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DESCO INDUSTRIES INC. Technical Bulletin TB-7001
Statguard^® Conductive Acrylic Paint
Application Instructions
Made in America
Figure 1. Statguard^® Conductive Acrylic paint.
Description
Statguard^® Conductive Acrylic Paint is a one part floor coating
formulated to produce controlled dissipation of static electrical
charges. Statguard^® Conductive Acrylic Paint is very effective as a
static control floor coating for electronics manufacturing, assembly,
and storage. It is available in grey (similar to PMS 432) in 1 gallon
(3.8 litres) containers and in 5 gallon (19 litres) containers; and in
light grey (similar to PMS 429) in 5 gallon (19 litres) containers.
The color may vary between production lots.
NOTE: Statguard® Conductive Acrylic Paint has a one year shelf
life from the date of invoice. The product should not be allowed to
freeze. Store at temperatures above 45 degrees as stated in the
Material Safety Data Sheet. We recommend that these products
be stored in their original containers and be sealed when not in
use. We cannot guarantee performance if not properly mixed or is
used after one year from date of sale.
General Guidelines
GROUNDING:
Conventional grounding practices like connecting painted surfaces
to ground or internal building grounds are only required for
applications of Statguard^® Conductive Acrylic Paint that are not in
excess of 20 square feet (1.8 square metres). For applications that
are greater than 20 square feet (1.8 square metres), grounding
should not be required. The electrical properties of conductive
paint enable the surface to dissipate 5000 volts to zero in less than
0.01 seconds per FTMS 101C, Method 4046 without conventional
grounds. The conductive paint becomes a capacitive reservoir that
effectively drains static charges.
Foot grounders should be used in conjunction with flooring painted
with Statguard^® Conductive Acrylic Paint to properly ground
personnel. For more information, please contact any of the Desco
Industries companies.
Surface Preparation
The two most important characteristics for successful application
of Statguard^® Conductive Acrylic Paint applications are:
1. The surface must be clean, dry, dull, and smooth. Heavy dirt or
grease build-up should be removed with a stripper or degreaser.
Cleaning methods range from: sweeping, vacuuming, wire brush,
air-blasting, water jet, steam cleaning, or stripping.
2. If the surface is concrete, it must be in good condition.
CONCRETE:
New concrete should cure for a minimum of 28 days before
coating with Statguard^® Conductive Acrylic Paint. Not all concrete
is created equal -- concrete surfaces vary widely in physical and
chemical qualities due to the way the concrete was formulated,
poured, or finished.
There are several methods to prepare problem concrete. Each
method depends on the condition of the concrete. Adhesion
properties can be increased by profiling or roughing the surface
through acid etching, rotary drum sanding, scarifying, or
mechanically scratching the surface.
You must test for moisture in the concrete. If moisture is present,
the floor should not be coated until the source of the moisture is
determined and eliminated.
PRIMING:
Statguard^® Conductive Acrylic Paint bonds well to clean, dry
concrete. However, a standard industrial primer can be used on
certain difficult to bond substrates and enhance the adhesion of
Statguard^® Conductive Acrylic Paint.
PREVIOUSLY PAINTED SURFACES:
The surface should be clean and free of dust, grease, wax, and
soap residue. Wash with ordinary detergent and water. Rinse
thoroughly with clean water and let dry. Glossy surfaces can be
dulled by lightly sanding and then vacuuming and cleaning. Cracks
and holes should be repaired before applying the Statguard®
Conductive Acrylic Paint. Adhesion can be improved by using a
standard industrial type primer.
UNPAINTED SURFACES:
Adhesion can be improved by using a standard industrial type
primer. Metal should be primed with red oxide primer. Concrete,
wood, plastics, and most other surfaces should be properly
cleaned. Let dry and then apply Statguard^® Conductive Acrylic
Paint.
COVERAGE:
Statguard^® Conductive Acrylic Paint will cover 300 to 400 square
feet (27.87 to 37.16 square metres) at a 1 to 1.5 mil (0.0254 to
0.0381 mm) thick dry film per gallon (3.87 litres) on a smooth
surface. Coverage is less on coarse or textured surfaces. Two
coats are recommended to achieve maximum performance from
the paint.
DESCO INDUSTRIES INC. • 3651 Walnut Avenue, Chino, CA 91710 • [phone] • Fax [phone] • Web Site: DescoIndustries.com
TB-7001 June 2011 Page 1 of 7
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