Chemical Specialties

Preface -
Preface II -
Introduction -
I. Compounding Chemistry -
Definitions -
Physical Properties of Chemicals -
II. Classes of Chemicals, Their Chemical Properties, Reactions, and Uses -
III.· Chemicals Classified by Use -
IV. Raw Materials -
Uniform Replacement -
Grade or Purity -
Handling -
Legal Restrictions -
Formulation -
Proportions -
Methods of Manufacture -
Costs -
Use of the Finished Product -
Storing Essential Oils -
Water -
V. Processing Procedure and Equipment -
The Laboratory -
The Compounding Room -
Operations -
Testing -
Equipment -
Containers and Packaging -
Receiving and Shipping -
VI. Marketing -
Introducing a Product -
Selling -
New Product Development -
VII. General Business Principles -
Capital -
Business Organization -
Insurance -
Business Law -
Social Security -
Labor Relations -
Good Will -
Renting vs Buying -
Credits and Collections -
Business Growth -
Financing -
Buying Materials and Equipment -
Records and Bookkeeping -
VIII. Technical Help -
Is This the Right Time to Start Your Business? -
Where to Get Information -
How Much Capital Do You Need to Start? -
Books -
Catalogs -
Trade Papers -
Consultants -
Trademarks -
Patent Laws on Chemical Compounds -
IX. Federal Laws and Regulations -
X. Formulary -
Adhesives and Sealants -
Coatings -
Cosmetics and Drugs -
Polish -
Detergents & Sanitizers -
Miscellaneous -
Appendix -
Some Incompatible Chemicals -
Common Hazardous Chemicals -
First Aid for Chemical Injuries -
Abbreviations -
Common and Chemical Names -
Tables -
Trademark Chemicals -
Supplementary List of Trademark Chemicals and Suppliers -
Suppliers of Trademark Chemicals -
Index -