Keeping pace with current trends in solvent production, this volume builds upon its previous edition (which was authored by Dr. Wesley L. Archer), with broader coverage of safe handling practices, health effects, physical properties, and chemical synthesis routes to some of the most important organic solvents used in the chemical and allied process industries. Key features include a glossary of solvent terminology and an easy-to-reference index of synonymous terms for chemicals and solvents.

The second edition includes new information on Hansen solubility theory as the primary foundation for proper solvent selection on the basis of miscibility; chemical-specific profiles of major solvents and other chemicals in coating and blending applications; health, toxicity, and combustibility characteristics; and much more.

From the Preface: “This volume is devoted to the use and selection of industrial solvents. The use of solvents is virtually universal for almost any manufactured item one can think of. One example is the coating industry. Practically every manufactured product requires a coating...Solvents are also extensively used throughout the polymer industry for making polymer blends and various resins, in the synthesis of intermediates, and in the polymerization of a multitude of products...”

Target Audience: Chemists; chemical engineers; researchers and technicians in related industries; and upper-level students concerned with industrial solvents.

Table of Contents:

Properties and Selection of Organic Solvents:

Introduction and Overview

Industrial Organic Solvents

Environmental, Health and Safety Regulations

Solvent Selection Criteria

Hazardous and Toxic Chemical Profiles:

Introduction

Listing by Chemical Name

Glossary

Index