Specifically written to meet the needs of the cosmetic chemist and engineer, this reference outlines the latest technologies and issues pertinent to the development novel skin care products including
Thoroughly revised edition of the classic text on polymer processing The Second Edition brings the classic text on polymer processing thoroughly up to date with the latest fundamental developments i
Designing the perfect mold is probably the most challenging task in plastics processing, especially in injection molding. The mold determines the quality, performance, and the profitability of a plast
Intended for a two-semester polymer processing series in mechanical or chemical engineering, this textbook directs the first two sections to senior- or grad-level courses on polymer processing and the
Directed towards those developing new technologies in the personal skin care, pharmaceutical, and food industries, as well as their marketing personnel, this volume presents 45 chapters detailing the
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is one of the most popular of industrial materials with a very wide variety of applications, a situation which this handbook seeks to cover from as many angles as possible. Af
The use of polymers is restricted by their flammability - they may indeed initiate or propagate fire. Fire Retardancy of Polymers focuses on mineral additives from either micro- or nano-composites fo
This volume compiles essential contributions to the most innovative fields of Plasma Processes and Polymers. High-quality contributions cover the fields of plasma deposition, plasma treatment of polym
This collection of 34 papers from the June 2003 conference of pesticide scientists includes an overview of changes and challenges facing modern crop production. Other papers present research on biopes
This volume of the series demonstrates the state of the art in techniques applied for the analytical deformulation of modern detergents. It reviews innovative techniques in the analysis and assessment
Computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) techniques have not been widely applied to designing and manufacturing molds to create plastic or metal parts. Such molds continue to
Veterans in plastics design and manufacturing, Beall and Throne provide design engineers with information and insights into whether a product or component can profitably be made as a hollow plastic pi
A primer on the processing of synthetic thermoplastic foams and foams that are extruded. It covers both low- and high-density thermoplastic foams, with a minimum of equations. The reference offers inf
Klempner (University of Detroit) and Sendijarevic (Troy Polymers, Inc.) collect material on all major classes of polymeric foams and describe their chemistry, properties, preparation methods, and appl
Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives and Applications, Second Edition explains how pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) work, why they are used, and the technology used to manufacture them. This second edition
• One of very few books available to cover this subject area.• A practical book with a wealth of detail.This book covers the major manufacturing processes for polymer matrix composites with
Written for fabricators, designers, and engineers, and providing enough background for the beginner, this handbook provides a review of the blow molding (BM) process that includes both practical and t
This translation of a book originally published in German under the title Einfarben von Kunststoffen has been revised and adapted to the US market, especially regarding legal aspects and regulation. T
Plastics Materials and Processes: A Concise Encyclopedia is a resource for anyone with an interest in plastic materials and processes, from seasoned professionals to laypeople. Arranged in alphabetica
