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Synopsis
Handbook of Odors in Plastic Materials, Second Edition, analyzes the reasons behind unwanted odor formation and the methods for preventing it. The book covers the fundamentals of odor formation and its transport within a material, the relationship between odor and toxicity, and seventeen methods of odor removal.
Odor can play a significant role in the success of a product; it can decide whether a customer purchases the product in the first place, or can be the cause of complaints or returns. Similarly, in scented products, the retention of volatile components is a particular challenge and opportunity. There are several factors which have an impact on the formation of odors in plastic materials, including the properties of the polymer, use of additives in processing, exposure to radiation and oxygen, storage, and recycling.
Thirty-seven polymers and forty-one critical product groups are analyzed based on the latest research publications and patents. The book also discusses regulations related to odor in products, effects of odor on health and safety, and the effect of odors from plastic materials on indoor air quality.
- Analyzes the reasons behind odor formation
- Provides the best methods to prevent odors in various materials
- Contains information on testing odor changes and the relationship between odor and toxicity
- Includes a comprehensive list of methods for removal of unwanted odors from plastic materials
Synopsis
It is the first book ever written on this important subject. The second edition contains the most recent data and information developed for this important field. The odor of product may decide whether a product is purchased by customer or not. Odor can also be an important reason for customer complaints and product returns. In scented products retention of volatile components is of particular interest. Many leading companies have recognized this as an opportunity and they actively study and modify odors of their products.
Several reasons are behind formation of odors in plastic materials, including
1. Properties of polymer
2. Use of other materials than polymer, especially materials required in processing (additives)
3. Process parameters and their effect on severity of degradation of components of formulation
4. Exposure to different forms of radiation and oxygen
5. Recycling of polymeric materials
6. Contact with other products
7. Storage
a. Diffusion-related properties
b. Migration-evaporation
c. Storage in the same space
The above reasons are analyzed for different materials to find out the best methods to prevent unwanted odor formation. Three chapters are devoted to the analysis of odor-related matters in different polymers, products, and methods of processing. Almost forty polymers and forty-two product groups are analyzed based on research publications and patents.
Other important chapters discuss the mechanism of odor formation and its transport within a material, distinctive odors found in plastic materials, taste, and fogging.
The book also contains information on testing of odor changes, relationship between odor and toxicity, as well as selection of raw materials for fog-free products.
The book also contains information on 17 methods of odor removal.
The last three chapters discuss regulations related to odor in products, effects of odors on health and safety, and effect of odors from plastic materials on indoor air quality.
Handbook of Odors in Plastic Materials is needed by anyone interested in plastic materials. The book contains complete information based on hard to find source publications and numerous patents.