Application · Packaging and electronics

Antistatic masterbatch forpackaging and moulded parts.

Cuts static charge and dust pick-up on PE and PP film, containers and electronics packaging, from short-term to permanent control.

Polyethylene and polypropylene are good insulators, so they build up static charge during extrusion, winding, filling and handling. Charged film and parts attract dust, cling together, jam on packing lines and, in electronics packaging, can damage sensitive components.

Migratory antistatic additives move to the surface and attract a thin layer of moisture from the air, which lets charge leak away. They work quickly and cost-effectively, but depend on humidity and can wear off over time. Permanent antistatic grades build a conductive network inside the polymer that does not depend on surface moisture, so they keep working in dry conditions and over long service lives.

Choosing between them depends on how long the protection must last, the humidity where the product is stored and used, and the surface resistivity your customer specifies. For components that need full electrostatic discharge protection, a conductive ESD grade may be required instead.

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Grades

Grades for static control

ASTAntistatic

Reduces static charge and dust pick-up.

PE / PP · Packaging and industrial plastics

PASPermanent antistatic

Long-lasting, humidity-independent static control.

PE / PP / engineering · Technical and electronics packaging

ESDConductive / ESD

Conducts or dissipates static charge.

PE / PP / engineering · Electronics and industrial parts

SABSlip + antiblock

Film opening and machinability in one dose.

PE / LLDPE · Flexible packaging

How to choose an antistatic grade.

How long

Short-term protection suits migratory grades; long-life products need permanent antistatic.

Humidity

In dry storage or air-conditioned plants, choose a humidity-independent grade.

Resistivity target

State the surface resistivity range your customer specifies.

Electronics

For sensitive components, consider a conductive ESD grade.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between antistatic and conductive masterbatch?

Antistatic grades reduce charge build-up and dust attraction. Conductive (ESD) grades carry or dissipate charge much faster and are used where electronic components must be protected from discharge.

Why does antistatic film stop working?

Migratory antistatic additives depend on surface moisture and can be wiped off or used up over time, especially in dry conditions. A permanent antistatic grade such as PAS avoids this.

Can antistatic be combined with slip and antiblock?

Yes. Packaging film often uses antistatic together with slip and antiblock. Tell us your full additive package and we will check compatibility.

How do I get a sample?

Send us your polymer, process and the problem you want to solve. We recommend a grade and starting let-down, then ship a 1 kg lab sample, 5 kg pilot sample or 25 kg line trial with TDS, SDS and batch COA.

Further reading

Sampling

From brief to first order.

Masterbatch has to prove itself on your extruder, not ours. This is the route every new grade takes.

  1. 1

    Send your brief

    Polymer, process, the problem to solve, and your current product if you have one.

  2. 2

    We recommend

    A grade and a starting let-down for your line, shared with you shortly.

  3. 3

    Sample ships

    A 1 kg lab sample, 5 kg pilot sample or 25 kg line trial, with TDS, SDS and batch COA.

  4. 4

    You trial

    We review the results with your team and adjust dosage or formulation.

  5. 5

    Quote and order

    Price, MOQ and lead time fixed against the approved grade.