baldridge
                                                               National
                                                               Quality
                                                               Award

                                                               1993
                                                               Winner

                                                        Eastman Chemical Company


Mr. Cal Krupa 
Page 2 
[TEXT DELETED DUE TO CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT]

                  [TEXT DELETED DUE TO CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT] If in
                  the event that Ultra Pac is unwilling to purchase the
                  material, Eastman [TEXT DELETED DUE TO CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT]
                  clause, the terms, and duration of this agreement remain in 
                  effect.

1997 [TEXT DELETED DUE TO CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT]
                  Ultra Pac desires for Eastman to [TEXT DELETED DUE TO
                  CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT] of prime grade polyester raw
                  materials. Ultra Pac and Eastman will meet [TEXT DELETED DUE
                  TO CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT] to assess the success of working
                  together under the details of the 1996 section of this
                  contract and will discuss [TEXT DELETED DUE TO CONFIDENTIAL
                  TREATMENT] nevertheless, the [TEXT DELETED DUE TO CONFIDENTIAL
                  TREATMENT] relationship will continue over this period.

  Price:     Effective [TEXT DELETED DUE TO CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT] Eastman's
             price to Ultra Pac for bulk 190,000-pound RC purchases of Eastapak
             PET copolyester 9921 will be [TEXT DELETED DUE TO CONFIDENTIAL
             TREATMENT] and for the same quantities and packaging of Eastapak
             PET polyester 12822 will be [TEXT DELETED DUE TO CONFIDENTIAL
             TREATMENT]

             [TEXT DELETED DUE TO CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT]

             [TEXT DELETED DUE TO CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT]

             Standard net 30 days from date of invoice (shipment) with 
             [TEXT DELETED DUE TO CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT]

             Eastman's standard Terms and Conditions to apply. See attached.

  [TEXT DELETED DUE TO CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT]

WIDE SPECIFICATION MATERIALS:

             Eastman will work with Ultra Pac to increase Ultra Pac's ability to
             use wide specification product in their process. Wide specification
             material [TEXT DELETED DUE TO CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT] will be made
             available to Ultra Pac at pricing consistent with ongoing market
             competitive prices.


Mr. Cal Krupa
Page 3
[TEXT DELETED DUE TO CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT]

CONFIDENTIALITY:

             The terms of this agreement apply solely to transactions between
             Ultra Pac and Eastman. [TEXT DELETED DUE TO CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT]

Cal, please review this revised proposal. If you agree, please sign and date
both originals of this contract offer and forward them back to my attention in
Kingsport. I will make sure that they are countersigned on our end and will send
an original back to you for your record. I can be reached at (p) 800-327-8626
and (f) 423-224-0044 if you have any questions or comments. I welcome your
comments and suggestions.

Sincerely,

Paul R. Anderson 
Business Market Manager, Food and Consumer Packaging 
Specialty Packaging Plastics Business Organization 
Eastman Chemical Company


ULTRA PAC, INC.                              EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY

/s/ Cal Krupa                                /s/ (illegible)
Name                                         Name

Chief Executive Officer                      VP and General Manager
Title                                        Title

[TEXT DELETED DUE TO CONFIDENTIAL            [TEXT DELETED DUE TO CONFIDENTIAL
TREATMENT]                                   TREATMENT]
Date                                         Date

cc: Mr. Jerry Flora
    Eastman Chemical Company


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                               CONDITIONS OF SALE

1.   PRICES

     Prices for the materials sold under this agreement shall be Eastman's
prices in effect on the date of shipment, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Buyer will also pay any applicable taxes. If payments are not made when due, or
if Eastman has reason to believe that Buyer has unsatisfactory financial
responsibility, Eastman may require cash in advance or other payment terms,
suspend shipments, or cancel this agreement.

2.   LIMITED WARRANTY

     Eastman warrants that the materials will meet its written specifications
and were produced in compliance with the requirements of the Fair Labor
Standards Act of 1938, as amended, and all other federal and state laws and
regulations applicable to the materials and Eastman's sale of them under this
agreement. Eastman also warrants that it has good and free title to the
materials and that the materials will not infringe any valid claim of any United
States' patent covering the materials themselves, but Eastman does not warrant
against infringement by reason of the use of the materials in combination with
other products or in the operation of any process. Eastman may discontinue
deliveries of any materials, the manufacture, sale or use of which in its
opinion would involve patent infringement. EASTMAN MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

3.   INSPECTION; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY; BUYER'S REMEDY

     Buyer must promptly inspect the materials upon their delivery and must
notify Eastman in writing of any claims within 45 days of their date of
delivery. Eastman's maximum liability and Buyer's sole remedy in the event of
delivery of materials that fail to comply with the terms of this agreement, or
for any other breach by Eastman under this agreement, is a refund of the
purchase price or, at Buyer's option and subject to availability, supply of
replacement materials, freight charges to be borne by Eastman. IN NO EVENT SHALL
EITHER EASTMAN OR BUYER BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, WHETHER OR NOT CAUSED BY SUCH PARTY'S NEGLIGENCE.

4.   TECHNICAL INFORMATION; HAZARDS AND PRECAUTIONARY PROCEDURES

     Any technical information or assistance Eastman or any of its affiliates
provides is given and accepted at Buyer's risk and is not a warranty or a
specification. Buyer agrees that it will familiarize itself with all hazards and
precautionary procedures with respect to the handling, transportation or use of
the materials or products made in whole or in part from the materials, and the
containers in which such materials or products are shipped, and will manage the
materials, products and containers accordingly. Buyer will forward any product
safety information provided by Eastman or its affiliates to Buyer's employees,
to all others who handle the materials, and to its customers. Buyer agrees,
notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, to indemnify Eastman and its
affiliates for any claims made against Eastman or its affiliates and for
associated damages and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and
expenses), to the extent caused by Buyer's failure to familiarize itself with
such hazards and precautionary procedures, to manage accordingly, or to forward
such information.

5.   QUANTITY

     On bulk marine vessel shipments, claims may not be made for shortages of
less than 1.0% of the net weight. On bulk tank trucks, bulk tank cars, or
packaged shipments, claims may not be made for shortages of less than 0.5% of
net weight. 

     Delivery of within 10% of the quantity requested shall be accepted by Buyer
as complying with the order, although Buyer must pay for only the quantity
actually delivered.

6.   FORCE MAJEURE; GOVERNMENTAL ACTIONS
                                                               
     Neither Buyer nor Eastman shall be liable for failure of such party to
perform where such failure is caused by war, fire, accident, strike, labor
trouble or shortages, equipment breakdown, governmental laws, regulations,
orders or decrees (including those relating to environmental matters),
unavailability of materials, containers or transportation, or acts of God or
other causes beyond such party's control, and upon the occurrence of any such
event pertaining to Eastman, Eastman may allocate any available material among
its customers, its internal needs and its affiliates without such allocation
constituting a default hereunder. If a governmental action substantially affects
Eastman's right to establish prices or transportation terms, Eastman may
terminate this agreement on 30 days' notice.

7.   TITLE; CONTAINERS AND RAILCARS

     Unless it is otherwise indicated elsewhere in this agreement, delivery and
sales terms are F.O.B. shipping point, freight prepaid to destination. Buyer is
responsible for protecting and returning in good condition any returnable drums
or other containers, or railcars provided by Eastman, which will at all times
remain Eastman's property. Buyer is responsible for ensuring that such drums,
containers or railcars are "empty" before return. Railcars for bulk shipments
will be furnished to Buyer without charge for a period prescribed by Eastman.
Such railcars may be retained thereafter only with Eastman's prior consent and
subject to Eastman's current daily charges.

8.   MISCELLANEOUS

     This agreement consists only of the terms on both sides of this document
and any attachments hereto. Any modifications must be in writing and signed by
both parties. A waiver by Eastman with respect to any breach by Buyer shall not
constitute a waiver of any other breach. This agreement shall be deemed to have
been entered into in Kingsport, Tennessee and the laws of the State of Tennessee
shall apply.


P:SC9-1                                                                      ECC
11/10/94 (IPC 11/94)


   
    



   
    





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