Application and Maintenance Program
St atfree®ESD Protective Floor Care Products
General Guidelines
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 application and maintenance
of Statfree®Floor Finish will result in
increased durability and enhanced ESD
control performance.
Made in America
Figure 1. Statfree®Dissipative Floor
Finish, Item 46009
Description
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 crosslinking 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.
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TECHNICAL BULLETIN
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 evaluated 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.
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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 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 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. 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 call Statfree® customers
service.
Figure 2. Foot grounders should be
used on ESD protective flooring.
finish. The sealer also provides a barrier
to prevent any water migrating up
through the surface of 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 Statfree
®
finish directly onto
the concrete.
COVERAGE
Statfree
®
Dissipative 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, 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. 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
Figure 3. Statfree®Floor Stripper Item
No. 46021, 5 gallon container.
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
®
on surfaces colder than 45° F.
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
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 #46021
• Buckets
• Wet vacuum
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 to apply
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.
Figure 4. Stripping floor.
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6. Pick up the loosened floor finish
using a wet vacuum or mop. Repeat
steps 3 and 4 as required.
Use neutralizer item 46022 to rinse.
Using neutralizer reduces the number of
times needed to rinse.
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 Statguard®Floor
Stripper, ask for Technical Bulletin TB-
5004.
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. Ahigh 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 using either a pH measurement
instrument or a piece of pH indicating
litmus paper. Asafe pH level will be
between 7.0 (neutral) and 8.0 (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.
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Figure 5. Statfree®Dissipative Floor
Finish Item No. 46009, 5 gallon
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°C 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.
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.
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.
Statguard®Dissipative Floor
Cleaner
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. 46031, 5 gallon, concentrate.
Statguard®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 Statguard®Cleaner. This
product is also recommended for use on
conductive floor tile and epoxy.
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.
Figure 8. Spray buffing with Statfree
®
Dissipative Spray Buff
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 Statfree®Dissipative
Spray Buff, ask for Technical Bulletin
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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
#46011
Figure 9. Statfree®Burnishing Restorer,
Item No. 46011, ready-to-use, 5 gallon
container.
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.
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Equipment needed:
• Push broom
• Mop (dedicated to Statguard®use
only)
• Buckets
• Statfree®Dissipative Cleaner, Item
#46031
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.
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
®
Floor
Cleaner 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.
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 Statguard
®
Floor
Cleaner, ask for Technical Bulletin TB-
5005.
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.
Figure 7. Statfree®Spray Buff, Item No.
46010, ready-to-use, 1 quart spray
bottle, case of 12.
Equipment needed:
• Push broom
• 175-1500 RPM buffing machine
• Statfree
®
Spray Buff, Item #46010
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
Statguard®Floor Cleaner.
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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 Statfree®Burnishing
Restorer, ask for Technical Bulletin TB-
5016.
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 30-65% RH
*Underwriters Laboratory (UL) tested and
classified as slip resistance only. UL
Classification Number SA6524.
Limited Warranty
Statguard Flooring expressly warrants that for a period of one (1) year from the date of
purchase, Statfree®Flooring Static Dissipative Floor Care products will be free of defects in
material. Within the warranty period, the material will be tested and replaced at our option,
free of charge. Call Customer Service at
(781) 821-5609
(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 Statguard Flooring 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.
90 HUDSON ROAD
CANTON, MA 02021
PHONE (781) 821-5609
FAX (781) 575-0172
StatguardFlooring.com
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.
0
0
1
0
Flammability
(Red)
Reactivity
(Yellow)
Health
(Blue)
Special Hazard
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.
IDENTITY (As Used on Label and List)
Statfree®Dissipative Floor Finish
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 (781) 821-8370
Date Prepared
April 1, 2005
Signature of Preparer (Optional)
Section II - Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
Other Limits
Hazardous Components (Specific Chemical Identity, Common Name[s]) OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV Recommended % (optional)
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
(Butyl Acetate = 1)
<1.0
Solubility in Water
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
Excessive heat and freezing temperatures. Avoid contact with acids.
Stable
X
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid)
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
None known.
Emergency and First Aid Procedures
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
None
Protective Gloves
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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