This book is a source of practical up-to-date information on all types of plastic foams (cellular plastics) in current use, including structural plastic foams. Elastomeric (rubber-like) foams are also considered.. The book is intended for those who require a non-theoretical, authoritative, easy-to-use handbook in the subject area. It should be of value to materials engineers, plastics fabricators, chemists, chemical engineers and students. Cellular plastics or plastic foams, also referred to as expanded or sponge plastics, generally consist of a minimum of two phases, a solid-polymer matrix and a gaseous phase derived from a blowing agent. The solid-polymer phase may be inorganic, organic or organometallic. A useful feature is a comprehensive listing of all known standardization documents (test methods, practices and specifications), including international standards. Contents: Introduction and Foam Formation Thermosetting Foams Thermoplastic Foams Elastomeric Foams Miscellaneous Foams Solvent Cementing and Adhesive Binding of Foams Additives, Fillers and Reinforcements Methods of Manufacture Sources of Information Test Methods Standardization Documents Glossary.