STATIC DISSIPATIVE COATING SYSTEM

Part 1 - GENERAL

1.01 Description:

A. Work Included: All labor, materials, appliances, tools, equipment, facilities,

transportation, and services necessary for and incidental to performing all

operations of work in this Section, complete as shown on the Drawings and as

specified herein. Work includes, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Liquid applied multi-layer epoxy Coating system appropriate for either static dissipative or conductive flooring applications.

1.02 Submittals:

A. Product data for each component specified including data substantiating that

materials comply with specified requirements, and recommendations by the

manufacturer covering all materials.

B. Samples of the cured system as described in Part 3.03.D to include the

following:

1. Color or colors specified herein.

2. Finish texture as determined by the owner or owner's authorized

representative.

3. Stepped samples showing stages of multilayer applications.

1.03 Quality Assurance

A. Acceptable Manufacturers: A company with a minimum of 5 years

experience in manufacturing of, and providing technical service for corrosion

resistant systems equivalent to those specified herein.

B. Single Source Supply: All products described in Part 2.01 shall be

manufactured by or approved for use by the manufacturer of the corrosion

resistant system specified herein.

C. Installer Qualifications: A firm experienced in the application of corrosion

resistant systems, or a facility owner's approved maintenance organization

trained and certified by the static dissipative system manufacturer.

D. Environmental Conditions: Proceed with system application only when

existing and forecast weather

conditions will permit work to be performed in accordance with manufacturer's

written instructions.

E. Substrate Conditions: Do not proceed with work until conditions of the

substrate are acceptable as described by the material manufacturer to accept

the flooring and/or lining system.

1.04 Delivery, Storage, and Handling

A. Deliver products to the job site in manufacturer's original, unopened

containers bearing manufacturer's name and label and the following

information:

1. Product name.

2. Product description (generic product classification)

3. Manufacturer's lot number

4. Color

B. Ensure timely delivery so products will be available at project site when

required for installation so not to delay job progress.

C. Store materials in sealed original manufacturer's containers. Store between

50 and 90 °F in a protected area out of direct sunlight. Keep containers clean

and undamaged. Adhere to manufacturer's published shelf life

recommendations. Protect materials from freezing.

Part 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 Acceptable Manufacturers and Materials

System Overview

The static dissipative coating system COR-COTE C ESD as manufactured by

General Polymers will consist of primer (COR-BOND 100) and topcoat (COR-COTE ESD/Conductive Coating).

2.02 Performance Criteria

A. Chemical and Use Condition Resistance: Products composing the system must be resistant to the chemicals, concentrations, temperatures, exposure times, and other relevant conditions as submitted by the owner or authorized owner's rep. In many cases, repair, film-build, and other ancillary products that will be protected by a corrosion resistant and/or wear resistant layer of the system may not be required to meet these criteria as long as the overall system complies.

B. Static Dissipative/Conductive Properties: Electrical Resistance, surface to ground rating [_______________] meeting requirements of [ESD S.7.1. - 1994] [ NFPA-99] [DOD Spec]

General Polymers ESD/Conductive Epoxy Flooring Systems can be formulated to meet requirements in conductive or dissipative range. General Polymers can be formulated from 2.5 x 10 ⁴ to 1 x 10 ⁹ ohms. Static Conductive range is typically 2.5 x 10 ⁴ to 1 x 10 ⁶ ohms. Static dissipative range is typically 1 x 10 ⁶ to 1 x 10 ⁹ ohms.

Health care facilities typically use conductive flooring per NFPA - 99 recommendations. Explosion and Fire Prevention Areas use conductive flooring per NFPA and DOD specs. Electronics facilities use either but the trend is toward conductive.

Although NFPA and DOD specs can be used to specify the system herein described, it is recommended that the ESD S.7.1-1994 standard be used. The ESD standard is a more sensitive test and is therefore better than the NFPA test for determining performance of conductive flooring. The ESD test is run using 100 volts and the NFPA test is run using 500 volts which can allow some materials to appear conductive at this higher voltage but would not perform as conductive flooring at 100 volts.

General Polymers ESD flooring can be formulated to meet any of these specifications.

C. Color: System will be installed using General Polymers Color: __________.

Part 3 - EXECUTION

Surface Preparation

Concrete

A. Adhere to static dissipative system manufacturer's application guidelines

for the specified system.

B. Concrete is required to have a minimum of 28 days cure regardless of

concrete type. Use of any type curing agent or sealer must be made known to

the Contractor and system manufacturer prior to bidding.

C. Contaminated concrete shall be treated to remove contaminants prior to

beginning surface preparation.

D. Compressed air for abrasive blasting must be oil free. Refer to ASTM

D-4285, Standard Test Method for Indicating Oil or Water in Compressed Air.

E. Finish texture shall comply with static dissipative system manufacturer's

recommendation.

I. Concrete Repair:

1. Horizontal Surfaces

(a) Less than 3/4 inch spalls may be repaired with Permalith STR-D.

(b) Greater than 3/4 inch repairs, sloping to drain, leveling may be done with

Permalith PC or STR polymer concretes.

Greater than 1/2 inch repairs may be made with Permalith STR-D or

Permalith CE-V.

3.02 Application

A. Comply with static dissipative system manufacturer's written installation

recommendations including surface preparation and detailing of joints, penetrations, and planar changes in substrate.

B. Mix separately packaged components in accordance with corrosion

resistant system manufacturer's written recommendations.

C. Proceed with system application only after items 1.03 A, B, C, D, and E

have been satisfied.

D. Apply materials in accordance with the following material coverage:

1. Static Dissipative Epoxy Coating System

Products Thickness Mils

Primer

COR-BOND 100 6 Mils

Topcoat

COR-COTE ESD/Conductive Coating 8 mils

3.03. Inspection and Testing

A. The owner or owner's authorized representative may require the following:

1. The services of an independent testing laboratory to test the installed system.

B. If test results indicate noncompliance with the specification, the following

corrective action may be required of the Contractor:

1. Remove noncomplying system or components.

2. Replace system or components in (1)

3. Assume the testing expenses.

C. Minimum requirements of the concrete topping system shall be that it be free

of the following:

1. Uncured material.

2. Inadequate thickness.

3. Blisters, disbondment.

4. Pinholes

5. Foreign matter.

6. Unspecified materials.

3.04. Protection

A. Concrete topping shall be protected from damage or detrimental elements

during cure and until the time

of final acceptance.

WARRANTY

THE SALE AND PURCHASE OF THE COMPANY'S PRODUCTS ARE GOVERNED BY THE COMPANY'S TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE. SINCE THE COMPANY HAS NO CONTROL OVER APPLICATION OF THE PRODUCTS, QUALITY OF THE CONCRETE OR SUBSTRATE TO WHICH THEY ARE APPLIED OR OTHER FACTORS OF IMPORTANCE, THE COMPANY MAKES THE FOLLOWING LIMITED WARRANTY : ONCE THE BUYER HAS ACCEPTED AND MET THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE AND INSPECTED AND TESTED THE PRODUCTS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION, THE COMPANY SHALL WARRANT THAT ITS PRODUCTS WILL BE FREE FROM MANUFACTURING DEFECTS AND WILL CONFORM TO THE WRITTEN TECHNICAL DATA AND PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES SETFORTH THEREIN. UPON PROOF BY THE BUYER OF NON-CONFORMANCE OR THAT SUCH GOODS WERE DEFECTIVELY MANUFACTURED, THE COMPANY WILL REPLACE ANY PRODUCT THAT DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE WRITTEN TECHNICAL DATA AND PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES OR WILL REFUND THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCTS, IF DISCOVERY AND A PROPER CLAIM IS MADE WITHIN ONE YEAR OF DELIVERY OF THE PRODUCTS. NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT, DISTRIBUTOR OR APPROVED CONTRACTOR OF THE COMPANY IS AUTHORIZED TO CHANGE OR MODIFY THE TECHNICAL DATA AND PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES OR THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IN ANY WAY, OR ADD PROVISIONS TO THE STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE.

THE COMPANY'S PRODUCTS ARE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. THE LIABILITY OF THE COMPANY WHETHER BASED ON ITS WARRANTY, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE, SHALL IN NO CASE EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE FOR THE PRODUCTS AND DOES NOT INCLUDE INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND WHICH RESULT FROM THE USE OR MISUSE OF THE PRODUCTS SOLD HEREUNDER. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, THE COMPANY MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. BUYER HEREBY EXPRESSLY WAIVES ANY CLAIM TO ADDITIONAL DAMAGES.

THE COMPANY'S LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY IN THE CASE OF IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR CONSTRUCTION, DAMAGE DUE TO GOUGING OR OTHER DAMAGE BEYOND THE SCOPE AND PROTECTION OF THE INSTALLED SYSTEM, INCLUDING, IMPACT, ABRASION, THERMAL SHOCK AND EXPOSURE TO CONCENTRATIONS OF CHEMICALS HIGHER THAN THAT FOR WHICH THE MATERIALS WERE DESIGNED. THE COMPANY'S LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO AREAS WHICH HAVE FAILED FOR ANY CAUSE NOT RELATED TO THE PRODUCTS OR TO LOSS OF BOND DUE TO ALKALI-SILICA REACTION, HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE, VAPOR PRESSURE, CAPILLARY ACTION OR MOISTURE FROM WITHIN, UNDER OR ADJACENT TO THE CONCRETE SURFACE, OR STRUCTURAL FAILURES. THE COMPANY IS NOT A LICENSED ARCHITECT, STRUCTURAL ENGINEER, OR DESIGN PROFESSIONAL, (AND DOES NOT CARRY ERRORS AND OMISSIONS INSURANCE FOR DESIGN CLAIMS) AND RENDERS NO OPINION REGARDING THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OR SUITABILITY OF THE PROJECT, OR ANY DESIGN DEFICIENCIES IN ANY ARCHITECT, STRUCTURAL ENGINEER OR DESIGNERS PLANS, AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY RESPONSIBILITY THEREFORE.