twelti - 14-4-2019 at 15:53
I did some searching on SM and elsewhere but did not find too much about static electricity. Specifically I'm wondering what measures people are
taking to reduce risks? Grounded wrist strap? grounded containers or spoons/mixers etc.? Anti static spray? Anti-static materials (brass for one)?
Anti-static ionizers ( see https://www.keyence.com/products/static/ionizer/sj-l/index_p... - this thing even detects static buildup supposedly).
If I am mixing something that is static sensitive on a piece of paper, would having a grounded foil backing and grounded mixing stick be a good idea?
Herr Haber - 15-4-2019 at 06:13
Lots of humidity (shower before, hang the clothes the same day), ground yourself and of course avoid synthetics.
But if you're working in the lab you're probably wearing cotton already.
Rocinante - 16-4-2019 at 04:47
Forget about grounding/static. You will never have all it takes to make it safe. Use moist air. Don't use large amounts of anything static-prone,
using blast mittigation devices for filling anything, wear face shields (at least 3 layers of plexi) and glasses (combination) + ear plugs
(combination with ear muffs is ideal) and at least two layers of gloves (kevlar/steel + leather), kevlar/leather sleeves and use distance tools like
sticks to mix it. Never let your fingers close to the compound, 10 - 15 cm is the closets you can get.
MineMan - 16-4-2019 at 21:57
Ionizer.... best bet recommended by an industry folk