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Description Author: George WypychISBN 978-1-927885-35-2 Published: 2018Pages 734 + xii Summary Ten groups of additives are commercially available for improvement and surface modification of manufactured materials. These include additives improving anti-scratch and mar resistance, gloss, surface flattening, tack reduction, tack increase (tackifiers), surface tension reduction and wetting, surface cleaning, hydrophobization, anti-cratering and leveling, and coefficient of...
Description Authors: Prof. Dr. Alexander Ya. Malkin, Prof. Dr. Avraam I. Isayev ISBN 978-1-927885-21-5 (hard copy)Published: 2017Pages 486+xivFigures 265 Summary The third edition of this excellent book brings many new additions, which include new methods and applications based on the most recently published literature. The most notable new sections discuss heterogeneity in flow, rheology of...
Description Editor: George Wypych ISBN 978-1-895198-97-3 (hard copy)Published: March 2017 Pages 858+xiiTables 122, Figures 373 Summary This book contains a comprehensive review of information available in the open literature, such as published scientific papers, information from plasticizer manufacturers, and patent literature. The book contains information from the most recent sources and updated information from...
Description Author: George Wypych ISBN 978-1-895198-98-0 (hard copy) Published: Apr. 2017 Pages: 252 + viiiFigures: 61Tables: 25 Summary It is the first book ever written on this important subject. The second edition contains the most recent data and information developed for this important field. The odor of product may decide whether a product is purchased...
Description Author: George Wypych ISBN 978-1-895198-99-7 (hard copy) Published: 2017Pages 250+viiiTables 38Figures 145 Summary Foaming processes can be controlled by many parameters, including type, amount of foaming agent, additives, saturation pressure, desorption time, die pressure, die temperature, feed ratio, gas contents, its flow rate and injection location, internal pressure after foaming, mold pressure, mold...
Description Author: George WypychISBN 978-1-927885-23-9 Published: 2017 Pages: 256 + vi Figures: 203 Summary Self-healing phenomenon, adapted from living things, was for a long time an interesting topic of discussion on the potential improvements of human-made products, but for quite a while it became applicable reality useful in many manufactured product. The book has three major...
Description Author: Conference Proceedings ISBN 978-1-85957-206-1 Netherlands Congress Centre, The Hague, The Netherlands, 28th-30th March, 2000pages 460 Summary With the UTECH 2000 event, Crain Communications Ltd, the creators of the UTECH concept, joined forces with ISOPA, the European Isocyanate Producers Association, to produce the most inspirational and informative experience in the polyurethane industry’s calendar. The book...
Description Author: R.P. Brown and T. Butler ISBN 978-1-85957-209-2 pages 175 Summary A unique collection of long-term ageing data, available for the first time, from Rapra Technology Limited. This report is an output from the Weathering of Elastomers and Sealants project which forms part of the UK government’s Department of Trade and Industry’s Degradation of Materials...
Description Author: Conference ISBN 978-1-85957-157-6 Summary The Utech Asia 99 conference book of papers is a compilation of more than 50 major presentations detailing the recent developments in polyurethane technology. The papers from this conference detail some of the massive strides the industry has made in meeting the exacting technical demands of its wide range...
Description Author: Rapra Technology and BRMA ISBN 978-1-85957-174-3 Published: 1999 Pages 380, Spiral-bound Summary ‘Reliable and authoritative information on the risks associated with the handling and use of chemicals is a prerequisite for their proper control and for preventing risks to health and safety…..To have this key information assembled in a readily accessible and user-friendly form is...
Description Author: A.S. Wilson ISBN 978-1-85957-063-0 Summary This report considers the whole subject of external plasticizers. The following topics are included: function, mechanism and performance criteria, types, selection for application, health and safety issues. The abstract section is also included which contains the most relevant publications.
Description Author: N. Spassky ISBN 978-1-85957-057-9 Published: 1995Universite Pierre et Marie CurieReview Report101 pages, softbound Summary The dependence of polymerizability upon ring strain, the significance of ring-chain equilibria, and the potential for formation of cyclic oligomers are outlined. The mechanism and implementation of anionic ring-opening polymerization, cationic ring-opening polymerization, stereospecific coordinated anionic polymerization, free radical ring-opening...
Description Author: P. Prentice ISBN 978-1-85957-053-1 The Nottingham Trent UniversityPublished: 199594 pages, softbound Summary This review encompases fundamental principles and rheological equations of state, polymer melt rheology (shear and extensional flow, viscoelasticity, die swell and melt fracture) and rheological measurement techniques. It describes the main plastics processing techniques and explains the influence of polymer melt rheology upon...
Description Author: M.J. Forrest, A.M. Jolly, S.R. Holding, S. J. Richards ISBN 978-1-85957-041-8 62 pages, softbound Summary A broad range of bulk thermoplastic materials were studied by monitoring real processing situations (both moulding and extrusion). Materials studied included PVC, nylon 6, ABS, HIPS, LDPE and HDPE. Emissions collected during standard processing and purging operations were analysed...
Description Author: Conference ISBN 978-1-85957-037-1 Worlwide Additives and Polymer Modifiers Conference Basel, Switzerland22 papers, softbound Summary List of papers: Plastics Material Trends and their Effects upon Additive Consumption, Richard Hudson, Rapra Technology Limited, UK Vitamin E: A New Primary Antioxidant, Terry Young, Hoffmann-La Roche Inc., USA The Technology of Halogen-Free Flame Retardant Additives tor Polymeric Systems,...
Description Author: A.F. Johnson, P.D. Coates, M.W.R. Brown ISBN 978-1-85957-011-1 Published: 1994136 pages, softbound Summary The authors survey progress made in the two types of reactive processing: batch and continuous. Developments in machinery, materials, and applications are outlined in the context of commercial considerations and advances in fundamental understanding. The principles and benefits of polymer modification and...
Description Author: J. Leadbitter, J.A. Day, J.L. Ryan ISBN 978-1-85957-029-6 Hydro Polymer Ltd.Review ReportPublished: 1994120 pages, softbound Summary This report reviews the composition and synthesis of PVC, composition and formulation technology, compounding and manufacturing technology, materials obtained by blending. 500 abstracts outlines suggested references which contain required data. From the Table of Contents: PVC Resins Homopolymers Copolymers...
Description Author: I. Boustead ISBN 978-1-85957-016-6 110 pages, softbound Summary The plastics industry, like most others, was slow to respond to environmental pressures. Partly as a consequence of this it now faces irrational prejudices and demands which may lead to inappropriate decisions in response to undoubtedly real problems. Plastics possess some special characteristics but most of...
Description Author: P.J. Fardell ISBN 978-1-85957-001-2 Published: 1993101 pages, softbound Summary This Rapra Review Report does not seek to single out synthetic polymers as a special case. It aims to provide an overview of the whole subject of combustion toxicity and a threat to life, whilst supplying specific information on the most frequently encountered polymeric materials,...
Description Author: R.J. Crawford ISBN 978-1-85957-009-8 The Queens University of BelfastReview ReportPublished: 199386 pages, softbound Summary Prof. Crawford explains the fundamentals of rotational molding, with particular reference to advances in the key areas of materials, machinery, molds, and process control. He considers relationships between processing conditions and product properties and looks at the future of the...