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The Effect of Sterilization on Plastics and Elastomers

  • 4 Edición - 22 de febrero de 2018
  • Última edición
  • Autor: Laurence W. McKeen
  • Idioma: Inglés

The Effect of Sterilization Methods on Plastics and Elastomers, Fourth Edition brings together a wide range of essential data on the sterilization of plastics and elastomer… Leer más

Descripción

The Effect of Sterilization Methods on Plastics and Elastomers, Fourth Edition brings together a wide range of essential data on the sterilization of plastics and elastomers, thus enabling engineers to make optimal material choices and design decisions. The data tables in this book enable engineers and scientists to select the right materials and sterilization method for a given product or application. The book is a unique and essential reference for anybody working with plastic materials that are likely to be exposed to sterilization methods, be it in medical device or packaging development, food packaging or other applications.

Puntos claves

  • Presents essential data and practical guidance for engineers and scientists working with plastics in applications that require sterile packaging and equipment
  • Updated edition removes obsolete data, updates manufacturers, verifies data accuracy, and adds new plastics materials for comparison
  • Provides essential information and guidance for FDA submissions required for new medical devices

De interès para

Plastics engineers, product designers, packaging engineers and materials scientists. Medical device and packaging designers and users; polymer and coatings chemists; producers and users of sterile packaging products and medical devices. Sectors: food, beverage and pharmaceutical packaging; medical devices; chemical processing; agriculture; defense

Índice

1. Introduction to Food Irradiation and Medical Sterilization2. Introduction to Plastics and Polymers3. Introduction to the Physical, Mechanical, and Thermal Properties of Plastics and Elastomers4. Styrene based Plastics5. Polyesters6. Polyimides7. Polyamides (Nylons)8. Polyolefins9. Polyvinyls and Acrylics10. Elastomers11. Fluoropolymers12. High Temperature/High Performance Polymers13. Renewable Resource and Biodegradable polymers

Detalles del producto

  • Edición: 4
  • Última edición
  • Publicado: 22 de febrero de 2018
  • Idioma: Inglés

Sobre el autor

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Laurence W. McKeen

Larry McKeen has a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin and worked for DuPont Fluoroproducts from 1978–2014. As a Senior Research Associate (Chemist), he was responsible for new product development including application technology and product optimization for particular end-uses, and product testing. He retired from DuPont at the end of 2014 and is currently a consultant.
Afiliaciones y experiencia
Independent Consultant and Retired Senior Research Associate, DuPont Fluoroproducts, USA

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