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Databook of Impact Modifiers

  • 1st Edition - March 12, 2022
  • Latest edition
  • Author: George Wypych
  • Language: English

Databook of Impact Modifiers provides key information on how to modify structure and morphology, improve mechanical performance, and prevent changes during the use of polymeric… Read more

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Description

Databook of Impact Modifiers provides key information on how to modify structure and morphology, improve mechanical performance, and prevent changes during the use of polymeric products through proper selection of impact modifiers. The book brings analyses of important publications found in open and patent literature, with special attention given to recent findings that have brought many new essential developments. Sections cover an analysis of chemical origin and related properties of impact modifiers, which are analyzed in general terms to highlight the differences in their properties.

This handbook contains the essential theoretical knowledge required for proper selection and use of impact modifiers, including their morphological structure and distribution in a polymer matrix, the effect of polymer crystallization in the presence of and without impact modifiers, important influences on impact modification, mechanisms of modification, and effective methods of incorporation of impact modifiers.

Key features

  • Outlines strategies for modifying the structure and improving the mechanical properties of polymeric products through proper application of impact modifiers
  • Provides detailed information on impact modifiers, including their morphological structure and distribution in a polymer matrix, the effects of polymer crystallization with and without impact modifiers, influences on impact modification, the mechanisms of modification, and more
  • Includes analytical techniques, heath and safety and environmental considerations, and processing methods

Readership

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

Table of contents

General Information: Name, CAS #, EC #, Acronym, Antioxidant content, Biobased content, Butyl acrylate, Chemical category, Chemical/polymer name, Chlorine content, Common name, Common synonym, Composition, Core-Shell (CSR) dispersed type, CSR particle size, Diblock content, Empirical formula, EPA code, Epoxide equivalent weight, Ethylene content, Grafting degree, HSBC type, IUPAC name, Methyl acrylate, Molecular mass, Masterbatch, Mixture, Moisture content, Polymer structure, Polystyrene content, Product contents, Purity, RTECS number, Solvent system/content, Styrene/rubber ratio, and Total extractables.

Physical Properties

: State, Odor, Color, Abrasion resistance, Acid #, Boiling point, Brittleness temperature, Bulk density, Cloud point, Coefficient of thermal expansion, Crystallinity, Crystallization temperature peak, Decomposition temperature, Density, Drying loss, Elongation at break, Flexural modulus, Flexural strength, Flexural stress at break, Flexural stress at yield, Gardner impact, Glass transition temperature, Gloss, Graves tear, Hardness Rockwell, Hardness Shore A, Hardness Shore D, Haze, Heat distortion temperature, Heat of combustion, Impact strength dart drop, Izod impact, Loss on ignition, MAH content, Melt flow rate, Melt viscosity, Melting/freezing point, Modulus 300%, Moisture absorption, Oxygen index LOI, Particle size, Particle size distribution, Pellets per gram, Permeability coefficient, pH, Refractive index, Relative permittivity, Ring and ball softening point, Set at break, Solubility in water and solvents, Specific gravity, Specific heat, Specific surface area, Spencer impact, Stiffness, Stress at yield, Surface hardness, Surface tension, Tear strength, Tensile elongation ultimate, Tensile impact strength, Tensile modulus, Tensile strain, Tensile strength, Thermal conductivity, Transmission visible, Vapor density, Vapor pressure, Vicat softening point, Viscosity, Viscosity index, Viscosity Mooney, Volatility, Volume resistivity, and Water vapor transmission rate.

Health & Safety

: Autoignition temperature, Carcinogenicity, Dust explosion class, Eye irritation, Flash point, Flash point method, Flame characteristics, NFPA Health, NFPA Flammability, NFPA Reactivity, HMIS Health, HMIS Fire, HMIS Reactivity, HMIS Personal protection, Hazards, ICAO/IATA Class, IMDG Class, Mutagenicity, Rat oral LD50, Rabbit dermal LD50, Inhalation rat LC50, Skin irritation, and TLV - TWA 8h (ACGIH and OSHA)

Ecological Properties

: Aquatic toxicity LC50 (Algae, Bluegill sunfish, Daphnia magna, Rainbow trout), Biodegradation probability, and Partition coefficient (log Koc).

Use & Performance

: Manufacturer, Outstanding properties, General characteristics, Recommended for polymers, Recommended for products, Related end-markets Related functions, Processing methods, Concentrations used, Guideline for use, Process temperature, and Food contact.

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: March 17, 2022
  • Language: English

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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