Antistatic Agent
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Definition:
A chemical added to a plastic part for the purpose of eliminating or lessening static electricity. Acts to permit the body or surface of the material to be slightly conductive preventing the formation of static charges and hindering the fixation of dust. The agent may be incorporated in the material before molding, or applied to the surface after molding and function either by being inherently conductive or by absorbing moisture from the air. Examples of antistatic additives are long-chain aliphatic amines and amides, phosphate esters, quaternary ammonium salts, polyethylene glycols, polyethylene glycol esters, and ethoxylated long-chained aliphatic amines.
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