Overview

Both technically and economically, additives form a large and increasingly significant part of the polymer industry, both plastics and elastomers. There have been wide-ranging developments in this industry, covering chemistry and formulation of new and more efficient additive systems. Developments also include the safer use of additives, both by processors in the factory and as they affect the general public. This edition provides a view of all types of additives, concentrating mainly on their technical aspects (chemistry/formulation, structure, function, main applications) with notes on the commercial background of each. The field has been expanded to include any substance that is added to a polymer to improve its use, so including reinforcing materials (such as glass fibre), carbon black and titanium dioxide.

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Author:   J. Murphy
Publisher:   Elsevier Science & Technology
Imprint:   Elsevier Science Ltd
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 2.70cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   0.970kg
ISBN:  

9781856173704

ISBN 10:   1856173704
Pages:   484
Publication Date:   22 November 2001
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

An overview of additives Overview: Types and main technical trends Overview: The world market Fillers Reinforcements Pigments, Dyestuffs, Special Effects Pigments: Black and White Heat Stabilisers UV Stabilisers Flame Retardant Additives Antistatic/ conductive additives Curing Systems for Thermosets Crosslinking, Coupling, Compatibilising Plasticisers Blowing Agents Process Modifiers and Processing Aids Lubricants, Mould release agents, Slip and Anti-block Miscellaneous Additives Additives for rubber Additives and recycling Mixing and compounding Health and Safety Testing and Legislation APPENDICES Conversion tables Glossary of technical terms Stand abbreviations for plastics and elastomers Trade names Selection charts

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