SynopsisCompletely revised and updated, this book contains 30% new data covering the years since 1975. Now in two volumes, this third edition of the standard reference presents extensive information on polymers and polymerization, old tables of data having been updated, and many new tables added. As in previous editions, the Handbook concentrates on synthetic polymers, oligomers, poly(saccharides), and derivatives., Like its best-selling predecessors, this extremely useful reference concentrates on synthetic polymers, polysaccharides and derivatives and oligomers. This revised and updated edition contains 30% new information, over 50% more pages and explores the latest developments in the field. Data tables are logically divided into eight sections and include IUPAC nomenclature rules. Old data tables have been brought up to date and new ones added.