DESCO INDUSTRIES INC. Technical Bulletin TB-7042 Statguard Static Dissipative Floor Finish Application Instructions & MSDS Made in the United States of America General Guidelines 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, 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 Figure 1. Statguard Static Dissipative Floor Finish avoid contamination finish mop and bucket should be dedicated to Statguard Floor Finish use only. Description Statguard Static Dissipative Cross-Linked Floor NOTE: Statguard Static Dissipative Floor Care products Finish is used to dissipate static charges as well as do not have a set life span. The chemicals are not known to limit triboelectric (static charge generation) charges degrade over time when stored at the proper temperature while providing a clear, high gloss finish that resists conditions as stated in the Material Safety Data Sheet. wear. Statguard Static Dissipative Floor Finish is a We also recommend that these products be stored in their free flowing liquid cross-linked emulsion, which can be original containers and be sealed when not in use. applied on any hard surface or sealed floor including vinyl, vinyl asbestos, linoleum, rubber, asphalt, sealed GROUNDING or painted wood, terrazzo and concrete. Statguard Conventional grounding practices like electrically technology eliminates the need for static control connecting Statguard Dissipative Floor Finish to tile or floor mats. Statguard Floor Finish dries in ground is only required for applications of static approximately one hour and is ideal for clean room dissipative floor finish that are less than 50 square and electronic manufacturing, assembly, and test feet. For applications that are greater than 50 square areas. For use in environments with relative humidity of feet, the capacitance of Statguard Floor Finish is 30-65%. MANY, MANY times greater than the capacitance of the human body model. The difference in capacitance SAFE WALKING SURFACE is so great that the Statguard treated floor acts as a UL Classified as to slip resistance only. Statguard theoretical reservoir or natural ground. The capacitance provides superior electrical properties along with and surface resistance of the Statguard treated floor a safe walking surface. Underwriters Laboratory will decay a 5000v charge to zero in .05 sec. per FTMS has eval uated Statguard and tested it to their slip 101B, Method 4046. Statguard has substantially less resistance standards. To ensure employee safety than the maximum static decay time of 0.1 seconds. and to mitigate users liability exposure, it is important Per ESD Handbook ESD TR20.20 section 5.3.4.2 to use floor finish that has been successfully tested Floor finishes and topical antistats, function by two for slip resistance, and is properly installed and separate mechanisms. First they reduce the surfaces maintained. tendency to generate a static charge. Second, they provide a path for the dissipation of charge. The charge may dissipate over the surface of the finish or it may dissipate to ground if the floor finish is grounded. To remove charge from personnel, ESD footwear is to be used in conjunction with ESD flooring. ESD footwear should be worn on both feet. DESCO INDUSTRIES INC. 3651 Walnut Avenue, Chino, CA 91710 (909) 627-8178 Web Site: DescoIndustries.com 2013 DESCO INDUSTRIES, INC. TB-7042 June 2013 Page 1 of 10 Employee Ownedscratching the surface. The concrete sealer will reduce the porosity of the concrete and provide a smooth and level surface for the finish. The sealer also provides a barrier to prevent any water migrating up through the concrete. No 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 Figure 2. ESD footwear should be used on ESD with significantly better productivity than competing flooring. brands. CONCRETE DRY TIME Two measures are used to determine a good concrete It is recommended that Statguard be allowed to dry surface for Statguard Floor Finish: at room temperature in excess of 70F for 1 hour or 1. The surface should be cleaned of all contaminants. until dry for each coat. At high relative humidity levels, a longer drying time per coat may be necessary. Do 2. The surface should be dry or sealed. not use force air drying. After the last coat, wait 6 hours before any light traffic, 12 hours before regular SURFACE traffic, 72 hours before any wet maintenance, buffing, Surface to be finished should be clean, dry, and burnishing, and heavy equipment and floor truck traffic. smooth. Heavy dirt or grease build up should be removed with a stripper or degreaser. DO NOT use SECURELY CLOSE CONTAINER AFTER EACH USE. Statguard on surfaces colder than 45 F. Statguard Dissipative Floor Finish contains zinc. Optional Base Coat Statguard Conductive Epoxy or Acrylic Latex Paint SEALING can be used as a base coat to enhance the electrical Surface preparation is absolutely critical for porous properties where more conductive resistance is materials such as concrete. Proper preparation needed. Statguard Dissipative Floor Finish will seal simplifies application, increases durability, and is out dirt, debris and protect the conductive surface essential for proper adhesion of the coating to the allowing for ease of maintenance and enhanced substrate. Industrial grade polyurethane, vinyl, or shine. Statguard Dissipative Floor Finish is a polymer acrylic base sealers are recommended to seal high base floor finish/sealer that can be used as a top porosity floors before applying the Statguard Floor coat on the Conductive Epoxy or Latex Paint. Two Finish. Enamel can be used for bare wood, and coats are recommended, three coats will enhance enamel undercoat with rust inhibitor for metal. electrical properties, durability and reduce frequency of maintenance. Look online at DescoIndustries.com New concrete should cure for 60 days before sealing. for Technical Bulletin TB-7039 for more information on Not all concrete surfaces are created equal. They vary Statguard Conductive Epoxy or Acrylic Latex Paint. widely in physical and chemical qualities due to the way the concrete was originally formulated, poured or finished. Floor Preparation - Stripping Always use in a well ventilated area. Stripping the Concrete surfaces are very porous and should be floor is recommended for first time application of any properly sealed prior to the application of Statguard finish. New tiles are supplied with a protective factory Floor Finish. There are several methods to prepare finish that protects during installation but should be problem concrete. Each method depends on the stripped away prior to any floor finish application. condition of the concrete. Cleaning methods range Properly maintained floors should be stripped two to from: sweeping, vacuuming, wire brush, air-blasting, four times annually, depending on traffic and buildup water jet, steam cleaning, or stripping. Adhesion of contaminated finish. Statguard Floor Stripper is properties for the concrete sealer can be increased recommended. by profiling or roughing surface through acid etching, rotary drum sanding, scarifying, or mechanically DESCO INDUSTRIES INC. 3651 Walnut Avenue, Chino, CA 91710 (909) 627-8178 Web Site: DescoIndustries.com 2013 DESCO INDUSTRIES, INC. TB-7042 Page 2 of 10 Employee Owned