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This reference describes the raw materials that are used to manufacture the variety of adhesives that meet end user requirements. This reference includes information on the following types of chemicals and materials: Accelerating agents; Adhesion promoters, Antiblocking agents; Antioxidants; Antimicrobials, Antisag agents, Antitack agents; Bases; Bleaches; Catalysts; Colloidal stabilizers; Crosslinking agents; Defoamers; Curing agents, Dispersants; Dyes; Extenders; Fillers; Film-formers, Flame retardants, Gloss agents, Hardeners, Humectants; Insolubilizers; Liquefiers; Pigments; Polymers, Plasticizers; Preservatives; Processing aids; Reinforcing agents, Resins, Rosins, Softeners; Solvents; Stabilizers, Tackifiers; Thickeners/Viscosity control agents; UV absorbers; Vulcanizing agents; Waxes, Waterproofing agents; Wetting agents. The selection of raw material for a specific adhesive product is a complex process that includes evaluation of essential factors such as: adhesive type, materials to be joined (e.g., texture of substrates), processing factors, requirements for product construction, expected usage, cost constraints, end-use environmental conditions (UV light, solvents, temperature), and regulatory constraints. The reference is organized so that the reader can access the information on adhesive ingredients based on the trade name, chemical components, functions and application areas, manufacturer, CAS number, and EINECS/ELINCS number. Product Features include: Click and Go Contents Menus-- contents always tracks where you are; click on a topic and it instantly appears Full-Text Search-- words, phrases and queries; from simple to complex Keyword Index Browser-- browse through thousands of key word entries organized by major categories; search as you type feature Multi-Book Access--This title's information is seamlessly accessible from other Synapse Library titles. Additional features: Print hit lists, search and index results, individual topics and