"An information source for the industrial compounder and materials scientist, this reference reviews the production, processing, and characteristics of a wide range of materials utilized in the modern tire and rubber industry - investigating the chemistry and modification of raw materials, elastomers, and material compounds for optimal formulation and engineering of new rubber products." "It offers contributions from more than 23 field specialists, as well as 180 tables and 1000 references to survey the state-of-the-science in the rubber product industry."--BOOK JACKET.