Work gloves used in ATEX areas should be anti-static to dissipate static electricity effectively. ESD protection is obligatory in electronics manufacturing, the petrochemical industry, and for handling flammable gases or liquids. Graphene nanotubes are a unique anti-static agent, delivering a permanent, humidity-independent anti-static effect to nitrile, latex, and polyurethane coated gloves. The provided electrical conductivity grants an anti-static effect that allows for seamless touch-screen use without the need to remove gloves. This ensures the highest levels of safety for both workers and products in compliance with safety glove standards and PPE requirements.
Anti-static gloves are specialized gloves designed to prevent the buildup and discharge of static electricity from the workers’ hands. These ESD-protective gloves must meet volume resistivity requirements of less than 1.0 × 10⁸ Ω, complying with the EN 16350 standard.
Ultra-long, electrically conductive, and flexible, graphene nanotubes form a 3D conductive and reinforcing network inside materials at extremely low dosages of 0.06–0.1 wt.%. The unique properties of nanotubes make it possible to maintain resistance to microbial attack, abrasion, alkali, and hydrolysis, while enhancing durability, ESD reliability, and a special soft-feel effect. This allows them to show better results compared to conventional conductive agents in all parameters of the modified material.
ESD safety standards are evolving alongside industrial automation. The EN 16350 standard for the electrostatic properties of protective gloves has significantly restricted the use of conventional antistatic additives that cannot meet its stricter requirements. Alternatives such as carbon or metallic yarns require complex knitting processes and limit the choice of top coatings. As a result, manufacturers have sought solutions that comply with the standard while maintaining touchscreen compatibility and avoiding major production investments. Graphene nanotubes address these needs by providing permanent, humidity-independent conductivity that meets the updated European requirements for a wide range of antistatic glove applications—without changes to existing manufacturing technology.
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TUBALL™ graphene nanotubes provide an anti-static effect that allows smooth operation of touch screens without the gloves having to be removed and that ensures worker and product protection.
Graphene nanotubes make it possible to achieve required anti-static performance in all water-based latex and polyurethane systems. The dosage required varies depending on the formulation, coating thickness, and glove design. The extremely low dosage of graphene nanotubes required opens the door to produce colorful solutions where desired.
Surface resistivity of 10⁷ Ω
TUBALL™ LATEX is a water-based suspension with high-quality dispersed TUBALL™ graphene nanotubes and stabilized with latex-friendly chemicals. It is designed to provide compatibility with standard processes and equipment. The dispersion can be added during the latex or polyurethane compounding stage and doesn’t affect the manufacturing process.
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