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Croda’s Atmer 262, a plant - based ethoxylated amine, offers long - term anti - static performance for polyolefins and styrenics.
Delivers long - term anti - static performance for polyolefins and styrenics polymers
Plant - sourced formulation for sustainable and eco - friendly design
Compatible with polyolefin and styrenics - based material systems
Stable, long - lasting static control for applications requiring persistent anti - static protection
Target polymers: Polyolefins and styrenics
Ideal scenarios: Applications demanding long - term static control and sustainable anti - static solutions
Use cases: Polyolefin/styrenics processing, plastic products, packaging materials with extended static management needs
Model | Atmer 262 |
Component | Ethoxylated amine |
Form (25℃) | Liquid |
Source | Plant |
Notes | For long - term anti - static performance needs |
Q1: What types of polymers is Atmer 262 compatible with?
A: Atmer 262 is widely used in polyolefins such as polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP), and demonstrates good compatibility in engineering thermoplastics including ABS, PS, and certain polyesters. It is less suitable for highly polar or hydrolytically sensitive resins without prior compatibility testing.
Q2: How does Atmer 262 function as an antistatic agent?
A: Atmer 262 is a migratory, internally applied antistatic additive that works by gradually diffusing to the polymer surface, where its hydrophilic groups attract atmospheric moisture to form a conductive layer—thereby dissipating static charge and reducing dust adhesion.
Q3: Is Atmer 262 suitable for food-contact or medical-grade applications?
A: Atmer 262 is not specifically designed or certified for direct food-contact or medical device applications. Its use in regulated markets requires full formulation-level compliance assessment—including migration evaluation, toxicological review, and regulatory approval by the end-user’s compliance team.
Q4: What is the typical dosage range for effective antistatic performance?
A: Effective dosage generally ranges from 0.1% to 2% by weight, depending on the base polymer, processing conditions, required surface resistivity, and environmental humidity. Lower concentrations are often sufficient in thin films or high-humidity environments, while thicker sections or low-humidity conditions may require higher loading.
Q5: Does Atmer 262 affect the mechanical or optical properties of the final product?
A: When used within recommended dosage levels, Atmer 262 typically has minimal impact on tensile strength, impact resistance, or clarity. However, excessive addition may lead to surface blooming or slight haze, particularly in transparent polyolefin applications—so optimization through small-scale trials is recommended.
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