Sikafloor® MultiFlex PS-32 ESD
Sikafloor® MultiFlex PS-32 ESD is a polyurethane, coloured, low VOC emission, conductive, resin based floor coating system. It provides a hard-wearing, seamless, chemical resistant, tough-elastic, crack bridging, low maintenance, smooth matt finish. For industrial applications. Thickness ~1,5–2,0 mm. Internal use.
- Very low VOC emissions
- Water-based top coat
- Easy to apply
- Easy to refurbish, ESD topcoat can be recoated
- Low odour
- Good UV resistance, non-yellowing
- Easy to clean
- Conforms to the requirements of ANSI/ESD S20.20 and IEC 61340-5-1
- Matt surface finish
System Structure
Usage
- Dissipative coloured indoor system for electrostatic protected areas (EPA)
- On concrete and cementitious screeds for industrial applications e.g. clean rooms in the electronics industry, microbiology/microchemistry sectors, production plants in the automobile industry etc.
- Particularly suitable for indoor areas with requirements for the lowest electrostatic charge (low BVG (Body Voltage Generation)) and dissipative surface
Advantages
- Very low VOC emissions
- Water-based top coat
- Easy to apply
- Easy to refurbish, ESD topcoat can be recoated
- Low odour
- Good UV resistance, non-yellowing
- Easy to clean
- Conforms to the requirements of ANSI/ESD S20.20 and IEC 61340-5-1
- Matt surface finish
Appearance
Smooth matt finish
System Details
SUSTAINABILITY
- Conformity with LEED v2009 IEQc 4.2: Low-Emitting Materials - Paints and Coatings - Sikafloor®-305 W ESD.
APPROVALS / CERTIFICATES
- CE Marking and Declaration of Performance to EN 1504-2 - Surface protection product for concrete - Coating
- CE Marking and Declaration of Performance to EN 13813 - Resin screed material for internal use in buildings
System structure
Sikafloor® MultiFlex PS-32 ESD (~1,5–2,0 mm)
| Layer | Product |
| 1. Primer | Sikafloor®-160/-161 |
| 2. Base coat + Earthing connection | Sikafloor®-377 Tinted + Sika® Earthing Kit |
| 3. Final conductive coating | Sikafloor®-305 W ESD |
The system structure layers as described in table must not be changed.
Composition
Polyurethane
Nominal thickness
~1,5–2,0 mm
Tensile strength
| ~14 N/mm2 (14 days/+23 °C/50 % r.h.) | (DIN EN ISO 527-2) |
Tensile adhesion strength
| > 1,5 N/mm² | (ISO 4624) |
Chemical resistance
Resistant to many chemicals. Contact Sika Technical Services for additional information.
Temperature resistance
| Exposure* | Dry heat |
| Permanent | +50 °C |
| Short-term max. 7 days | +80 °C |
Short-term moist/wet heat* up to +80 °C where exposure is only occasional (i.e. during steam cleaning etc.)
* No simultaneous chemical and mechanical exposure.
USGBC LEED Rating
Sikafloor®-305 W ESD conforms to the requirements of LEED EQ Credit 4.2: Low-Emitting Materials: Paints & Coatings. Reference Test Method 304: VOC Content < 100 g/l
Electrostatic behaviour
| Resistance to ground1 | Rg < 109 Ω | (IEC 61340-4-1) |
| Typical average resistance to ground2 | Rg < ~ 105–106Ω | (DIN EN 1081) |
| Body voltage generation2 | < 100 V | (IEC 61340-4-5) |
| System Resistance (Person/Floor/Shoe) | Rg < 109 Ω | (IEC 61340-4-5) |
1 In accordance with IEC 61340-5-1 and ANSI/ESD S20.20.
2 Readings may vary, depending on ambient conditions (i.e. temperature, humidity) and measurement equipment.
Application
Material temperature
+10 °C min. / +30 °C max.
Ambient air temperature
+10 °C min. / +30 °C max.
Relative air humidity
80 % max
Dew point
Beware of condensation.
The substrate and uncured applied floor material must be at least +3 °C above dew point to reduce the risk of condensation or blooming on the floor finish.
Substrate temperature
+10 °C min. / +30 °C max.
Substrate moisture content
Sikafloor® MultiFlex PS-32 ESD can be installed on substrates with a moisture content of ≤ 4 % (checked by Tramex) with no rising moisture. The substrate needs to be visibly dry and have a minimum tensile strength of 1,5 N/mm2.
Waiting time to overcoating
Before applying Sikafloor®-3240 on Sikafloor®-156/160/161 allow:
| Substrate temperature | Minimum | Maximum |
| +10 °C | 24 hours | 4 days |
| +20 °C | 12 hours | 2 days |
| +30 °C | 8 hours | 1 days |
Before applying Sikafloor®-305 W ESD on Sikafloor®-3240 allow:
| Substrate temperature | Minimum | Maximum |
| +10 °C | 24 hours | 72 hours |
| +20 °C | 12 hours | 48 hours |
| +30 °C | 8 hours | 36 hours |
Before applying Sikafloor®-305 W ESD on Sikafloor®-305 W ESD allow:
| Substrate temperature | Minimum | Maximum |
| +10 °C | 48 hours | 10 days |
| +20 °C | 24 hours | 8 days |
| +30 °C | 16 hours | 7 days |
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 are approximate and will be affected by changing ambient conditions
Consumption
| Layer | Product | Consumption |
| 1. Primer | Sikafloor®-160/-161 | 1–2 × ~0,3–0,5 kg/m² |
| 2. Levelling (if required) | Sikafloor®-160/-161 levelling mortar | Refer to PDS of Sikafloor®-160/-161 |
| 3. Base coat | Sikafloor®-377 Tinted | ~1,8 kg/m2/layer (~1 mm thickness) |
| 4. Earthing connection | Sika® Earthing Kit | 1 earthing point per approx. 200–300 m2, min. 2 per room. |
| 5. Final conductive coating | Sikafloor®-305 W ESD | 1–2 × 0,18 – 0,2 kg/m²/layer |
These figures are theoretical and do not allow for any additional material due to surface porosity, surface profile, variations in level and wastage etc.
When used in high wear conditions, e.g. castor chairs, a second layer of Sikafloor®-305 W ESD improves the mechanical properties of the final coating.
Lower consumption can cause roller marks, gloss differences and irregular surface structure. Higher consumption results in water retention and can cause pigment floatation as well as unsatisfactory conductivity.
CLEANING
Refer to Method Statement: Sikafloor®-Cleaning Regime