Sikafloor® MultiFlex PS-35 ESD
Sikafloor® MultiFlex PS-35 ESD is a polyurethane, low VOC ESD flooring system. The system dissipates electrostatic charges (ESD) and protects personnel and sensitive equipment in electrostatic protected areas (EPA).
- Easy to apply
- Good resistance to UV exposure
- Good yellowing resistance
- Easy to refurbish, topcoat can be recoated
- Low maintenance
- Good resistance to specific chemicals
- Easy to refurbish, topcoat can be recoated
System Structure
1
Primer (Alternative)
2
Conductive Primer
3
Conductive Body Coat (Sikafloor® BC 375 NAS)
4
ESD Roller Coat
Usage
The System is used in industrial buildings such as:- Electronic facilities and data centres
- Microbiology and microchemistry production areas
- Automotive facilities
Advantages
- Easy to apply
- Good resistance to UV exposure
- Good yellowing resistance
- Easy to refurbish, topcoat can be recoated
- Low maintenance
- Good resistance to specific chemicals
- Easy to refurbish, topcoat can be recoated
Colour
Available in various colour shades.
Appearance
Smooth matt finish
System Details
APPROVALS / STANDARDS
Reaction to fire EN 13501-1, Sikafloor® MultiFlex PS-35 ESD, Ghent, Test report No. 24-0829-01
System Structure
Layer | Product |
1. Primer | Sikafloor®-150 Plus, or Sikafloor®-151 |
2. Conductive primer + Earthing connection | Sikafloor®-220 W Conductive + Sikafloor® Conductive Set |
3. Conductive base coat | Sikafloor® BC 375 N AS |
4. ESD Topcoat | Sikafloor®-305 W ESD |
System structure: The system structure described in the table must not be changed. Contact Sika Technical Service for information on choosing the right primer for your project.
Composition
Combination of epoxy and polyurethane
Nominal thickness
~1.5–2.0 mm
Tensile adhesion strength
≥ 1.5 MPa | (EN 1542) |
Electrostatic Behaviour
Resistance to ground | RG < 109 Ω | (IEC 61340-4-1) |
Typical average resistance to ground | RG < 105–106 Ω | (EN 1081) |
Body voltage generation | < 100 V | (IEC 61340-4-5) |
System resistance | RG < 109 Ω | (IEC 61340-4-5) |
ESD MEASUREMENT CONDITIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS
All measurement values for the system stated in the System Data Sheet (except those referring to proof statements) were measured using the following equipment and ambient conditions:
Condition or Equipment | Specification |
Size of ESD-footwear | 42 (EU) (UK: 8; US: 8,5) |
Test person weight | 90 kg |
Ambient conditions | +23 °C/50 % |
Measuring device for measuring resistance to ground | Metriso 2000 or 3000 (Warmbier) or comparable |
Surface resistance probe | Carbon Rubber electrode. Weight: 2,50 kgShore A (60 ±10) |
Rubber pad hardness | Shore A (60 ±10) |
Measuring device for measuring body voltage generation | Walking Test Kit WT 5000 (Warmbier) or comparable |
ESD footwear requirements
The ESD shoes used in the EPA must have a resistance of < 5 MOhm according to IEC 61340-4-3 at climate class 1 (12 % relative humidity / +23 °C). In order to achieve charges of < 30 volts of human body charge during the walking test (at 12 % relative humidity / +23 °C), we recommend using the following ESD shoes: Weeger ESD clog, art. 48512-30, www.schuh-weeger.de.
Note: Measurement results can be affected by ESD clothing, ambient conditions, measurement equipment, cleanliness of the floor and the test personnel.
Application
Ambient Air Temperature
Maximum | +30 °C |
Minimum | +10 °C |
Relative Air Humidity
Maximum | 75% r.h. |
Dew Point
Refer to the individual Product Data Sheet.
Substrate Temperature
Maximum | +30 °C |
Minimum | +10 °C |
Substrate Moisture Content
Refer to the individual Product Data Sheet.
Waiting Time / Overcoating
For the waiting time to overcoating of the primer, refer to the individual Product Data Sheet.
Before applying Sikafloor® BC 375 N AS on Sikafloor®-220 W Conductive, allow:
Temperature | Minimum | Maximum |
+10 °C | ~26 hours | ~7 days |
+20 °C | ~17 hours | ~5 days |
+30 °C | ~12 hours | ~4 days |
Before applying Sikafloor®-305 W ESD on Sikafloor® BC 375 N AS allow:
Temperature | Minimum | Maximum |
+10 °C | ~24 hours | ~3 days |
+20 °C | ~16 hours | ~48 hours |
+30 °C | ~8 hours | ~36 hours |
Before applying Sikafloor®-305 W ESD on Sikafloor®-305 W ESD allow:
Temperature | Minimum | Maximum |
+10 °C | ~48 hours | ~10 days |
+20 °C | ~24 hours | ~8 days |
+30 °C | ~16 hours | ~7 days |
Note: Times are approximate and will be affected by changing ambient conditions, particularly temperature and relative humidity.
Applied Product Ready for Use
Temperature | Foot traffic | Light traffic | Full cure |
+10 °C | ~48 hours | ~5 days | ~10 days |
+20 °C | ~24 hours | ~3 days | ~8 days |
+30 °C | ~16 hours | ~2 days | ~7 days |
Note: Times apply when the last layer of the system has been applied. Times are affected by changing ambient conditions, particularly temperature and relative humidity.
Consumption
Layer | Product | Consumption |
Primer | Sikafloor®-150 Plus, or Sikafloor®-151 | 1-2 × 0.3–0.5 kg/m² |
Levelling | Sikafloor®-150 Plus, or Sikafloor®-151 | Refer to the individual Product Data Sheet. |
Earthing connection | Sikafloor® Conductive Set | 1 Earthing Point per approx. 200–300 m², min. 2 per room |
Conductive primer | Sikafloor®-220 W Conductive | 1 × 0.08–0.10 kg/m² |
Conductive base coat | Sikafloor® BC 375 N AS | 1 × 2.0-2.5 kg/m² |
ESD Topcoat | Sikafloor®-305 W ESD | 1–2 × 0.18-0.2 kg/m²/layer diluted with 10% of water |
Note: Consumption data is theoretical and does not allow for any additional material due to surface porosity, surface profile, variations in level, wastage or any other variations. Apply the product to a test area to calculate the exact consumption for the specific substrate conditions and proposed application equipment.
APPLICATION
INSTALLATION OF EARTHING POINTS
Refer to Sika Method Statement: Sika Method Statement — Sikafloor® Mixing and Application
Number of earthing connections per room: Minimum of 2 earthing connections. The optimum number of earthing connections depends on the local conditions and must be specified on drawings or other contract documentation.
ESD CONDUCTIVITY MEASUREMENTS
Recommended number of conductivity measurements is specified in the following table:
Ready applied area | Number of measurements |
< 10 m² | 6 |
≥ 10 m² and < 100 m² | 10 to 20 |
≥ 100 m² and < 1000 m² | 50 |
≥ 1000 m² and < 5000 m² | 100 |
If the measurements yield values that are outside of the agreed specification, follow these steps:
1. Carry out one additional measurement within a radius of approximately 30 cm around the original measuring point.
If the value of the new measurement meets the agreed specification, the original measurement can be disregarded. If the value of the new measurement does not meet the agreed specification, repeat the measurement described above until the fulfilment of the requirements have been verified. If the requirements cannot be verified, contact Sika Technical Services.