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Electrostatic sensitive device

A triangle containing a hand reaching towards it, with a diagonal stroke through the hand. · also called “ESD”, “ESD warning”, “Electrostatic sensitive”, “Static sensitive”

What the Electrostatic sensitive device symbol means

Contents can be damaged by static electricity

The package holds goods that electrostatic discharge can damage. Avoid contact with it when the air is very dry, as on hot dry summer days or very cold winter days, and especially when wearing insulating shoes or standing on a non-conductive floor.

Source · Official website Marking of packages (Transport Information Service, GDV) · checked

Where it appears

  • ISO 780
    —This meaning

Questions about the Electrostatic sensitive device symbol

What does the Electrostatic sensitive device symbol mean?
The package holds goods that electrostatic discharge can damage. Avoid contact with it when the air is very dry, as on hot dry summer days or very cold winter days, and especially when wearing insulating shoes or standing on a non-conductive floor.
What does the Electrostatic sensitive device symbol look like?
A triangle containing a hand reaching towards it, with a diagonal stroke through the hand. It is also called “ESD”, “ESD warning”, “Electrostatic sensitive” and “Static sensitive”.
Which standard defines the Electrostatic sensitive device symbol?
It follows ISO 780.

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