Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter I
2. Preface V
3. Contents VII
4. 1. Introduction 1
5. 2. Analytical techniques 7
6. 3. Principal components and bulk composition 43
7. 4. Additives 97
8. 5. Reverse engineering and product deformulation 129
9. 6. Curing and cure state studies 155
10. 7. Characterisation of rubber process fume 175
11. 8. Compliance with food-contact regulations 195
12. 9. Extractable and leachable studies on rubber products 229
13. 10. Analysis of surface blooms and contaminants 261
14. 11. Analysis of rubber latices 277
15. 12. Conclusions 297
16. Appendix 1: Standard nomenclature system for rubbers 299
17. Appendix 2: International rubber analysis standards (ISO) 303
18. Appendix 3: Specific gravities of rubbers and compounding ingredients 311
19. Abbreviations 315
20. Index 319