Both technically and economically, additives form a large and increasingly significant part of the polymer industry, both plastics and elastomers. Since the first edition of this book was published, there have been wide-ranging developments, covering chemistry and formulation of new and more efficient additive systems and the safer use of additives, both by processors in the factory and, in the wider field, as they affect the general public.
This new edition follows the successful formula of its predecessor, it provides a comprehensive 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.
This is a book which has been planned for ease of use and the information is presented in a way which is appropriate to the users' needs.
1. Cover image - p. Cover 2. Title page - p. Cover 3. Table of Contents - p. Cover 4. Copyright - p. Cover 5. LIST OF TABLES - p. Cover 6. LIST OF FIGURES - p. xx 7. Preface - p. xxii 8. Chapter 1: An Overview of Additives - p. xxiii 9. Chapter 2: Types of Additive and the Main Technical Trends - p. 3 10. Chapter 3: The World Market - p. 11 11. Chapter 4: Modifying Specific Properties: Mechanical Properties – Fillers - p. 18 12. Chapter 5: Modifying Specific Properties: Mechanical Properties – Reinforcements - p. 35 13. Chapter 6: Modifying Specific Properties: Appearance – Colorants, Pigments, Dyes, Special Effects - p. 56 14. Chapter 7: Modifying Specific Properties: Appearance – Black and White Pigmentation - p. 72 15. Chapter 8: Modifying Specific Properties: Resistance to Heat – Heat Stabilizers - p. 92 16. Chapter 9: Modifying Specific Properties: Resistance to Light – UV Stabilizers - p. 106 17. Chapter 10: Modifying Specific Properties: Flammability – Flame Retardants - p. 114 18. Chapter 11: Modifying Specific Properties: Conductivity – Antistatic/Conductive Additives - p. 140 19. Chapter 12: Modifying Processing Characteristics: Curing and Cross-linking - p. 150 20. Chapter 13: Modifying Processing Characteristics: Coupling, Compatibilizing Agents - p. 165 21. Chapter 14: Modifying Processing Characteristics: Plasticizers - p. 168 22. Chapter 15: Modifying Processing Characteristics: Blowing Agents - p. 175 23. Chapter 16: Modifying Processing Characteristics: Modifiers and Processing Aids - p. 187 24. Chapter 17: Modifying Processing Characteristics: Lubricants, Mould Release Agents, Anti-slip and Anti-blocking - p. 204 25. Chapter 18: Other Types of Additive: Miscellaneous Additives - p. 218 26. Chapter 19: Other Types of Additive: Additives for Rubber - p. 229 27. Chapter 20: Other Types of Additive: Additives for Recycling - p. 235 28. Chapter 21: Background Information: Equipment – Mixing, Compounding, and Dosing - p. 244 29. Chapter 22: Background Information: Health and Safety - p. 255 30. Chapter 23: Background Information: Legislation and Testing - p. 268 31. APPENDIX A: Conversion Tables - p. 294 32. APPENDIX B: Technical Terms - p. 297 33. APPENDIX C: Standard Abbreviations for Plastics and Elastomers - p. 306 34. APPENDIX D: Trade Names - p. 309 35. APPENDIX E: Directories - p. 325 36. DATA SHEETS - p. 368 37. EDITORIAL INDEX - p. 444 38. INDEX OF ADVERTISERS - p. 444
Both technically and economically, additives form a large and increasingly significant part of the polymer industry, both plastics and elastomers. Since the first edition of this book was published, there have been wide-ranging developments, covering chemistry and formulation of new and more efficient additive systems and the safer use of additives, both by processors in the factory and, in the wider field, as they affect the general public.
This new edition follows the successful formula of its predecessor, it provides a comprehensive 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.
This is a book which has been planned for ease of use and the information is presented in a way which is appropriate to the users' needs.
1. Cover image - p. Cover 2. Title page - p. Cover 3. Table of Contents - p. Cover 4. Copyright - p. Cover 5. LIST OF TABLES - p. Cover 6. LIST OF FIGURES - p. xx 7. Preface - p. xxii 8. Chapter 1: An Overview of Additives - p. xxiii 9. Chapter 2: Types of Additive and the Main Technical Trends - p. 3 10. Chapter 3: The World Market - p. 11 11. Chapter 4: Modifying Specific Properties: Mechanical Properties – Fillers - p. 18 12. Chapter 5: Modifying Specific Properties: Mechanical Properties – Reinforcements - p. 35 13. Chapter 6: Modifying Specific Properties: Appearance – Colorants, Pigments, Dyes, Special Effects - p. 56 14. Chapter 7: Modifying Specific Properties: Appearance – Black and White Pigmentation - p. 72 15. Chapter 8: Modifying Specific Properties: Resistance to Heat – Heat Stabilizers - p. 92 16. Chapter 9: Modifying Specific Properties: Resistance to Light – UV Stabilizers - p. 106 17. Chapter 10: Modifying Specific Properties: Flammability – Flame Retardants - p. 114 18. Chapter 11: Modifying Specific Properties: Conductivity – Antistatic/Conductive Additives - p. 140 19. Chapter 12: Modifying Processing Characteristics: Curing and Cross-linking - p. 150 20. Chapter 13: Modifying Processing Characteristics: Coupling, Compatibilizing Agents - p. 165 21. Chapter 14: Modifying Processing Characteristics: Plasticizers - p. 168 22. Chapter 15: Modifying Processing Characteristics: Blowing Agents - p. 175 23. Chapter 16: Modifying Processing Characteristics: Modifiers and Processing Aids - p. 187 24. Chapter 17: Modifying Processing Characteristics: Lubricants, Mould Release Agents, Anti-slip and Anti-blocking - p. 204 25. Chapter 18: Other Types of Additive: Miscellaneous Additives - p. 218 26. Chapter 19: Other Types of Additive: Additives for Rubber - p. 229 27. Chapter 20: Other Types of Additive: Additives for Recycling - p. 235 28. Chapter 21: Background Information: Equipment – Mixing, Compounding, and Dosing - p. 244 29. Chapter 22: Background Information: Health and Safety - p. 255 30. Chapter 23: Background Information: Legislation and Testing - p. 268 31. APPENDIX A: Conversion Tables - p. 294 32. APPENDIX B: Technical Terms - p. 297 33. APPENDIX C: Standard Abbreviations for Plastics and Elastomers - p. 306 34. APPENDIX D: Trade Names - p. 309 35. APPENDIX E: Directories - p. 325 36. DATA SHEETS - p. 368 37. EDITORIAL INDEX - p. 444 38. INDEX OF ADVERTISERS - p. 444
