Clariant Antistatic Agents

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Antistatic Agents
Product Leaflet
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CONTENTS
Product range 3

Applications 6

Safety data 15

Position under food regulations 16

Transport and storage 18
Antistatic Agents
Product leaet
Antistatic agents are incorporated into plastics largely to avoid the negative
effects of electro static charges (e.g. attraction of dust, static discharge, splashing
of printing inks).
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Product range
The technical data contained in the
following tables conform to our latest
state of knowledge and are monitored
by continuous quality controls. Further-
more, we monitor other application
properties, which cannot be expressed
as technical specications. This quality
control ensures maximum reliability for
processing and use of our antistatic
agents.
The quality assurance system of the
Business Unit received certication
from the German Associ ation for the
Certication of Quality Systems (CQS),
indicating that the requirements of DIN
ISO 9001 have been entirely fullled.
For determination of the following
product data the DGF methods the
ASTM or DIN standards are applied.
DGF Testing Methods can be
obtained from Wissenschaftliche
Verlags ge sellschaft mbH, Birken-
waldstrae 44, D-70191 Stuttgart.
Test method
Alkali value mg KOH/g DGF-M-IV 4
Alkane sulphonate % ISO 2271
Amine value mg KOH/g DIN 16 945
Calcium content % internal method
Density at 23 C g/cm
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DIN 53 479, ASTM D1505
Density at 50 C g/cm
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DIN 51 757
Color (Gardner value) ISO-4630
Color (Iodine color value) DIN 6162
Particle size % ISO-4610
Sodium sulphate % DGF-H-III 8
Paraffin content % ISO 893 resp. 1104
Melting range C DIN 53 181
Bulk density g/l ISO 60
Nitrogen content % by Kjeldahl
Solidification point C ISO 3016
Acid value mg KOH/g ISO 2114
Tertiary amine % internal method
Drop point C ISO 2176
Saponification mg KOH/g ISO 3681
value 1387
Water content % DIN 51 777 (Karl Fischer)
Viscosity at 50C mm
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DIN 51 562
Volatility % internal method
Viscosity at 50C mPa
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Antistatic Agents Product Leaflet
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1) = These values are part of our Standard-Delivery specifications.
Please refer to our product data sheets for the exact delivery specifications of each product.
2) = These data are not part of our delivery specifications.
Characteristic values Chemical designation Color Physical form
Specifications
1)
General product data
2)
Hostastat
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FA 14 Alkali value: 200 mg KOH/g Viscosity (50 C): 35 mm
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/s Natural based ethoxylated Clear Low-viscous liquid
Water: 0.5 % Solidification point: 5 C alkylamine
Tert. amine: 97.5 % Density (50 C): 0.9 g/cm
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Color (Gardner value): 3
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Water: 0.5 % Solidification point: 5 C ethoxylated alkylamine
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Hostastat

FA 68 Alkali value: 160 mg KOH/g Viscosity (50 C): 40 mPa
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s Natural based ethoxylated White Waxy like paste
Water: 0.5 % Solidification point: 40 C alkylamine at room temperature
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Color (Iodine color value): max. 3
Hostastat

FA 38 Nitrogen: 2.25 % Drop point: 97 C Natural based ethoxylated Light yellowish Free flowing
Particle size: 99 % <2 mm Density (23 C): 1.0 g/cm
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alkylamine
Bulk density: 600 g/l
Hostastat

FE 1 Melting Point: 65- 70 C Density (70 C): 0.96 g/cm
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Fatty acid ester White (ivory) Pills
Acid Value: 3 mg KOH/g
Monoglycerides: 90 %
Hostastat

FE 2 Drop point: 60 C Density (23 C): 1.02 g/cm
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Fatty acid ester Almost white Free flowing
Acid value: 5 mg KOH/g Bulk density: 500 g/l
Saponification value: 170 mg KOH/g
Hostastat

FE 20 Acid value: 2 mg KOH/g Solidification point: 19 C Fatty acid ester Yellowish High-viscous liquid at 25 C
Saponification value: 180 mg KOH/g Density (50 C): 0.99 g/cm
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Color (lodine color value): 6 Viscosity (50 C): 130 mPa
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HS 1 Alkane sulphonate: 90 % Melting range: 220 C Alkane sulphonate Pale yellow Free flowing
Paraffin: 1 % Bulk density: 630 g/l Pills
Sodium sulphate: 5 % 440 g/l free flowing Pale yellow Pills, pills Zn
Water: 1 %
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Characteristic values Chemical designation Color Physical form
Specifications
1)
General product data
2)
Hostastat
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/s Natural based ethoxylated Clear Low-viscous liquid
Water: 0.5 % Solidification point: 5 C alkylamine
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Hostastat

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Water: 0.5 % Solidification point: 5 C ethoxylated alkylamine
3
Hostastat

FA 68 Alkali value: 160 mg KOH/g Viscosity (50 C): 40 mPa
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s Natural based ethoxylated White Waxy like paste
Water: 0.5 % Solidification point: 40 C alkylamine at room temperature
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Color (Iodine color value): max. 3
Hostastat

FA 38 Nitrogen: 2.25 % Drop point: 97 C Natural based ethoxylated Light yellowish Free flowing
Particle size: 99 % <2 mm Density (23 C): 1.0 g/cm
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alkylamine
Bulk density: 600 g/l
Hostastat

FE 1 Melting Point: 65- 70 C Density (70 C): 0.96 g/cm
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Fatty acid ester White (ivory) Pills
Acid Value: 3 mg KOH/g
Monoglycerides: 90 %
Hostastat

FE 2 Drop point: 60 C Density (23 C): 1.02 g/cm
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Fatty acid ester Almost white Free flowing
Acid value: 5 mg KOH/g Bulk density: 500 g/l
Saponification value: 170 mg KOH/g
Hostastat

FE 20 Acid value: 2 mg KOH/g Solidification point: 19 C Fatty acid ester Yellowish High-viscous liquid at 25 C
Saponification value: 180 mg KOH/g Density (50 C): 0.99 g/cm
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Color (lodine color value): 6 Viscosity (50 C): 130 mPa
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HS 1 Alkane sulphonate: 90 % Melting range: 220 C Alkane sulphonate Pale yellow Free flowing
Paraffin: 1 % Bulk density: 630 g/l Pills
Sodium sulphate: 5 % 440 g/l free flowing Pale yellow Pills, pills Zn
Water: 1 %
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Applications
Overview
Main application
areas
Hostastat FA14 PO
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Hostastat FA 24 PO
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Hostastat FA 68 PO
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Hostastat FA 38 PO
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Hostastat FE 1 PO
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Hostastat FE 2 PO
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Hostastat FE 20 PVC
Hostastat HS 1 PVC PS ABS
Due to their chemical constitution, most plastics are very good electrical insulating
materials, i.e. their electrical conductivity is exceptionally low. Because of this
important property, many plastics are used as insulating materials in the electrical
industry. The high electrical resistivity however, leads to an undesired property,
namely that the material is prone to accumulating electrostatic charges.

To facilitate dissipation of the charge, antistatic agents are incorporated which,
in combination with atmos pheric humidity, form a conductive film on the plastic
surface.

A vital requirement for the effectiveness of an antistatic agent is limited compa-
tibility (solubility) with the polymer concerned and controlled mobility (rate of
diffusion) in the matrix. For polymers with a low glass transition temperature (e.g.
polyolefins), continuous migration of the antistatic agent is important to achieve
an antistatic effect, whereas with polymers which have a glass transition range
considerably above ambient temperature (e.g. PVC, ABS and PS), the compatibi lity
at the moment of cooling is the decisive factor.

The antistatic agents mentioned are added to plastics before or during processing.
In many plastics they migrate continuously to the surface, where a deposit of
the material can take place often even if they are frequently re moved from
the surface. Possible interactions with the polymer must be borne in mind when
choosing the antistatic additive (lubrication, haze, effects on thermal stability).

Depending on the applications the antistatic effect reaches its optimum level
either im mediately (calendered film) or after a period of time (injection moulding,
extrusion). To achieve an adequate antistatic effect, it is necessary to have a
certain level of humidity so that the required moisture film can be formed at the
surface (as mentioned previously).
1) = PO = polyolefins
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PVC
When processing semi-rigid and flex ible calendered PVC
film, Hostastat FE 20 is the preferred additive. It can
also be used as an antistatic agent for the production of
plasticized injection mouldings and ex trudates. It acts as
an internal lubricant and does notcause hazing at usual
addition levels of 1 phr to 2 phr
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Since Hostastat HS 1 causes hazing with PVC in the
typical quantity used of 1 phr to 1.5 phr, its prime use is
in opaque rigid PVC calendered films. Its strong external
lubricating effect must be taken into account during
formulation.

To minimize the clouding effect of Hostastat HS 1 it can
be used in combination, e. g. 0.3 phr Hostastat HS 1 with
1.0 phr Hostastat FE 20.

For injection mouldings and extrudates made of rigid
PVC, internal antistatic agents are less suitable (at usual
addition rates < 2 phr). In this case, we recommend an
external treatment with an approx. 1 % aqueous solution
of Hostastat HS 1
2)
pills. As far as possible with the
production process, good antistatic effects can also
be achieved by addition rates of more than 2 phr of
Hostastat HS 1 (as an internal antistatic agent).
Hostastat FE 2 is also used for pro cessing rigid PVC
because of its effectiveness as internal lubricant in
combination with montan waxes.

Diagrams 1- 4 give an indication of the antistatic effective-
ness of Hostastat HS 1 and Hostastat FE 20 in PVC.
Polyolefins
For antistatic finishing of PE-LD, PE-HD, and PP Hostastat
FA 14, FA 24 or FA 68 and Hostastat FA 38 are the most
suitable products.

In general, addition levels of Hostastat FA 14, FA 24 or
FA 68 are 0.1-0.15 phr. If Hostastat FA 14 or FA 24 are drum
tumbled with polyolefin granules, they may additionally act
as an adhesion promoter for other powdered additives.

Apart from the antistatic effect, Hostastat FA 38 acts as
a processing aid when manufacturing particularly thin
PE-HD films and biaxially orien tated PP films (BOPP). In
this connection it needs to be considered that, like with
ethoxylated amines in general, an impact on printability
and sealability might take place, generally, the dosage of
Hostastat FA 38 ranges from 0.2 to 0.5 phr.
Direct incorporation of Hostastat FA 14, FA 24 or FA 68
in polyolefin melts by processing can lead to problems
of dis persion of the antistatic agent.
Therefore, Clariant offers a range of granulated systems
in which the active ingredient has been predis persed in
a suitable carrier.

Figures 5 -15 illustrate the efficiency of Hostastat FA 14,
FA 24, FA 38 and FA 68 in PE-LD, PE-HD and PP.

In addition to these products, Clariant offers Hostastat FE 1
and FE 2 for antistatic finishing of polyolefins. Because of
its higher dosage of 0.5 phr to 2 phr, the pure additive can
be incorporated into the polymer, thus receiving sufficient
dispersion (see figures 16 and 17).

In cases where an especially effective antistatic finishing
is required, a syner gistic combination of Hostastat FA 14,
FA 24 or FA 68 and Hostastat FE 1 or FE 2 is recommended
(as shown in figure 18).
For certain PP polymerization processes Hostastat FA14,
FA 24 or FA 68 are added in situ to avoid agglomeration
of fines whilst shut down or startup. Addition rates are from
200-300 ppm.
1) = phr: parts per hundred resin
2) = In order to achieve homogeneous surface coating, the additional use of flow
control agents based on polyvinyl alcohol is recommended. We are pleased
to assist our customers in selecting the appropriate agent.
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Figures 1 and 2:
Antistatic effect of Hostastat HS 1 in polyvinylchloride (PVC), measured on 1 mm plates produced on a two-roll mill as surface resistance and half-life period according to DIN 53 482;
samples stored for 3 days at 23 C/50 % rel. humidity.
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Figures 3 and 4:
Antistatic effect of Hostastat FE 20 in polyvinylchloride (PVC), measured on 1 mm plates produced on a two-roll mill as surface resistance and half-life period according to DIN 53 482;
samples stored for 3 days at 23 C/50 % rel. humidity.
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Figures 5 and 6:
Antistatic effect of Hostastat FA 14 in high-density polyethylene, measured as surface resistance and half-life period according to DIN 53 482 on 1 mm injection moulded plates;
10 days stored at 23 C/50 % rel. humidity.
Hostastat FA 14 in PE-HD, MFR 190/ 2.16: 9 g/ 10 min
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Figures 7 and 8:
Antistatic effect of Hostastat FA 14 in low-density polyethylene, measured as surface resistance and half-life period according to DIN 53 482 on 1 mm injection moulded plates;
Hostastat FA 14 in PE-LD, MFR 190/ 2.16: 2-3 g/ 10 min
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Antistatic effect of Hostastat FA 14 in PP, measured as surface resistance and half-life
period according to DIN 53 482 on 1 mm injection moulded plates; stored at 23 C/50 %
rel. humidity for 21 days.
Hostastat FA 14 in PP, MFR 230/ 5: 1.2 g/ 10 min
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Antistatic effect of Hostastat FA 38 in PP, measured as surface resistance and half-life
Hostastat FA 38 in PP, MFR 230/ 5: 1.2 g/ 10 min
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Antistatic effect of Hostastat FA 38 in PE-HD, measured as surface resis tance and half-life
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Hostastat FA 68 in PP, MFR 230/ 5 : 1.2 g/ 10 min
Hostastat

FA 24 in PP, MFR 230/ 5 : 26 g/ 10 min Hostastat FA 24 in PE-LD, MFR 190/ 2.16 : 2.0 g/ 10 min
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Time [days]
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Figures 16 and 17:
Antistatic effect of Hostastat FE 2 in PP, measured as surface resistance and half-life period according to DIN 53 482 on 1 mm injection moulded plates;
stored at 23 C/50 % rel. humidity for 21 days.
Hostastat FE 2 in PP, MFR 230/ 5: 1.2 g/ 10 min
Figure 18:
Antistatic efficiency of a mixture of Hostastat FE 2 and Hostastat FA 14 in PP, measured as surface resistance according to DIN 53 482 on 1 mm injection moulded plates
at 23 C/50 % rel. humidity.
Synergistic mixture of Hostastat FE 2 and Hostastat FA 14 in PP, MFR 230/5: 1.2 g/ 190 min
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Polystyrene and ABS
Hostastat HS 1 is the preferred antistatic agent for poly-
styrene (PS and PS-HI). The dosage level is 1.5 to 2.5 phr.
These addition levels lead to a reduction in transparency
of general purpose PS. Therefore, the application should
be limited to opaque articles. Furthermore, Hostastat FA 14,
FA 24 or FA 68 and Hostastat FE 20 can be used in poly-
styrene, the addition rates are 0.5 to 1.0 phr (Hostastat
FA 14, FA 24, FA 68) or 1.0 to 2.0 phr (Hostastat FE 20), e. g.
if liquid coloring agents are involved.
For styrene co- and graft-polymers, such as ABS, either
Hostastat HS 1 with addition levels of 2.0 to 3.0 phr or
Hostastat FA 14, FA 24 or FA 68 at 0.5 to 1.0 phr is incorpo-
rated.
Diagrams 19-24 give a few examples of the antistatic effect
of Hostastat HS 1 in polystyrene, high impact polystyrene
and ABS.
Hostastat HS 1 in PS, MFR 200/ 5: 26 g/ 10 min
Figures 19 and 20:
Antistatic effect of Hostastat HS 1 in polystyrene, measured as surface resistance and half-life period according to DIN 53 482 on 1 mm injection moulded plates; 1 day stored at
23 C/50 % rel. humidity.
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> 3 min > 3 min
Figures 21 and 22:
Antistatic effect of Hostastat HS 1 in high impact polystyrene, measured as surface resistance and half-life period according to DIN 53 482 on 1 mm injection moulded plates;
Hostastat HS 1 in high impact PS, MFR 200/ 5: 9.5 g/ 10 min
Figures 23 and 24:
Antistatic effect of Hostastat HS 1 in ABS, measured as surface resistance and half-life period according to DIN 53 482 on 1 mm injection moulded plates;
Hostastat HS 1 in ABS, MFR 200/ 10: ca. 3 g/ 10 min
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Safety data
Toxicological properties
The acute oral toxicity (LD50) values
are as follows:
Hostastat HS 1 500-2000 mg/kg (rat)

Hostastat FE 1 > 2000 mg/kg (rat)

Hostastat FE 2 > 2000 mg/kg (mouse)

Hostastat FE 20 > 2000 mg/kg (rat)

Hostastat FA 14 500-2000 mg/kg (rat)

Hostastat FA 24 500-2000 mg/kg (rat)

Hostastat FA 68 > 2000 mg/kg (rat)

Hostastat FA 38 > 2000 mg/kg (rat)
Because of their alkaline nature Hostastat FA 14, FA 24, FA 68 and Hostastat FA 38
are strong irritants and particularly strong mucous membrane irritants. As for
handling these materials, the usual precautions must therefore be taken to avoid
contact with such substances (gloves, goggles).
Ecological properties
If handled correctly, Hostastat FE 1, FE 2 and Hostastat FE 20 present no problems
in waste water disposal. Mechanical separation in water treatment plants is
possible. The other Hostastat grades must not be discharged into waste water,
as they have a fish toxicity of 0.1 mg to 10 mg/l. The COD eliminability (static test)
is between 2065-2600mg/g CSB value.
Status according to the German federal regula tions on hazardous substances
Hostastat FE 1, FE 2 and Hostastat FE 20 are not dangerous substances within
the definition of these regulations.

Hostastat FA14 and FA 24 are defined as corrosive, (C) and environmentally
ha z ard ous, (N) and should be marked with warning label R 22, R 34, R 41, R 50/53
for FA 14 and R 22, 34, 50 for FA 24. Hostastat FA 68 and Hostastat FA 38 are
defined as irritant, (Xi) and environmentally hazardous, (N) and require warning
label R 38, R 41, R 50/53. Hostastat HS 1 needs the labelling corrosive, (C) and
warning label R 22, R 34. For further information please see safety data sheet.
Position under food regulations
Our antistatic agents comply with numerous regulations as shown in the table
position under food regulations. For details of national recommendations,
guidelines and regulations on addition and migration limits, the relevant official
publications should be referred to.
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Position under food regulations
Country Publications, Directives, Regulations Maximum content in polymers (% by weight)
Hostastat HS 1 Hostastat FA 14 Hostastat FA 38 Hostastat FA 68 Hostastat FE 1 Hostastat FE 20

Hostastat FA 24 Hostastat FE 2

USA Code of federal regulations Food and Drug Administration 175.300 Coatings 3.0
Title 21 178.3130 Antistatic and/or PO film 0.1 0.1 0.18 0.1
antifogging agents PE containers 0.27 0.15
in food packaging PS and rubber
materials modified PS
3.0
178.3400 Emulsifiers and/or PVC 2.6
surface active PS and rubber
agents modified PS
3.0

EU 2002/72/EC and Effective in all member states All plastics No. 34230 No. 39090 No. 39090 No. 39090 No. 56585 No. 30960
amendments since January 2010 (Positive List) SML 6 mg/kg SML 1.2 mg/kg SML 1.2 mg/kg
SML 1.2 mg/kg Unlimited Unlimited

Ref. No.

Japan Code of Japan Positive list PVC 2.0 Unlimited Unlimited
Hygienic Associations PE 3.0 0.5 0.9 Unlimited Unlimited
PP 3.0 0.2 0.36 0.2 Unlimited Unlimited
PS 3.0 2.0 3.6 2.0 Unlimited Unlimited
ABS 3.0 2.0 3.6 2.0 Unlimited Unlimited
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Country Publications, Directives, Regulations Maximum content in polymers (% by weight)
Hostastat HS 1 Hostastat FA 14 Hostastat FA 38 Hostastat FA 68 Hostastat FE 1 Hostastat FE 20

Hostastat FA 24 Hostastat FE 2

USA Code of federal regulations Food and Drug Administration 175.300 Coatings 3.0
Title 21 178.3130 Antistatic and/or PO film 0.1 0.1 0.18 0.1
antifogging agents PE containers 0.27 0.15
in food packaging PS and rubber
materials modified PS
3.0
178.3400 Emulsifiers and/or PVC 2.6
surface active PS and rubber
agents modified PS
3.0

EU 2002/72/EC and Effective in all member states All plastics No. 34230 No. 39090 No. 39090 No. 39090 No. 56585 No. 30960
amendments since January 2010 (Positive List) SML 6 mg/kg SML 1.2 mg/kg SML 1.2 mg/kg
SML 1.2 mg/kg Unlimited Unlimited

Ref. No.

Japan Code of Japan Positive list PVC 2.0 Unlimited Unlimited
Hygienic Associations PE 3.0 0.5 0.9 Unlimited Unlimited
PP 3.0 0.2 0.36 0.2 Unlimited Unlimited
PS 3.0 2.0 3.6 2.0 Unlimited Unlimited
ABS 3.0 2.0 3.6 2.0 Unlimited Unlimited
= For the active ingredients
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Transport and storage
Packaging
Hostastat HS 1 20 kg net bags/ free flowing 1,000 kg pallet

25 kg net bags/ pills 500 kg pallet

20 kg net bags/ pills Zn 500 kg pallet

Hostastat FE 1 25 kg net PE bags 500 kg pallet

Hostastat FE 2 25 kg net PE bags 750 kg pallet

Hostastat FE 20 180 kg net metal drums 720 kg pallet

Hostastat FA 14 180 kg net metal drums 720 kg pallet


Hostastat FA 38 25 kg cardboard with PE Inliner 500 kg pallet

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Storage

When transporting or storing Hostastat FA 14 and FA 24
below solidifi cation point ( 5 C) flocculation can occur.
This can be eliminated by gentle warming and homogeni-
zation (stirring up) and does not impair the product quality.
The products should be stored dry and at room temperature.
Because of the hygroscopic nature of the products it is
essential that package and storage containers are tightly
closed at all times. As far as Hostastat FA 38 is concerned,
lump formation may occur under disadvantageous storage
conditions.

When obeying the above mentioned instructions, the closed
units can be stored for at least 6 months.
This information corresponds to the present state of our knowledge and is intended as a general
description of our products and their possible applications. Clariant makes no warranties, express or
implied, as to the informations accuracy, adequacy, sufciency or freedom from defect and assumes
no liability in connection with any use of this information. Any user of this product is responsible for
determining the suitability of Clariants products for its particular application.
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agrees otherwise in writing. Any existing intellectual/industrial property rights must be observed. Due
to possible changes in our products and applicable national and international regulations and laws,
the status of our products could change. Material Safety Data Sheets providing safety precautions,
that should be observed when handling or storing Clariant products, are available upon request and
are provided in compliance with applicable law. You should obtain and review the applicable Material
Safety Data Sheet information before handling any of these products. For additional information, please
contact Clariant.
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For sales to customers located within the United States and Canada the following applies in addition:
NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY IS MADE OF THE MERCHANTABILITY, SUITABILITY, FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE OF ANY PRODUCT OR SERVICE.
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