Antistatic cross-linking agents

Acrylic fibers present less of a problem with static and cling than most other synthetic fibers. Acrylics are naturally somewhat hydrophilic and tend to dissipate static charge more readily than other synthetic fiber types. Antistatic properties have been improved, however, by making the fibers hygroscopic with hydrolyzing and cross-linking agents [498,499]. 

Cross-linked finishes are not permanent in the tme sense of the word however, under optimum conditions the finish can last for the usehil life of the material. Wet abrasion during laundering is probably the principal cause of gradual removal of the finish. In order to retain antistatic protection for extended use, an excess of finish is often appHed The extent of chemical interaction between the durable antistatic agents and the fiber substrates to which they are appHed is not perfectiy understood. Certain oxidizing agents such as hypochlorite bleaches tend to depolymerize and remove some durable antistatic finishes. Some of the durable finishes have also produced undesirable side effects on textile materials, ie, harsh hand, discoloration, and loss of tensile properties. 

Filler used as pigment, antistat agent,ortoaid in cross-linking conductive... 

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