Description
Preface – Preface II – Introduction – I. Compounding Chemistry – Definitions – Physical Properties of Chemicals – II. Classes of Chemicals, Their Chemical Properties, Reactions, and Uses – III. Chemicals Classified by Use – IV. Raw Materials – Uniform Replacement – Grade or Purity – Handling – Legal Restrictions – Formulation – Proportions – Methods of Manufacture – Costs – Use of the Finished Product – Storing Essential Oils – Water – V. Processing Procedure and Equipment – The Laboratory – The Compounding Room – Operations – Testing – Equipment – Containers and Packaging – Receiving and Shipping – VI. Marketing – Introducing a Product – Selling – New Product Development – VII. General Business Principles – Capital – Business Organization – Insurance – Business Law – Social Security – Labor Relations – Good Will – Renting vs Buying – Credits and Collections – Business Growth – Financing – Buying Materials and Equipment – Records and Bookkeeping – VIII. Technical Help – Is This the Right Time to Start Your Business? – Where to Get Information – How Much Capital Do You Need to Start? – Books – Catalogs – Trade Papers – Consultants – Trademarks – Patent Laws on Chemical Compounds – IX. Federal Laws and Regulations – X. Formulary – Adhesives and Sealants – Coatings – Cosmetics and Drugs – Polish – Detergents & Sanitizers – Miscellaneous – Appendix – Some Incompatible Chemicals – Common Hazardous Chemicals – First Aid for Chemical Injuries – Abbreviations – Common and Chemical Names – Tables – Trademark Chemicals – Supplementary List of Trademark Chemicals and Suppliers – Suppliers of Trademark Chemicals – Index –
