Abstract: The invention concerns a halogen-free polymeric blend capable of ionic conductivity comprising either one or more polyether-based polymers or copolymers that have favorable structures to facilitate polymer chain segmental motion and ion hopping environment, selected from the group of polyether-block-polymers and polyether-based polyurethanes, or said polyether based polymers or copolymers together with one or more ionomers formed by neutralization of ethylene acid co-polymers, as well as one or more specific halogen-free ionic complexes or salts comprising a weakly coordinating anion and a cation of an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal. Further, the invention concerns the use of said blend and a plastic material containing said blend as an additive.

Abstract: The invention concerns a halogen-free polymeric blend capable of ionic conductivity comprising either one or more polyether-based polymers or copolymers that have favorable structures to facilitate polymer chain segmental motion and ion hopping environment, selected from the group of polyether-block-polymers and polyether-based polyurethanes, or said polyether based polymers or copolymers together with one or more ionomers formed by neutralization of ethylene acid co-polymers, as well as one or more specific halogen-free ionic complexes or salts comprising a weakly coordinating anion and a cation of an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal. Further, the invention concerns the use of said blend and a plastic material containing said blend as an additive.

Abstract: An ungrounded type multilayer packaging with a reduced energy of electrostatic discharge for packaging used in a combustible environment. The packaging comprises a non-conductive multilayer packaging material containing at least one polymeric thermoplastic electrostatic dissipating layer, to give an electrostatic discharge energy attenuation of more than 40 dB.

Abstract: A covering material comprising a first layer, which forms the wearing layer of the structure and contains an ionomer, as well as a second layer next to the first layer. According to the invention, the first layer contains a wear-resistant and electrically conductive ionomer polyelectrolyte and the second layer is electrically conductive. The first layer comprises in particularan ionomer, which is a polymer of a co- or terpolymer of ethylene and acrylic or methacrylic acid, or any other known ionomer, and a block polyether, the polymer being ionically crosslinked with alkali and/or alkaline-earth and/or metal cations. The second layer forms the bottom layer of the structure, and it is made up of a polyolefin elastomer that has been rendered electrically conductive. The material according to the invention is suitable as covering for ESD applications.