Designing Safer Polymers (#0204)
By P.T. Anastas, P.H. Bickart, M.M. Kirchhoff, 2000, 128 pages, $54.00 (member) $67.00 (non member)
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Here is a guide to designing safer polymers based on the principles of green chemistry and the EPA's Polymer Exemption Rule. Green chemistry, the design of chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances, is a powerful tool in designing safer polymers. By adhering to the principles of green chemistry, manufacturers can produce polymers that are better for the environment, and can do so in an economically sound manner. This valuable guide approaches the manufacture of polymers from two perspectives, incorporating the principles of green chemistry with the guidance of the Polymer Exemption Rule to design environmentally benign polymers. Designing Safer Polymers is an indispensable working resource for polymer scientists and engineers, as well as corporate decision makers working in the polymer and chemical industries.

Contents include: List of Tables; List of Figures; The Role of Polymers in Society and the Environment; Green Chemistry and Its Role in Designing Safer Polymers; Regulation of Polymers Under the Toxic Substances Control Act; The TSCA Polymer Exemption: Provisions and Guidance. (John Wiley & Sons)