Preservatives Electronic Handbook

This handbook contains comprehensive information on more than 5000 trade names and generic chemicals and materials that are used in a broad range of formulations to prevent the contamination and decomposition of end products. Product degradation can be caused by exposure to oxygen, ozone, bacteria, molds, yeast, mildew, and fungi. The industries that depend on the proper selection of preserving chemicals and materials are diverse and include: plastics, elastomers, construction, paper/pulp, agriculture, textiles, paints and coatings, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, food, beverages. This handbook contains comprehensive information on a variety of preservatives available from major chemical manufacturers and can expedite the material selection process for chemists, formulators and purchasing agents by providing the answers to these questions: Is the agent capable of inhibiting the detrimental effects of oxygen, ozone, or microbes to the extent necessary? Is the agent's overall physical and chemical attributes compatible with the product or system being protected? Can the agent remain stable under storage conditions and for the application requirements? Is its safety in production and handling acceptable? Does its level of toxicity meet environmental regulations? Does it meet cost requirements? Product Features include: Click and Go Contents Menus-- contents always tracks where you are; click on a topic and it instantly appears Full-Text Search-- words, phrases and queries; from simple to complex Keyword Index Browser-- browse through thousands of key word entries organized by major categories; search as you type feature Multi-Book Access--This title's information is seamlessly accessible from other Synapse Library titles. Additional features: Print hit lists, search and index results, individual topics and sections Cut and paste fully formatted mouse-selected text into other applications View pop-up topics before jumping to them Annotate and create bookmarks on specific entries Minimum CPU speed and RAM requirements for Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 2000, and XP Screen Resolution: 800x600 CD or DVD ROM Mouse or other Tracking Device Recommended System: 233 MHz Pentium II or faster Intel-compatible CPU Screen Resolution: 1280X1024 (256 or more colors) 128 MB (Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 2000, and XP)