Recent innovations of inherently conducting polymers for optimal (106–109 OHM/SQ) ESD protection materials

Processability and thermal stability have historically been the two major limitations in the use of inherently conducting polymers. Recent innovations now allow the successful use of inherently conducting polymers in various thermoplastic compounds. These materials exhibit useful electrical properties suitable for optimal ESD protection. Thermoplastic compounds have been developed for injection molding, blow molding, and extrusion processing in polypropylene, polyethylene, and polystyrene. Potential applications include but are not limited to tote boxes and bins, cases, containers, blown film, strapping, or thermo formed sheet where protection from electrostatic discharge is required.