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17.3.2 Low temperature adhesives and sealants 703
17.3.2.1 Modified epoxies 704
17.3.2.2 Modified phenolics 705
17.3.2.3 Polyurethanes 705
17.3.2.4 Silicones 705
17.3.2.5 Modified acrylics 706
17.3.2.6 Rubber-based adhesives 706
17.3.2.7 Polyaromatic resins 706
17.3.2.8 Sealants 706
17.4 Humidity and water 707
17.4.1 Effect on the bulk materials 707
17.4.2 Effect on the interface 710
17.4.3 Combined effects of stress, moisture, and temperature 713
17.5 Outdoor weathering 717
17.5.1 Non-sea coast environment 717
17.5.2 Sea coast environment 718
17.6 Chemicals and solvents 719
17.7 Vacuum and outgassing 722
17.8 Radiation 723

Chapter 18. Production Processes and Equipment 727
18.1 Introduction 727
18.2 Storage 728
18.3 Preparing the adhesive or sealant for application 732
18.3.1 Transferring the product 732
18.3.2 Metering 733
18.3.3 Mixing 735
18.3.4 Transferring to the application area 738
18.4 Application 739
18.4.1 Liquids 741
18.4.2 Pastes and mastics 746
18.4.3 Powders 746
18.4.4 Films 747
18.4.5 Hot-melt adhesives 750
18.5 Bonding equipment 751
18.5.1 Pressure equipment 752
18.5.2 Heating equipment 752
18.6 Environmental and safety concerns 754

Chapter 19. Information Technology 759
19.1 Introduction 759
19.2 Information access 759
19.3 Adhesive and sealant selection 760
19.3.1 AdhesivesMart 761
19.3.2 Adhesives Selector 761
19.3.3 Sealant System 762
19.3.4 ADHESIVES 763