This guide to polyvinyl chloride (PVC) formulation covers the basics of vinyl formulation, starting formulations for compounds, and the latest compounding ingredients. Leading experts in vinyl formulation have written each chapter to assist you in finding a recipe for a particular application, in discovering how to modify a recipe based on your specific needs, in understanding why ingredients produce their particular effects, in getting step-by-step guidelines for vinyl formulating, and in learning about the latest compounding ingredients and their potential applications.

In addition to meeting the needs of experienced vinyl technologists, this book is useful as a basic guide to train new professionals entering the industry. From plumbing pipes to home siding to thin films and sheeting, you'll find the right vinyl formulation here, along with clear, straightforward guidance.

Contents Include:
Formulation Development; Resin Selection for PVC Applications; PVC Special Products; Antidegradants; Colorants for Vinyl; Fillers and Reinforcements for PVC; Monomeric Plasticizers; Specialty Plasticizers; Formulating Vinyl for Flame Resistance; Impact Modification; Processing Aids for PVC; Lubricants and Related Additives; Plastisol Technology; Formulating Expanded Products; Alloys and Blends; Flame Retardants and Smoke Suppressants; Vinyl Wood Fiber Composites; Laboratory Methods; Regulatory and Legislative Matters Affecting the Plastics Industry: Health, Safety, and the Environment; Formulating Flexible PVC for Molding and Coating; Formulating Rigid PVC for Extrusion; Design of Experiments