| Rheology Modifiers Handbook: Practical Use and Application Contributor(s): Braun, David D. (Author), Rosen, Meyer R. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0815514417 ISBN-13: 9780815514411 Publisher: William Andrew OUR PRICE: $391.05 Product Type: Hardcover Published: December 1999 Annotation: This handbook makes the arduous task of selecting a rheology modifier for a specific application much easier. Technologists can now avoid searching through the technical literature for likely candidates, contacting suppliers for information and recommendations, and paring the list of candidates down from hundreds to a few dozen. With the information provided by the author of the handbook, users can make choices quickly and easily. The book is divided into four useful sections. Part I reviews the fundamentals of rheology. Part II presents critical details on more than 1,000 commercially available rheology products, arranged alphabetically by chemical type, trade name and supplier's name. Part III focuses on the selection of suitable rheology modifier candidates, summarizing the supplier's recommended applications for each type and covering pertinent regulatory issues when using a modifier in food or pharmaceutical applications. The handbook provides key information on specific rheology modifiers for food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and household applications, covering 20 different types manufactured by 26 companies worldwide, and ranging from acrylic polymers to xanthan gum. Part IV contains 227 formulations showing which rheology modifiers are recommended for various applications and how they are incorporated into the formulation. Key Features: - Highly practical book containing ready-to-use information on rheology modifiers not previously available in one source - Step-by-step guide provides all the information needed to select the right agent for each type of application -- and shows how to use it - Saves valuable research time by eliminating the need to contactmultiple suppliers and peruse their catalogs and product sheets - Appendix contains addresses, telephone and fax numbers, email addresses, and websites of manufacturers, plus a trade name directory |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Chemical & Biochemical - Science | Chemistry - Industrial & Technical - Technology & Engineering | Reference |
| Dewey: 660.29 |
| LCCN: 99032076 |
| Physical Information: 1.47" H x 6.5" W x 9.57" (2.24 lbs) 509 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This is the first single-volume handbook with the information a researcher needs to select the best rheology modifiers for his/her project. Information on 20 different types of rheology modifiers manufactured by 26 companies worldwide is described. These range from Acrylic Polymers to Xanthan Gum. This handbook was written because, in the authors' experience, the selection of a rheology modifier for specific applications is an arduous task. It requires researching the technical literature of numerous suppliers, contacting them for current information and recommendations, and paring the list of candidates from hundreds to a few dozen. This book will enable readers to easily identify the best candidates for an application with a minimum investment of time. The book is divided into four sections. Part I reviews rheology fundamentals. Part II presents details on the products available from the 26 represented companies. Part III focuses on the selection of suitable rheology modifier candidates. Part IV is a formulary containing the contributions of the suppliers. |