Handbook for the Chemical Analysis of Plastic and Polymer Additives, Second Edition
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Features
- Contains actual analytical data for each chemical along with the description and methods used for obtaining the results
- Highlights the toxicological impact of each product
- Discusses the newest regulations and additives available, including the FDA melamine rules and the Consumer Product Safety Commission rules for phthalates in toys
- Offers useful hints and strategies for choosing raw materials and additives
- Includes new case studies on food contact plastics
Summary
Addressing additives from an analytical viewpoint, this comprehensive manual helps readers analyze additives used in plastics, especially relating to their release into the environment and the regulations issued by the FDA, US EPA, EU, and other agencies. Along with 50 additional compounds, this second edition nearly doubles the number of additive categories, including new categories on dyes and colorants, processing aids, antistatic compounds, soil release products, blowing agents, and metal deactivators. Suitable for laboratory use, it also explores new regulations and includes more case studies and real-world examples.
Table of Contents
From the First Edition:
How to Use This Handbook
OVERVIEW OF POLYMERS, ADDITIVES, AND PROCESSING
Introduction
Overview of Polymeric Compounds
Compounding Objectives
Thermoplastic Compounding
Crosslinked Elastomer Compounding
Thermoplastic Elastomer Compounding
Compounding Supplement
Introduction
Methods of Compounding: Thermoplastic Polymers
Methods of Compounding: Crosslinked Elastomers
EXTRACTION AND ANALYSIS
Introduction
Extraction Methods
Analytical Methods
System Maintenance
References
ACCELERATORS
ANTIDEGRADANTS
ANTIOXIDANTS
COUPLING AGENTS
FLAME RETARDANTS
PLASTICIZERS
OTHER COMPOUNDS OF INTEREST
REAL WORLD PROBLEMS RELATED TO ADDITIVES
Case Studies: Polymer Additives in Pharmaceutical Packaging
Case Study #1: Pre-Filled Syringe Vials
Case Study #2: Nasal Pump Delivery System
Case Study #3: Dry Powder Inhalation Device
Case Studies: Contamination from Packaging
Case Study #1: Contaminants in Plastic Food Packaging
Case Study #2: Peeling Labels
Case Studies: Polymers for Electrical Equipment Applications
Case Study #1: Electrical Insulators
Case Study #2: Review of Field-Aged Elastomeric Materials
Case Study #3: Performance of Polymeric Seals
APPENDIX A: Chromatograms
APPENDIX B: Definitions and Abbreviations
Subject Index
Five Peak Index of Mass Spectra
Molecular Weight Index
CAS Number Index
RTECS Number Index
