A Concise Introduction to Additives for Thermoplastic Polymers

by Fink, Johannes Karl

• ISBN13: 9780470609552
• ISBN10: 0470609559
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2014-12-31
• Publisher: Wiley-Scrivener

Summary

This reference focuses on additives for thermoplastic polymers and describes 21 of the most important and commonly used additives from Plasticizers and Fillers to Optical Brighteners and Anti-Microbial additives. It also includes chapters on safety and hazards, and prediction of service time models. Written in an accessible and practical style, A Concise Introduction to Additives for Thermoplastic Polymers is the ideal primer for students who will later work in polymer science or the development of plastics formulation, as well as industry engineers and specialists who need a deeper knowledge of the plastics industry.

Author Biography

JOHANNES KARL FINK is Professor of Macromolecular Chemistry at Montanuniversität, Loebem Austria. His career spans more than 30 years in the fields of polymers, including characterization, flame retardancy, and pyrolysis of polymers.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Classification

References

Plasticizers

Principle of Action

Principle of Selection

Characterization

Risks and Drawbacks

Classes of Plasticizers

Specific Examples of Application

References

Fillers

Surface Modification

Special Applications

References

Colorants

Physics Behind a Color

Color Index

Test Standards

Pigments

Organic Colorants

References

Optical Brighteners

Basic Principles

Measurement

Inorganic Brighteners

Organic Optical Brighteners

References

Antimicrobial Additives

Modes of Action

Plasticizers

Special Formulations

References

Flame Retardants

Mechanisms of Flame Retardants

Smoke Suppressants

Admixed Additives

Bonded Additives

References

Lubricants

Principle of Action

Methods of Incorporation

Types of Lubricants

Special Applications

References

Antistatic Additives

Types of Additives

Areas of Application

Additives in Detail

References

Slip Agents

Basic Principles of Action

Compounds

Special Formulations

References

Surface Improvers

Additives

References

Nucleating Agents

Crystalline Polymers

Experimental Methods

Classes of Nucleating Agents

Crystallization Accelerators

Clarifying Agents

References

Antifogging Additives

Field of Use

Principles of Action

Conventional Compounds

Compounds for Grafting

References

Antiblocking Additives

Examples of Uses

References

Hydrolysis

Hydrolytic Degradation

Polymers

References

Dehydrochlorination Stabilizers

Dehydrochlorination of PVC

Stabilizers

Alkyl Tin Compounds

References

Acid Scavengers

Acid Scavenging

Examples of Formulation

References

Metal Deactivators

Action of Metals in Polymers

Usage

Examples of Metal Deactivators

References

Oxidative Degradation

Autoxidation

Inhibition of Autoxidation

References

Degradation by Light

Photolysis

Photooxdation

UV Stabilizers

References

Blowing Agents

Blowing Agents

Ozone Depletion Potential

Test Methods

Special Applications

References

Compatibilizers

Estimation of Compatibility

Compatibilizers

Special Examples

References

Prediction of Service Time

Accelerated Aging

Theory of Critical Distances

Monte Carlo Methods

Issues in Matrix Composites

References

Safety and Hazards

Plasticizers

Flame Retardants

Antifogging Agents

Other

References

Index

Acronyms

Chemicals

General Index

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