Engineered static-control floor coatings for explosive areas, electronics manufacturing, pharmaceutical facilities, and petrochemical plants. CIPY anti-static systems by Pidilite Industries, installed by Sri Sai Technologies — India's specialist anti-static flooring contractor.
Static electricity is generated whenever two materials come into contact and then separate — a process called triboelectric charging. When a person walks across an ordinary floor, charges can build up on their body and the floor surface to thousands of volts. In most everyday settings, this produces nothing more than an occasional mild shock. But in environments where flammable gases, vapors, or dusts are present, that same static spark can trigger a catastrophic explosion. In electronics facilities, static charges can silently destroy sensitive components without any visible spark at all.
Anti-static flooring is a floor coating system specifically engineered to prevent this static build-up by providing the floor surface with a controlled electrical resistance that allows charges to dissipate slowly and safely to ground — fast enough to prevent dangerous accumulation, but not so fast as to create a sudden current spike that could damage sensitive electronics. Anti-static floors typically have a surface resistance in the range of 1×10⁹ to 1×10¹² ohms — placing them in the upper end of the static-control spectrum, suitable for hazardous area (ATEX) applications and general static-control environments.
It is important to understand the distinction between anti-static flooring and ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) flooring. While the terms are often used interchangeably in everyday conversation, they represent different specifications. ESD flooring — specifically static-dissipative ESD flooring (10⁶–10⁹ Ω) — is the preferred specification for protecting sensitive microelectronic components. Anti-static flooring (10⁹–10¹² Ω) is the appropriate specification for preventing incendive sparks in hazardous areas and for moderate static control. Sri Sai Technologies will advise on the correct specification for your facility based on a thorough risk assessment, using CIPY flooring systems from Pidilite Industries throughout.
Sri Sai Technologies offers a complete range of anti-static floor systems using genuine CIPY products from Pidilite Industries, tailored to the specific hazard classification and usage requirements of each facility.
The most widely used anti-static floor system — a 2–3 mm seamless epoxy incorporating permanent conductive additives to achieve 10⁶–10⁹ Ω resistance. Suitable for electronics manufacturing, labs, and pharmaceutical facilities requiring reliable static control with excellent chemical resistance and a high-quality aesthetic finish using CIPY's static-dissipative epoxy formulation.
CIPY anti-static polyurethane systems deliver static control alongside the superior flexibility, impact resistance, and thermal shock resistance of PU chemistry. Ideal for facilities subject to forklift traffic, heavy loads, or significant temperature variation, while maintaining the anti-static surface resistance required by hazardous area regulations.
A 2–3 mm self-levelling system incorporating static-control additives. Provides a mirror-smooth, seamless finish for areas where cleanability and aesthetic quality must accompany static control — such as data centers, precision assembly, and pharmaceutical control rooms.
Specially formulated CIPY anti-static systems for ATEX Zone 0, 1, 2 (gas/vapor) and Zone 21, 22 (dust) classified areas. These systems achieve resistance of 10⁴–10⁸ Ω (per EN 13463 and IEC 60079-14 requirements), are spark-tested, and are supplied with full material certification suitable for ATEX compliance documentation.
For areas requiring heavy-duty mechanical performance alongside anti-static control — grain silos, ammunition stores, heavy industrial workshops — CIPY anti-static mortar systems (4–6 mm) combine the hardness of quartz-filled epoxy screed with embedded conductive pathways. Anti-slip aggregate can be incorporated for safety.
CIPY's permanently conductive topcoat system — 150–300 µm — for retrofitting anti-static control onto existing sound epoxy or concrete floors. Unlike topical antistatic treatments that degrade with cleaning, this system incorporates permanent conductive additives within the coating, ensuring lasting performance without periodic retreatment.
Use this comparison to determine the correct floor specification for your facility's needs — or contact our technical team for a free consultation.
| Parameter | Conductive ESD | Static-Dissipative ESD | Anti-Static |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Resistance | < 1×10⁶ Ω | 1×10⁶ – 1×10⁹ Ω | 1×10⁹ – 1×10¹² Ω |
| Charge Dissipation | Very fast (<0.1s) | Controlled (0.1–10s) | Slow (10–100s) |
| Primary Application | Semiconductor fabs, explosive areas | Electronics mfg, PCB assembly, data centers | ATEX hazardous areas, moderate static control |
| ATEX Suitability | Yes (Zone 0/1/2) | Yes (Zone 1/2) | Yes (Zone 2/21/22) |
| Electronics Protection | Excellent (can be too fast) | Excellent (optimum) | Limited |
| Earthing Required | Yes – mandatory | Yes – mandatory | Yes – mandatory |
| Standard | IEC 61340-5-1 | IEC 61340-5-1 / ANSI S20.20 | IEC 61340-5-1 / ATEX |
| Typical CIPY System | CIPY ESD Conductive Epoxy | CIPY ESD Dissipative SL | CIPY Anti-Static Epoxy |
Achieve and document compliance with ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU and IECEx requirements for hazardous area flooring. Our full test reports support your area classification documentation and regulatory submissions.
Eliminates the risk of incendive static sparks in areas where flammable gases, vapors, or combustible dusts are present — protecting lives, property, and production continuity.
CIPY anti-static systems incorporate permanent conductive additives within the coating matrix — not surface-applied antistatic sprays or waxes that wash out. Performance is maintained throughout the floor's life.
The jointless, non-porous surface of CIPY anti-static epoxy eliminates bacteria traps, is easy to clean, and resists contamination — critical in pharmaceutical and food processing anti-static applications.
CIPY anti-static epoxy systems offer broad resistance to solvents, acids, alkalis, and cleaning chemicals used in electronics, pharmaceutical, and petrochemical environments where static control is also required.
Eliminates repeated static shocks that reduce worker productivity and comfort. In ESD-sensitive facilities, static-free floors protect both equipment and the people working with it.
Anti-static surfaces do not attract airborne particles — critical in pharmaceutical cleanrooms, precision electronics facilities, and food processing areas where airborne contamination control is essential.
Every installation is commissioned with a full resistance test report and certificate, providing documented evidence of compliance for your quality system, insurance requirements, and regulatory authorities.
CIPY products from Pidilite Industries offer consistent batch-to-batch quality backed by rigorous factory QC, comprehensive technical data sheets, and Pidilite's nationwide technical support network.
Correctly installed CIPY anti-static flooring provides 8–12 years of service life with minimal maintenance — just regular cleaning with ESD-safe cleaning agents and annual resistance testing.
In facilities classified as hazardous areas under ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU or the equivalent Indian Petroleum Rules, IS 5571, and IECEx standards, the floor surface is considered a potential ignition source and must be specified accordingly. Anti-static and conductive flooring requirements differ by zone classification:
Sri Sai Technologies works closely with your site's explosion protection engineer and competent person to confirm the zone classification, select the appropriate CIPY system, and design the earthing installation. We provide all material certification, resistance test data, and installation records needed for your hazardous area dossier (Equipment File).
Manufacturing, filling, and storage facilities for explosives, propellants, pyrotechnics, and ammunition where a single electrostatic spark could trigger catastrophic detonation. Conductive flooring with full ATEX documentation is mandatory.
Assembly, testing, and inspection areas for electronic components, PCBs, and semiconductor devices where static charges can cause latent or hard damage to sensitive components.
Areas where flammable hydrocarbon vapors are present — pump rooms, solvent storage, drum filling stations, and process areas — requiring ATEX-compliant anti-static flooring with earthing.
Solvent-based processing areas, API manufacturing, and dispensary areas where flammable solvents may be present, requiring anti-static flooring for explosion prevention alongside cleanroom-compatible surface quality.
Agricultural processing facilities where suspended grain dust or flour dust creates explosive atmospheres classified as Zone 21/22. Anti-static flooring prevents dust cloud ignition from electrostatic spark sources.
IT infrastructure facilities where static discharge from technicians, equipment carts, or raised floor sections could damage servers, storage systems, and network equipment worth crores of rupees.
| Property | Anti-Static Epoxy | Anti-Static PU | Test Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Resistance | 10⁶ – 10⁹ Ω | 10⁸ – 10¹⁰ Ω | IEC 61340-4-1 / ASTM F150 |
| Volume Resistance | 10⁵ – 10⁸ Ω·cm | 10⁷ – 10⁹ Ω·cm | IEC 61340-4-1 |
| Charge Generation (Walking) | < 100 V | < 100 V | IEC 61340-4-5 |
| Compressive Strength | > 70 N/mm² | > 50 N/mm² | BS EN 13892-1 |
| Tensile Adhesion | > 1.5 N/mm² | > 1.5 N/mm² | BS EN 1542 |
| Abrasion (Taber CS-17) | < 50 mg/1000 cycles | < 70 mg/1000 cycles | ASTM D4060 |
| Shore D Hardness | 80–90 | 70–80 | ASTM D2240 |
| Temperature Resistance | Up to 80°C (dry) | Up to 100°C (brief) | — |
| System Thickness | 2–3 mm (SL); 4–6 mm (screed) | 2–4 mm | — |
| Colour Range | Standard range | Standard range | — |
Before any anti-static flooring installation, the existing earth bonding system is tested to confirm earth resistance is below 10 Ω (and ideally below 1 Ω). Inadequate earthing is identified and corrected before floor application begins.
A copper foil tape grid with typically 1.5–2 m spacing is laid onto the prepared, primed substrate. The grid pattern ensures no point of the floor surface is more than 1 m from a conductive path to earth. Multiple connections are made to the building's earth bonding system.
CIPY's conductive primer is applied over the copper foil grid, encapsulating the grid and providing electrical continuity between the foil and the anti-static body coat layers above.
CIPY anti-static epoxy or PU body coats and topcoat are applied to the specified thickness, creating the finished anti-static surface. The conductive additives within these layers interact with the earthing grid below to provide the required resistance specification.
Permanent earth bonding studs or lugs are installed through the flooring system at strategic locations around the perimeter, allowing for future resistance testing and for bonding of equipment, containers, and other conductive items placed on the floor.
Full resistance testing per IEC 61340-4-1 is performed at a grid of test points across the entire floor area. Earth continuity is measured at all bonding points. Results are documented and a commissioning certificate is issued — essential for ATEX compliance files and quality audits.
As a CIPY Authorized Applicator, Sri Sai Technologies uses only genuine Pidilite Industries flooring products — ensuring quality, consistency, and technical support for every anti-static flooring project.
Conductive epoxy primer that penetrates concrete, provides adhesion, and forms the base earthing layer. Compatible with all CIPY anti-static topcoat systems.
Conductive-additive epoxy body coat providing 10⁶–10⁹ Ω surface resistance in 2–3 mm systems. Excellent chemical resistance and mechanical properties.
Self-levelling formulation for smooth, seamless finishes in electronics and pharma facilities. Glass-smooth surface with permanent anti-static properties.
Flexible polyurethane anti-static system for areas requiring impact and thermal shock resistance alongside static control. Ideal for varied temperature environments.
Self-adhesive copper foil for earthing grid installation. High-conductivity copper with aggressive adhesive, suitable for bonding to primed concrete substrates.
Thin-film permanently conductive topcoat for new systems or retrofit applications. Maintains anti-static properties through cleaning and regular use.
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Explore All CIPY SystemsAnti-static flooring is a floor system engineered to prevent the build-up of static electricity. It incorporates permanent conductive additives in the coating layers and is connected to earth via a copper foil grid. As static charges accumulate on the floor surface or on people walking across it, they are dissipated through the conductive floor to ground — preventing dangerous static levels from being reached.
Anti-static flooring (10⁹–10¹² Ω) prevents static accumulation but dissipates charges more slowly than ESD static-dissipative flooring (10⁶–10⁹ Ω). ESD floors are specifically engineered and tested for protecting sensitive electronic components. Anti-static flooring is typically specified for hazardous areas (ATEX) and moderate static control. Sri Sai Technologies can advise on the correct specification for your application.
Yes. In ATEX Zone 0, 1, 2 (gas/vapor) and Zone 21, 22 (dust) classified areas, flooring must not generate incendive electrostatic sparks. Anti-static or conductive flooring with verified earthing is mandated by ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU and equivalent Indian standards. Sri Sai Technologies provides CIPY anti-static flooring with full ATEX compliance documentation.
Yes — earthing is mandatory. Without connection to electrical earth, anti-static flooring cannot dissipate charges and offers no protection. Our installation includes a copper foil earthing grid connected to the building's earth bonding system, with full earth continuity testing at commissioning. We recommend annual verification of earth continuity in service.
Anti-static flooring is essential in: explosives and ammunition manufacturing, petroleum refining and storage, petrochemical processing, pharmaceutical solvent areas, grain silos and flour mills, paint production, electronics assembly, data centers, coal handling facilities, fireworks production, and any area with flammable vapors or combustible dust classified as a hazardous zone.
Surface resistance is measured per IEC 61340-4-1 (ASTM F150) using calibrated instruments with 5 kg probe electrodes at multiple points across the floor. Resistance to earth is also measured at all bonding points. Sri Sai Technologies provides a full test report with measurement locations and values, plus a commissioning certificate. Periodic repeat testing is recommended annually.
Yes. CIPY anti-static epoxy systems are available in food-safe formulations suitable for flour mills, grain processing, and food packaging areas where combustible dust creates ATEX Zone 21/22 hazards. The seamless surface is also easy to clean to food industry hygiene standards.
With correct installation and appropriate maintenance, CIPY anti-static epoxy flooring systems typically provide 8–12 years of service. The anti-static properties are permanent within the coating matrix and do not degrade with cleaning or use. Annual resistance testing ensures ongoing compliance, and any damage should be repaired promptly to maintain performance.
Is your facility at risk from electrostatic discharge or static-related explosion hazards? Contact Sri Sai Technologies — India's specialist anti-static flooring contractor and Authorized Applicator of CIPY flooring systems by Pidilite Industries. We provide free site assessment and ATEX zone-specific flooring recommendations.