Anti-Static Packaging Materials Market, by Material (Polyethylene (PE), Polyurethane (PU), Polypropylene (PP), and Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)), by Product Type (Bag, Sponge, Tape, and others ( Tubes and Stretch Film)), by End-use Industry (Electronics, Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Personal Care and Cosmetics) and by Region (North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa) -Size, Share, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2022-2028
In 2018, Ampacet Corporation launched two antistatic additives for packaging applications. These antistatic additives are for food & industrial packaging applications even in dry conditions.
In August 2017, Uflex Limited launched low opacity anti-static twist wrap polyester film. The material used by the company is bi-axially oriented polyethylene terephthalate (BOPET). The film is translucent and has good gloss.
In September 2017, Clariant, a specialty chemical company announced the launch of amine-free anti-static masterbatch concentrate for polyethylene films used in pharmaceutical applications. The new additive masterbatch concentrate is part of MEVOPUR, the brand of 'Controlled, Consistent and Compliant' products for plastics applications in the medical and pharmaceutical industries.
In December 2017, Croda International Plc acquired IonPhasE, which is provider of ange anti-static additives to prevent damage to electrical components, increase the safety of chemical and food packaging.