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A comprehensive source for information on chemicals and materials used in the packaging, holding, manufacturing, processing, and treating foods. It contains: Full profiles of more than 6000 trade name and generic chemicals; Regulatory information governing their safe use; Functional index; Manufacturers with full contact information; CAS and EINECS/ELINCS number cross references. Application areas included are: films, coatings, and adhesives; molded articles and containers; and packaging/processing chemical additives. Functional chemicals and materials included are: Adhesives; Adjuvants; Anticorrosion agents; Antimicrobial agents; Antioxidants; Antiozonants; Binders; Boiler water additives; Chelating agents; Defoaming agents; Deposit control additive; Drainage aids; Elastomers; Emulsifiers; Fibers; Fiber retention aids; Flocculants; Formation aids; Inks/pigments; Insolubilizers; Lubricants; Microbicides; Mildew-proofing agents; Modifiers; Oil and water repellents; Pigment extenders; Pigment structuring agents; Plasticizers; Polymerization catalysts; Polymers and Copolymers; Polymerization inhibitors; Preservatives; Production aids; Resins; Retention aids; Sanitizers; Slimicides; Slip agents; Solvents; Stabilizers; Strength additives; Suspending aids; Waxes 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 sections * Cut and paste fully formatted mouse-selected text into other applications * View pop-up topics before jumping to them * Annotate and