Electrostatic dissipative (ESD) plastics
Preventing electrostatic electricity (static electricity) in plastic materials is crucial for several reasons, primarily related to safety, product quality, and operational efficiency in various industries.
ESD can pose significant safety risks, especially in environments where flammable materials or sensitive electronic components are present. A discharge could ignite flammable gases or dust, leading to fires or explosions. In industries such as chemical processing, electronics manufacturing, and healthcare, preventing static electricity is critical to avoid accidents and injuries.
Static electricity can attract dust and particulates to plastic surfaces during manufacturing, assembly, or packaging processes. This attraction can affect the appearance, cleanliness, and functionality of the final products, especially in industries like semiconductor manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and food processing, where contamination can compromise product quality and integrity.
Static electricity can damage sensitive equipment and electronic components by causing uncontrolled discharges. In electronic assembly and semiconductor industries, ESD can lead to costly failures of microchips and other electronic devices. Proper static control measures protect expensive equipment and reduce maintenance and replacement costs.
Nemo Nanomaterials has an effective solution for minimizing or eliminating ESD in plastics.
Nemo has developed a series of NemoBLEND™ 90K masterbatches that are designed to achieve controlled electrical conductivity in thermoplastic polymers for extrusion, thermoforming and injection applications.