Chlorinated Rubber Painting System for Salt Water Immersion

Painting System for Salt Water Immersion

PAINTING SYSTEM NO. 15.01 – Chlorinated Rubber Painting System for Salt Water Immersion

1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers a complete chlorinated rubber painting system for structural steel.

1.2 This system is suitable for use on parts or structures exposed in Environmental Zones 2B (frequently wet by salt water), and 2D (salt water immersion).

1.3 The finish paint allows for a choice of colors.

2. Description

2.1 This painting system consists of surface preparation by white metal blast cleaning, one coat of chlorinated rubber primer, one chlorinated rubber intermediate coat, one chlori­nated rubber finish coat, and, when required, a finish coat of anti-fouling paint.

3. Referenced Standards

3.1 The latest issue, revision, or amendment of the refer­enced standards in effect on the date of invitation to bid shall govern, unless otherwise specified.

3.2  If there is a conflict between the requirements of any of the cited referenced standards and this specification, the requirements of this specification shall prevail.

3.3 SSPC STANDARDS AND JOINT STANDARDS:

PA 1  Shop, Field, and Maintenance Painting of Steel
PA 2  Measurement of Dry Coating Thickness With Magnetic Gages
PA Guide 4  Guide to Maintenance Re­painting with Oil Base or Alkyd Painting Systems
Paint 17  Chlorinated Rubber Inhibitive Primer
Paint 18  Chlorinated Rubber Intermediate Coat Paint
Paint 19  Chlorinated Rubber Topcoat Paint
SP 5/NACE No. 1  White Metal Blast Cleaning
SP 8  Pickling
SP 10/NACE No. 2  Near-White Blast Cleaning

3.4 AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND  MATERIALS (ASTM) STANDARD:

D 3925  Standard Practice for Sampling Liquid Paints and Related Pigmented Coatings

4. Surface Preparation

4.1 SSPC-SP 5, “White Metal Blast Cleaning.” If specified in the procurement documents, SSPC-SP 10, “Near-White Blast Cleaning,” or SSPC-SP 8, “Pickling,” shall be substituted.

5. Paints

5.1 PRIMER: SSPC-Paint 17, “Chlorinated Rubber Inhibi­tive Primer.”

5.2 INTERMEDIATE COAT: SSPC-Paint 18, “Chlorinated Rubber Intermediated Coat Paint.”

5.3 FINISH COAT: SSPC-Paint 19, “Chlorinated Rubber Topcoat Paint.”

5.4 ADDITIONAL FINISH COAT: When specified in the procurement documents, an additional finish coat of an anti­fouling paint compatible with this chlorinated rubber painting system shall be applied.

6. Paint Application

6.1 PAINT APPLICATION: Follow the requirements of SSPC-PA 1, “Shop, Field, and Maintenance Painting of Steel.”

6.2 FIELD TOUCH-UP PAINTING: In accordance with specification SSPC-PA 1, “Shop, Field, and Maintenance Painting of Steel,” and in particular with section thereof entitled “Field Painting.”

6.3 MAINTENANCE PAINTING: For maintenance painting procedures, see SSPC-PA Guide 4, “Guide to Maintenance Repainting with Oil Base or Alkyd Painting Systems.”

6.4 NUMBER OF COATS: Three. Four when an antifoul­ing finish coat is specified.

6.5 DRY FILM THICKNESS OF PAINT SYSTEM: Not less than the following as measured in accordance with

SSPC-PA 2, “Measurement of Dry Coating Thickness with Magnetic Gages”: primer 38 micrometers (1.5 mils); intermedi­ate 75 micrometers (3.0 mils); finish coat 38 micrometers (1.5 mils); for a three-coat system 150 micrometers (6.0 mils); if specified, antifouling 100 micrometers (4.0 mils); for a four-coat system 250 micrometers (10.0 mils).

7. Inspection

7.1 All work and materials supplied under this specifica­tion are subject to timely inspection by the purchaser or his authorized representative. The contractor shall correct such work or replace such material as is found defective under this specification (See Note 9.1.). In case of dispute, unless otherwise specified, the arbitration or settlement procedure established in the procurement documents shall be followed. If no arbitration or settlement procedure is established, then a procedure mutually agreeable to purchaser, material supplier, and contractor shall be used.

7.2 Samples of paints under this painting system may be requested by the purchaser and shall be supplied upon request along with the manufacturerʼs name and identification for the materials. Samples may be requested at the time the purchase order is placed, or may be taken from unopened containers at the job site.

7.3 Unless otherwise specified, the sampling shall be in accordance with ASTM D 3925.

8. Disclaimer

8.1 While every precaution is taken to ensure that all information furnished in SSPC standards and specifications is as accurate, complete, and useful as possible, SSPC cannot assume responsibility nor incur any obligation resulting from the use of any materials, coatings, or methods specified herein, or of the specification or standard itself.

8.2 This specification does not attempt to address problems concerning safety associated with its use. The user of this specification, as well as the user of all products or practices described herein, is responsible for instituting appropriate health and safety practices and for insuring compliance with all governmental regulations.

9. Note

Notes are not a requirement of this specification.

9.1 The procurement documents should establish the responsibility for samples, testing, and any required affidavit certifying full compliance with the specification.

PAINTING SYSTEM NO. 15.01 – Chlorinated Rubber Painting System for Salt Water Immersion