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Electrically Conductive Materials
Antimony Tin Oxide (ATO) and ATO-Coated Titanium Dioxide (TiO2)
Electroconductive materials, available in acicular and spherical shapes, that enable highly conductive clear, white, and colored coatings, plastics, adhesives and more.
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Formulators know the challenge of balancing additive properties when formulating conductive materials, such as coatings, plastics and other end-use applications. Alternate materials can make electroconductivity difficult to customize and may provide poor stability and inconsistent conductivity performance.
Using ATO-based additives addresses these challenges. Featuring both ATO and ATO-coated TiO2, Nagase supplies functional materials with higher conductivity, greater stability, and excellent non-migratory anti-static performance—and can require less additive per formulation when compared to traditional alternatives.
Nagase is uniquely positioned to help you develop highly effective electroconductive coatings, plastics, fibers, or adhesives. Request more information today to learn how we can help address your formulation challenges. Ultrafine TiO2 is also available through Nagase. Contact us for more information.
Available Anti-Static Materials
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Antimony Tin Oxide (ATO) |
ATO-Coated TiO2 |
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Shapes Available |
Acicular, spherical |
Acicular, spherical |
Color |
Transparent, used for clear coating and applications requiring no color |
White, used for white and colored coatings and applications requiring opacity and color |
Conductive ATO-based Material Performance Advantages
ATO and ATO-coated TiO2 enable formulations with a wide range of advantages, with limited impact on other performance attributes. View the table below to learn about each material’s unique benefits.
Benefits
Antimony Tin Oxide (ATO) |
ATO-Coated TiO2 |
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Higher conductivity with less additive required (acicular) |
Higher conductivity with less additive required (acicular) |
Excellent transparency due to fine particle size |
Heat, physical and chemical stability |
High absorbability of NIR (near infrared) rays |
Gives high brightness (L*) to formulations |
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Excellent stability of conductivity under various dispersion strengths, enabling customizable formulation |
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Constant electroconductivity against humidity change and permanent anti-static properties |
Application Examples for ATO and ATO-Coated TiO2
Antimony Tin Oxide (ATO) |
ATO-Coated TiO2 |
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Heat shielding/IR absorption coating on glass/plastic for applications |
EC coatings: including E-coat, primer for automotive applications, industrial floor coatings |
Conductive sealant and adhesives |
Anti-stat carpet fibers |
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Electroconductive Plastics |
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Conductive sealant and adhesives |
