An essential reference book in every rubber factory, the BRMA code of practice has been fully upb306d by Rapra and the BRMA. The book provides a guide to the safe use of rubber chemicals. Several hundred chemicals are examined, including fillers, accelerators and retarders, vulcanising agents, antidegradants, peroxide, process oils and waxes, peptisers, plasticisers, blowing agents, bonding agents, latex auxiliaries, pigments, tackifiers and solvents. More than 30 new chemicals have been added since the last edition.

The authors' aim with this handbook, is to provide a rapid ready-reference to help in the often complex task of handling, using and disposing of chemicals safely and with minimum risk to people's health or damage to facilities or to the environment. The book provides look-up data, and concise, clear explanations of general chemical principles, physiochemical and reactive properties, toxicities and exposure limits, flammability characteristics, monitoring techniques, personal protection and other parameters and requirements relating to compliance with designated safe practice, control of risks to people's health and limitation of environmental impact. - Over 600 pages of valuable reference materialIncludes information on physiochemical and reactive properties, toxicities and exposure limits, flammability characteristics, monitoring techniques, personal protection and other parameters and requirements relating to complianceSummarizes core information for quick reference in the workplace or in transit