This international directory of pharmaceutical manufacturers includes 1,046 firms in 50 countries. They are arranged alphabetically by country and company name.

In addition to name and address, other information such as telephone and fax number, and key personnel are also listed, where available.

Completing the directory, is a listing of 124 Contract Manufacturers in 19 countries of ethical and/or non-prescription pharmaceuticals. These are arranged alphabetically by country and company name.

This handbook makes the arduous task of selecting a rheology modifier for a specific application much easier. Technologists can now avoid searching through the technical literature for likely candidates, contacting suppliers for information and recommendations, and paring the list of candidates down from hundreds to a few dozen. With the information provided by the author of the handbook, users can make choices quickly and easily.

The book is divided into four useful sections. Part I reviews the fundamentals of rheology. Part II presents critical details on more than 1,000 commercially available rheology products, arranged alphabetically by chemical type, trade name and supplier's name.

Part III focuses on the selection of suitable rheology modifier candidates, summarizing the supplier's recommended applications for each type and covering pertinent regulatory issues when using a modifier in food or pharmaceutical applications. The handbook provides key information on specific rheology modifiers for food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and household applications, covering 20 different types manufactured by 26 companies worldwide, and ranging from acrylic polymers to xanthan gum. Part IV contains 227 formulations showing which rheology modifiers are recommended for various applications and how they are incorporated into the formulation.

Key Features:

- Highly practical book containing ready-to-use information on rheology modifiers not previously available in one source

- Step-by-step guide provides all the information needed to select the right agent for each type of application -- and shows how to use it

- Saves valuable research time by eliminating the need to contactmultiple suppliers and peruse their catalogs and product sheets

- Appendix contains addresses, telephone and fax numbers, email addresses, and websites of manufacturers, plus a trade name directory