This book, the first in a three volume set, contains 983 plastics additives formulations based on information received from industrial companies and other organizations. The additives included in all three volumes are currently available, trademarked raw materials. There is absolutely no repetition between volumes, each of which also includes suggested formulations, formula source (manufacturer/distributor), and supplier addresses.

From the Preface: “...Plastics additives, a complex and growing group of minerals and chemical derivatives, account for 15 to 20% by weight of the total volume of plastic products marketed. They are produced by a large number of companies for a wide variety of customers and needs. Growth of the use of these additives, which impart one or more desirable properties to resins, is relatively strong, about 3.5 to 4% per year. Environmental constraints, however, have imposed rigorous performance requirements on many products, thus placing added expenses on the development costs of these materials...”

Target Audience: Chemists and chemical technicians in the plastics products industry with responsibilities for developing and/or mixing chemical product formulas; also end-users of engineering plastics, plastics product designers, research laboratories, and libraries.

Table of Contents:

Adhesion Promoters

Anti-Fogging Agents

Antioxidants

Anti-Static Agents

Antibacterials/Fungicides/Mildewcides

Bonding, Blowing and Foaming Agents

Dispersants

Fillers and Extenders

Fire and Flame Retardants/Smoke Suppressants

Trade Name Index

Note: Plastics Additives: An Industry Guide, Volumes 2 and 3, 3rd Ed. are companion volumes to this title.