Handbook of Rheological Additives

Product Description Handbook of Rheological Additives covers how these additives are commonly applied in a wide range of industries, providing readers with information on over 300 organic and inorganic additives. This information is presented in individual tables for each product, whether commercial or generic. Data is divided into General Information, Physical Properties, Health and Safety, Ecological Properties, Use and Performance. Sections cover their state, odor, color, bulk density, density, specific gravity, relative density, boiling point, melting point, pour point, decomposition temperature, glass transition temperature, refractive index, vapor pressure, vapor density, volume resistivity, relative permittivity, ash content, pH, viscosity, rheological behavior, and more.Other notations include updates on NFPA classification, HMIS classification, OSHA hazard class, UN Risk phrases, UN Safety phrases, UN/NA class, DOT class, ADR/RIC class, ICAO/IATA class, IMDG class, packaging group, shipping name, food approvals, autoignition temperature, self-accelerating decomposition temperature, flash point, TLV ACGIH, NIOSH and OSHA, maximum exposure concentration IDLH, animal testing oral-rat, rabbit-dermal, mouse-oral, guinea pig-dermal, rat-dermal, rat-inhalation, mouse-inhalation, ingestion and skin and eye irritation. Review Provides readers with General, Physical Properties, Health and Safety, Ecological Properties, Use and Performance information on over 300 organic and inorganic additives From the Back Cover This unique handbook contains all relevant research data on rheological additives including data of commercial and generic additives used in consumer products. It covers the essential theoretical knowledge necessary for proper selection and use of rheological additives, including fundamental principles of rheology in relation to the application of rheological additives, the mechanisms of action of rheological additives, their effective methods of incorporation, essential influences on rheology modification by conditions of use, components of the formulation, and measuring techniques used in their assessment. Application aspects and selection of additives are discussed in separate chapters devoted to different polymers and different groups of products, with extensive use being made of patent literature and research papers available for various applications. Polymer processing methods that require rheological agents are discussed as well, as are health and safety considerations in the use of rheological agents and their effects on the environment. About the Author 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.