The handbook provides extensive information on plastics, textile fibers, synthetic organic chemicals, soaps and detergents, agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and other major classes of industrial chemicals. Among the specialized areas addressed are sweeteners, fertilizers, heavy chemicals, petroleum-based products, coal technology, rubber, synthetic plastics, industrial fermentation, dyes and dye intermediates, paints, polymer coatings, lacquers, printing inks, explosives, and propellants. Comprehensive in scope and easy to use the Ninth Edition of Riegel's Handbook of Industrial Chemistry is an essential working tool for chemical and process engineerschemists plant and safety managers, regulatory agency personnel, and teachers.