FROM THE INTRODUCTION "Considerable effort has gone into the study of various aspects of flammability and of various plastic materials, so that these materials which are proving so useful to man will always be used in ways which will not compromise his safety. The task is a continuing one, because the family of plastics continues to grow, and, along with it, its variety of applications. Some of these future applications cannot even be conceived of at the present time. The needs of man and his society are changing, and with them the factors that affect his safety, comfort, and convenience. A flammability handbook for plastics must necessarily involve a variety of sciences and technologies spread across the whole spectrum of human knowledge, and it is impossible to discuss all the subjects in great depth. Any details extracted for attention are brought because they are believed to be significant to the overall effort to make plastics as useful and safe as humanly possible."

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The completely revised and updated third edition of this handbook covers all aspects of plastics flammability from fundamentals to the detailed description of national and international regulations, standards, test methods, and the approval procedures for plastics and plastic components in various fields of application. This unique and comprehensive handbook is an essential reference for everyone concerned with plastics flammability. "This book is particularly welcome in simplifying the difficult and often confusing area of national regulations and fire test procedures." Plastics and Rubber International "Troitzsch's work will continue to be a reference book which fire testers, as well as plastics technologists and regulators, should have within arm's reach." Polymer International

Here is a new completely updated edition of a highly regarded, easy-to-use handbook It describes a multitude of national flammability regulations, standards, testing methods, and product approval procedures for plastics and plastic components worldwide. This unique and comprehensive handbook is an essential reference for everyone concerned with the fire performance of plastics or who develop, sell, or approve plastics products or components in all fields of application.