The fully revised and expanded two volume second edition of Handbook of Plastic and Rubber Additives provides comprehensive information on some 20,000 trade name and generic chemicals that act as functional additive ingredients in the formulation of a variety of plastic and rubber products. The extensive information about these chemicals and materials has been gathered from over 3,700 manufacturers and distributors worldwide.

From the Preface: “...Choosing optimal ingredients in the overall process of developing new and innovative plastic and rubber products involves both function and economic considerations...This reference coalesces current and essential information about both trade name and chemical additives into a single source and expedites additive selection for the user by cross-referencing trade name products by chemical composition, function, CAS number and EINECS number...[The] Manufacturers Directory contains detailed contact information for woldwide manufacturers, their branches, and distributors of trade name products and chemical components that are referenced in this handbook...”

Target Audience: Formulators, industrial and environmental chemists, manufacturers, product managers, safety regulators, purchasing agents, and other professionals in the rubber and plastics industries requiring ready access to detailed information on additives used in these products.

Table of Contents:

Trade Name Reference

Chemical Component Cross-Reference

Functional/Application Index

Manufacturers Directory

Appendices:

CAS Number Index

EINECS/ELINCS Number Index

Glossary

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