PVC Formulary, 4th Ed

PVC Formulary, 4th Ed

Author: George Wypych
ISBN 978-1-77467-062-0

 
Published: January 2025
Fourth edition
Pages: 438+vi
Figures: 140
Tables: 580

$350.00

The "PVC Formulary" book is a comprehensive resource for PVC manufacturers, processors, and users. It addresses the needs of readers seeking information on PVC product development, formulation, additives, and properties. The book intends to provide up-to-date data and formulations to aid in the successful development of PVC products and help readers evaluate formulations others use.

The book is divided into five chapters:

Introduction: This chapter discusses new product development, re-engineering tools, and the market for PVC products.

Polymer Properties: The second chapter covers the properties of PVC, including commercial types, grades, polymer forms, and physical-chemical properties. The information is presented in a clear manner to facilitate decision-making.

Additives: The third chapter contains information on various additives used in PVC processing to improve properties and achieve desired product characteristics.

Formulations: The fourth chapter presents over 600 formulations from more than 20 categories derived from typical methods of PVC production. These formulations come from patents, journal publications, and suggestions from raw material suppliers.

Data on PVC and Its Products: The final chapter provides extensive data on PVC and its products, including general data, chemical composition, physical and mechanical properties, health and safety information, environmental data, and use and application information. This data is based on a comprehensive review of over 1450 research papers.

This book, along with its companion book "PVC Degradation & Stabilization," aims to offer the most current information on PVC that helps to avoid confusion arising from outdated sources. The comprehensive nature of the content makes it a valuable resource not only for PVC industry professionals but also for regulatory agencies, consumer groups, and law enforcement agencies.

Overall, "PVC Formulary" is a valuable reference for those involved in the PVC industry, providing essential information for product development, formulation, and evaluation. Including new formulations introduced in the last five years ensures that the book remains relevant to the current PVC landscape.
For scientists and students, these two books give a complete set of the most up-to-date information, state-of-the-art, and data required to develop new ideas and learn from a comprehensive review of this subject. The author of these two books has a significant background in PVC, having contributed to the field through the authorship of five books on PVC and many research papers over the last 40 years. 

1 Introduction
2 PVC Properties
2.1 Commercial types and grades 
2.1.1 General purpose resins 
2.1.1.1 Suspension 
2.1.1.2 Mass 
2.1.2 Dispersion resins (emulsion, micro-suspension) 
2.1.3 Specialty resins 
2.1.3.1 Powder process resins 
2.1.3.2 Ultrahigh molecular weight resins 
2.1.3.3 Absorptive resins 
2.1.3.4 Deglossing resins 
2.1.3.4 Extender resins 
2.1.4 Copolymers 
2.1.4.1 VC/VAc copolymers 
2.1.4.2 Grafted copolymers 
2.2 Forms ready for processing 
2.2.1 Powder 
2.2.2 Dryblend and pellets 
2.2.3 Paste and solution 
2.2.4 Latex 
2.3 Physical-chemical properties of pure and compounded PVC 
2.3.1 Molecular weight and its distribution 
2.3.2 Particle size and shape 
2.3.3 Porosity 
2.3.4 Purity 
2.3.5 Density 
2.3.6 Crystalline structure, crystallinity, morphology 
2.3.7 Thermal properties 
2.3.8 Electrical properties 
2.3.9 Optical and spectral properties 
2.3.10 Shrinkage 
2.3.11 Chemical resistance 
2.3.12 Environmental stress cracking 
2.3.13 Mechanical properties 
2.3.14 Other properties of PVC 

3 PVC Additives 
3.1 Plasticizers 
3.2 Fillers 
3.3 Pigments and dyes 
3.4 Thermal stabilizers 
3.5 UV stabilizers 
3.6 Impact modifiers 
3.7 Antiblocking agents 
3.8 Release agents 
3.9 Slip agents 
3.10 Antistatics 
3.11 Flame retardants 
3.12 Smoke suppressants 
3.13 Lubricants 
3.14 Process aids 
3.15 Vicat/HDT modifiers 
3.16 Foaming agents and promoters 
3.17 Antifog agents 
3.18 Crosslinking agents 
3.19 Adhesion promoters 
3.20 Brighteners 
3.21 Biocides and fungicides 
3.22 Magnetic additives 
3.23 Flexibilizers 
3.24 Nucleating agents 

4 The PVC Formulations 
4.1 Blow molding 
4.1.1 Bottles and containers 
4.1.2 Other products 
Conclusive remarks 
4.2 Calendering 
4.2.2 Floor coverings 
4.2.3 Pool liner 
4.2.4 Roofing membrane 
4.2.5 Sheet 
4.2.6 Sponged leather 
Conclusive remarks 
4.3 Composites 
Conclusive remarks 8
4.4 Dip coating 
Conclusive remarks 
4.5 Extrusion 
4.5.1 General section 
4.5.2 Blinds 
4.5.3 Clear compound 
4.5.4 Gaskets 
4.5.5 Fencing 
4.5.6 Interior profiles 
4.5.7 Pipes 
4.5.8 Planks 
4.5.9 Rigid articles 
4.5.10 Sheet 
4.5.11 Siding 
4.5.12 Tubing 
4.5.13 Water stop seal 
4.5.14 Window and door profile 
4.5.15 Other products 
Conclusive remarks 
4.6 Fiber and thread coating 
4.7 Film production 
4.7.1 Film 
4.7.2 Food wrap 
Conclusive remarks 
4.8 Foaming and foam extrusion 
Conclusive remarks 
4.9 Gel & sealant formulations 
Conclusive remarks 
4.10 Injection molding 
4.10.1 General 
4.10.2 Fittings 
4.10.3 Toys 
4.10.4 Other products 
Conclusive remarks 
4.11 Joining and assembly 
4.12 Lamination 
4.13 Metallization 
4.14 Pharmaceutical products
4.15 Powder coating 
4.16 Printing 
4.17 Rotational molding 
4.18 Sintering 
4.19 Slush molding 
4.20 Solvent casting 
4.21 Spraying 
4.22 Thermoforming 
4.23 Web coating 
4.23.1 General 
4.23.2 Coated fabrics 
4.23.3 Conveyor belts 
4.23.4 Flooring 
4.23.5 Swimming pool liners 
4.23.6 Tarpaulins 
4.23.7 Upholstery 
4.23.8 Wallcovering 
4.23.9 Other products 
Conclusive remarks 
4.24 Wire & cable 
4.24.1 ExxonMobil wire insulation formulas 
4.24.2 Traditional lead stabilizers in wire and cable 
Conclusive remarks 
4.25 General remarks 

5 Data 
5.1 General data and nomenclature 
5.2 Chemical composition and properties 
5.3 Physical properties 
5.4 Mechanical properties 
5.5 Health and safety 
5.6 Environmental data 
5.7 Use and application data