When using the Staticide® topicals, the anti-static residue can last for weeks or months. It will decay static to zero volts in less than a second. The product will not wear off with friction, but will wash off with water. Staticide® is an ideal economical solution for seasonal static problems, a cleaner for maintenance in static control environments, and anti-static coating in manufacturing, processing, and packaging industries. Staticide® ESD Safety Shield is preferred when a permanent static-dissipative solution is sought. The electrical attributes will not wash away with water and when used properly, Staticide® ESD Safety Shield will lower charge potential by producing a resistance of 10e7 to 10e9 ohms. This product is ideal for electronic devices, parts carriers, production conveyor shields, and in electronic assembly work areas.