ELEC ＆ ELESTMASTER - Anti-static agents for plastics | Plastics & Rubber

Prevents static electricity from building up
Prevents dust and dirt adhering to plastic and causing problems during the molding process

When static charge build up on plastic surface, various problems may occur which not only reduces productivity in the molding line, but also cause dust and unwanted particles to adhere to finished products. Based on the interface control technology Kao has developed over many years, we offer anti-static agents “ELEC" and "ELESTMASTER” for plastics.
We offer various solutions depending on type of resins, molding methods and applications.

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Kao offers three types of anti-static agents; resin kneaded type, master batch type, and coating type.

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Non-fluorinated antistatic agent for coatings

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Compatible to resin with a high Tg

Anti-static agents kneaded into the resin migrate to the surface of the product, creating an anti-static effect. However, anti-static agents are less likely to migrate to the surface in resins if the Tg (Glass Transition Temperature) is above room temperature or the crystallinity is high. Kao has developed anti-static agents that are effective even in those conditions.

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Target resin	Products	Type
PS	ELEC PC	Kneaded type
	ELESTMASTER S-520	Masterbatch type
	ELESTMASTER SB-10	Masterbatch type
ABS	ELESTMASTER A-1015	Masterbatch type
HD-PE	ELESTMASTER HE-510	Masterbatch type

Anti-static effect of masterbatch type HD-PE anti-static agent (Extrusion molding)

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Anti-static effect immediately after molding

Kao has developed fast-acting anti-static agents which bring high anti-static performance immediately after molding.

Optimum product

Target resin	Products	Appearance
PP LLD-PE	ELEC HS-12N	White needle
PP LLD-PE	ELEC HS-12PA	Pale yellow-white solid
PVC (flexible)	KS-555	Liquid

Comparison of anti-static agents speed of onset

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Preventing volatilization of anti-static agent during molding process

Volatilization of the anti-static agent kneaded into the resin during molding may reduce workability or lead to poor appearance of the finished product. Kao has developed an anti-static agent with excellent thermal stability “ELEC TS-6” with less volatile components derived from anti-static agents.

Optimum product

Target resin	Products	Appearance
PP	ELEC TS-6B	Light yellow beads

Weight change of anti-static agent in thermogravimetric analysis

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Contributing to low-carbon society with the use of plant-derived raw materials

Growing environmental awareness is increasing demand for environmentally friendly products.
We offer products using plant-derived raw materials to respond to the needs of different markets and customers.

Product examples	Features and Applications
ELEC TS-5	*¹ Complies with Food additive White powder
ELEC TS-5B-S	*¹ Complies with Food additive White granules
ELEC TS-3B	Most commonly used type Good antistatic durability White granules
ELEC TS-22B	Low volatility during molding、Excellent heat stability Light yellow granules
ELEC HS-12N	Antistatic performance appears immediately after molding White needle
ELEC EA	Can be applied to crystalline resin Light yellow liquid (Solidifies during winter)
EMASOL L-10V	*¹ Complies with Food additive External type
RHEODOL TW-120	Dissolve in water External type