Databook of the Most Important Polymer and Rubber Additives

Anna Wypych studied chemical engineering and polymer chemistry and obtained an M.Sc in chemical engineering. Her professional expertise includes both teaching and research & development. She specializes in polymer additives for PVC and other polymers, and evaluates their effect on health and environment.

Handbook of Solvents, Fourth Edition, Volume Two begins with a discussion of solvents used in over 30 industries which are the main consumers of solvents. The analysis is conducted based on the available data and contains information on the types (and frequently amounts) of solvents used and potential problems and solutions. Picking up where Handbook of Solvents, Volume One leaves off, this book provides information on the methods of analysis of solvents and materials containing solvents, with two sections containing standard and special methods of solvent analysis that are followed by a discussion of residual solvents left in final products. The environmental impact of solvents, such as their fate and movement in the water, soil, and air, fate-based management of solvent-containing wastes, and ecotoxicological effects are discussed as are solvents' impact on tropospheric air pollution. The next two chapters are devoted to the toxicology of solvents and regulations aiming to keep solvent toxicity under control. The analysis of the concentration of solvents in more than 15 industries, specific issues related to the paint industry, and characteristics of the environment in automotive collision repair shops are followed by a thorough discussion of regulations in the USA and Europe.

IntroductionAcceleratorsAcid scavengersAdhesion promotersAir-release agentsAntiblocking additivesAnticaking agentsAnticratering additivesAntidegradantsAntifriction additivesAntifoaming agentsAntifogging agentsAntifreezing additivesAntigassing additivesAntigelling additivesAntisettling additivesAntistaticsAntitack additivesBiocidesCatalystsCarbon blackClarifying agentsCoalescentsCompatibilizersCrosslinkersCurativesDefoaming agentsDispersing agentsFacticeFillersGeneral purpose 2D Conductive Dielectric EMI shielding Fibers High density Insulating Magnetic Magnetodielectric Microwave absorption Nanoparticles Osteoconductive Piezoelectric Reinforcement SuperlightFlame retardantsFlattening additivesFlexibilizersFoaming and blowing agentsGloss enhancing additivesHDT/Vicat enhancersHydrolysis stabilizersImpact modifiersInsect repellentsMoisture scavengersNucleating agentsOptical brightenerspH modifiersPigmentsPlasticizersPolymerization initiators/inhibition catalystsPreservativesProcessing aidsRelease additivesRheological additives Antisag agents Inorganic thickeners Melt flow modifiers Lubricants Organic thickenersScratch and mar improvement additivesSlip additivesSolventsStabilizers Antioxidants Chelating agents (metal deactivators) HALS Phosphites Thermal stabilizers Acid scavengers Antiozonants Epoxidized compounds Multiketones Quenchers UV absorbersTackifiersVulcanizing agentsWater-repelling agentsWetting agents