Table of Contents

An overview of additives
Overview: Types and main technical trends
Overview: The world market
Fillers
Reinforcements
Pigments, Dyestuffs, Special Effects
Pigments: Black and White
Heat Stabilisers
UV Stabilisers
Flame Retardant Additives
Antistatic/ conductive additives
Curing Systems for Thermosets
Crosslinking, Coupling, Compatibilising
Plasticisers
Blowing Agents
Process Modifiers and Processing Aids
Lubricants, Mould release agents, Slip and Anti-block
Miscellaneous Additives
Additives for rubber
Additives and recycling
Mixing and compounding
Health and Safety
Testing and Legislation
APPENDICES
Conversion tables
Glossary of technical terms
Stand abbreviations for plastics and elastomers
Trade names
Selection charts

About the Author

Author of the Reinforced Plastics Handbook