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Seeking static dissipative transparent plastic sheet
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Seeking static dissipative transparent plastic sheet

Seeking static dissipative transparent plastic sheet

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I am looking for inherently static dissipative, clear (transparent, not translucent) plastic sheeting with physical and chemical characteristics similar to polycarbonate or acrylic sheet. Coatings are not allowed. I need thin material (1-2mm thick) in sheets about letter size or 250mm square.

If sheet not readily available, I would consider moulding my own panels from granular stock if the plastic has the right static dissipation characteristics. any advice would be most welcome.

RE: Seeking static dissipative transparent plastic sheet

Antistatic comes in various qualities, from a conductive substabce being added that will migrate to the surface and give enough protection to prevent shocks to users, through to carbon or stainless fibre filled materials.

I think that Basel now offer a polymer that is inherently conductive without any additives.

My advice would be to investigate the Basel products to see if they are transparent, as I have no info on them.

Also stainless steel fibre filled PC might be quite clear as there is only 2% fibre needed to get underground mineing quality antistatic properties.

DSM is the only supplier I know who compounds SS fibre filled PC.

If an additive such as an amine will do, Clariant probably have something.

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RE: Seeking static dissipative transparent plastic sheet

Any sort of particulate such as SS fibers or carbon additives will not give a clear material I have worked with Permastat products form RTP company. They are all polymeric. They have several grades and degrees of clarity available in sheet or pellet form.

Good Luck

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