Handbook of Plasticizers [Hardcover]

The second edition of the Handbook of Plasticizers thoroughly reviews information currently available in open literature, such as published scientific papers, information from plasticizer manufacturers, and patent literature.

Plasticizers are used in so many products that every library should have this reference source of information on plasticizers readily available for its readers. This book should be used in conjunction with Plasticizer Database, which gives information on the present status and properties of industrial and research plasticizers.

The book covers the uses, advantages, and disadvantages of plasticizers, historical and theoretical background, their effects on process conditions, and health, safety, and environmental issues.

• The most comprehensive reference work available, covering the properties and applications of plasticizers.
• Combine scientific background with extensive data and practical engineering techniques.

• Contains information from the most recent sources and updated information

1 INTRODUCTION

2 PLASTICIZER TYPES

3 TYPICAL METHODS OF QUALITY CONTROL OF PLASTICIZERS

4 TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE

5 MECHANISMS OF PLASTICIZERS ACTION

6 THEORIES OF COMPATIBILITY

7 PLASTICIZER MOTION AND DIFFUSION

8 EFFECT OF PLASTICIZERS ON OTHER COMPONENTS OF FORMULATION

9 PLASTICIZATION STEPS

10 EFFECT OF PLASTICIZERS ON PROPERTIES OF PLASTICIZED MATERIALS

11 PLASTICIZERS USE AND SELECTION FOR SPECIFIC POLYMERS