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Second Edition
Edited By
J. Murphy
Description
Both technically and economically, additives form a large and increasingly significant part of the polymer industry, both plastics and
elastomers. Since the first edition of this book was published, there have been wide-ranging developments, covering chemistry and formulation
of new and more efficient additive systems and the safer use of additives, both by processors in the factory and, in the wider field,
as they affect the general public.
This new edition follows the successful formula of its predecessor, it provides a comprehensive
view of all types of additives, concentrating mainly on their technical aspects (chemistry/formulation, structure, function, main applications)
with notes on the commercial background of each. The field has been expanded to include any substance that is added to a polymer to
improve its use, so including reinforcing materials (such as glass fibre), carbon black and titanium dioxide.
This is a book which
has been planned for ease of use and the information is presented in a way which is appropriate to the users' needs.
Audience
All those involved in the plastics industry, from users to specifiers and compounders.
Contents
INTRODUCTION
1 - AN OVERVIEW OF ADDITIVES
Types and uses of additives; The main effect of additives
on the properties of a compound; Main types of additive for plastics, and their functions.
2 - OVERVIEW: TYPES AND MAIN TECHNICAL
TRENDS
Current lines of development: fillers, pigments, plasticisers, stabilisers, flame retardants; Special additives,
antistatic and conductive additives, food contact and medical additives, clarifiers, nucleating agents, compatibilisers; Multi-functional
formulations; Masterbatches; Dendritic polymers.
3 - OVERVIEW: THE WORLD MARKET
World consumption of additives;
World production and consumption of major thermoplastics, 1999-2005 ('000 tonnes); The market for masterbatch; Commercial trends; Growth
of specialist compounders; Regional factors; Recent mergers and takeovers in the additives sector (1997-2000).
Modifying
specific properties: mechanical properties:
4 - FILLERS
Effect of fillers: mechanical properties,
thermal properties, moisture content, reinforcement mechanism of fillers - Factors for compounding, aggregation of fillers - Types of
fillers: calcium carbonate, kaolin, magnesium hydroxide (talc), wollastonite, silica, metal powders, microspheres, expandable microspheres,
cellulose fillers - Surface modification: particle geometry, coating - Nano technology, processing nanocomposites - Commercial trends.
Modifying specific properties: mechanical properties:
5 - REINFORCEMENTS
Fibres
- the basic properties; Types of reinforcing fibre: aramid, carbon/graphite, glass fibre, E-CR glass, polyester, hybrid fibres; Other
fibres: asbestos, boron, nylon; Natural fibres; Forms of reinforcement; Long fibre reinforcement; New developments; Commercial trends.
Modifying specific properties: colour and appearance:
6 - PIGMENTS, DYESTUFFS, SPECIAL EFFECTS
Main types of pigment and colourant: mixed metal oxides, dyes, liquid colours; Addition of colourants; Replacement of cadmium; Special
effects: aluminium, pearlescents, light interference pigments, fluorescents, thermochromic and photochromic; Laser marking; Pigment dispersants;
Multifunctional systems; Pigments for engineering plastics; Effect of pigments on dimensions; Recent developments; Commercial trends.
Modifying specific properties: appearance:
7 - PIGMENTS: BLACK AND WHITE
Types
of white pigment: titanium dioxide, surface treatments, opacity and tinting strength; zinc sulphide; Other white pigments and extenders;
Properties of white pigments and fillers; White masterbatch; New developments; Black pigments: carbon black, Effect of particle size
and structure on properties; Testing for properties; Other black pigments; Black masterbatch; Recent developments; Commercial trends:
titanium dioxide, carbon black.
Modifying specific properties: resistance to heat:
8 - HEAT
STABILISERS
How they work; Polymer heat-stabilisers selection guide; Antioxidants: primary, secondary; Blends; Replacement
of heavy metals; Effect of silica; Benzoxazolone derivatives; New chemistry for stabilisers: lactone chemistry, Vitamin E; Recent developments;
Other stabilisers.
Modifying specific properties: resistance to light:
9 - UV STABILISERS
How they work; UV screening pigments; Absorbers; Energy transfer agents/quenchers; Hindered amine light stabilisers; Synergists with
HALS; Polymeric stabilisers; Blends; Replacement of heavy metals; UV-stabilisers selection guide; Selection of antioxidants for use with
UV stabilisers; New chemistry; Recent developments.
Modifying specific properties: flammability:
10
- FLAME RETARDANT ADDITIVES
How they work; Summary of the main FR additives: reactive, additive; Halogenated compounds:
chlorinated, brominated; Other flame retardants: melamine cyanurate (MC); Phosphorus; Effect of individual fillers; Combinations of flame
retardants; Synergistic reactions; Intumescents; Halogen-free systems; Health and the environment: Recycling; New developments: Nanocomposites;
Commercial trends.
Modifying specific properties: conductivity:
11 - ANTISTATIC/CONDUCTIVE
ADDITIVES
Classification of antistatic additives; Conductive additives; ESD (electrostatic discharge) compounds; EMI (electromagnetic
interference) compounds; Metallic additives; Comparison of different conductive systems; Coated polymers; Intrinsically conductive materials;
Recent developments.
Modifying processing characteristics:
12 - CURING SYSTEMS FOR THERMOSETS
The curing process; Curing agents, accelerators; Applications of organic peroxides; Inhibitors; Curing with/without accelerators;
Selecting a curing system; Curing agents for epoxy systems; Thermoplastics crosslinking; New developments; Commercial trends.
Modifying
processing characteristics:
13 - CROSSLINKING, COUPLING, COMPATIBILISING
Classification of antistatic
additives; Conductive additives; ESD (electrostatic discharge) compounds; EMI (electromagnetic interference) compounds; Metallic additives;
Comparison of different conductive systems; Coated polymers; Intrinsically conductive materials; Recent developments.
Modifying
processing characteristics:
14 - PLASTICISERS
The function of plasticisers; Main types: phthalates,
sebacates and adipates, fatty acid esters, oligomeric/polymeric, epoxies; Extenders and secondary plasticisers; Health and safety; Reducing
the level of plasticisers; Recent developments; Commercial trends.
Modifying processing characteristics:
15 - BLOWING AGENTS
The function of blowing agents; Physical blowing agents; Chemical blowing agents; Structural
foams; Syntactic structural foam; Replacement of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs): Flexible foams, Rigid foams, Pentane, Expanded polystyrene;
New developments.
Modifying processing characteristics:
16 - PROCESS MODIFIERS AND PROCESSING
AIDS
Impact modification; Elastomer modification: acrylic rubber, styrenics, polyolefins, polybutene; Dimer acids; Calcium
carbonate; modification of CPEE polymers; silicon and phosphorus (PMMA); Impact modifiers for thermosetting resins; Processing aids;
Clarifying/nucleating agents; Fluoropolymers; New developments: core-shell rubbers, silicones, modification of engineering thermoplastics.
Modifying processing characteristics:
17 - LUBRICANTS, MOULD RELEASE AGENTS, SLIP AND ANTI-BLOCK
Typical lubricants for thermoplastics; Lubricants for performance; Lubricants as processing aids: Metallic stearates, Hydrocarbons,
Fatty acid amides and esters, Primary amides, Secondary amides, Acrylics, styrene copolymers, Polyolefin waxes, Polyamides, Fluoropolymers,
Silicone, Boron nitride; Combination and modification; Release agents for thermosetting resins.
Other types of additive:
18 - MISCELLANEOUS ADDITIVES
Antibacterials and biocides; Degradation additives; Shrinkage modifiers, low profile
additives; Improved barrier properties: gas barrier coatings, resorcinol additives, plasma technology; Hard coatings; Thermal insulation;
Fragrance; Antifogging; Acoustic insulation; Surfactants, foam control additives; Mould-treatment agents.
Other types
of additive:
19 - ADDITIVES FOR RUBBER
Process aids; Accelerators; Accelerator activators; Curing
agents; Antidegradants; Fillers; Colourants; Other additives (retarders, blowing agents); New developments: silica.
Other
types of additive:
20 - ADDITIVES AND RECYCLING
Stabilising, re-stabilising; Stabilisers; Improvement
of properties; Desiccants; PE/PVC compatibilising; Melt flow/viscosity modification; Additives for identification of plastics; Equipment
for recycling.
Background information:
21 - MIXING AND COMPOUNDING
Incorporation
of additives; Mixing thermosets; Mixing thermoplastics: dry mixers, calendering, extrusion compounding, compounding mineral fillers,
fine talc masterbatch, single- and twin-screw extruders, adjustable screw geometry; Colour dosing; Recent developments.
Background
information:
22 - HEALTH AND SAFETY
Production, storage and transportation: fire/explosion, emissions,
skin/body contact, dust; Hazards by additive: carbon black, titanium dioxide, flame retardants, glass fibre, styrene monomer, isocyanates;
Use: toxicity - food contact, flame retardants, plasticisers; Disposal: landfill - heavy metals, incineration; Health and Safety at the
workplace: some guidelines; New developments.
Background information:
23 - TESTING AND LEGISLATION
Summary of relevant environmental legislation; Blowing agents; Flame retardants; Heavy metals/cadmium pigments; Plasticisers; Food
packaging; Migration levels; Medical products and packaging; Waste and recycling; Physical testing
APPENDICES
CONVERSION
TABLES
GLOSSARY OF TECHNICAL TERMS
STANDARD ABBREVIATIONS FOR PLASTICS AND ELASTOMERS
TRADE NAMES
SELECTION CHARTS
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Hardbound, 484 pages, publication date: NOV-2001
ISBN-13: 978-1-85617-370-4
ISBN-10: 1-85617-370-4
Imprint: ELSEVIER
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