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Rapra Technology Ltd.

Established in 1919, Rapra Technology is Europe's leading independent plastics and rubber consultancy. Rapra's technical facilities are complemented by an extensive polymer Information Centre.

The information group produce a comprehensive collection of polymer-related books, reports and journals. Encompassing science, technology, market information and general reference works, there is likely to be something of use to anyone working at any level in the plastics or rubber industries, or those industries which use these materials, as well as everyone engaged in polymer-related research.

Rapra Market Reports address polymeric materials, processing and applications. Each report provides the reader with an analysis of the industry.

List of reports from Rapra Technology Ltd.

Additive Migration from Plastics into Foods 7/1/2007 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... margarine is packed in polystyrene tubs, beer is packed in PVC bottles and meats and bacon in shrink-wrap film. Foods are also increasingly being shipped in bulk, in plastic containers. Additionally, there is the area ... \| more... Search inside this report	$171.00
Adhesion to Fluoropolymers 6/19/2006 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... successfully bonded with an amine-cured epoxide. The most effective methods to pretreat fully fluorinated polymers were developed in the 1950s. Much work, especially on electrochemical and plasma treatments, has since been carried out but to ... \| more... Search inside this report	$153.00
Adhesives and Sealants - Technology, Applications and Markets 3/14/2003 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... who has also been in senior management, market research and consulting in the industry. It provides an excellent analysis of the state-of-the-art in the adhesives and sealants industry. It is clearly written and will be ... \| more... Search inside this report	$540.00
Application of Textiles in Rubber (The) 8/1/2001 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... fabric construction. The five core fabric materials used in rubber reinforcement are covered, i.e., cotton, rayon, polyester, nylon and aramid. Adhesion of fabrics to the rubber matrix is discussed and tests for measuring adhesion are ... \| more... Search inside this report	$198.00
Assessing Food Safety of Polymer Packaging 5/24/2006 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... The packaging material has to both preserve the food and to protect it from deterioration, outside contamination or damage during distribution and storage; and the packaging material in direct contact with a food must not ... \| more... Search inside this report	$162.00
Biocides in Plastics 9/1/2005 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... function and the application for which they are intended, but choosing the right biocide is often not so simple. As well as biocidal performance, the in-process stability, migration, leachability, light and heat stability may all ... \| more... Search inside this report	$153.00
Biodegradable Polymers 5/22/2006 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... factors. The cost of biodegradable polymers has come down considerably over the last three years while at the same time standard thermoplastic prices have increased considerably. Now, some classes of biodegradable polymers are price competitive ... \| more... Search inside this report	$540.00
Bonding Elastomers: A Review of Adhesives and Processes 2/1/2005 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... urethane fork lift wheels, rubber lining for chemical storage or solid rocket motors, engine bushes and mounts, seals for transmissions, electrical power connectors and military tank track pads. There are over 20 kinds of elastomeric ... \| more... Search inside this report	$153.00
Budgeting, Costing and Estimating for the Injection Moulding Industry 3/1/2009 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... these topics. This book addresses these topics head-on to explain in detail all the stages involved from budgeting to the final estimate. Budgeting, Costing and Estimating for the Injection Moulding Industry discusses and defines the ... \| more... Search inside this report	$225.00
Characterisation of Polymers, Volume 1 6/25/2008 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... and availability of instrumentation needed to effect chemical and physical analysis of polymers. This is supported by approximately 1200 references. The book should be of great interest to all those engaged in the subject in ... \| more... Search inside this report	$180.00
Characterisation of Polymers, Volume 2 1/1/2009 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... of metals, non-metals and organic functional groups in polymers, and for the determination of the ratio in which different monomer units occur in copolymers. The techniques available for composition determination of homopolymers and copolymers and ... \| more... Search inside this report	$180.00
Coatings and Inks for Food Contact Materials 10/1/2007 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... at Smithers Rapra from 2005 until 2007. The objective of this project was to assess the potential for the migration of substances from coatings and inks that were used in food packaging applications. As a ... \| more... Search inside this report	$153.00
Determination of Additives in Polymers and Rubbers 2/1/2007 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... with additives and adventitious impurities in polymers. It is now about 30 years since the author wrote his first book on this subject and much has happened in the field since then. For example powerful ... \| more... Search inside this report	$180.00
Electrospun Nanofibers and their Applications 12/1/2008 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... using this technique and also to those interested in finding out more about the subject. Electrospinning is the cheapest and the most straightforward way to produce nanomaterials. Electrospun Nanofibres are very important for the scientific ... \| more... Search inside this report	$135.00
Engineering and High Performance Plastics 6/5/2003 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... temperature resistance, strength, dimensional stability and chemical resistance in many demanding applications. Engineering and high performance polymers experienced high growth during the second half of the 1990s because of high demand for IT/telecom products and ... \| more... Search inside this report	$540.00
Epoxy Composites: Impact Resistance and Flame Retardancy 8/1/2007 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... lower reinforcement size, leading to the development of microcomposites and the recent trend in composite research is nanocomposites (with nanometer scale reinforcements). Polymer matrix composite (PMC) can be processed at a much lower temperature, compared ... \| more... Search inside this report	$153.00
EU Regulation of Chemicals: REACH 1/1/2006 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... risks identified. With industry concerns about the cost of compliance in terms of testing, in-house management, and scientific and regulatory advice and consultancy, this Rapra Review Report presents the essential details of the objectives and ... \| more... Search inside this report	$153.00
European Plastics and Rubber Directory 2007/2008 11/1/2007 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... products, machinery and ancillary equipment, processing and those offering consultancy and testing services. This makes identification and location of a product or service, and therefore supplier, as simple and quick as possible. Secondly, you can ... \| more... Search inside this report	$178.00
Flame Retardants for Plastics 7/31/2003 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... properties of plastics under the different conditions of processing and use. Flame retardants can act in a variety of ways: by raising the ignition temperature, reducing the rate of burning, reducing flame spread and reducing ... \| more... Search inside this report	$540.00
Fluoroplastics 9/12/2006 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... is considered to be the most slippery material in existence - it has the lowest coefficient of friction of any known solid material. These properties have made it one of the most valuable and versatile ... \| more... Search inside this report	$153.00
Fluoropolymers—Technology, Markets and Trends 5/1/2001 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... O-rings, gaskets, seals, and linings for containers, pipes and hoses. These applications depend on one or more of the unique features displayed by the fluoropolymers. The increasing use of fluoropolymers in such dynamic industries as ... \| more... Search inside this report	$459.00
Food Contact Materials: Rubbers, Silicones, Coatings, and Ink 5/1/2009 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... Migration Data of Food Contact Rubbers (Two projects), Rubber Breakdown Products, Chemical Migration from Silicones used in Connection with Food Contact Materials and Articles and An Assessment of the Potential of Migration of Substances from ... \| more... Search inside this report	$164.00
Food Contact Rubbers 2 - Products, Migration and Regulation 5/24/2006 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... used in some jar tops, and the seal that is present in the ends of food cans. However, in the processing of food, there are a number of situations where significant contact of the food ... \| more... Search inside this report	$153.00
Handbook of Biodegradable Polymers 1/31/2005 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... potential to provide a solution to a range of environmental concerns: decreasing availability of landfill space, declining petrochemical sources, and also offer an alternative option to recycling. Rapra's Handbook of Biodegradable Polymers is a complete ... \| more... Search inside this report	$198.00
Handbook of Polymer Testing - Short-Term Mechanical Tests 10/1/2002 \| published by: Rapra Technology Ltd. ... finished products, failure analysis and for understanding the structure and behaviour of new materials. Each class of materials has its own specific test procedures, which have developed as the material has evolved. This book concentrates ... \| more... Search inside this report	$144.00

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