Sikafloor®-260 ESD
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Sikafloor®-260 ESD is a two-component ESD epoxy coating system designed to impart electrostatic control properties to a variety of substrates in conjunction with ESD footwear. It is ANSI S20.20 - 2021 compliant and has conductive resistance range to meet specific industry and DOD standards.
- Conforms to ANSI S20.20-2021.
- Conductive range 2.5 x 104 to 1.0 x 106 ohms per ANSI/ESD S7.1/ASTM F-150
- Body voltage generation under 30V with ESD compliant footwear per ANSI/ESD 97.2
- Conforms to ANSI/ESD 97.1 with compliant footwear or floor grounders.
- Consistent resistance measurements are observed when testing in accordance with standard methods
- Maintains electrical conductivity throughout the entire thickness of the system
- Does not depend on relative humidity for conductive properties.
- Tough, smooth, non-porous surface is easy to clean an maintain
- Good abrasion resistance.
Usage
Sikafloor®-260 ESD can be used in almost any environment where the damaging effects of electrostatic discharge (ESD) cannot be tolerated. Industries currently using these coatings are:▪ Electronics Manufacturing
▪ Data Processing facilities
▪ Military/Aerospace ▪Printing Plants
▪Pharmaceutical/Clean Rooms
▪Hazardous/Combustive Environments
Advantages
- Conforms to ANSI S20.20-2021.
- Conductive range 2.5 x 104 to 1.0 x 106 ohms per ANSI/ESD S7.1/ASTM F-150
- Body voltage generation under 30V with ESD compliant footwear per ANSI/ESD 97.2
- Conforms to ANSI/ESD 97.1 with compliant footwear or floor grounders.
- Consistent resistance measurements are observed when testing in accordance with standard methods
- Maintains electrical conductivity throughout the entire thickness of the system
- Does not depend on relative humidity for conductive properties.
- Tough, smooth, non-porous surface is easy to clean an maintain
- Good abrasion resistance.
Packaging
| Component A | 3.0 US gal. (11.36 L) fill in a 5 gal.pail |
| Component B | 1.50 US gal. (5.7 L) fill in a 2 gal. pail |
| Components A+B | 4.50 US gal. (17.03 L) |
Color
| Stocked Colors | |
| Sky Gray | Steel Gray |
| Light Gray | Dark Gray |
| Special Order Colors | |
| Beige | Anthracite Gray |
| Blackstone Black | Cyan Blue |
| Tea Green | Brickyard Red |
| Smoky Brown |
Other colors require lead time, or may not be possible due to pigment limitations
Product Details
Shelf Life
12 months in original unopened container under proper storage conditions.
Storage Conditions
Store dry between 40° - 90°F (4°- 32°C) Material must be preconditioned above 68ºF/20ºC for 72 hours prior to use.
Volatile organic compound (VOC) content
| 15 g/L | Components A+B |
Shore D Hardness
| 80 | ASTM D2240 at 73°F (23°C) and 50 % R.H |
Abrasion Resistance
| CS-17/ 1000 cycles /1000 ~ 67mg loss | ASTM D4060 at 73°F (23°C) and 50 % R.H |
Impact Strength
| 26 ft.Ibs | ASTM D2794 at 73°F (23°C) and 50 % R.H |
Indentation
| 1.2% | MIL-PRF-24613 at 73°F (23°C) and 50 % R.H |
Compressive Strength
| 13,778 Psi (95 Mpa) | ASTM C579 at 73°F (23°C) and 50 % R.H |
Flexural Strength
| 6,817 Psi (47 MPa) | ASTM D790 at 73°F (23°C) and 50 % R.H |
Tensile Strength
| 3,046 Psi (21 Mpa) | ASTM C638 at 73°F (23°C) and 50 % R.H |
Coefficient of Friction
| 0.6 | ANSI 326.3 at 73°F (23°C) and 50 % R.H |
Electrostatic Behavior
| 2.5 X104 to 1.0 X106 ohms | ANSI/ESD S7.1/ASTM F-150 at 73°F (23°C) and 50 % R.H |
Full electrical properties reached within 10 days of application
(With heel straps integral 1 megohm resistor)
Service Temperature
54°F (15°C) min./95°F (35°C) max.
Chemical Resistance
Please consult Sikafloor Technical Services.
Application
Mixing Ratio
2:1 by volume (Mix full unit only)
Ambient Air Temperature
| 30% | Minumum humidity |
| 75% | Maximum humidity |
(during application and curing)
Substrate Temperature
54°F (15°C) min./95°F (35°C) max.
Pot Life
| Material Temperature | Time |
| +73°F (23°C) | ~ 30 min |
Sikafloor 260ESD must be applied and distributed immediately after mixing.
*Do not apply after indicated Pot Life is exceeded.
Cure Time
| Ambient & | Foot Traffic | Light Traffic | Full cure |
| 50 °F (10 °C) | ~ 48 hours | ~ 4 days | ~ 7 days |
| 73 °F (23 °C) | ~ 18 hours | ~ 2 days | ~ 4 days |
| 95 °F (35°C) | ~ 6 hours | ~ 24 hours | ~ 2 days |
Coverage
4.5 mixed gallons (approximate coverage) at: 16 mils = 450 ft2 (42 m2)
Sikafloor®-260 ESD should be applied at 15 - 18 mils.
Product will lose ESD properties if applied at excessive thickness. Do not exceed the recommended thickness.
MIXING
Mixing Ratio: 2 : 1 by volume (Mix full unit only)
Premix each component separately with a jiffy type blade with a variable speed drill. Use a long margin tool to ensure contents are evenly distributed scraping the sides, corners and bottom of the pail of both components. Add the premixed component B to the pigmented component A and mix for 3 minutes at a moderate speed (300rpm) with a jiffy type mixing blade and a variable speed drill, scraping the container sides, bottom, and corners with a flat or straight edge trowel at least once to ensure complete mixing.
Do not hand mix Sikafloor materials. Mechanically mix only.
Do not thin this product. Addition of thinners (e.g. water, solvent, etc.) will slow cure and reduce ultimate properties of this product. Use of thinners will void any applicable Sika warranty. Do not mix more material than can be applied within the working time limits (i.e. Pot Life) at the actual field temperature. Sikafloor®-260 ESD must be placed and distributed on the application surface immediately after mixing.
APPLICATION
The Sikafloor®-260 ESD should be applied with a notched squeegee over a smooth primed substrate. The notched squeegee should be 18 to 24 inches (45.6 to 60.1 cm) long with 1/16 to 1/8 inch (1.6 - 3.2 mm) notches at 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) intervals. This type of squeegee will apply sufficient material to achieve 15 - 18 wet mils when back rolled. Back rolling is typically done with a 9 inch (22.8 cm) or 18 in (45.6 cm) wide, 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) short nap, solvent resistant roller cover. Back roll the Sikafloor®-260 ESD to level the material applied. Over-rolling and late back rolling may cause bubbling and leave roller marks. Divide the floor into sections that can be completed without stopping. When ending a section, tape it off to form a clean edge for an adjacent section.
The recommended application procedures are:
1.Take one 5 gallon (18.9 liter) pail of the mixed Sikafloor®-260 ESD and start at one end of the section to be coated. Trim the walls and/or obstructions in the immediate area where the coating will be applied. Pour the Sikafloor®-260 ESD in a line approximately 1 ft (0.3 m) from the wall or starting line along the entire width of the section to be coated.
2. The person using the squeegee can then make one pass along the wall or starting line, turn and come back making a second pass adjacent to the first pass. Next, use the rollers to level the Sikafloor®-260 ESD squeegee applied material. One person can roll apply a 15 to 20 ft (4.6 - 6.1m) wide section. Do this as quickly as possible.
3. Pour another line of Sikafloor®-260 ESD approximately 1 ft (0.3 m) from the rolled area and repeat step 2. The rolling personnel should make sure they are not leaving puddles or thick sections of Sikafloor®-260 ESD at the junction of the previously rolled and freshly applied Sikafloor®-260 ESD.
4.Follow these procedures until the section is completed. If the work must stop for any reason, use a tapeline as a breaking point.