Polymer Additives
What Are Short and Medium/ Long Anti-static Additives?
Short and medium/ long term anti-static additives can also be known as migrating anti-static additives and are sold under the Atmer brand name. They can be added to plastics as a masterbatch or compounding or directly during extrusion to reduce electrostatic attraction in polymers.
How do Migrating Anti-static Additives Work?
Short and medium/ long term additives work by migrating through the polymer matrix towards to surface as it cools. At the surface they pick up moisture from the atmosphere, resulting in reduce static build up in the plastic.
Short and medium/ long term anti-stats
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Why Choose Short or Medium Term Anti-stats?
Atmer short and medium/ long term anti-static additives are perfect for use in food and cosmetic packaging and some medical applications, where anti-static performance is required for up to 12 months. They have many benefits including:
•Low addition levels
•Wide rang food contact approval
•No adverse effect on clarity or mechanical properties
NEW! Amine-free Anti-static Concentrates
Amine-free anti-static additives have many limitations including regulatory issues when used in food contact or medical grade plastics and, because of this, amine-free anti-static solutions are often preferred. GMS 90 is a commonly used amine-free anti-stat, however, the performance of this product tails off meaning it only suitable for when short-term performance is needed.
We have developed our new Atmer concentrates that show long-term performance in a range of different polyolefins whilst also being amine-free :
- Atmer 7381 is a 40% active anti-stat in a polypropylene carrier for polypropylene applications
- Atmer 7382 is a 30% active anti-stat in a polyethylene carrier for polyethylene applications