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Rheology Modifiers Handbook - Practical Use and Application
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By: Braun, D.B.; Rosen, M.R. © 2000 William Andrew Publishing

 

Description: This is the first single-volume handbook with the information a researcher needs to select the best rheology modifiers for his/her project. Information on 20 different types of rheology modifiers manufactured by 26 companies worldwide is described.
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Expand this node Front Matter
Preface
Table of Contents
Part I. Practical Rheology
1. Introduction
2. Special Characteristics of Dispersions and Emulsions
Expand this node 3. Three Schools of Rheological Thinking
4. Thinking Rheo-Logically
Expand this node 5. Definitions
Expand this node 6. Types of Flow Behavior
Expand this node 7. Characterization of Non-Newtonian Flow Mathematical Models and Experimental Methods
Expand this node 8. Viscometry: Instrumentation and Use
9. Summary
10. Symbols and Abbreviations
11. References
Part II. Commercially Available Rheology Modifiers
Introduction
Expand this node 12. Acrylic Polymers
13. Cross-Linked Acrylic Polymers
14. Alginates
15. Associative Thickeners
16. Carrageenan
17. Microcrystalline Cellulose
18. Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium
19. Hydroxyethylcellulose
20. Hydroxypropylcellulose
21. Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose
22. Methylcellulose
23. Guar & Guar Derivatives
24. Locust Bean Gum
25. Organoclays
26. Polyethylene
27. Polyethylene Oxide
28. Polyvinylpyrrolidone
29. Silica
30. Water-Swellable Clay
31. Xanthan Gum
Part III. Selecting the Best Candidates for the Application
Introduction
32. Type of Application
33. The Liquid Phase
34. Other Application Parameters
Part IV. Formulary
Introduction
Expand this node 35. Food Formulations
Expand this node 36. Pharmaceutical Formulations
Expand this node 37. Personal Care Formulations
Expand this node 38. Household/Institutional Formulations
Expand this node Appendices