This handbook is the first ever book written on the subject of antiblocking, release, and slip additives, which are of high industrial importance. Eighteen chemical families form a core of industrial developments, which resulted in a large number of commercial products used by industry as antiblocking, release and slip additives.

These additives are used in production of materials from 44 generic families of polymers. Polymers containing antiblocking, release, and slip additives are processed by 17 groups of processing methods. The processing methods are used by at least 25 industries listed in the box on the left side of the page.

Information on use of additives in various polymers is divided into the following sections: Types and concentrations, Effect on polymer and/or other additives, and Typical formulations.

Information on use of additives in various products is divided into the following sections: Types and concentrations, Reasons for use, Advantages and disadvantages of additive use, Effect on product properties, and Examples of formulations.

Processing methods are discussed using the following breakdown: Types and concentrations, Effect on process, Effect on product properties, Advantages and disadvantages of additive use, Examples of formulations.

A complete analysis of literature and patents available from the first use of these additives until now is included in the book. The book considers all essential aspects of chemistry, physical properties, influence on properties of final products, formulations, methods of incorporation, analysis, and effects on health and environment.

The book contains 18 chapters, each addressing specific aspect of properties and applications of antiblocking, release, and slip agents. In addition a separate publication is available (Database of Antiblocking, Release, and Slip Agents), which is a database of commercial and generic materials used as antiblocking, release, and slip additives in various (not only polymeric) materials.

The combination of the data and the comprehensive analysis of performance of these materials forms very important source of information for industry, research, academia, and legislature. These publications should be considered by any industrial, university, governmental, and public library because of widespread applications of these additives in industry and everyday life.

2 Generic Types
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Characteristic properties of commercial additives
2.2.1 Antiblocking agents
2.2.1.1 Inorganic
2.2.1.1.1 Calcium carbonate
2.2.1.1.2 Carbon nanotubes, fibers, graphite
2.2.1.1.3 Ceramic and glass spheres and fly ash
2.2.1.1.4 Diatomaceous earth and other natural silicas
2.2.1.1.5 Synthetic silica
2.2.1.1.6 Synthetic clay (laponite)
2.2.1.1.7 Talc
2.2.1.1.8 Zeolite
2.2.1.2 Organic
2.2.1.2.1 Microparticles
2.2.2 Mold release agents
2.2.2.1 Fluorocompounds
2.2.2.2 Polydimethylsiloxanes
2.2.2.3 Polymeric waxes
2.2.2.4 Other chemical compounds
2.2.3 Slip agents
2.2.3.1 Acids
2.2.3.2 Esters
2.2.3.3 Fatty acid amides
2.2.3.4 Natural wax and its substitutes
2.2.3.5 Salts
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3 Standard Methods of Control
3.1 Adhesives
3.2 Floor coverings
3.3 Footwear and walkway surfaces
3.4 Geosynthetics
3.5 Leather and coated fabrics
3.6 Lubricants
3.7 Medical1
3.8 Paints and coatings
3.9 Paper
3.10 Plastics and rubber
3.11 Roads and pavement
3.12 Sport equipment
3.13 Textiles
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4 Transportation and Storage
4.1 Transportation
4.2 Storage
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5 Mechanisms of Action
5.1 Antiblocking agents
5.2 Slip agents
5.3 Release agents
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6 Compatibility and Performance
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7 Diffusion and Migration
7.1 Diffusion
7.2 Distribution of additive in bulk and on surface
7.3 How mobility affects additive selection
7.4 Additive transfer to material in contact
7.5 Additive loss
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8 Interaction with Other Components of Formulation
8.1 Fillers
8.2 Other components of formulation
8.3 Synergy between surface additives
8.4 Other properties
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9 Processing and Additive Performance
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10 Effect on Product Properties
10.1 Mechanical properties
10.2 Mar and abrasion
10.3 Shrinkage and warpage
10.4 Blocking force
10.5 Adhesion to mold and demolding
10.6 Coefficient of friction
10.7 Residues on molds
10.8 Residues on molded parts
10.9 Optical properties
10.10 Rheological properties
10.11 Electrical properties
10.12 Structure and orientation
10.13 Thermal aging
10.14 UV radiation
10.15 Effect on other properties
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11 Use in Specific Polymers
11.1 ABS
11.2 Acrylics
11.3 Bromobutyl rubber
11.4 Cellulose acetate
11.5 Cellulose, acetate, butyrate and propionate
11.6 Cellulose nitrate
11.7 Chlorinated polyvinylchloride
11.8 Chlorosulfonated polyethylene
11.9 Copolymers
11.10 Cyanoacrylates
11.11 Ethyl cellulose
11.12 Ethylene-propylene-diene copolymer, EPDM
11.13 Ethylene-propylene rubber, EPR
11.14 Epoxy resin
11.15 Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, EVA
11.16 Ionomers
11.17 Nitrile rubber
11.18 Polyamide
11.19 Polybutadiene
11.20 Polycarbonate
11.21 Polyester
11.22 Polyetherimide
11.23 Polyethylene
11.24 Polyimide
11.25 Polylactide
11.26 Polymethylmethacrylate
11.27 Polyoxymethylene
11.28 Poly(N-vinylcarbazole)
11.29 Polyphenylene ether
11.30 Polypropylene
11.31 Polystyrene
11.32 Polysulfone
11.33 Poly(phenylene sulfide)
11.34 Polyvinylacetate
11.35 Polyvinylalcohol
11.36 Polyvinylbutyral
11.37 Polyvinylchloride
11.38 Polyurethanes
11.39 Proteins
11.40 Rubber, natural
11.41 Silicone
11.42 Styrene-butadiene rubber
11.43 Styrene-butadiene-styrene
11.44 Starch
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12 Use in Industrial Produ