Antistatic and Conductive Additives

When using Catafor CA in paints, it is advantageous to add a modest amount of polar solvent, because a synergistic effect is usually observed (Table 24.1).

The advantages of using quaternary ammonium salts as a conductivity additive can be summarized as follows:

1. Catafor CA, containing quaternary ammonium salts, is compatible with most types of paint, thus avoiding reformulation.