A unified source of reliable and accessible information covering the dynamic field of plastics. The Encyclopedia contains over 25,000 extensively cross-referenced terms. Other key features include: A 14-chapter World of Plastics Reviews; A list of 3,500 useful abbreviations; Conversions (alphabetical list of units, temperature conversions, SI prefixes, units in use with SI, and recommended pronunciation); Worldwide industry associations; World of plastics industry events; Government publications and groups; Trade magazines and publications; Web sites on plastics.