This is the first comprehensive handbook written on the subject of antistatic additives for polymers. These are additives capable of modifying properties of materials in such a way they become antistatic, conductive, and/or EMI shielding. The book contains 22 chapters, each addressing a specific aspect of properties and applications of antistatic agents. The comprehensive analysis of performance of these materials forms a critical source of information for industry, research, academia, and legislature.Introduction Types of Antistatic Agents Typical Methods of Quality Control of Antistatics Electrostatic Hazards Ignition Hazards & Preventive Measures Mechanisms of Action of Antistatic Agents Compatibility of Antistatic Agents with Matrix and Their Performance Antistatic Agent Motion and Diffusion Structure and Distribution of Non-migrating Antistatics Antistatic Agent Incorporation Method and Its Performance Antistatic Agents and Other Components of Formulation Effect of Antistatic Agents on Some Properties of Compounded Materials Antistatic Agent Selection for Specific Polymers Antistatic Agents in Polymer Blends Antistatic Agents in Various Industrial Products Antistatic Agents in Various Processing Methods Specialized Analytical Methods in Antistatic Agent Testing Mathematical Modelling of Antistatic Properties Health and Safety Issues with Antistatic Agents The Environmental Fate of Antistatic Agents Regulations and Data Personal ProtectionThis is the first and only comprehensive handbook written on the subject of antistatic additives for polymers.Jorgen Pionteck, born in 1957, studied chemistry at the Dresden Technical University, where he obtai
George Wypych has a Ph.D. in chemical engineering. His professional expertise includelãÂ