Handbook of Odors in Plastic Materials

Handbook of Odors in Plastic Materials, 2nd Edition, is a technical handbook addressing why odors develop in plastic materials and how to prevent them. It examines the fundamental mechanisms behind odor formation and how odors transport within a material.

The volume evaluates factors that trigger odor generation, including polymer characteristics, processing additives, radiation, oxygen exposure, storage conditions, and recycling. It also examines how product scent influences commercial success by shaping consumer buying decisions, complaints, and returns.

Intended for anyone working with or interested in plastics, this reference provides information on testing odor changes and explores connections between odor and toxicity.