IGT Aerosol Static Suppressor for external static suppression of natural gas and propane piping
IGT Aerosol Static Suppressor is now used by over 50% of the local gas distribution companies in the US for external static suppression. It provides faster and more versatile static suppression than any other method of static suppression for any gas operations. It is equally as effective in dissipating static in propane operations.
IGT Aerosol Static Suppressor can also be used at gas well sites and gathering lines for static suppression.
IGT Aerosol Benefits
Why IGT Aerosol is superior to soapy burlap or plastic film in its ability to dissipate static
Ionix Aerosol is less expensive to use. Soapy burlap and plastic film need to be hand applied. The cost of labor to wrap the pipe with these products is expensive. When you take into account the cost of the labor to properly apply burlap/rags you realize hand wrapping is actually expensive. With Ionix Aerosol Static Suppressor you simply point and spray. Any pipe surface wet with Ionix is immediately static free.
Ionix Aerosol is more effective than other exterior static suppression methods. Soapy burlap IS NOT a static eliminator. It conducts the static electricity charge to the ground but doesn’t dissipate the charge on contact. If the soapy water dries out or misses a spot, it cannot conduct the static charge away and the static charge remains. If the burlap does not have a good contact with ground, it will not conduct away the charge. Ionix Aerosol Static Suppressor IS an anti-stat. It does not need to be grounded to be effective. When sprayed on a surface, it immediately dissipates any static charge present without grounding. It does not need to be kept wet. It will continue to dissipate any static charge even after it dries – until it is washed off the surface with water.
Ionix Aerosol is an easier-to-use safety procedure. Soapy burlap is not clean or easy. Users often do not want to take the time to use it – especially in colder weather. No safety procedure is effective if users find it inconvenient to use. No more carrying around all the water, burlap and soap. Ionix Aerosol Static Suppressor makes it easy for users to be safe! Just point and spray.
Because we are aware that working in subzero temperatures brings added difficulty in static suppression procedures, Ionix Aerosol Static Suppressor is available in 2 formulations. The Regular Formulation will spray to 32F (freezing) outside temperature. The Low Temperature Formulation will spray to -20F outside temperature. Other than the minimum spray temperatures, there is no difference in the use or performance of the product. Both have exceptional track records in eliminating static on the outside of pipes.
Ionix Aerosol will not affect PE pipe or electro or butt fusing operations. Ionix Aerosol is water based and contains no reactive chemicals. It cannot react with PE. To prep surfaces for fusing, simply wash the surface off with water, iso wipe or follow the fusion manufacturers surface prep procedures.
Ionix is specifically formulated for natural gas operations. Unlike other aerosols and anti stats, Ionix Aerosol contains NO flammable, hazardous or environmentally harmful materials. Unlike most other aerosols IGT Aerosol Static Suppressor does not use propane as a propellant..
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60 second demonstration of our Aerosol's effectiveness
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IGT Aerosol was tested by Gas Technology Institute's Testing Lab
IGT Aerosol Static Suppressor was tested by GTI's Testing Lab. They determined our Aerosol does not affect PE, does not affect fusing and is as effective as using wet rags in eliminating static.
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IGT Aerosol Procedure for Use
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IGT Aerosol OQ Training Video
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IGT Aerosol Suggested Best Practices Static Suppression Procedures
For a list of suggested static suppression procedures CLICK HERE
IGT Aerosol SDS sheets
For IGT Aerosol Regular Temp formulation SDS CLICK HERE.
For IGT Aerosol Low Temp formulation SDS CLICK HERE.
IGT Aerosol Reach Tool and Pole
The IGT Aerosol Reach Tool and Pole is designed to allow static suppression at a safe distance. If you have procedures that 1. either require a fire suit or 2. prohibit workers from entering an excavation then you should consider using the IGT Aerosol Reach Tool.
Unlike wet rags, the IGT Aerosol Reach Tool allows workers to dissipate static in potentially explosive situations from a safe distance. The Reach Tool holds the Aerosol and the string pull cord triggers the spraying of the Aerosol. The optional non-electrically conductive pole extends to 8' allowing the worker to keep at a safe distance when dissipating static.
Although the picture shows the IGT Reach Tool and Pole together, they are sold individually.
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