This reference book provides the practitioner with information from selecting rubber materials for critical parts (e.g. seals) to all kinds of applications - aerospace, off-shore engineering, automotive and hydraulic industries. Table of Contents Principles of Rubber Chemistry Fundamentals of Compounding, Forming, Vulcanizing and Finishing of Elastomeric Products Nomenclature and Classification Unique Properties Effects of Contiguous Materials on Elastomers Types of Crude Rubbers: Chemistry, Compounding, Vulcanizate Properties and Applications Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) Tests and Their Significance Identification of Elastomers Quality Control Health Hazards and Handling.