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.

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.

George & Anna Wypych, 2008, ISBN 978-1-895198-36-2
The solvent database was developed to contain data vital in any solvent application in one comprehensive source. Total 1627 solvents included in the database consist about 60% solvents having generic chemical name and remaining are industrial solvents which are mixtures of component solvents.

Alexander Steinbüchel, 2006, ISBN 978-3-527-30290-1
This encyclopedia -- comprising 10 volumes plus cumulative index -- provides a thorough overview of the occurrence and metabolism of biopolymers

Prof. F. P. La Mantia, 1993, ISBN 1-895198-03-8
This book combines topics discussing the state of art, analysis of processes successfully implemented in industrial practice, ideas concerning production with recycling in mind, and the new research developments offering practical solutions for recycling industry and product manufacturers.

C. Henneuse and T. Pacary, 2003, ISBN 978-1-85957-386-0
Public awareness of health and safety issues related to air and food quality has been growing steadily. Polymeric materials have been implicated as sources of pollutants both during production and in use. There have been concerns about the oestrogenic properties of phthalate plasticizers and the toxic properties of styrene, formaldehyde and vinyl chloride monomer. In addition, the release of volatile organic compounds has effects on the environment.

B.G. Willoughby, 2003, ISBN 978-1-85957-374-7
There are many chemicals in use in the rubber and plastics industries from the monomers polymerised to form plastics and rubbers, to the additives used to enhance the polymer properties. In addition, other potentially hazardous substances are formed by reactions between these base chemicals and with air. The formation of suspected carcinogenic nitrosamine compounds by some rubber formulations is a case in point. This book examines the types of chemicals found in the polymer industry and the potential hazards. It goes on to explain the common chemical reactions of concern to health and safety. Monitoring methods are described in some detail together with their limitations. This is essentially a practical book giving a background to the chemistry of the polymer industry and chemical monitoring methods. It will be of use to workers and managers across the industry in explaining what should be done and why. It will be of particular interest to occupational health and environmental monitoring specialists.

David K. Platt, 2006, ISBN 978-1-85957-519-2
Four main classes of biodegradable polymers are analyzed in this report, polylactic acid (PLA), starch-based polymers, synthetic biodegradable polymers, such as aromatic aliphatic co-polyesters, and polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA). The report analyses their key performance properties, applications development, market drivers and future prospects. Each product section also contains an estimate of market size by world region and end use market, plus forecasts to 2010. There is also an analysis of key suppliers and their products.