The European ATEX<\/strong> directives impose strict requirements for materials intended for environments with explosive atmospheres<\/strong>. One of the most stringent criteria concerns surface electrical resistivity<\/strong>: it must be sufficiently low to prevent the accumulation of electrostatic charges, which could generate dangerous discharges<\/strong> and trigger explosions. <\/p>\n This represents a particularly critical challenge for plastic components<\/strong>, which are notoriously insulating.<\/p>\n Classic antistatic compounds use conductive fillers<\/strong> such as: <\/p>\n These systems are effective, but they have a significant limitation: the final product is always black<\/strong>. This is a problem for applications that require visual identification, aesthetics, or color coding<\/strong>, such as in industrial, medical, or military devices. <\/p>\n The LATIOHM PD02<\/strong> line introduces an innovative solution: compounds with permanent antistatic properties<\/strong> and full colorability<\/strong>.<\/p>\n An example is LATIOHM 62-08 PD02 G\/35<\/strong>, used to create a modular ATEX flashlight<\/strong>:<\/p>\nThe Limitations of Traditional Antistatic Compounds<\/h2>\n
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LATIOHM PD02: Permanent Antistatic Properties and Custom Colors<\/h2>\n