Additives for Polyolefins: Getting the Most Out of Polypropylene, Polyethylene and Tpo (Hardcover)

SECTION I: OVERVIEW OF POLYOLEFINS AND ADDITIVES -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Trends in polyolefin & additive use -- SECTION II: ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTANCE -- 3 Antioxidants and heat stabilization -- 4 Ultraviolet?light protection & stabilization -- 5 Flame-retarding additives -- 6 Additives for modifying electrical properties -- SECTION III: MECHANICAL PROPERTY ENHANCEMENT -- 7 Overview of fillers & fibers --8 Factors determining selection of fillers and fibers?SECTION IV: APPEARANCE ENHANCEMENT --?9 Colorants -- 10 Nucleation and clarity -- SECTION V: PROCESSING AIDS -- 11 Processing aids for molding -- 12 Processing aids for?extrusion -- SECTION VI: OTHER MODIFICATIONS OF FORM AND FUNCTION -- 13 Reducing density: Polyolefin foams?-- 14 Coupling, compatibilizing, recycling, and biodegradability?-- 15 Cross-linking -- 16 Sterilization & radiation resistance -- 17 Aesthetics enhancement and surface modification -- SECTION VII: CONCLUSION: INCORPORATING ADDITIVES -- 18 Adding?Additives?to resin: -- References -- Index