Polyether-Polyester Antistatic Resin Composition for Durable Transparency

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional antistatic agents for synthetic resins lack sufficient durability and antistatic performance, requiring large amounts to achieve effectiveness, which adversely affects transparency and leads to contamination and reduced commercial value.

Innovation Solution

A polymer compound composed of a polyester block and a polyether block, formed by reacting a diol, a dicarboxylic acid, and an epoxy compound, with specific ratios of polyethylene glycol and polytetramethylene glycol, blended with alkali metal salts or ionic liquids, is used to enhance antistaticity and compatibility with synthetic resins.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a conventional antistatic agent is added to a synthetic resin, then antistatic performance is improved, but durability is insufficient and the agent requires large amounts to achieve effectiveness

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveantistatic performanceVSAvoiddurability
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDuration of action of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses a block copolymer composed of polyolefin blocks and hydrophilic polymer blocks. This composite structure allows the hydrophilic blocks to provide antistatic functionality while the polyolefin blocks ensure compatibility with synthetic resins. The synergistic combination resolves the contradiction by integrating both durability and effectiveness in a single material system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The patent optimizes the molecular weight, block length, and hydrophilic block content of the block copolymer. By adjusting these parameters, the agent achieves sufficient antistatic performance at lower concentrations while maintaining durability. Specifically, controlling the hydrophilic block content between 5-50 wt% and molecular weight between 1,000-100,000 enables effective antistatic action without requiring large amounts.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If a large amount of antistatic agent is added to achieve sufficient performance, then antistatic effectiveness is improved, but compatibility with synthetic resin deteriorates and transparency is adversely affected

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveantistatic effectivenessVSAvoidcompatibility and transparency
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The block copolymer concentrates hydrophilic groups in specific hydrophilic blocks rather than distributing them uniformly throughout the entire polymer chain. This local concentration of functionality allows effective antistatic performance at the surface while the bulk polymer maintains compatibility with synthetic resins, preserving transparency and avoiding excessive addition.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent optimizes the hydrophilic block content between 5-50 wt% and molecular weight between 1,000-100,000. These parameter adjustments enable the agent to achieve sufficient antistatic effectiveness at lower concentrations (0.1-10 parts by mass per 100 parts of resin), maintaining compatibility and transparency without requiring large amounts.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Reliability

If a coating type antistatic agent is applied to the surface, then antistatic treatment is achieved, but the surface becomes contaminated and organic material accumulates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveantistatic treatmentVSAvoidsurface contamination
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The block copolymer agent is incorporated into the synthetic resin during molding, creating an intrinsic antistatic property rather than requiring external coating applications. The hydrophilic blocks naturally migrate to the surface during processing, providing self-generated antistatic functionality without introducing external organic coatings that would cause contamination.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent extracts the hydrophilic functional groups into separate hydrophilic polymer blocks within the block copolymer structure. These extracted hydrophilic blocks concentrate at the resin surface during molding, providing antistatic functionality without requiring external coating materials, thereby eliminating surface contamination from applied coatings.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

4Reliability

If conventional antistatic agents are used for synthetic resin films, then some antistatic effect is achieved, but sufficient antistaticity and durability cannot be obtained simultaneously

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveantistaticityVSAvoiddurability
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDuration of action of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The block copolymer combines polyolefin blocks (ensuring durability and compatibility) with hydrophilic polymer blocks (providing antistatic functionality). This composite structure enables simultaneous achievement of sufficient antistaticity and durability in film applications, as the polyolefin blocks maintain structural integrity while hydrophilic blocks provide lasting surface antistatic properties.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The patent optimizes molecular weight (1,000-100,000), block length ratios, and hydrophilic block content (5-50 wt%) to achieve the right balance between antistaticity and durability. These parameter adjustments ensure the agent provides sufficient antistatic effect while maintaining long-term durability in film applications without requiring excessive amounts.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The polymer compound provides durable antistaticity, reduces static electricity, minimizes surface contamination, and maintains transparency in synthetic resin films.

Implementation Method 1

a polymer compound having a predetermined structure can give excellent antistatic capability to a synthetic resin

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectrical conduction: Conduction (electrical)

Implementation Method 2

a block polymer having a structure in which a polyolefin block and a hydrophilic polymer block are repeatedly and alternately bound

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAbsorption: Absorption (physical)

Data Source

PatentUS20260022204A1Antistatic agent, antistatic agent composition containing same, antistatic resin composition containing said antistatic agent or said antistatic agent composition, and molded body and film thereof
Publication Date: 2026.01.22 ADEKA CORP
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AI summary

Provided are: an antistatic agent capable of durably giving an excellent antistatic effect to a synthetic resin; an antistatic-agent composition containing the same; an antistatic resin composition containing any of these; and a molded product of and a film of the resin composition. The antistatic agent includes one or more polymer compounds (E) obtained by reaction among a diol (a1), a dicarboxylic acid (a2), a polyether (b) having a hydroxyl group at both ends, and an epoxy compound (D) having two or more epoxy groups, wherein the polyether (b) having a hydroxyl group at both ends includes a polyethylene glycol (b1) and a polytetramethylene glycol (b2), and wherein the ratio of the polytetramethylene glycol (b2) is 10 to 80 mol % to the total number of moles of the polyethylene glycol (b1) and the polytetramethylene glycol (b2).