Hazardous Chemicals in the Polymer Industry

by Nicholas P. Cheremisinoff

Overview

Provides accurate, up-to-date information on the hazardous properties of several hundred generic and specific polymeric additives used in elastomer and plastics processing operations, detailing the symproms of overexposure as well as resonsible packaging, shipping and emergency-response procedures. Essential safety data is offered.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780824792732
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/04/1994
Series:	Environmental Science & Pollution , #14
Pages:	618
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

How to use the handbook; monomers of synthetic rubbers; vulcanizing agents; accelerators and activators; mineral filters, activators and dusting agents; antioxidants, stabilizers and fire retardants; retarders; blowing agents; oils, plasticizers, lubricants, solvents, and mold release agents; amines.

Editorial Reviews

A reference on the hazardous properties of generic and specific polymeric additives used in plastics processing operations, detailing the symptoms of overexposure, methods for packaging and shipping, and emergency-response procedures. Entries present CAS number, chemical formula, and chemical class of each compound, plus a description of the chemical's physical properties and regulations governing processing and transport. Useful for students and professionals in pollution control and industrial engineering. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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