NEW PUBLICATIONS: Books, CD-ROMs, Databases

George Wypych, 2009, ISBN 978-1-895198-40-9
The book has four chapters, each containing invaluable information for PVC manufacturers, processors, and users. In the first chapter, polymer properties determining its proper selection are discussed. All essential information required for the decision-making process is presented in a clear form in order to provide the reader with the necessary data.

T.R.Crompton, 2009, ISBN 978-1-84735-132-6
A complete compendium of the types of methodology that have evolved for the determination of the chemical composition of polymers

George Wypych, 2008, ISBN 978-1-895198-39-3
This book is the one authoritative source on the subject of PVC degradation and stabilization. With the global renewal of interest in PVC, this book is well timed, considering that PVC stabilization is the most important aspect of its formulation and performance.

Prof. R. Byron Bird and Dr. Reiji Mezaki, 2009, ISBN 978-1-895198-42-3
This book is about numbers and their use in enumeration, counting, and calculation in Japanese, in everyday life, in sciences, and in geography. It also provides a gateway to the understanding of the Japanese language, culture, and organization. In addition, the book gives an introduction to Japanese grammar, place names, proverbs, idioms, sayings, and poetry.

George Wypych, 2008, ISBN 978-1-895198-38-6

The forth edition includes advances in knowledge that have taken place in the last five years.The aspects of weathering and degradation of various materials are extensively discussed in the book.

Richard P. Pohanish, 2008, ISBN 978-0-8155-1553-1
Toxic and hazardous chemicals are manufactured in nearly every country in the world. They are a critical part of the global economy and also one of the greatest threats to our safety and security. Sittig’s Handbook has proven itself, year after year, to be one of the most important major references anyone dealing with these substances can have at their disposal. This 5th Edition will prove that it is, once again, the lone comprehensive work available.

Laurence W. McKeen, Editor, 2008, ISBN 978-0-8155-1568-5
An exhaustive compilation of multipoint performance data that serves as an evaluation of plastics as they are exposed to varying temperature and humidity conditions.

Ed. Manfred Stamm, 2008, ISBN 978-3-540-73864-0
Surfaces and interfaces of polymers play an important role in most of the application areas of polymers this publication helps scientists and engineers in research and development to find solutions to both fundamental and applied problems.