Anti-static additive for conductive vinyl ester with maintained durability and color
TUBALL™ graphene nanotubes graphene nanotubes (also known as single wall carbon nanotubes) are used as a conductive filler to provide anti-static properties to vinyl-ester systems. They outperform widely used carbon black in their ability to preserve or even enhance mechanical properties of thermoset materials along with providing the required conductivity. Due to ultra-low working dosages in comparison with carbon black or carbon fiber, graphene nanotubes allow a wider color palette, leading to enhanced aesthetics of final products.
Anti-static agents: traditional vs TUBALL™
Note. This diagram provides average trends compared with other additives based on OCSiAl data. Product performance may vary depending on product type and formulation.
OCSiAl has developed the TUBALL™ MATRIX line of user-friendly concentrates for easy handling of nanotubes at a standard production facility without required changes in formulation. The anti-static masterbatch is efficient at very low loadings starting from 0.1% of the overall compound.
TUBALL™ MATRIX meets key technical requirements
| Parameter | Ammonium compounds | Carbon black | TUBALL™ MATRIX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working dosage, wt.% | 0.2–4 | 4–12 | 0.1–0.5 |
| Resistivity range, Ω/sq | 108–1011 | 105–1011 | 104–1011 |
Influence on mechanical performance |
small negative | strong negative | none |
| Influence on rheology | none | strong negative | acceptable |
| Color opportunity | possible | none | possible |
| Application via spray technology | possible | challenging | possible |
| Dust formation during production | none | high | none |
| Resistivity independent of humidity | no | yes | yes |
| Stable resistivity over time | no | yes | yes |
Results for optimized formulation based on OCSiAl data.
Key benefits of graphene nanotubes in vinyl-ester systems include:
- Uniform conductivity – guaranteed protection from "hot spots"
- Permanent anti-static properties independent of humidity
- Preserved mechanical properties, or even enhancement of some parameters
- Flexibility in coloring the product thanks to ultra-low working loading of nanotubes
- Retained density and viscosity of the original compound
- Simple adaptation to existing production process and formulation
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