PVC compounds and processing [electronic resource] / Stuart Patrick.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Patrick, S. (Stuart)

Contributor:

Rapra Technology Limited.

Series:

Report (Rapra Technology Limited) ; 171.

Rapra review reports ; v. 15, no. 3, 2004.

Rapra review reports, 0889-3144 ; v. 15, no. 3, 2004

Report ; 171

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Polyvinyl chloride.

Polyvinyl chloride--Health aspects.

Polyvinyl chloride industry--Environmental aspects.

Polyvinyl chloride industry.

Manufacturing processes.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (176 p.)

Other Title:

Polyvinyl chloride compounds and processing

Place of Publication:

Shrewsbury, U.K. : Rapra Technology, 2004.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The PVC global market size in 2000 was around 25,400 kt. Pipes and fittings constitute the largest volume application at 36% of the marketplace with profiles at 13%. Thus, PVC is one of the most widely used plastics in the world. This overview covers the basics of PVC formulation and processing, while extending the information to include the latest developments in materials and technology. This makes the report accessible and useful to all levels of industry. PVC is of low thermal stability and high melt viscosity. Therefore, it is combined with a number of additives to vary properties to suit

Contents:

Introduction; PVC Industry; Health and Environmental Aspects of PVC; Additives, Formulations and Applications; Compounding and Processing Technology; Fabrication and Treatment; PVC and Sustainable Development; Conclusions; Acknowledgement; Additional References; Abbreviations and Acronyms; Abstracts from the Polymer Library Database; Subject Index; Company Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

1-281-77459-6

9786611774592

1-84735-203-0

OCLC:

560502590