Handbook of Antistatics

Handbook of Antistatics, Second Edition, is the only comprehensive handbook to cover all aspects of antistatic agents, including a complete review of existing literature and patent information on additives capable of modifying properties of materials to make them antistatic, conductive, and/or EMI shielding.

Information on the use of additives in various polymers is divided into types and concentrations of antistatics used, the potential effect of antistatics on the polymer and other additives, and examples of typical formulations used for processing of polymers containing the antistatic additive.

Each chapter addresses specific properties and applications of antistatic agents, including methods of quality control, compatibility of antistatic agents, and various polymer matrices (along with performance implications), incorporation methods, health and safety, and environmental implications.

Includes everything engineers and materials scientists need to know about the use of antistatics in polymers, from incorporation methods, to regulations and standardsPresents a combination of up-to-date properties data and authoritative analysis of materials performanceContains detailed coverage of processing methods, giving information on the amount and type of antistatics used in each processing method, along with the typical formulations used

1. Introduction 2. Types Of Antistatic Agents 3. Typical Methods Of Quality Control Of Antistatics 4. Electrostatic Hazards 5. Ignition Hazards And Preventive Measures 6. Mechanisms Of Action Of Antistatic Agents 7. Compatibility Of Antistatic Agents With Matrix And Their Performance 8. Antistatic Agent Motion And Diffusion 9. Structure And Distribution Of Non-Migrating Antistatics 10. Antistatic Agent Incorporation Method And Its Performance 11. Antistatic Agents And Other Components Of Formulation 12. Effect Of Antistatic Agents On Some Properties Of Compounded Materials 13. Antistatic Agent Selection For Specific Polymers 14. Antistatic Agents In Polymer Blends 15. Antistatic Agents In Various Industrial Products 16. Antistatic Agents In Various Processing Methods 17. Specialized Analytical Methods In Antistatic Agent Testing 18. Mathematical Modelling Of Antistatic Properties 19. Health And Safety Issues With Antistatic Agents 20. The Environmental Fate Of Representative Antistatic Agents And Components 21. Regulations And Data 22. Personal Protection