The Handbook of Solvents provides comprehensive information on approximately 3,000 trade name and generic solvent chemicals. This second edition is greatly expanded, containing more than 50% new products, as well as expanded entries for solvents contained in the first edition. It covers the many solvents that are used in industry worldwide, and will serve as an invaluable ingredient selection tool.

From the Preface: “...Solvents are essential components in formulating a wide range of products because of their ability to clean, dissolve, suspend, and extract other chemicals or materials without changing their composition. They are used extensively in the paint and coating industry as well as in cleaning and degreasing, printing inks, pharmaceutical and chemical processing, cosmetic and personal care products, adhesives, fuels, electronics, agrochemicals, food and beverages, and many other industries....”

Target Audience: Formulators, industrial and environmental chemists, manufacturers, product managers, safety regulators, purchasing agents, chemical distributors, and other professionals in the chemical industry requiring ready access to detailed information on solvents.

Table of Contents:

Abbreviations

Trade Name Reference

Discontinued/Unverified Trade Name Reference

Chemical Component Cross-Reference

Functional/Application Index

Manufacturer's Directory

Appendices:

CAS Number Index

EINECS/ELINCS Number Index

FDA Number Index

KB Value Index

Glossary

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