A substance applied to a substrate to prevent the accumulation of an electric charge.
Additive used to help eliminate or lessen static electricity from the surface of the plastic part.
Antistatic agents are additives that eliminate the charge potential in a polymer. Almost all polymers are good electric insulators, thus major sources of static electricity. Static electricity is caused by the contact and then separation of two non-conductive surfaces. As these surfaces separate, electrons go to one surface leaving the other positively charged. This stored charge is only relieved by coming in contact with a conductive surface; i.e., metal, human skin, dust, etc.
A chemical substance applied to the surface of a plastic bottle, or incorporated in the plastic from which the bottle is to be made. Its function is to make the surface of the plastic article less susceptible to accumulation of electrostatic charges that attract and hold fine dust on the surface of the bottle.
A chemical substance that can be applied to the surface of a plastic container or liner, or incorporated in the plastic from which the container or liner is to be made. Its function is to render the surface of the plastic article less susceptible to accumulation of electrostatic charges. Electrostatic charge attracts and holds fine dust on the surface of the container or liner. Static discharge may spark which may cause an explosion of flammable product.
Additive which imparts a slight degree of electrical conductivity to plastics, permitting the dissipation of static electricity.
Additives put in a resin or substance or applied to the surface of the finished part for the purpose of eliminating or lessening static electricity; acts to permit the surface to be slightly conductive, preventing the formulation of static charges.
A chemical substance applied to the surface of a plastic article or incorporated in the plastic from which the article is made. The antistatic agent renders the surface of the plastic article less susceptible to the accumulation of electrostatic charges which attract and hold fine dirt or dust on the surface of the plastic article.
Additive mainly acting at the surface of a polymer and minimizing static electricity (charge build-up, dust collection) in plastic materials. With external antistatic agents, the plastic is coated by spraying or immersion. Internal antistatic agents are incorporated into the polymer matrix and then migrate to the surface. Conductive fillers can also be used to minimize static electricity. Main families of antistatic agents are: Fatty acid esters, Ethoxylated amines, Quaternary ammonium compounds, Alkylsulfonates, Alkylphosphates. For more information, Visit our Antistatic agents Center.
An antistatic agent is a compound used for treatment of materials or their surfaces in order to reduce or eliminate buildup of static electricity generally caused by the triboelectric effect. Its role is to make the surface or the material itself slightly conductive, either by being conductive itself, or by absorbing moisture from the air, so some humectants can be used. The molecules of an antistatic agent often have both hydrophilic and hydrophobic areas, similar to those of a surfactant; the hydrophobic side interacts with the surface of the material, while the hydrophilic side interacts with the air moisture and binds the water molecules.