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Handbook of Antiblocking, Release, and Slip Additives

Handbook of Antiblocking, Release, and Slip Additives, Fourth Edition, is the only comprehensive reference available on the subject of antiblocking, release, and slip additives… Read more

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Handbook of Antiblocking, Release, and Slip Additives, Fourth Edition, is the only comprehensive reference available on the subject of antiblocking, release, and slip additives, which are of high industrial importance. These additives are used to alter the properties and performances of polymers, minimizing adhesion, aiding separation, and improving the efficiency and cost of processing methods. These characteristics make additives an important topic across the spectrum of industry sectors that employ plastics and polymers.

Fully updated to include the latest research and additives, the book considers all essential aspects of chemistry, physical properties, influence on properties of final products, formulations, methods of incorporation, analysis, and effects on health and environment. It also provides a complete analysis of existing literature and patents. Processing is discussed in detail, including coverage of types and concentrations, the effect of the additives on the process and product properties, advantages and disadvantages, and examples of formulations. This combination of data and performance analysis makes the book a vital source of information for industry research and development as well as academia.

Key features

  • Outlines the essential aspects of chemistry, physical properties, influence on properties of final products, formulations, analysis, and effects on health and environment
  • Reviews the latest literature, related patents, and includes all new information currently available across 18 chemical families
  • Covers processing including the types and concentrations, effects of additives, and examples of formulations

Readership

Academic researchers, R&D, production chemists and engineers, environmental engineers, industrial hygienists, medical professionals, civil engineers, students

Table of contents

1 Introduction

1.1 Historical developments

1.2 Expectations from commercial additives

1.3 Definitions

1.4 Classification

2 Generic Types

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Characteristic properties of commercial additives

2.2.1 Antiblocking agents

2.2.2 Mold release agents

2.2.3 Slip agents

3 Standard Methods of Control

3.1 Adhesives

3.2 Floor coverings

3.3 Footwear and walkway surfaces

3.4 Geosynthetics

3.5 Leather and coated fabrics

3.6 Lubricants

3.7 Medical

3.8 Paints and Coatings

3.9 Paper

3.10 Plastics and rubber

3.11 Roads and pavement

3.12 Sport equipment

3.13 Textiles

4 Transportation and Storage

4.1 Transportation

4.2 Storage

5 Mechanisms of Action

5.1 Antiblocking agents

5.2 Slip agents

5.3 Release agents

6 Compatibility and Performance

7 Diffusion and Migration

7.1 Diffusion

7.2 Distribution of additive in bulk and on surface

7.3 How mobility affects additive selection?

7.4 Additive transfer to material in contact

7.5 Additive loss

8 Interaction with Other Components of Formulation

8.1 Fillers

8.2 Other components of formulation

8.3 Synergy between surface additives

8.4 Other properties

9 Processing and Additive Performance

10 Effect on Product Properties

10.1 Mechanical properties

10.2 Mar and abrasion

10.3 Shrinkage and warpage

10.4 Blocking force

10.5 Adhesion to mold and demolding

10.6 Coefficient of friction

10.7 Residues on molds

10.8 Residues on molded parts

10.9 Optical properties

10.10 Rheological properties

10.11 Electrical properties

10.12 Structure and orientation

10.13 Thermal aging

10.14 UV radiation

10.15 Effect on other properties

11 Use in Specific Polymers

11.1 ABS

11.2 Acrylics

11.3 Bromobutyl rubber

11.4 Cellulose acetate

11.5 Cellulose, acetate, butyrate and propionate

11.6 Cellulose nitrate

11.7 Chlorinated polyvinylchloride

11.8 Chlorosulfonated polyethylene

11.9 Copolymers

11.10 Cyanoacrylates

11.11 Ethyl cellulose

11.12 Ethylene-propylene-diene copolymer, EPDM

11.13 Ethylene-propylene rubber, EPR

11.14 Epoxy resin

11.15 Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, EVA

11.16 Ionomers

11.17 Nitrile rubber

11.18 Polyamide

11.19 Polybutadiene

11.20 Polycarbonate

11.21 Polyester

11.22 Polyetherimide

11.23 Polyethylene

11.24 Polyimide

11.25 Polylactide

11.26 Polymethylmethacrylate

11.27 Polyoxymethylene

11.28 Poly(N-vinylcarbazole)

11.29 Poly(phenylene ether)

11.30 Polypropylene

11.31 Polystyrene

11.32 Polysulfone

11.33 Poly(phenylene sulfide)

11.34 Polyvinylacetate

11.35 Polyvinylalcohol

11.36 Polyvinylbutyral

11.37 Polyvinylchloride

11.38 Polyurethanes

11.39 Proteins

11.40 Rubber, natural

11.41 Silicone

11.42 Styrene-butadiene rubber

11.43 Styrene-butadiene-styrene

11.44 Starch

12 Use in Industrial Products

12.1 Adhesives and sealants

12.2 Aerospace

12.3 Agriculture

12.4 Automotive applications

12.5 Bottles

12.6 Ceramic materials

12.7 Composites

12.8 Coated fabrics

12.9 Cosmetics

12.10 Dental materials

12.11 Electronics

12.12 Fibers

12.13 Film

12.14 Food

12.15 Foams

12.16 Gaskets

12.17 Inks, varnishes, and lacquers

12.18 Medical devices

12.19 Membranes

12.20 Paints and coatings

12.21 Pharmaceutical products

12.22 Photographic materials

12.23 Pipes

12.24 Road construction

12.25 Roofing materials

12.26 Synthetic paper

12.27 Tires

12.28 Toys

12.29 Wire & cable

13 Various Processing Methods

13.1 Blow molding

13.2 Calendering

13.3 Coextrusion

13.4 Compression molding

13.5 Compounding (mixing)

13.6 Dip coating

13.7 Dryblending

13.8 Extrusion

13.9 Extrusion blow molding

13.10 Injection molding

13.11 Lithography

13.12 Printing

13.13 Reaction injection molding

13.14 Rotational molding

13.15 Rubber processing

13.16 Slip casting

13.17 Thermoforming

13.18 Transfer molding

14 Specialized Analytical Methods

14.1 Identification

14.2 Determination of concentration

14.3 Determination of volatility and molecular motion

14.4 Study of materials containing additives

15 Mathematical Modelling

16 Health, Safety and Environmental Issues

16.1 Antiblocking agents

16.1.1 Inorganic

16.1.2 Organic

16.2 Release agents

16.2.1 Fluorocompounds

16.2.2 Polydimethylsiloxane

16.2.3 Polymeric waxes

16.2.4 Other chemical compounds

16.3 Slip agents

16.3.1 Acids

16.3.2 Esters

16.3.3 Fatty acid amides

16.3.4 Natural wax

16.3.5 Salts

17 Regulations and Data

17.1 Toxic substance control

17.2. Carcinogenic effect

17.3 Workplace exposure limits

17.4 Food regulatory acts

18 Personal Protection

18.1 Clothing

18.2 Gloves

18.3 Eye protection

18.4 Respiratory protection

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About the author

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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

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