Glossary

ASTM E 662 is a standard test method for determining the optical density of smoke generated by solid materials.

EIA 541 – standards for packaging materials for electrostatic discharge sensitive devices.

ANSI/ESD S20.20 is a multi-industry standard for the development of electrostatic discharge control programs designed to protect nowaday sensitive electronic components, assemblies and appliances from costly damage due to static electricity. This standard also serves as a replacement for MIL-STD 1686.

ANSI/ESD S541 is a standard for electrostatic discharge sensitive components packaging. Refers to packaging that is used to store, transport and protect ESD sensitive components throughout all stages of production and distribution.

Facestock is any material, including paper, synthetic film, fabric or foil, to which a top coating and adhesive layer are applied.