Polymer additives for Electronics / Computers

Ionphase™ U1 by Cargill is a halogen-free, non-migrating, permanent anti-static agent. It does not depend on humidity and is ready-to-use polymer additive that lowers surface resistivity. It offers control & safety for static electricity caused issues, improved non-charging properties, and reduced charge decay time.

• It is used to control static electricity in plastics.
• It is suitable for compounding, injection molding and extrusion applications with PC blends.
• It forms an interpenetrated network within the host polymer reducing the resistivity of the blend.
• It is used in electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection for covers & housings in electronics as well as dust prevention in automotive interior parts & consumer appliances.
• Ionphase™ U1 is recommended for PC-blends, PBT, PMMA, TR-ABS, TPU and SEBS applications.
• It has a shelf life of 730 days.

Ionphase™ fSTAT2 by Cargill is a permanent and non-migrating polymeric anti-static agent. It is designed for general extrusion applications with high melt flow polyolefins (PP, LDPE, LLDPE and mLLDPE) and injection molding of SEBS. Used in stretch films and shoe soles. It is a cost-effective solution in multilayer designs and can be used in high temperature processes.

• It is color stable at high processing temperatures.
• It offers good film transparency and improved sealing strength compared to other permanent solutions.
• It is humidity independent and provides effective performance, even in thin surface layers.
• It exhibits low surface resistivity, improved non-charging properties & reduced charge decay time.
• Ionphase™ fSTAT2 is suitable for electrostatic discharge (ESD) protected films & bags, FIBC & octabin liners, protective films, thermoformed sheets and electronic packaging.
• It has a shelf life of 730 days.

Ionphase™ eSTAT2 by Cargill is a permanent, non-migrating, polymeric anti-static agent. It offers low surface resistivity, easy processing, improved non-charging properties and reduced charge decay time. It is designed for extrusion applications with styrenics including HIPS & GPPS.

• It is not humidity dependent and is cost-effective solution in multilayer designs.
• It is used to control static electricity in plastics.
• It works by forming an interpenetrated network within the host polymer reducing the resistivity of the blend.
• It is used in sheets & trays for electronic industry.
• Ionphase™ eSTAT2 has a shelf life of 730 days.

Ionphase™ fSTAT2 HF by Cargill is a halogen-free, permanent & non-migrating anti-static agent. It is used in general extrusion and injection molding applications with high melt flow polyolefins. It lowers the surface resistivity, improves non-charging properties and reduces charge decay time. It is recommended for stretch films and articles molded from SEBS compounds. Ionphase™ fSTAT2 HF is designed for film production and electronic packaging. It is recyclable, humidity-independent, ready to use and is compatible with host polymer. It has a shelf life of 730 days.

Atmer™ 7001 by Cargill acts as an anti-static agent. It offers effective dosing, better distribution of additives in base polymer, reduction of fuming and smoking in processing. It is 50% concentrate of a mixture of additives in polypropylene (PP) that provides a fast acting and synergistic long-lasting effect. Using a concentrate allows for better dispersion and overcomes complications encountered when using additives in their normal physical forms.

• It allows the additives to migrate to the surface of the polymer where they interact with atmospheric moisture, reducing surface resistivity and allowing dissipation of static charge.
• Used in electronics and film production.
• Recommended dosage level is 0.6-1% in injection molding and sheet extrusion.
• It has a shelf life of 730 days.

ImerShield™ by Imerys is a range of mineral-based flame retardant synergists for intumescent plastics and polymers. They enhance efficacy, part quality and mechanical properties. They help in maximising production speed and continuity by optimising polymer processing. They reduce addition rates, equipment corrosion, overall formulation costs & loading levels to meet desired classifications. They can help to improve the reinforcement of plastics, rheology and melt flow. ImerShield™ can be used in many applications such as cell phones, computers, electric vehicles, electronics and household appliances.

Clearstrength® C-223 by Arkema is a methylmethacrylate-butadiene-styrene (MBS) core-shell impact modifier. It is designed to meet the most demanding impact performances in injection molding, extrusion and calendering opaque applications. It provides good impact to polycarbonate, polyesters, and various polycarbonate blends especially PC/ABS.

• Due to its high rubber content, it offers high impact efficiency at room and low temperature, allowing dosage optimization and cost saving in formulation.
• It is easily dispersed in vinyl formulations assuring more consistent impact resistance and other physical properties.
• It can withstand severe processing conditions with minimal effect on heat stability and mechanical properties.
• Recommended for use in high quality technical films, edge-bands, CPVC pipes, fittings, furniture films and indoor profiles.
• It is also suitable for automotive applications, electrical and electronic components, household appliances and all PC & alloys parts where ease of processing, good low temperature impact and good balance of physical properties are important.
• Clearstrength® C-223 is used in formulations for food contact or drinking water conduction.
• Recommended dosage level is 2 to 20%.

Clearstrength® E-922 by Arkema is a methylmethacrylate-butadiene-styrene (MBS) copolymer grade. Acts as an impact modifier. Offers good impact resistance even at low temperature, low temperature toughness, ease of processing, good thermal stability, and good balance of physical properties such as dispersion. Compatible with polycarbonate, polyesters and a variety of polycarbonate blends particularly PC/ABS. Clearstrength® E-922 is recommended for use in automotive applications, and electrical & electronic components. It permits low-temperature impact retention of low-viscosity resins while minimizing its influence on other physical and mechanical properties. It is designed for use with conventional compounding techniques. Recommended loading levels range from 5 to 15%.

BRUGGOLEN® H3376 by Brüggemann is a synergistic composition of copper complexes and halogen compounds. Acts as a heat stabilizer and antioxidant. Provides long-term stabilization against fatigue of mechanical properties at thermal exposure up to 180°C. Offers full solubility in the polymer melt, thus well suited for fiber spinning and shows no discoloration after processing and conditioning. Suitable for light or natural colored polyamides. BRUGGOLEN® H3376 can be processed using dry blending, injection molding and extrusion. It can be used in electrical and electronics application. Recommended dosage is 0.2-0.6%. It has a shelf life of 12 months.