Plastics, Rubber and Health.
Title:
Plastics, Rubber and Health.
Author:
Akovali, Güneri.
ISBN:
9781847351524
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (328 pages)
Contents:
Preface -- Introduction -- Some Basic Concepts and Definitions -- General Issues of Toxicity for Plastics and Rubber -- Toxicity of Rubber and Plastics Due to their Non-Additive Ingredients -- Plastics as Food and Packaging Materials, Rubbers in Contact with Food, and their Possible Health Effects -- Plastics Use in Healthcare and Their Possible Health Effects -- Plastics and Rubbers Applications in Construction and Their Possible Health Effects -- Use of Plastic and Rubber in Various Applications and Possible Health Effects -- Sustainability Through Plastics and Rubbers -- List of Some Health Hazard Causing Solvents, Monomers and Chemicals Common for Plastics and Rubbers -- Short Lists of Some Extremely Hazardous Substances and IARC Groups 1, 2a, 2b, 3 and 4 Carcinogens Related to Plastics and Rubbers -- Glossary -- Abbreviations -- Index.
Abstract:
In recent years there have been certain scare stories about the possible negative effects on human health from some of these materials. However, today, it is realised that it is often not the polymers themselves, but their monomers or the additives used that are responsible for these negative effects. And the reality is that a lot of polymers are used in medical applications without adverse effects on patients. Hence, the dividing line between whether something is toxic and harmful to health or not (and if it is, under what conditions) is a very critical issue and therefore, there needs to be a better understanding of these systems. This book presents the available information on the eternal triangle of plastics and rubber and health, to enable a better understanding of the facts.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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