Although plastics are extremely successful commercially, they would
never reach acceptable performance standards either in properties or
processing without the incorporation of additives. With the inclusion of
additives, plastics can be used in a variety of areas competing directly
with other materials, but there are still many challenges to overcome.
Some additives are severely restricted by legislation, others interfere
with each other-in short their effectiveness varies with
circumstances.
Plastics Additives explains these issues in an alphabetical format
making them easily accessible to readers, enabling them to find specific
information on a specific topic. Each additive is the subject of one or
more articles, providing a suffinct account of each given topic.
An international group of experts in additive and polymer science, from
many world class companies and institutes, explain the recent rapid
changes in additive technology. They cover novel additives (scorch
inhibitors, compatibilizers, surface-modified particulates etc.), the
established varieties (antioxidants, biocides, antistatic agents,
nucleating agents, fillers, fibres, impact modifiers, plasticizers) and
many others, the articles also consider environmental concerns,
interactions between additives and legislative change. With a quick
reference guide and introductory articles that provide the
non-specialist and newcomer with relevant information, this reference
book is essential reading for anyone concerned with plastics and
additives.
