| Description |
1 online resource (164 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Rapra review reports, 0889-3144 ; v. 15, no. 3, 2004 |
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Report ; 171 |
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Report (Rapra Technology Limited) ; 171.
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Rapra review reports ; v. 15, no. 3, 2004. 0889-3144
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| Contents |
Introduction; PVC Industry; Health and Environmental Aspects of PVC; Additives, Formulations and Applications; Compounding and Processing Technology; Fabrication and Treatment; PVC and Sustainable Development; Conclusions; Acknowledgement; Additional References; Abbreviations and Acronyms; Abstracts from the Polymer Library Database; Subject Index; Company Index |
| Summary |
The PVC global market size in 2000 was around 25,400 kt. Pipes and fittings constitute the largest volume application at 36% of the marketplace with profiles at 13%. Thus, PVC is one of the most widely used plastics in the world. This overview covers the basics of PVC formulation and processing, while extending the information to include the latest developments in materials and technology. This makes the report accessible and useful to all levels of industry. PVC is of low thermal stability and high melt viscosity. Therefore, it is combined with a number of additives to vary properties to suit |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Polyvinyl chloride.
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Polyvinyl chloride -- Health aspects
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Polyvinyl chloride industry -- Environmental aspects
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Manufacturing processes.
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Polyvinyl Chloride
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polyvinyl chloride.
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manufacturing.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Chemical & Biochemical.
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Manufacturing processes
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Polyvinyl chloride
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Polyvinyl chloride industry -- Environmental aspects
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Rapra Technology Limited.
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| ISBN |
1847352030 |
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9781847352033 |
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1281774596 |
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9781281774590 |
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9786611774592 |
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6611774599 |
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