Chemical Specialties

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 -