NASA, ASTM, IEC and MILITARY STANDARDS for ESD Materials, Packaging & Products
In addition to the ESD Training for Space & Defense, the RMV Subject Matter Experts conduct ESD Testing for NASA, the US Military, DOE and Industry sectors, including Consumer Electronics, Automotive, Medical Device and Healthcare. in
Upon request, RMV provides IEC testing, whose requirements are very similar to ANSI/ESD with few exceptions. Due to its global presence, the International Electrotechnical Commission is widely promoted by a handful of IEC Experts and is the only recognized international ESD Standard by China and its state-owned companies.
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For Space & Defense, the test methods can be application specific depending upon the request. Our ESD/EMC testing includes advanced materials used in 3D manufacturing, small satellites, smart textiles, flexible electronics, conductive polymers, nanotube composites and other engineered materials that shall perform in very low RH and extreme environments to protect our nation and the WarFighter.
NASA STD 8739.6B, Section 7
NASA Contractors are now required to follow the ESD requirements stated in NASA STD. 8739.6B, Section 7 for ESD compliance of materials, packaging and products that shall perform in low RH and extreme temperatures. For ESD Qualification, some ANSI/ESDS20.20 Standard Test Methods adhere to low RH and temperature outside the EPA to meet this requirement for the Agency.
ASTM Standards
Not all ASTM ESD or related Standards are listed. If you do not see what ASTM Standard you or your customer requires, kindly call or email renee@esdrmv.com with your request.
ASTM D257
Standard Test Method for Volume and Surface Resistivity of Electrically insulating materials
ASTM D991
volume Resistivity of Rubber for use in electrically conductive and antistatic products.
ASTM D5264-78
Standard Practice for Abrasion Resistance of Printed Materials by the Sutherland Rub Tester
ASTM D4470 – 18
Standard Electrification (Triboelectrification, a/k/a tribo charge) and what occurs with two dissimilar materials when contacted and separated.
ASTM E1549
ESD Control Garments
ASTM F150
Standard Test Method for Conductive and Static Dissipative Resilient Flooring
ASTM D1894
Static and Kinetic Coefficients of Friction of Plastic Film and Sheeting
FTMS 101C Method 4046: (Electrostatic Decay)
Electrostatic Decay Measurement of flexible packaging materials
ASTM F1812
Determines the Effect of an ESD Discharge on a Membrane Switch or Printed Electronic Device
Military Standards
Only ESD and relevant Standards that require ESD Compliance for materials pacagking and products are listed below. Not all MIL. STD. are listed. Please call Renee or email renee@esdrmv.com if another MIL. STD. is required by your command.
1. MIL-STD-3010C, Method 4046 Electrostatic Decay of Materials
2. MIL-PRF-87893 -Performance Specification for ESD Control Workstations
3. Accelerated Aging of ESD Packaging Materials
4. EIA 5641 - Polycarbonate Compatibility of ESD Safe Material
5. FED-STD-191 - ESD Safe Textile Materials
6. FED-STD-5931 Electrostatic Decay of Textiles
7. MIL STD 2073-1 - Standard Practice for Military Packaging
IEC Standards
Not all ESD Standards are listed below. As originally adopted from ESDA, IEC Standards are similar to ANSI/ESD Standard Test Methods. The IEC as well as ESDA S2020 do not rely on humidity as part of a control program.
IEC 61340-2-3
Electrostatics - Part 2-3: Methods of test for determining the resistance and resistivity of solid materials used to avoid electrostatic charge accumulation.
IEC 61340-3-1
Electrostatics - Part 3-1: Methods for simulation of electrostatic effects - Human body model (HBM) electrostatic discharge test waveforms.
IEC 61340-4-1
Amendment 1 - Electrostatics - Part 4-1: Standard test methods for specific applications - Electrical resistance of floor coverings and installed floors.
IEC TS 61340-4-2
Electrostatics - Part 4-2: Standard test methods for specific applications - Electrostatic properties of garments.
IEC 61340-4-5
Electrostatics - Part 4-5: Standard test methods for specific applications - Methods for characterizing the electrostatic protection of footwear and flooring in combination with a person.
IEC 61340-5-1
Electrostatics - Part 5-1: Protection of electronic devices from electrostatic phenomena.
IEC 61340-5-3
Electrostatics - Part 5-3: Protection of electronic devices from electrostatic phenomena - Properties and requirements classification for packaging intended for electrostatic discharge sensitive devices.
IEC 61340-4-8
Electrostatics - Part 4-8: Standard test methods for specific applications - Electrostatic discharge shielding bags.
IEC 61340-4-9
Electrostatics - Part 4-9: Standard test methods for specific applications - Garments.
IEC 61340-4--4
Electrostatics - Part 4-4: Standard test methods for specific applications - Electrostatic classification of flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBC)
IEC 61340-4-7
Electrostatics - Part 4-7: Standard test methods for specific applications - Ionization.
IEC 61340-6-1
Applies to facilities that provide healthcare including hospitals, care centers and clinics. This document provides technical requirements and recommendations for controlling electrostatic phenomena in healthcare facilities, including requirements for equipment, materials, and products used to control static electricity.