Plastics Additives and Modifiers Handbook

This work presents unified data and basic principles for the four compoundable plastic families, while concentrating on the additives and modifiers needed to make these high-volume thermoplastics perform in various applications over a wide range of processes, products, temperature ranges and environmental conditions. The "Plastics Additives and Modifiers Handbook" discusses the history, technology and blending of polymers, then clearly explains the principles and practices of additives usage. Special emphasis is given to highly specialized additives including flame retardants, smoke suppressants and colourants. This book should be of interest to plastics chemists and engineers working in all aspects of the plastics industry, as well as manufacturers and suppliers of modifiers and additives.