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LOW-SMOKE SMC
An SMC formulation available from Zehrco Plastics Inc. in the U.S. meets flame spread and smoke generation requirements for building and transportation applications. Plast. World, 1987, 45_, (Feb.), 80
ANTISTATIC AGENT FOR POLYTHENE
The internal antistatic agent for polythene, marketed by I.C.I. Americas Inc. under the trade name ATMER 129, is a glycerol monostearate with 90% alpha mono. It is said to be more efficient at low loadings than conventional antistatic additives, Plast. World, 1987, 45_, (Feb.), 80
BOOKS/PUBLICATIONS PLASTICS ADDITIVES An industrial guide
Author: Ernest W. Flick Published by: Noyes Data Corporation Mill Road at Grand Ave., Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656 745 pp. $86.00 (1986) A comprehensive guide to some 3400 plastics additives, and based upon information received from manufacturers and suppliers, etc. Only the most up-to-date information on listed compounds has been included. Each product is described in terms of a) company name, b) product category, c) trade name or designation, and d) product description and main features. It covers the following additive types : Adhesion promoters; Anti-fogging agents; Antioxidants; Anti-static agents; Bactericides/ Fungicides; Bonding, blowing and foaming agents; Dispersants; Fillers and extenders; Fire and flame retardants; Impact modifiers; Initiators; Lubricants; Micas; Plasticisers and esters; Processing aids; Release agents; Silanes and Titanates; Slip agents; Stabilisers; Stearates; U-V. Absorbers; Viscosity regulators; Waxes; Miscellaneous and multipurpose compounds.
COMPOSITE INTERFACES
Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Composite Interfaces M. Ishida, J-L. Koenig Eds. Published by: Elsevier 408 pp- $70 (1986)
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