A long-term stable usage of rubber compounds in the production of components for almost every industry has created the need for this handbook and formulary. Convenience is the primary reason for such a book — with the variety of uses for rubber being as broad as the imagination, a formulary which includes an overview of the history of rubber, as well as sections on ingredients, processing methods, and testing, is a welcome addition to any manufacturer's library. The Rubber Formulary contains over 500 suggested formulas provided by raw materials suppliers from around the world.

From the Preface: “...Ingredients, procedures and test data are presented as supplied, with only those changes needed to conform to the general page layout. The source of each formula is given just below the title...”

Target Audience: Technical and managerial personnel involved with the design and manufacture of rubber materials; suppliers of raw materials and services to the rubber industry; and students with these interests.

Table of Contents:

Rubber:

Introduction

Compounding Materials

Rubber Processing

Physical Testing of Rubber

The Formulary:

Natural Rubber and Polyisoprene

Styrene—Butadiene

Butly and Halobutyl

Neoprene

EPDM

Nitrile

Chlorinated PE and Chlorosulfonated PE

Urethane

Silicone and Fluoroelastomers

Acrylate and Epichlorohydrin

Specialty Rubbers

Appendix