Industry experts compiled this volume full of practical information on formulations and processing for everyone involved in making PVC – from monomer manufacture to polymerization; the gamut of such additives as stabilizers, lubricants, plasticizers, impact modifiers, fillers and reinforcing agents; blends and alloys; compounding and processing; characterization; combustion resistance and weatherability; product engineering design; applications; environmental and safety; and finally the PVC industry dynamics It also updates the reader on recent innovations and current research. The unique approach of providing practical information together with a mechanistic understanding makes this book indispensable.
Chapter 1 : Vinyl Chloride Monomer
Chapter 2 : Polymerization
Chapter 3 : PVC Stabilizers and Lubricants
Chapter 4 : Plasticizers
Chapter 5 : Processing Aids and Impact Modifiers
Chapter 6 : Fillers and Reinforcing Agents
Chapter 7 : PVC Blends and Alloys
Chapter 8 : Compounding Processes
Chapter 9 : Flexible PVC
Chapter 10 : Specialty Grade PVC Resins
Chapter 11 : Physical Properties and Characterization of PVC
Chapter 12 : Flammability and Fire Performance
Chapter 13 : Weathering of PVC Compounds
Chapter 14 : Fabrication Processes
Chapter 15 : Product Engineering Design
Chapter 16 : PVC Applications, Their Standards and Regulations and Starting Formulations
Chapter 17 : PVC Environmental, Health, Safety
Chapter 18 : PVC Industry Structure and Dynamics
