The "PVC Formulary" book is a comprehensive resource for PVC manufacturers, processors, and users. It addresses the needs of readers seeking information on PVC product development, formulation, additives, and properties. The book intends to provide up-to-date data and formulations to aid in the successful development of PVC products and help readers evaluate formulations others use.
The book is divided into five chapters:
Introduction: This chapter discusses new product development, re-engineering tools, and the market for PVC products.
Polymer Properties: The second chapter covers the properties of PVC, including commercial types, grades, polymer forms, and physical-chemical properties. The information is presented in a clear manner to facilitate decision-making.
Additives: The third chapter contains information on various additives used in PVC processing to improve properties and achieve desired product characteristics.
Formulations: The fourth chapter presents over 600 formulations from more than 20 categories derived from typical methods of PVC production. These formulations come from patents, journal publications, and suggestions from raw material suppliers.
Data on PVC and Its Products: The final chapter provides extensive data on PVC and its products, including general data, chemical composition, physical and mechanical properties, health and safety information, environmental data, and use and application information. This data is based on a comprehensive review of over 1450 research papers.
This book, along with its companion book "PVC Degradation & Stabilization," aims to offer the most current information on PVC that helps to avoid confusion arising from outdated sources. The comprehensive nature of the content makes it a valuable resource not only for PVC industry professionals but also for regulatory agencies, consumer groups, and law enforcement agencies.
Overall, "PVC Formulary" is a valuable reference for those involved in the PVC industry, providing essential information for product development, formulation, and evaluation. Including new formulations introduced in the last five years ensures that the book remains relevant to the current PVC landscape.
For scientists and students, these two books give a complete set of the most up-to-date information, state-of-the-art, and data required to develop new ideas and learn from a comprehensive review of this subject. The author of these two books has a significant background in PVC, having contributed to the field through the authorship of five books on PVC and many research papers over the last 40 years.
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.