Desco TB-2045 User Manual

TECHNICAL BULLETIN TB-2045

Application and Maintenance Program
Statfree® ESD Protective Floor Care Products

General Guidelines

Desco Statfree® Floor Finish eliminates static charges
from building up on personnel and equipment, reducing
the potential hazard of ESD related failures in sensitive
environments. Unlike most conventional static control
acrylic floor finishes which rely on zinc cross-linking
technology, Statfree® is free of zinc and other heavy metals.
This is important to users being monitored, or those desiring
to reduce metal discharge into their waste water. Statfree®
durability and low cost make it ideal for use as a protective
overcoat on expensive conductive floor tiles.

For maximum effectiveness Statfree® Dissipative Floor
Finish should be used as part of a comprehensive
maintenance program that includes use of other
Floor Care products such as Statguard® Floor Stripper
and Floor Cleaner, and Statfree® Spray Buff and
Burnishing Restorer. Proper attention paid to the

Figure 1. Statfree® Floor Finish

Description

Desco Statfree® Zinc-Free Floor Finish is formulated
utilizing a highly unique polymer chemistry. The Statfree®
formulation provides a highly effective ESD protective
flooring surface, providing protection for floor surfaces
most prone to generate high levels of static charges. The
Statfree® proprietary polymer formula provides consistent
and rapid charge dissipation without the use of heavy metal
cross-linking agents commonly used in other ESD protective
floor finish products. Statfree® Floor Finish is a free flowing
liquid emulsion, which can be easily applied to any hard
surface or sealed floor including vinyl, linoleum, rubber,
asphalt, sealed or painted wood, terrazzo and concrete.
Statfree® dissipates charges from personnel and equipment

alike, and prevents tribocharging (static charge generation)

while building a clear, high gloss floor surface that resists
wear.

This Floor Finish’s unique chemistry allows it to maintain
its dissipative electrical properties in both low and high
humidity environments. The Statfree® polymer formula
provides electrical properties which significantly lower
charge generation when compared to conventional acrylic
floor finishes. Statfree® is UL listed for slip resistance for
added user safety.

SAFE WALKING SURFACE
UL Classified as to slip resistance only. Statfree®

provides superior electrical properties along with a safe
walking surface. Underwriters Laboratory has eval uated
Statfree® and tested it to their slip resistance standards.
To ensure employee safety and to mitigate user’s liability
exposure, it is important to use floor finish that has been
successfully tested for slip resistance, and is properly
installed and maintained.

application and maintenance of Statfree® Floor Finish will
result in increased durability and enhanced ESD control
performance.

NOTE: Statfree® 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 Material Safety Data Sheet.
We also recommend that these products be stored in their
original containers and be sealed when not in use.

Grounding (Typically Not Required)

Conventional grounding practices, such as electrically
connecting Desco Statfree® Floor Finish to earth or building
ground is required only for applications of floor finish that
are less than 50 square feet. For applications that are
greater than 50 square feet, grounding is not required. The
capacitance of large installations of Statfree® Floor Finish
is vastly greater than the capacitance of the human body.
This enormous difference in capacitance allows the treated
floor to act as a theoretical charge reservoir or natural
ground. The capacitance and surface resistance of Desco
Statfree® treated floors will decay a 5000 volt charge to
0 in less than 0.1 seconds when tested to Federal Test
Method Standard 101C, Method 4046. Desco Statfree®
Dissipative Floor Finish exceeds industry accepted static
decay requirements.

Foot grounders should be used. It is recommended
that foot grounders be worn on both feet. For additional
information on Desco foot grounding products ask for
Technical Bulletin TB-2020.

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Figure 2. Foot grounders should be used on ESD protective
flooring

Floor Preparation - Surface

CONCRETE

Two measures are used to determine a good concrete
surface for Statfree® Floor Finish:

1. The surface should be sealed.

2. The surface should be cleaned of all contaminants.

SURFACE

Surface to be finished should be clean, dry, and smooth.
Heavy dirt or grease build up should be removed with a
stripper or degreaser. DO NOT use Statfree
colder than 45° F.

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on surfaces

No Sealer Application: Sealing is recommended for
increas ing 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 Statfree® finish directly onto the
concrete.

COVERAGE

Desco Statfree® Dissipative Floor Finish covers
approxi mately 2000 square feet per gallon per coat on
smooth surfaces. Coverage is less on coarse or textured
surfaces. With 18% solids, Statfree® Floor Finish is easier
to apply with significantly better productivity than competing
brands.

DRY TIME

It is recommended that Statfree® be allowed to dry to the
touch. At higher relative humidity levels, a longer drying
time may be necessary. Do not use force air drying. Wait
6 hours before allowing light traffic, 12 hours before regular
traffic, 48 hours before any wet maintenance, and 72 hours
before heavy equipment and floor truck traffic.

CLOSE CONTAINER AFTER EACH USE. KEEP FROM
FREEZING. DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY.

Floor Stripping

SEALING

Surface preparation is absolutely critical for porous
materials such as concrete. Proper preparation simplifies
application, increases durability and ensures proper
performance. Industrial grade polyurethane, vinyl or acrylic
base sealers are recommended to seal highly porous floors
before the application of Statfree® Floor Finish. Enamel
sealers can be used for bare wood, while enamel undercoat
with rust inhibitors are recommended for metal surfaces.
DO NOT use Statfree® on surfaces colder than 45° F.

New concrete should be allowed to cure for 60 days before
sealing. Concrete surfaces do not all have the same
physical and chemical properties. They vary widely due to
the variety of ways concrete can be formulated, poured or
finished.

There are several methods to prepare problem concrete.
Each method depends on the condition of the concrete.

Cleaning methods range from: sweeping, vacuuming, wire

brush, air-blasting, water jet, steam cleaning, or stripping.
Concrete surfaces are very porous and should be properly
sealed prior to the application of Statfree® Floor Finish.

Adhesion properties for the concrete sealer can be
increased by profiling or rouging the concrete surface
through acid etching, rotary drum sanding, scarifying or
mechanically scratching the surface. The concrete sealer
will reduce the porosity of the concrete and provide a
smooth level surface for the finish. The sealer also provides
a barrier to prevent any water migrating up through the
surface of the concrete.

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Figure 3. Statguard® Floor Stripper Item No. 10442,
5 gallon container

Stripping the floor is recommended for first time application
of any finish. New tiles are supplied with a protective
factory finish that protects during installation but should be
stripped away prior to any floor finish application. Properly
maintained floors should be stripped one to three times
annually, depending on traffic and buildup of contaminated
finish. Statguard® Floor Stripper is recommended to strip
multiple layers of floor finish or coatings.

Equipment needed:

• Push broom

• Single pad 175 RPM stripping machine
(with black or brown stripping pad)

• Mops

• Statguard® Stripper, Item #10441

• Buckets

• Wet vacuum

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1. Always use in a well ventilated area or wear a suitable
respirator. Wear appropriate eye protection such as splash
goggles and impervious type protective gloves.

2. Sweep away all loose dirt and contaminants.

3. Dilute Statguard® Floor Stripper 3:1, Three (3) parts HOT

water to one (1) part stripper.

4. Apply stripper liberally to around 200 square foot area in
need of stripping. Using a clean string mop toapply diluted
stripper, uniformly distribute the solution. Let the solution
stand for 3 to 8 minutes. Do not allow it to dry.

5. Scrub the treated floor with the stripping machine at 175
rpm using a stripping pad soaked in stripping solution.

using either a pH measurement instrument or a piece of pH
indicating litmus paper. A safe pH level will be between 7.0

(neutral) and 9.0 (mildly, alkaline). Two sources for litmus

paper are Micro Essential Laboratory, Brooklyn, NY 11210
or Fisher Scientific, Fair Lawn, New Jersey 07410.

Floor Finish Application

It is recommended that three coats of Statfree® Floor Finish
are put down in the initial application.

Figure 4. Stripping floor

6. Pick up the loosened floor finish using a wet vacuum or
mop. Repeat steps 3 and 4 as required.

7. Thoroughly rinse the floor two to three times with clean
water to remove all spent chemicals. NOTE: If rinsing is not
completed thoroughly, the remaining chemicals will soften
new finish as it is applied, thereby diminishing its durability.

8. Pick up the rinse water with a wet vacuum or mop.

9. Inspect floor to be sure all stripper and old finish has
been removed. Allow floor to dry thoroughly before
applying any new floor finish.

For additional usage information and a MSDS sheet on
Desco Statguard® Floor Stripper, ask for Technical Bulletin

TB-2089.

It is recommended that the stripped surface be tested after
rinsing to ensure that high pH residues do not remain.
Some high pH strippers will leave a residue behind even
after several rinses. A high pH can affect the floor finish
curing time as well as other properties of the finish. To test
for high pH residue, test either the rinse water or the floor

Figure 5. Statfree® Dissipative Floor Finish
Item No. 81012, 2.5 gallon
Item No. 81013, 5 gallon
Item No. 81030, 55 gallon drum

Equipment needed:

• Statfree® Dissipative Floor Finish

• Clean rayon (or cotton blend) mop dedicated to

Statfree® use only

• Clean bucket, and wringer dedicated to Statfree®

use only

If Statfree® freezes, allow it to thaw to 70°F before
application.

1. Always use in a well ventilated area or wear a suitable
respirator. Wear appropriate eye protection such as splash
goggles and impervious type protective gloves.

2. Pour Dissipative Floor Finish into a clean bucket. Apply
using a damp clean rayon or cotton mop. Make sure to use
a dedicated mop, do not use a mop that has been used
to strip or mop floors. Coat the floor uniformly, avoiding
excessive foaming.

3. Allow the first coat to dry for 60 minutes, then apply a
second coat. Do not use force air drying.

4. Repeat step 2 for the third coat.

5. Allow last coat to dry overnight or minimum of 6 hours
before permitting any kind of floor traffic on the newly
coated area. An overnight curing time is preferred.

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6. Allow minimum of 48 hours of drying time before

performing any wet maintenance (restoring and spray
burnishing) on the newly coated floor.

Floor Finish Maintenance

DRY MOP PROGRAM

Keep the floor surface clean. Use an untreated dust mop or
push broom daily or as needed to remove accumulated dirt
and insulative contaminants.

3. Dilute Statguard® Dissipative Cleaner, two (2) quarts of
cleaner concentrate to five (5) gallons of clean water.

4. Thoroughly mix the cleaner concentrate before pouring
the cleaner into the bucket. Use a clean untreated mop

(dedicated to Statguard® use only) to damp mop the area.

Wring out excess fluid and do not flood a treated floor with
water. Do not use scrubbing machine to clean the floor.

5. Allow 20 to 40 minutes drying time before walking on the
cleaned area.

Statguard® Dissipative Floor Cleaner

Desco’s Statguard® Dissipative Floor Cleaner is specifically
formulated to clean floors treated with Statfree® Dissipative
Floor Finish. Statguard® Floor Cleaner is formulated with
dissipative agents that will rejuvenate and improve the static
dissipative properties of floors treated with Statfree® Floor
Finish.

Figure 6. Floor maintenance with Statguard® Dissipative
Floor Cleaner, Item No. 10566, 5 gallon, concentrate

Clean only with Statguard® Cleaner, do not damp mop with
plain water or with a high alkaline or high residue cleaner.
Using harsh detergents can damage a treated floor’s static
dissipative properties, or can turn the no-zinc finish white.

For additional usage information and a MSDS sheet on
Desco Statguard® Floor Cleaner, ask for Technical Bulletin

TB-2090.

Statfree® Dissipative Spray Buff

Regular spray buffing will help to maintain floors treated
with Statfree® Floor Finish at peak performance and
appearance. Spray buffing with Statfree® Dissipative Spray
Buff will remove light surface soil while reviving the high
gloss and electrical properties of the treated surface.

SPRAY BUFF SCHEDULE

Heavy to moderate traffic floors should be spray buffed 1-2
times per week. Light traffic floors should be buffed once a
week or as needed.

Desco’s Dissipative Cleaner effectively cleans without
leaving behind any harmful residue that can dull the surface
or impede dissipation properties. Statguard® Cleaner is
a non-alkaline detergent with a neutral pH, which requires
no rinsing. Use the following procedure to clean treated
floors with Desco Statguard® Cleaner. This product is also
recommended for use on conductive floor tile.

CLEANING SCHEDULE

Heavy to moderate traffic floors should be cleaned 1-2
times per week. Light traffic floors should be cleaned once
a week or as needed.

Equipment needed:

• Push broom

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• Mop (dedicated to Statguard

use only)

• Buckets

• Statguard® Dissipative Cleaner, Item #10566

1. Always use in a well ventilated area or wear a suitable
respirator. Wear appropriate eye protection such as splash
goggles and impervious type protective gloves.

2. Dry mop the surface to be cleaned.

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Figure 7. Desco Statfree® Spray Buff, Item No. 81050,
ready-to-use, 1 quart spray bottle, case of 12

Equipment needed:

• Push broom

• 175-1500 RPM buffing machine

• Statfree® Spray Buff, Item #81050

1. Always use in a well ventilated area or wear a suitable
respirator. Wear appropriate eye protection such as splash
goggles and impervious type protective gloves.

2. Sweep away all loose dirt and contaminants. Do not
spray buff on a dirty floor. If the floor is soiled, first perform
the cleaning procedure using Desco’s Statguard® Floor
Cleaner.

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Figure 8. Spray buffing with Desco Statfree® Dissipative
Spray Buff

Figure 9. Statfree® Burnishing Restorer, Item No. 81061,
ready-to-use, 5 gallon container

3. Lightly spray a small area with the Statfree® ready-to-use
Dissipative Spray Buff. Treat a small area at a time.

4. Buff the sprayed area at 175-300 RPM using a red pad
or at 1000-1500 RPM using a white or beige pad. Buff area
until clean and glossy. All black marks and scuffs should
be removed. The area must be buffed while in a liquid state.

5. After high speed buffing, dry mop the entire area with an
untreated mop.

For additional usage information and a MSDS sheet on
Desco Statfree® Dissipative Spray Buff, ask for Technical
Bulletin TB-2048.

Statfree® Burnishing Restorer

Statfree® Burnishing Restorer is a ready to use formulation
that renews the unique protective properties and gloss of
Statfree® Dissipative Floor Finish with less of an investment
in time, effort and money. Static decay properties, surface
resistance characteristics and durability of the floor finish
can be extended dramatically. The Restorer extends
the re-coat cycle and significantly reduces the cost of
maintenance.

BURNISHING RESTORER SCHEDULE

Heavy to moderate traffic floors should be treated 2-4 times
per month. Light traffic floors should be treated once a
month or as needed.

Equipment needed:

• Push broom

• 1000-1500 RPM burnishing machine
(with a white or beige pad)

• Statfree® Burnishing Restorer, item #81061

1. Dry mop the coated area to remove loose dirt from
coated floor.

2. Use a clean untreated string mop to apply a thin coat of
restorer onto floor. Allow it to dry 20 to 40 minutes.

3. Burnish the coated area with a 1000 to 1500 RPM rotary
machine and a clean beige burnishing pad.

4. Dry mop the entire burnished area again.

For additional usage information and a MSDS sheet on
Desco Statfree® Burnishing Restorer, ask for Technical
Bulletin TB-2049.

Statfree® Dissipative Floor Finish
Physical Properties

Base: Acrylic Polymer
Description: Aqueous Acrylic Emulsion, Non

hazardous material as defined in (29 CFR

915.4)
Abrasion Resistance: Exc. Crockmeter @ 50% RH

Color: Light blue opaque, dries clear
Density: 8.42 lbs/gal
Freeze/Thaw Stability: Exc. 3 Cycles @ -10°C
pH: 8.5 - 9.0

Slip Resistance: UL Classified*
Solids: 18%

Solvents: Water
Thermal Stability: Exc. 50°C/1 month
Viscosity: 3.3 cps
Working Humidity: Range 30-80% RH

*Underwriters Laboratory (UL) tested and classified as slip

resistance only. UL Classification Number SA6524.

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Electrical Properties

Surface Resistance: 10E6 – 10E9 ohms per ESD-S7.1
Charge Generation: Zero per AATCC Step Test

Method 134-1979

Charge Decay: 5000v - 0v in < 0.1 seconds

Testing

It is recommended that applications of Statfree® Dissipative
Floor Finish be tested periodically to ensure that insulative
contaminants such as dirt and grime are not building up on
surface. For optimal performance the surface should be
regularly maintained and kept cleaned. Testing for either

point to point resistance (RTT) or point to ground resistance
(RTG) will indicate if the floor finish needs maintenance.

If the surface is clean, high resistance readings usually
indicate that the floor finish is becoming worn and is in
need of replenishing of solids. These solids are worn away
over time due to normal floor traffic. Hence, the high floor
traffic areas will need more frequent maintenance than low
traffic areas. Maintenance is typically required if resistance
measurements are above 1010 ohms.

Figure 10. 19635 Meg Pocket Megohmmeter

VERIFICATION TESTING

For quick and easy verification of surface resistance, Desco
recommends the use of our 19635 Pocket Megohmmeter.
For detailed information on the Pocket Megohmmeter ask
for Technical Bulletin TB-2083.

MEGOHMMETER TESTING

Desco recommends the ESD Association’s Standard 7.1
test procedure along with a megohmmeter for determining
both RTT and RTG measurements. The Desco 19780
Surface Resistance Test Kit will provide all the necessary
equipment to test in accordance with the above mentioned
ESD Association standard. For detailed information on
the Surface Resistance Test Kit ask for Technical Bulletin

TB-3014. ESD-S 7.1 is available from the ESD Association,

7902 Turin Rd., Suite 4, Rome, NY 13440-2069, (315)

339-6937, www.esda.org.

Figure 11. 19780 set up to test resistance point to point

Limited Warranty

Desco expressly warrants that for a period of one (1)

year from the date of purchase, Desco Statfree® Static
Dissipative Floor Care products will be free of defects in
material. Within the warranty period, the material will be
tested and replaced at Desco’s option, free of charge.

Call Customer Service at [phone] (Walnut, CA)
or [phone] (Canton, MA) for a Return Material
Authorization (RMA) and proper shipping instructions

and address. You should include a copy of your original
packing slip, invoice, or other proof of purchase date.
Warranty replacements will take approximately one week.

Warranty Exclusions

THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WARRANTY IS MADE
IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER PRODUCT WARRANTIES,
EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED, INCLUDING
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE WHICH ARE SPECIFICALLY
DISCLAIMED. The express warranty will not apply to
defects or damage due to accidents, neglect, misuse,
alterations, operator error, or failure to properly maintain,
clean or repair products.

Limit of Liability

In no event will Desco or any seller be responsible
or liable for any injury, loss or damage, direct or
consequential, arising out of the use of or the inability to
use the product. Before using, users shall determine the
suitability of the product for their intended use, and users
assume all risk and liability whatsoever in connection
therewith.

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Flammability

(Red)

0

0

0

Reactivity

(Yellow)

Material Safety Data Sheet

May be used to comply with
OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard,
29 CFR 1910.1200, Standard must be
consulted for specific requirements.

IDENTITY (As Used on Label and List)

Statfree® Dissipative Floor Finish

NFPA Designation 704

Degree of Hazard:

4 = Extreme 1 = Slight
3 = High 0 = Insignificant
2 = Moderate

Note: Blank spaces are not permitted. If any item it not applicable, or no

information is available,the space must be marked to indicate that.

Health

(Blue)

1

Special Hazard

Section I

Manufacturer’s Name Emergency Telephone Number

Desco Industries, Inc.

Address (Number, Street, City, State, and Zip Code) Telephone Number for Information

90 Hudson Road, Canton, MA 02021 [phone]

Date Prepared

June 1, 2008

Signature of Preparer (Optional)

Section II - Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information

Hazardous Components (Specific Chemical Identity, Common Name[s]) OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV Recommended % (optional)

Other Limits

Diethylene Glycol Methyl Ether CAS No.: 111-77-3 NE NE 1-5

Modified Acrylic Polymer (Non Hazardous) 30-60

Polymer Emulsions (Non Hazardous) 1-5

Water (Non Hazardous) 30-60

This product contains NO toxic chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community
Right-To-Know Act of 1986 and of 40 CFR372.

HMIS RATING: Health: 1 Reactivity: 0
Flammability: 0 Personal Protection: B

Section III - Physical Data

Boiling Point Specific Gravity (H2O = 1)

212°F >1.0

Vapor Pressure Melting Point

N/A N/A

Vapor density Evaporation Rate

<1.0

Solubility in Water

(Butyl Acetate = 1)

<1.0

Complete

Appearance and Odor

Milky light blue liquid

Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data

Flash Point (Method Used) Flammable Limits LEL UEL

N/A N/A N/A

Extinguishing Media

Foam, CO2, DC and water

Special Fire Fighting Procedures

None required

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards

None known

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Section V - Reactivity Data

Stability Unstable Conditions to Avoid

Stable

Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid)

Excessive heat and freezing temperatures. Avoid contact with acids.

X

None known

Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts

CO, CO2, and unidentified organic compounds

Hazardous May occur Conditions to Avoid
Polymerization

Will Not Occur

X Not Applicable

Section VI - Health Hazard Data

Route(s) of Entry: Inhalation? Skin? Ingestion?

Minor irritation Minor irritation Dilute with water

Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic):

Acute: Continuous skin contact may cause dermatitis. Eyes: possible irritation to possible permanent injury. Skin: moderate irritation to
possible allergic reaction. Inhalation: may cause discomfort to nose, throat. Ingestion: discomfort to collapse, coma.

Carcinogenicity: NTP? IARC Monographs? OSHA Regulated?

None None None

Signs and Symptoms of Exposure:

May result in irritation of skin, eyes, and respiratory tract.

Medical Conditions
Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Emergency and First Aid Procedures

None known.

Inhalation: Move subject to fresh air. Skin: Wash with soap and water. Ingestion: Drink several glasses of water (do not induce vomiting).
Contact a physician. Eyes: Flush 15 minutes with water.

Section VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use

Steps to Be Taken In Case Material is Released or Spilled

Keep spectators away. Dike and contain spill with inert material (e.g. sand, earth). Keep spills and cleaning runoffs out of municipal sewers
and open bodies of water.

Waste Disposal Method

Coagulate the emulsion by the stepwise of Ferric Chloride and Lime. Remove the clear supernatant liquid and flush to a chemical sewer.
Incinerate the solids and the contaminated diking material according to local, state, and federal regulations.

Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storing Shipping Information

Wear gloves, goggles, and protective clothing. DOT shipping names: NOS

Other Precautions DOT Hazard Class: None

DOT Labels Required: None

Freight Description: Floor Finish

Section VIII - Control Measures

Respiratory Protection (Specify Type)

Wear suitable respirator (MSHA/NIOSH-approved) where exposure limits are exceeded.

Ventilation Local Exhaust Special

Mechanical at point of contamination release None

Mechanical (General) Other

Protective Gloves

None

Impervious / Neoprene

Eye Protection

Chemical splash goggles (ANSI Z-87.1).

Other Protective Clothing or Equipment

Wear protective clothing to prevent contact with product. Eyewash station.

Work/Hygienic Practices

N/A = Not Applicable; NE = None Established

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