What is Antistatic Agents?

What is antistatic agents?

Antistatic agents are essential in preventing the buildup of static electricity on metal surfaces, which can attract dust and impurities from the surrounding air. These additives are typically incorporated into plastics or applied to molded products to reduce static electricity buildup. Static charges, whether positive or negative, occur naturally on any object and can potentially disrupt industrial processes or pose hazards to life. The main purpose of antistatic agents is to make the material surface slightly conductive. This can be achieved either by conducting electricity themselves or by absorbing moisture from the atmosphere. The conductivity helps to dissipate static electricity in a timely manner, thereby eliminating any inconvenience or danger associated with its accumulation.

The apprearance of Antistatic Agents

Currently, the antistatic agents exported by iSuoChem are mainly divided into 4 shapes. Pellet shape, Flaky shape, Liquid (transparent, light yellow), Powder shape

The classification of Antistatic Agents

Antistatic agents can be classified into two main types based on their application methods: internally applied and externally applied. Internally applied agents are mainly used in plastics. Additionally, antistatic agents can be classified as temporary or permanent, depending on their performance characteristics.

The application of Antistatic Agents