An International Guide to more than 5500 Preservative Chemicals by Trade Name, Chemical Composition, Function/Application, and Manufacturer
This handbook contains comprehensive information on more than 5,500 trade
names and generic chemicals and materials that are used in a broad range of
formulations to prevent the contamination and decomposition of end products.
Product degradation can be caused by exposure to oxygen, ozone, bacteria, molds,
yeast, mildew, and fungi. The industries that depend on the proper selection of
preserving chemicals and materials are diverse and include: plastics, elastomers,
construction, paper/pulp, agriculture, textiles, paints and coatings,
pharmaceutical, cosmetics, food, beverages.
This handbook contains comprehensive information on preservatives available
from chemical manufacturers and will expedite the material selection process for
chemists, formulators and purchasing agents by providing the answers to these
questions:
• Is the agent capable of inhibiting the detrimental effects of oxygen, ozone,
or microbes to the extent necessary?
• Is the agent's overall physical and chemical attributes compatible with the
product or system being protected?
• Can the agent remain stable under storage conditions and for the application
requirements?
• Is its safety in production and handling acceptable?
• Does its level of toxicity meet environmental regulations?
• Does it meet cost requirements?