Informationen zum Autor George Wypych has a Ph.D. in chemical engineering. His professional expertise includes both university teaching (full professor) and research and development. He has published 18 books, 47 scientific papers, and he has obtained 16 patents. He specializes in polymer additives, polymer processing and formulation, material durability and the development of sealants and coatings. Klappentext The selection of the right plasticizer is not straightforward because of the large number of different commercial plasticizers available! their varying properties and environmental and health issues. The information! data and practical guidance provided in this book helps engineers and scientists to select the right plasticizer for a wide range of different applications. This 2e includes updated and expanded data sections for a large number of commercial plasticizers as well as chapters with theoretical background. In this definitive reference work! the chemical and physical properties of the main types of plasticizer are explained! guidance is provided regarding the role of plasticizers in material improvement! plasticizer effects on physical and mechanical properties of plasticized materials are explored and extensive data is provided! relating to 80 groups of products. The way the data is presented helps readers to find information quickly and helps them to reach optimal decisions regarding the selection and applications of plasticizers. Expert opinions on various aspects of plasticizers' effects are discussed! and information provided on the effects of plasticizers on process conditions! equipment maintenance! energy consumption! plasticizers persistence in soil and water! and plasticizers releases and their presence in the environment. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. INTRODUCTION 2. PLASTICIZER TYPES 3. TYPICAL METHODS OF QUALITY CONTROL OF PLASTICIZERS 4. TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE 5. MECHANISMS OF PLASTICIZERS ACTION 6. THEORIES OF COMPATIBILITY 7. PLASTICIZER MOTION AND DIFFUSION 8. EFFECT OF PLASTICIZERS ON OTHER COMPONENTS OF FORMULATION 9. PLASTICIZATION STEPS 10. EFFECT OF PLASTICIZERS ON PROPERTIES OF PLASTICIZED MATERIALS 11. PLASTICIZERS USE AND SELECTION FOR SPECIFIC POLYMERS 12. PLASTICIZERS IN POLYMER BLENDS 13. PLASTICIZERS IN VARIOUS INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS 14. PLASTICIZERS IN VARIOUS PROCESSING METHODS 15. SPECIALIZED ANALYTICAL METHODS IN PLASTICIZER TESTING 16. MATHEMATICAL MODELLING IN APPLICATION TO PLASTICIZERS 17. HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES WITH PLASTICIZERS AND PLASTICIZED MATERIALS 18. THE ENVIRONMENTAL FATE OF PLASTICIZERS 19. REGULATIONS AND DATA 20. PERSONAL PROTECTION 21. PLASTICIZER RECOVERY & RECYCLING INDEX...

Klappentext

The selection of the right plasticizer is not straightforward because of the large number of different commercial plasticizers available, their varying properties and environmental and health issues. The information, data and practical guidance provided in this book helps engineers and scientists to select the right plasticizer for a wide range of different applications. This 2e includes updated and expanded data sections for a large number of commercial plasticizers as well as chapters with theoretical background. In this definitive reference work, the chemical and physical properties of the main types of plasticizer are explained, guidance is provided regarding the role of plasticizers in material improvement, plasticizer effects on physical and mechanical properties of plasticized materials are explored and extensive data is provided, relating to 80 groups of products. The way the data is presented helps readers to find information quickly and helps them to reach optimal decisions regarding the selection and applications of plasticizers. Expert opinions on various aspects of plasticizers' effects are discussed, and information provided on the effects of plasticizers on process conditions, equipment maintenance, energy consumption, plasticizers persistence in soil and water, and plasticizers releases and their presence in the environment.

Inhalt

1. INTRODUCTION 2. PLASTICIZER TYPES 3. TYPICAL METHODS OF QUALITY CONTROL OF PLASTICIZERS 4. TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE 5. MECHANISMS OF PLASTICIZERS ACTION 6. THEORIES OF COMPATIBILITY 7. PLASTICIZER MOTION AND DIFFUSION 8. EFFECT OF PLASTICIZERS ON OTHER COMPONENTS OF FORMULATION 9. PLASTICIZATION STEPS 10. EFFECT OF PLASTICIZERS ON PROPERTIES OF PLASTICIZED MATERIALS 11. PLASTICIZERS USE AND SELECTION FOR SPECIFIC POLYMERS 12. PLASTICIZERS IN POLYMER BLENDS 13. PLASTICIZERS IN VARIOUS INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS 14. PLASTICIZERS IN VARIOUS PROCESSING METHODS 15. SPECIALIZED ANALYTICAL METHODS IN PLASTICIZER TESTING 16. MATHEMATICAL MODELLING IN APPLICATION TO PLASTICIZERS 17. HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES WITH PLASTICIZERS AND PLASTICIZED MATERIALS 18. THE ENVIRONMENTAL FATE OF PLASTICIZERS 19. REGULATIONS AND DATA 20. PERSONAL PROTECTION 21. PLASTICIZER RECOVERY & RECYCLING INDEX