1. Solving Static Charge Problems With Antistatic Pebax®

2. Permanent Antistatic Pebax® vs. Temporary Chemical Antistats

3. Antistatic Pebax® can be used in a wide range of polymer matrices

1. Solving Static Charge Problems With Antistatic Pebax^® 

Very fast charge decay can damage sensitive electronic components while very slow charge decay can create dust attraction forces and uncontrolled Electrostatic Discharge (ESD events). Pebax^® used as a permanent antistatic additive produces the best compromise to solve static issues while allowing for the parts to protect in a safe environment. 

Pebax^® grades MV1074 and MH1657 are inherently antistatic polymers. Dry blended or compounded with an isolative polymer, Pebax^® lowers the surface resistivity of the antistatic domain (Surface Resistivity= 109 to 1012 Ohms/sq).

* However, we point out that it is the duty of the end user to check, in accordance with professional practice, the reciprocal compatibility of the material and the packed foodstuffs (respect of Overall and Specific Migration Limits) and also that organoleptic characteristics of the latter remain constant. Due to evolution of regulations or existing specific restrictions, it is necessary before any usage in food contact to request the related certificates from our commercial representatives.

Charge movement can occur by a combination of the large-scale molecular motion of the low Tg from the polyether phase and by charge transfer along the Pebax^® backbone. Antistatic Pebax^® forms a 3D ionic conductive network within the host matrix which allows for the dissipation of charge :