ARPRO - Specialty Grades

Anti-static

Static Control for Molded Packaging Applications

Plastics are typically very poor conductors of electricity, making them ideal for electrical insulation. Thermoplastic polymers such as ARPRO® EPP have a surface resistivity measuring from 10¹² to 10¹⁴ ohms per square, which is characteristic of a poor conductor of electrical charge.

For some applications, this surface resistivity can result in the build up of a static electrical charge, which under certain circumstances can result in the discharge of a static spark.

Applications where static sparks can be hazardous include:

• Processing plants
• Electronic / electrical equipment manufacturing
• Food packaging
• Healthcare services
• Military hardware and electronics

One solution is "anti-stat" material, also referred to as ESD (electro static discharge) packaging foam, or static dissipative foam.

ARPRO® Anti-Static EPP is used for molding and fabricating packaging materials used for sensitive electronic equipment and other products where static discharge is undesirable. ARPRO® Anti-Static contains additives that reduce surface resistivity and promote rapid static decay to protect against sparking.

In addition to electrical shock protection from static discharge, the material is unaffected by the treatment. ARPRO® Anti-Static maintains its ability to provide a high degree of vibration dampening and energy absorption, multiple impact resistance, thermal insulation, water / oil / chemical resistance, lightweight and molding to precise shape.

JSP can produce anti-static ARPRO® EPP foam products along a scale of surface resistivity. Please contact us to discuss your specific requirements.