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Increasingly recognized internationally as the concise, comprehensive guide to plastics technology, International Plastics Handbook's scope, presentation and price make it readily accessible to all those with a professional interest in the subject. Now completely revised, the handbook presents the latest trends and basic materials, leading from general concepts and literature reference, through plastics synthesis, compounding, processing, manufacturing, to detailed descriptions of the individual plastics, including boundary areas. It also includes over 100 tables of plastics data in ASTM, ISO, and DIN standards, plus tests and their significance. An International Trade Name Register lists some 3,000 entries and provides information on source, composition, and available forms using the four figure code system. An International Buyer's Guide completes the volume.