Anti-static additives

Our Ionphase range of inherently dissipative polymers (IDPs), also known as ion conductive polymers, reduce the resistivity of polymers providing control and safety for static related issues. They can be added to plastics during compounding, extrusion or injection moulding.

These non-migrating additives do not move or migrate through or out of the polymer. They work by using a co-continuous ion conductive polymer phase. Ions acting as charge carriers within the additive will dissipate the static field.

Choosing these additives offers benefits including:

• Immediate and permanent effect
• Humidity independent
• Uniform and homogenous distribution with no hotspots
• Minimal change to host polymer properties
• Good compatibility with host polymer
• Excellent processability and surface quality
• Allows compliance with key industry standards for Electrostatic Protected Areas (EPA) and Shocks & Explosions (EX)

Our Atmer range of short and medium term anti-static additives are also known as migrating anti-static additives. They are used in applications such as food and cosmetic packaging, where anti-static performance is required for up to 12 months.  They can be added to plastics as a masterbatch, during compounding or directly during extrusion to reduce electrostatic attraction in polymers.

We also have concentrates available that are easier to dose and have a similar melting point to the polymer.  Short- and medium-term additives work by migrating through the polymer matrix towards the surface as it cools. At the surface they pick up moisture from the atmosphere, resulting in reduce static build up in the plastic. 

Benefits of using our Atmer anti-stats include: 

• Low addition levels
• Wide range of food contact approval
• No adverse effect on clarity or mechanical properties
• Cost effective