DESCO INDUSTRIES, INC. TECHNICAL BULLETIN TB-7042 Statguard Static Dissipative Floor Finish Application Instructions Made in the United States of America the enhanced floor tile limits charge generation, for example, due to a person walking across the floor. Generally accepted industrial stripping and floor finish application procedures are to be followed as outlined on pages 2 and 3 in this technical bulletin. Note: to avoid contamination finish mop and bucket should be dedicated to Statguard Floor Finish use only. NOTE: Statguard Static Dissipative Floor Care products do not have a set life span. The chemicals are not known to degrade over time when stored at the proper temperature conditions as stated in the Safety Data Sheet. We also recommend that these products be stored in their original containers and be sealed when not in use. When Statguard Floor Finish is fully cured, the floor finish does have white water resistance (a standard Figure 1. Statguard Static Dissipative Floor Finish industry test of standing water) however water if left puddled on the surface will penetrate the surface like Description other floor finishes and may turn white or powder. Statguard Static Dissipative Floor Finish is a cross linked polymer used to convert hard non-ESD floors to GROUNDING ESD protective flooring and for use in protecting and Conventional grounding practices like electrically enhancing ESD permanent flooring (vinyl, VCT, rubber connecting Statguard Dissipative Floor Finish to ground and other flooring types*). It creates a dissipative (1 is only required for applications of static dissipative floor 6 10 x 10 to < 1 x 10 ohms per ANSI/ESD STM7.1 and finish that are less than 50 square feet. For applications ESD TR53) and Low Tribocharging (<100 volts per that are greater than 50 square feet, the capacitance of ANSI/ESD STM97.2) coating that meets or exceeds Statguard Floor Finish is MANY, MANY times greater ANSI/ESD S20.20 minimum requirements for use as a than the capacitance of the human body model. The primary grounding method and for charge generation difference in capacitance is so great that the Statguard of the footwear/flooring system. Statguard Static treated floor acts as a theoretical reservoir or natural Dissipative Floor Finish is 3-coat, 18% solids system ground. The capacitance and surface resistance of (Approx 2000 sq ft/gallon) that reduces dry time the Statguard treated floor will decay a 5000V charge and labor needed for initial application and on-going to zero in .05 sec. per FTMS 101B, Method 4046. maintenance. Statguard has substantially less than the maximum static decay time of 0.1 seconds. Per ESD Handbook *Testing a small area for compatibility if Statguard ESD TR20.20 section 5.3.4.2 Floor finishes and topical Static Dissipative Floor Finish has not been used before antistats, function by two separate mechanisms. First is recommended. they reduce the surfaces tendency to generate a static SAFE WALKING SURFACE charge. Second, they provide a path for the dissipation UL Classified for slip resistance only. Underwriters of charge. The charge may dissipate over the surface of Laboratory has evaluated Statguard Static Dissipative the finish or it may dissipate to ground if the floor finish Floor Finish to their slip resistance standards to ensure is grounded. employee safety and to mitigate users liability exposure To remove charge from personnel, ESD footwear is to be used in conjunction with ESD flooring. ESD footwear General Guidelines should be worn on both feet. Statguard Floor Finish eliminates triboelectric generated charges above 100V before costly damage can occur from personnel who approach static sensitive parts and products. Statguard also drains static charges from personnel who forget to reattach their wrist straps minimizing the damage that could occur from handling. Even when using conductive tiles, a substantial triboelectric charge may be generated. When Statguard Floor Finish is applied over conductive tiles, DESCO INDUSTRIES, INC. - 3651 Walnut Avenue, Chino, CA 91710 (909) 627-8178 Website: DescoIndustries.com 2017 DESCO INDUSTRIES, INC. TB-7042 Page 1 of 11 April 2017 Employee OwnedNo Sealer Application: Sealing is recommended for increasing coverage and correcting problem concrete surfaces that are not dry or free from grease, oil, etc. If the subfloor surface is dry, level, and free from dirt, grease, oil, paint, sealer, old adhesives, and other foreign materials it may be suitable to applying Statguard finish directly onto the concrete. COVERAGE Statguard Floor Finish covers approximately 2000 square feet per gallon per coat on smooth surfaces. Coverage is less on coarse or textured surfaces. With 18% solids, Statguard Floor Finish is easier to apply with significantly better productivity than competing brands. DRY TIME Figure 2. ESD footwear should be used on ESD flooring It is recommended that Statguard be allowed to dry at CONCRETE room temperature in excess of 70F for 1 hour or until dry for each coat. At high relative humidity levels, a Two measures are used to determine a good concrete longer drying time per coat may be necessary. Do not surface for Statguard Floor Finish: use force air drying. After the last coat, wait 6 hours 1. The surface should be cleaned of all contaminants. before any light traffic, 12 hours before regular traffic, 72 2. The surface should be dry or sealed. hours before any wet maintenance, buffing, burnishing, and heavy equipment and floor truck traffic. SURFACE SECURELY CLOSE CONTAINER AFTER EACH USE. Surface to be finished should be clean, dry, and smooth. Heavy dirt or grease build up should be removed with Optional Base Coat a stripper or degreaser. DO NOT use Statguard on surfaces colder than 45 F. Statguard Dissipative Floor Statguard Conductive Epoxy or Acrylic Latex Paint Finish contains zinc. can be used as a base coat to enhance the electrical properties where more conductive resistance is needed. SEALING Statguard Dissipative Floor Finish will seal out dirt, Surface preparation is absolutely critical for porous debris and protect the conductive surface allowing for materials such as concrete. Proper preparation ease of maintenance and enhanced shine. Statguard simplifies application, increases durability, and is Dissipative Floor Finish is a polymer base floor finish/ essential for proper adhesion of the coating to the sealer that can be used as a top coat on the Conductive substrate. Industrial grade polyurethane, vinyl, or Epoxy or Latex Paint. Two coats are recommended, acrylic base sealers are recommended to seal high three coats will enhance electrical properties, durability porosity floors before applying the Statguard Floor and reduce frequency of maintenance. Look online at Finish. Enamel can be used for bare wood, and enamel DescoIndustries.com for Technical Bulletin TB-7039 for undercoat with rust inhibitor for metal. more information on Statguard Conductive Epoxy or Acrylic Latex Paint. New concrete should cure for 60 days before sealing. Not all concrete surfaces are created equal. They vary Floor Preparation - Stripping widely in physical and chemical qualities due to the way the concrete was originally formulated, poured or Always use in a well ventilated area. Stripping the finished. floor is recommended for first time application of any finish. New tiles are supplied with a protective factory Concrete surfaces are very porous and should be finish that protects during installation but should be properly sealed prior to the application of Statguard stripped away prior to any floor finish application. Floor Finish. There are several methods to prepare Properly maintained floors should be stripped two to problem concrete. Each method depends on the four times annually, depending on traffic and buildup condition of the concrete. Cleaning methods range from: of contaminated finish. Statguard Floor Stripper is sweeping, vacuuming, wire brush, air-blasting, water recommended. jet, steam cleaning, or stripping. Adhesion properties for the concrete sealer can be increased by profiling Equipment needed: or roughing surface through acid etching, rotary drum Push broom sanding, scarifying, or mechanically scratching the Single pad 175 rpm swing floor machine (with a surface. The concrete sealer will reduce the porosity of black or brown stripping pad) the concrete and provide a smooth and level surface for Mops (do not use the same mop for stripper and for the finish. The sealer also provides a barrier to prevent floor finish) any water migrating up through the concrete. DESCO INDUSTRIES, INC. - 3651 Walnut Avenue, Chino, CA 91710 (909) 627-8178 Website: DescoIndustries.com 2017 DESCO INDUSTRIES, INC. 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