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Databook of the Most Important Polymer and Rubber Additives is a vital reference for anyone working with polymers and rubbers. It provides key information on the properties of the most widely used additives that can be used to alter the physical, chemical, and mechanical properties of rubbers and plastics. Additives are presented by their main chemical component, with information for each additive provided in the form of a table divided into 5 sections, covering General Information, Physical Properties, Health and Safety Considerations, Ecological Impact, and Use and Applications. Data provided includes CAS#, acid/base properties, odor, various cloud points, volatility data, surface tension, thermal conductivity, explosion limits, carcinogenicity, oxygen demands, biodegradation probability, air pollution data, applications in different polymers and products, processing requirements and doses, food approvals, substitutes, and more.
The companion book, The Encyclopedia of Polymer and Rubber Additives, contains information on the mechanisms of action of each group of additives, their suitable features and modifications, their effect and interferences in complex formulations, and it is illustrated with numerous experimental examples highlighting their performance.
List of contents
Introduction
Accelerators
Acid scavengers
Adhesion promoters
Air-release agents
Antiblocking additives
Anticaking agents
Anticratering additives
Antidegradants
Antifriction additives
Antifoaming agents
Antifogging agents
Antifreezing additives
Antigassing additives
Antigelling additives
Antisettling additives
Antistatics
Antitack additives
Biocides
Catalysts
Carbon black
Clarifying agents
Coalescents
Compatibilizers
Crosslinkers
Curatives
Defoaming agents
Dispersing agents
Factice
Fillers
General purpose 2D Conductive Dielectric EMI shielding Fibers High density Insulating Magnetic Magnetodielectric Microwave absorption Nanoparticles Osteoconductive Piezoelectric Reinforcement Superlight
Flame retardants
Flattening additives
FlexibilizersFoaming and blowing agents
Gloss enhancing additives
HDT/Vicat enhancers
Hydrolysis stabilizers
Impact modifier
sInsect repellents
Moisture scavengers
Nucleating agents
Optical brightenersp
H modifiers
Pigments
Plasticizers
Polymerization initiators/inhibition catalysts
Preservatives
Processing aids
Release additives
Rheological additives Antisag agents Inorganic thickeners Melt flow modifiers Lubricants Organic thickeners
Scratch and mar improvement additives
Slip additives
Solvents
Stabilizers Antioxidants Chelating agents (metal deactivators) HALS Phosphites Thermal stabilizers Acid scavengers Antiozonants Epoxidized compounds Multiketones Quenchers UV absorbersTackifiersVulcanizing agentsWater-repelling agentsWetting agents
About the author
Anna Wypych studied chemical engineering and polymer chemistry and obtained an M.Sc in chemical engineering. Her professional expertise includes both teaching and research & development. She specializes in polymer additives for PVC and other polymers, and evaluates their effect on health and environment.
