Fluoropolymer Additives

Fluoropolymer Additives, Second Edition provides practical information on this group of additives, along with their applications and proper and safe handling. Chapters cover how commercial additives have been updated, providing a starting point where readers can begin the process of selection of additives for their own applications. Fully updated sections on applications provide the readers with a step-by-step description of the techniques necessary to select and incorporate these additives in various products. This book is the only practical guide available on the selection and use of fluoropolymer additives. It will help readers optimize existing fluoropolymer applications and implement new initiatives.

In recent years, the application of fluoropolymer additives has expanded significantly, with even the meaning of ‘fluoropolymer additives’ expanding from the relatively narrow definition of PTFE powder fillers to a wide variety of fluoropolymer elastomers used as processing aids for plastics processing techniques in extrusion, injection molding, and film blowing. In addition, fluropolymer additives are being increasingly used in inks, lubricants, and coatings.

Includes essential information and data that enables engineers and materials scientists to realize the full benefits of fluoropolymer additives as processing aidsWritten by authors Ebnesajjad and Morgan who take a highly practical approach to the subject that is based on real-world experience and case studiesUpdated to include the latest commercial additives and applications information for practicing engineers

Part 1: Introduction 1. Introduction 2. Description of Fluoropolymer Additives

Part 2: Manufacturing and Properties 3. Manufacturing and Properties of High Molecular Weight Fluoropolymer Additives 4. Manufacturing and Properties of Low Molecular Weight Fluoropolymer Additives 5. Manufacturing and Properties of Fluoroelastomer-based Additives

Part 3: Applications 6. Applications of Fluorinated Additives in Lubricants 7. Applications of Fluorinated Additives in Plastics 8. Applications of Fluorinated Additives in Inks 9. Applications of Fluorinated Additives in Coatings 10. Applications of Fluorinated Additives in Rubbers 11. Applications of Fluorinated Additives as a Processing Aid

Part 4: Compliance and Economics 12. Compliance with Regulations and Standards 13. Economics, Safety, Environment and Health