Describing all classes of polymeric foams including their chemistry synthesis commercial
production methods properties and applications this handbook is designed to support
engineers in their effort to develop practical solutions for industrial design and
manufacturing challenges. Since the publication of the previous edition of this book over a
decade ago many of the industry's most pressing problems including environmentally acceptable
blowing agents combustibility and solid waste disposal have been addressed and significant
progress has been made. The new edition addresses these developments and also presents several
new classes of foam brought to industrial application in recent years.
