Electro-static discharge

Use in environments where control of static discharge is desired. For best results this polish should be used as part of program to control electro-static discharge (ESD). Maintain by damp mopping and with restorers designed for static control. The polish may be spray buffed. Up to three coats per application may be applied with 30-45 min. drying time depending on solids and conditions. 

Polystyrene (PS) foam is only accepted as packaging material for electronic components if the electrical resistivity is low enough to prevent components damage due to electro-static charges. Anti-static additives are added to PS foam batches to reduce static charge and discharge effects to an acceptable level but reliable electrical resistivity values of such foams were not available. Hence, a series of measurements was performed to determine such values. 

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