Author: George Wypych

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2023-02-08

Total Pages: 917

ISBN-13: 1774670232

Handbook of Plasticizers, Fourth Edition provides a comprehensive review of the current literature as well as cutting-edge details on plasticizers obtained from renewable resources. The book specifies the typical properties of plasticizers belonging to one of thirty-one groups, including expected properties in a given group. The mechanisms of plasticizers, plasticization production steps, and their material behavior in plasticized systems are outlined, along with theoretical background to help readers understand practical observations and methods of material improvement. Other chapters cover the effects on the physical and mechanical properties of plasticized materials, their use in polymers, processing defects formation, and more. This is an essential professional reference, providing R&D scientists, production chemists, and engineers the information they need to avoid certain plasticizers in applications where they may cause health or material durability problems. In addition, the book shows readers how and where to use plasticizers more effectively. Provides detailed coverage of thirty-one groups of plasticizers, covering their properties, production, processing, applications, health and environmental aspects Contains new material on odors in plastic materials and their removal Includes expanded coverage of plasticizers from renewable resources

Author: George Wypych

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2023-02-07

Total Pages: 125

ISBN-13: 1774670119

Handbook of Polymer Processing Additives provides insights on the selection of additives, their performance mechanisms, essential application properties, and a complete analysis of related literature and patents. Acid scavengers, air release, anticaking, antigassing, anti-gelling, anti-settling, hydrolysis stabilizers, and moisture scavengers are each covered. Information on the use of additives in various products is divided into sections on types, concentrations, usage, advantages and disadvantages, effects on product properties, and examples of formulation. Processing methods are similarly divided into sections on types and concentrations, effects on the process, effect on product properties, advantages and disadvantages, and examples of formulation. All essential aspects of chemistry, physical properties, influence on properties of final products, formulations, methods of incorporation, analysis and effects on health and environment are considered. The book is an excellent companion to the Databook of Polymer Processing Additives. Covers the applications, manufacturing, selection and performance mechanisms of polymer processing additives Provides a complete analysis of the current literature and patents of these additives Discusses reasons for use, advantages and disadvantages, effects on product properties, methods of incorporation, and effects on health and the environment Includes discussions on antiblocking agents, antioxidants, biocides, flame retardants, nucleating agents, solvents, plasticizers, and more