Publisher's Synopsis
The most complete reference available covering chemicals and materials with commercial applications!;This New Edition is vastly updated to reflect the growth in the Specialty Chemical Industry More than: 15,000 Chemical Monographs 48,000 Chemical Synonyms 53,000 Trade Name Equivalents 4,000 Chemical Manufacturers Comprehensive Functional/Application Index;These specialty chemicals and materials are used in all aspects of industry including: Adhesives/Sealants; Agriculture; Asphalt; Chemical Processing; Construction; Cosmetics; Consumer Goods; Dyes/Colorants/Pigments; Electronics; Explosives; Food/Beverage; Food Processing; Fuel Additives; Fur/Leather Treatment; Industrial/Institutional Cleaners; Inks; Masonry; Medical products; Metallurgy; Mineral Processing; Oil Field/Refining; Paints/Coatings; Paper/Pulp; Personal Care; Pharmaceuticals; Photography; Plastics Processing/Manufacturing; Rubber Processing/Manufacturing; Polishes/Waxes; Textiles; Veterinary products; Water Treatment;The monographs contain information in the following format: CAS numbers, EINECS/ELINCS numbers, UN/DOT reference numbers, classification, definition, chemical synonyms, trade name synonyms (with their manufacturers), empirical and molecular formulas, properties, toxicology, precautions, storage, uses, use level, regulatory details, manufacturers and distributors.;All generic chemical synonyms and trade name equivalents are cross-referenced back to the main entry.;The Function/Application Index is a powerful tool for locating chemicals based on function and industrial application areas.;The Manufacturers Directory contains detailed contact information for the manufacturers of the trade name products and generic chemicals that are contained in this source book.
