
Handbook of Antiblocking, Release, and Slip Additives
- 5th Edition - March 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Author: George Wypych
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 7 7 4 6 7 - 0 8 0 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 7 7 4 6 7 - 0 8 1 - 1
Handbook of Antiblocking, Release, and Slip Additives, Fifth Edition serves as a comprehensive resource for professionals and researchers involved with polymers and plasti… Read more

Handbook of Antiblocking, Release, and Slip Additives, Fifth Edition serves as a comprehensive resource for professionals and researchers involved with polymers and plastics. This authoritative guide presents up-to-date information on antiblocking, release, and slip additives, and how they are essential for modifying polymer properties and enhancing processing efficiency. By addressing techniques to reduce surface adhesion, improve material separation, and optimize production costs, the book plays a crucial role in supporting advancements across diverse industrial sectors. It is particularly valuable for those seeking practical strategies to maximize performance and streamline manufacturing processes in polymer applications.
The book thoroughly explores the chemistry and physical characteristics of additives, detailing their impact on product properties, formulation methods, and incorporation techniques. It addresses health and environmental considerations, offering an extensive review of current literature and patents. The text also analyzes processing challenges, discussing additive types, concentrations, advantages, disadvantages, and practical formulation examples. This comprehensive approach makes it indispensable not only for industry research and development but also for academic study and innovation.
The book thoroughly explores the chemistry and physical characteristics of additives, detailing their impact on product properties, formulation methods, and incorporation techniques. It addresses health and environmental considerations, offering an extensive review of current literature and patents. The text also analyzes processing challenges, discussing additive types, concentrations, advantages, disadvantages, and practical formulation examples. This comprehensive approach makes it indispensable not only for industry research and development but also for academic study and innovation.
- Outlines the essential aspects of antiblocking, release, and slip Additives, including their chemistry, physical properties, influence on properties of final products, formulations, analysis, and effects on health and the environment
- Reviews the latest literature, related patents, and includes all new information currently available across 30 chemical families
- Covers processing, including the types and concentrations, effects of additives, and examples of formulations
Academic researchers, R&D, production chemists and engineers, environmental engineers, industrial hygienists, medical professionals, civil engineers, students
1. Introduction to Handbook of Antiblocking, Release, and Slip Additives, Third Edition
2. Generic Types of Antiblocking, Release, and Slip Additives
3. Standard Methods of Control of Antiblocking, Release, and Slip Additives
4. Transportation and Storage of Antiblocking, Release, and Slip Additives
5. Mechanisms of Action of Antiblocking, Release, and Slip Additives
6. Compatibility and Performance of Antiblocking, Release, and Slip Additives
7. Diffusion and Migration of Antiblocking, Release, and Slip Additives
8. Interaction with Other Components of Formulation of Antiblocking, Release, and Slip Additives
9. Processing and Additive Performance of Antiblocking, Release, and Slip Additives
10. Effect on Product Properties of Antiblocking, Release, and Slip Additives
11. Use of Antiblocking, Release, and Slip Additives in Specific Polymers
12. Use of Antiblocking, Release, and Slip Additives in Industrial Products
13. Various Processing Methods of Antiblocking, Release, and Slip Additives
14. Specialized Analytical Methods of Antiblocking, Release, and Slip Additives
15. Mathematical Modeling of Antiblocking, Release, and Slip Additives
16. Health, Safety, and Environmental Issues of Antiblocking, Release, and Slip Additives
17. Regulations and Data for Antiblocking, Release, and Slip Additives
18. Personal Protection from Antiblocking, Release, and Slip Additives
2. Generic Types of Antiblocking, Release, and Slip Additives
3. Standard Methods of Control of Antiblocking, Release, and Slip Additives
4. Transportation and Storage of Antiblocking, Release, and Slip Additives
5. Mechanisms of Action of Antiblocking, Release, and Slip Additives
6. Compatibility and Performance of Antiblocking, Release, and Slip Additives
7. Diffusion and Migration of Antiblocking, Release, and Slip Additives
8. Interaction with Other Components of Formulation of Antiblocking, Release, and Slip Additives
9. Processing and Additive Performance of Antiblocking, Release, and Slip Additives
10. Effect on Product Properties of Antiblocking, Release, and Slip Additives
11. Use of Antiblocking, Release, and Slip Additives in Specific Polymers
12. Use of Antiblocking, Release, and Slip Additives in Industrial Products
13. Various Processing Methods of Antiblocking, Release, and Slip Additives
14. Specialized Analytical Methods of Antiblocking, Release, and Slip Additives
15. Mathematical Modeling of Antiblocking, Release, and Slip Additives
16. Health, Safety, and Environmental Issues of Antiblocking, Release, and Slip Additives
17. Regulations and Data for Antiblocking, Release, and Slip Additives
18. Personal Protection from Antiblocking, Release, and Slip Additives
- Edition: 5
- Latest edition
- Published: March 1, 2026
- Language: English
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George Wypych
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.
Affiliations and expertise
ChemTec Publishing, Ontario, Canada