\\ ISO/EN 12944 This standard, which is both a new International Standard and a European ‘Standard, has been given positive votes by both the International and European committees and can now proceed to being a full published standard. It is unlikely that this will be the case forall parts until mid 1998 at the earliest. It should be noted, that because of the approval given by the European committee, this standard will replace existing national standards such as BS5493 and DIN 55928 The main problem | see at the moment is that it appears unlikely that the US based specifying houses will use the specification, but will continue to use SSPC and NACE guidelines. ISO 12944 states that it is designed for use by engineers who have some technical knowledge in the area of corrosion protection, as well as knowledge of other relevant specifications Many wil find the durability ranges to be extremely useful - this is the estimated time to first major maintenance. This needs to be agreed between the interested parties with reference to ISO 4628/7 to ISO 4628/5. It should always be realised that much less efiort is required 1o maintain a coating which has broken down to Ri2 than one which has broken down to Ri3, for example. The ‘durability’ ranges considered are- Low 2-5 Years Medium 5-15 Years High >15 Years and are assuming the coating has reached a breakdown level of Ri (It is emphasised that the durability range is not a guarantee time. It is purely present to help the owner of the structure estimate sensible maintenance times. The guarantee time is generally shorter than the durability range, and there is no simple relationship between the two.) muwrieo797/60 Page No.1ISOJEN 12944 ISO 12¢44-2 IS 19244-3 ISO 1244-4 ISO 12944-5 ISO 12944-8 ($0 12944-7 Iso 129448 SUMMARY SECTIONS Covers the corrosivity of various environments and how these can be measured Various anti-corrosive systems can then be specified for these environments. Deals with best practices in structural steel design from a corrosion Prevention viewpoint. Covers surface preparation - reference to ISO 8501, ISO 6502, |S0 8503, ISO 8504 ‘Typical paint systems by generic type for a given durability in a given environment. Laboratory testing of paint systems, particularly intended for those where sufficient practical experience is net yet available. Does net cover power tool cleaned stee! spectfically Covers application at works of on site, inspection and follow up. Also deals with reference areas. Describes how to prepate specifications for corresion protection ang ancillary issues,ISO/JEN 12944 PART 2 CLASSIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTS: Defined from weight loss of metallic (low carbon steel and zinc) specimens over a defined period of 1 year (net more and not less). 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Typically, f 2 cerain area was subjected fo frequent ponding of ran water because of design, then either modification would be required to prevent this ora different coating system could be needed.ISO/EN 12944 ISO 12944-5 PROTECTIVE PAINT SYSTEMS This section, and that on testing, are those most likely to be argued over and to provide the greatest areas of contention In the areas of generic paint systems, almost every type which can be imagined has been covered, and what appears to me a series of quite complicated matrices have been put together. This 's possibly why this part of the specification is not due for completion until 1988 anc will be the las! section finalised At this time there continues to be much discussion on this section, and mecifications will certainly be made. Currently, for example, it is indicated that both solvent based akyds and water based acrylics will dry et O°C, certainly we would not tecommend this type of condition for water based, and on convertional alkyds | would expect an exiremely negative effect, © Note, the proposed defrrition and tider regarding zine rich coatings. This now becomes much closer 1o the SSPC SP20 definition than, for example, current British Standards. ‘© Minimum firm thickness should be >30% specified d ft. © Recommended that maximum dft. is not greater than 3x nominal dft. (this is much greater than we would specify and would certainly potentially create problems). Reference to paint manufacturer's technical daia’sheet © Note, all 1eferences are to airless spray applicationISO/EN 12944 THICKNESSES/LIFETIMES FOR VARIOUS ENVIRONMENTS (Refer to ISO 12944-5) c2 80pm = Low 150pm = Medium 200ym = High 3 120ym = Low Low corresponds to 2-5 years 160pm = Medium Medium corresponds to 5-15 years 200pm = High High correspond to >15 years ca 160pm = Low 200pm = Medium 240pm = High @inc) 280pm = High (NonZinc) cal 200ym = Low COM = .280pm = Medium 320 = HighISO/JEN 12944 PAINT SYSTEMS ‘Those shown are examples for several environments ~ Other systems having the same performance are possible. Al paints for all systems shall be suitable for the highest corrosion siress of the given corrosivity orimmersion category Documentation or guarantee stating suitability or the durability of a pain! system in 2 given environment - experience oF artificial ageing tesis where necessary. Standard arranges systems as follows - Alte A5 — According tobinder in the topcoat Others According to binder in the primer coat Al Allexampies of systems for C2, C3 and C4 A2 Systems for C2 (system not shown if t has high Gessffication in A3, 44). 3 Sysients for C3 (system not showin if t has high classification in A4) A4 Systems for C4. Where a paint system cannot be allocated to one of the Tables Al to AQ, full information regarding:- Surface preparation | Generic type fi Number of coats Nominal cry film thickness shall be given in the same way as indicated in the tablesee ISO/EN 12944 There are an extrernely wide range of generic coatings included in the specification, ‘end really these can only be considered as examples. Basically, paint types used by all participating members have been included. No reference or allowance ‘appears to have been made to recognise the effect of the iniroduction of legistation to reduce solvent emissions, and paint types vihose use is being restricted for health ‘and safety reasons are also included. Also, 2s in almost all specifications, there is no allowance or mention of what are often perceived as key issues regarding coating systems, ie. + Drying times - handling times, overcoating times + Maximum overcoating times * Effect of application conditions In general, mere problems are enccuniered due to poor interpretation, ignorance of the above, or by use of ccatings which are not sufficiently tolerant over a wide range of conditions, It is likely that most interest will ke with the *high’ durability systems, ie. those with an expected Ife to first major maintenance of 15 years plus. With these it is also likely that the following environments wil be most important:- cH High Contosivity C54 Very High industiia! C5M Very High Marine The C3 area of medium corresiity will meet the 15 year requitenents with most reasonable 2 or more coat schemes, giving minimum 4.f.t's of 150-200 microns.ISOJEN 12944 ‘When considering the actual schemes listed, the felloning points are worth roiling 1. All coating systems, wih the exception of those designed for immersion, are very muti-coat in type. This would almost certainly lead to @ request from any contractor to reduce the number of coats and utilise higher solids coatings with higher aft's 2. Some of the mixtures of systems, for example, overcoating akyds with Chiorinated rubbers, are not normally utlised. 3. All specifications tend to be based on multiples of 40 misions, whereas in UK and many countries the muttiples ere of 25 microns, probably due to the influence of the US and 1 mil = 25 microns.