These additives serve to render the surface of the plastics less susceptible to accumulation of an electrostatic charge which attracts and holds fine dirt or dust They are also used to reduce static build-up during air handling of blended feedstocks Specific applications determine the type of antistat to be sourced; whether it must be used as a separate additive or can be incorporated into a multifunctional concentrate
A compound which, when applied to the surface or incorporated into the formulation of a material, gives the surface of that material static-dissipative properties
A material or agent that can be applied to materials to lower their surface resistivity and/or increase lubricity to lower static charge voltage and reduce the time to dissipate the voltage quickly See Topical Antistat
An additive that increases the conductivity of a hydrocarbon fuel to hasten the dissipation of electrostatic charges during high-speed dispensing, thereby reducing the fire/explosion hazard