This Handbook provides comprehensive information on more than 2500 trade name and generic solvent chemicals. Solvents are essential components in formulating a wide range of products because of their ability to clean, dissolve, suspend, and extract other chemicals or materials without changing their composition. They are used extensively in the paint and coating industry as well as in cleaning and degreasing, printing inks, pharmaceutical and chemical processing,cosmetic and personal care products, adhesives, fuels, electronics, agrochemicals, food and beverages, and many other industries.

When choosing or blending a solvent, factors such as performance, health and safety, cost and the environment all must be weighed. This reference contains comprehensive coverage of the many solvents that are used in industry throughout the world and will serve as an invaluable ingredient selection tool for formulators, industrial and environmental chemists, manufacturers, product managers, safety regulators, purchasing agents, and chemical distributors as well as any professional associated with the processing and formulation industries.