Antistatic agents ionic

Due to the strong ionic nature of lithium trifluoromethanesulfonate, it can increase the conductivity of coating formulations, and thereby enhance the dissipation of static electricity in nonconducting substrates (see Antistatic agents) (25). 

Antistatic agents are ionic substances, such as inorganic salts or organic materials, which attract water molecules. Outstanding materials are derived from the fatty amide and amine chemistry, such as ethoxylated alkyl amines, glycerolmonostearate, fatty alkanolamines, and sodium alkylsulfonates (C12-C16 alkyl groups are preferred because of low loss by evaporation). 

Surfactants may exhibit a degree of hydrotropy and thus function as antistatic agents. They are often used for this and for their emulsifying properties in conjunction with fibre lubricants, or may be used alone in a dual capacity as lubricant and antistat. Suitably active surfactants can be found amongst all four ionic types, some typical examples being [471] ... 

By adding an antistatic agent (complex non-ionic or cationic materials), the surface resistivity is reduced, along with a reduction in static charge accumulation. The agent functions by the formation of an antistatic layer on the surface, which by attraction of moisture and in combination with the antistatic agent itself, conducts away charges. 

All surfactants develop an antistatic activity. Their efficacy relies both on their ionic character and their capacity to bind water [23], However, the most efficient antistatic agents are cationic softeners, because of their high affinity for fabrics [20], Moreover they also reduce the generation of static electricity by lubricating fibers and reducing interfiber friction [10]. 

Well known antistatic agents, which are added to polymers are ionic surfactants of the ethoxylated amine and sulfonate types. Ethoxylated amines have the basic structure like... 

Bisoflex 124 has considerably higher conpatibllity with PVC then conventional non-ionic surfactant type antistatic agents. 

Antistatic agent Chemical substances that increase the surface conductivity of plastic materials and are used to prevent surface charge buildup. Often they are ionic materials that absorb water to become conductive. 

Chem. Descrip. Surfactant blend ionic Nature Nonlonic/anlonic Uses Antistatic agent, lubricant, surfactant Properties LIq./paste 85% act. 

Antistatic additives or agents operate by being present at the surface of the plastic where they attract a layer of moisture which acts as a conductor for electrostatic charges. They are normally incorporated at a level of 0.01-0.2% and are usually surfactants, i.e. cationic, anionic and non-ionic compounds. 

Ionic liquid is acting as cleaning agent, antistatic. 

Antistatic additives can be classified by application method, as internal and external, and by chemistry, as anionic, cationic, and non-ionic. Internal agents are normally compounded at 0.1-3.0% by weight and have a slight compatibility with the polymer, but the molecule has a hydrophilic head forcing it to migrate to the surface and attract moisture from the environment, which increases the surface conductivity. These are easy to use and have low addition rates, often also providing other benefits such as improved processability and mould release. 

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