Second edition
Edited by Richard F. Grossman
Handbook of Vinyl Formulating covers the basics of vinyl formulation, starting formulations for compounds, and the latest compounding ingredients.
Handbook of Vinyl Formulating includes:
- Find a recipe for a particular application
- Discover how to modify a recipe based on your specific needs
- Understand why ingredients produce their particular effects
- Get step-by-step guidelines for vinyl formulating
- Learn about the latest compounding ingredients and their potential applications
Contents
- Formulation Development
- Resin Selection for PVC Applications
- PVC Special Products
- Antidegradants
- Colorants for Vinyl
- Fillers and Reinforcements for PVC
- Monomeric Plasticizers
- Specialty Plasticizers
- Formulating Vinyl for Flame Resistance
- Impact Modification
- Processing Aids for PVC
- Lubricants and Related Additives
- Plastisol Technology
- Formulating Expanded Products
- Alloys and Blends
- Flame Retardants and Smoke Suppressants
- Vinyl Wood Fiber Composites
- Laboratory Methods
- Regulatory and Legislative Matters Affecting the Plastics Industry: Health, Safety, and the Environment
- Formulating Flexible PVC for Molding and Coating
- Formulating Rigid PVC for Extrusion
- Design of Experiments
Index