What is Anti-Static Fire Retardant Plastic Sheeting?
Anti-static fire retardant plastic sheeting is an important element in minimizing static electricity and damage caused by electrostatic discharges (ESD) while also meeting or exceeding fire retardant safety codes where flame retardant materials are required.
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Electrostatic Discharges (ESD) FAQs
What Are Electrostatic Discharges and What Type of Damage Does it Cause?
Electrostatic discharges (ESD) are occurrences of static electricity. This can come from a variety of sources including wood surfaces, floors, cloths, chairs, packaging, and assembly areas. This electricity causes an electric shock. Although small discharges don’t damage the human body, these shocks can cause severe damage to electronic devices. The ESD can cause catastrophic damage and leave a device inoperable. ESDs can also cause minor latent damage that cause more issues in the lifespan of a device.
How Do “ESD Safe Materials” Minimize Damage?
Anti-static fire retardant plastic sheeting is essential for protecting both personnel and work areas from damage caused by electrostatic discharges. In the work area, anti-static plastic sheeting can be used to neutralize electrostatic charges when applied to things like tables, equipment, and room dividers.
Anti-static plastic sheeting can also be used to contain electronic devices during storage and transportation. This protection comes in the form of packagings such as protective bags, sheeting, and containers.
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Anti-Static Fire Retardant Plastic Sheeting Certifications
American National Standards Institute
ANSI/ESD STM 11.11-2015 “was developed to fulfill a need to measure static dissipative planar materials not provided for by existing ASTM resistivity measurement methods. A static dissipative material, as defined by the ESD Association’s glossary of terms, may have volume or surface resistive characteristics, or both. This procedure is a resistance measurement on the surface of the material and is applied without regard to the sample’s mechanism of conduction.”
The National Fire Protection Association
NFPA 701 “establishes test methods to assess the propagation of flame of various textiles and films under specified fire test conditions.”
NFPA addresses “two distinct test methods differentiate fabrics of different densities. The test methods apply to textile materials used in interior furnishing for public occupancy buildings including curtains, window shades, draperies, table linens, textile wall hangings, as well as to fabrics used in the assembly of awnings, tents, tarps, and other similar architectural fabric structures and banners.”
UL Standard for Safety Tests for Flame-Propagation of Fabrics and Films
UL 214 are the “requirements apply to the performance in flame-exposure tests of flame-resistant fabrics of natural, synthetic, or combinations of natural and synthetic fibers; or films intended for such use as tents, awnings, draperies, or decorations. The flame resistance of the fabric or film may be inherent in the material used or may be the result of chemical treatment to retard ignition and spread of flame.”
American Society for Testing and Materials
Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
ASTM E-84 is a test method used “to determine the relative burning behavior of the material by observing the flame spread along with the specimen. Flame spread and smoke-developed index are reported. However, there is not necessarily a relationship between these two measurements.”
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Common Applications for Anti-Static Fire Retardant Plastic Sheeting
Anti-static fire retardant plastic sheeting is used in a variety of industries for various purposes. Here are the most common project applications.
- Enclosure film for hospitals
- Fire retardant dust containment
- Telecommunications & data centers covers
- Covering sensitive shipments & cargo
- Creating temporary barrier walls or divisions
- COVID protection barrier
- Jobsite material & surface protection
- Spray booth lining
- Surface protection where flame retardant films are required
Where is Anti-Static Fire Retardant Plastic Sheeting Used?
Anti-static fire retardant plastic sheeting is essential for fire protection and prevention. Here are the industries and professionals that use this material the most.
Locations
- Hospital & healthcare facilities
- Telecommunication & data centers
- Semiconductor manufacturers
Professionals
- Packing & shipping companies
- Hospital & healthcare contractors
- Telecommunication contractors (certified Verizon & AT&T contractors)
- Commercial contractors
Anti-Static Fire Retardant Plastic Sheeting Products
ASFR 6
Anti-Static Fire Retardant 6 Mil Plastic Sheeting
Anti Static Fire Retardant 6 mil Plastic Sheeting is a polyethylene film specially engineered to prevent the buildup of static electricity and repel dust. Since ASFR6 was originally designed to meet the regulations of the telecommunications industry, it conforms to NFPA 701 and UL 214 and is clearly marked as such with, “Anti-Stat / Fire Retardant Passes NFPA 701-15 Test 1 & 2″, printed in red. It is also available in a clean room version.
Stock Roll Sizes:
- ASFR612 – 12′ x 100′
- ASFR620 – 20′ x 100′
TSASFR
Tuff Scrim™ Anti-Static Fire Retardant Reinforced Poly
Tuff Scrim™ Antistatic Fire Retardant Reinforced Poly Sheeting is a 6 mil reinforced laminate film engineered with fire retardant and ant static additives. Tuff-Scrim™ Poly is made with a 3-ply laminate combining layers of linear low-density polyethylene film with a high-strength cord grid specifically engineered to provide a heavy-duty, lightweight material that won’t rip or tear. Antistatic Fire Retardant Tuff-Scrim™ Poly passes NFPA 701 Large Scale, Passes NFPA-99 for static decay, and has a Class I / Class A Flame Spread rating per UBC-42 and ASTM E-84.
Stock Roll Sizes:
- TSASFR12 – 12′ x 100′
- TSASFR20 – 20′ x 100′
Specialty Fire Retardant Tapes We Offer
When using fire retardant plastic sheeting, we recommend also using fire retardant tape. Fire retardant tapes are great for seaming panels of plastic sheeting together, overlapping panels, and securing the sheeting to various surfaces.
White Fire Retardant Tape
White Fire Retardant Tape is a waterproof flame retardant cloth that adheres to a variety of steel and plastic substrates.
Black Fire Retardant Tape
Black Fire Retardant Tape is a flame retardant duct tape with acrylic coating and self-extinguishing rubber adhesive.
Blue Fire Retardant Tape
Blue Fire Retardant Tape is multi-purpose tape ideal for seaming & repairing plastic sheeting.
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Why Work with Americover?
Americover has been the trusted source for plastic sheeting by contractors for over 25 years. We have a vast network of American manufacturers that help us serve builders with plastic sheeting across the country and meet the specifications and needs of any project. We have the expert knowledge and materials to provide solutions that meet building and environment regulations as well as safety codes. And as a U.S.-based business, we can provide a convenient experience to obtain premium custom and stock products for your projects and deliver them directly to you.
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Fire Retardant Plastic Sheeting Resources
Watch the video to get details about anti-static fire retardant (ASFR) applications and products.