Painting Procedure

COMPANY Contract No:
FAC-2009-CW690260

CONTRACTOR Contract No.:

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This is a CONFIDENTIAL document and remains the sole property of WAV. It shall not be shown to Third Parties nor used for purposes other than those for which it is intended.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION 5
1.1 General 5
1.2 Objective 5
1.3 Abbreviations and Definitions 5
1.4 References 6
2.0 RESPONSIBILITIES 6
2.1 Fabrication Manager 7
2.2 Field Engineer 7
2.3 Blasting & Painting Supervisor 7
2.4 Painting Foreman 7
2.5 Quality Control Engineer / Inspector 7
3.0 PROCEDURE 7
3.1 Painting Qualification Test 8
3.2 Accepted Brand 8
3.3 Material Storage and Handling 8
3.4 Release of Fabricated items for Painting 8
3.5 Pre-Surface Preparation 9
3.6 Surface Preparation 9
3.7 Coating Application 9
3.8 Painting Touch-up and Repair 10
3.9 Finish Colour 10
3.10 Coating Thickness 10
3.11 Records 10
4.0 INSPECTION FREQUENCY 11

ATTACHMENTS 13


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ATTACHMENT A- Painting Qualification Test Report 14
ATTACHMENT B- Daily Blasting & Painting Report 16
ATTACHMENT C- Final Painting Acceptance Report 18
ATTACHMENT D- COM-SU-2.02-A 20

REVISION HISTORY


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Revision Date Page Description
Approved
OA 22.09.09 All Issued for IDC AOC
A 29.09.09 All Issued for Approval AOC
B 18.12.09 All Issued for Approval DA


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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 General
CHEVRON NIGERIA LIMITED (COMPANY) has awarded to West African Ventures
(CONTRACTOR) a 2-year Call-out Contract for the Transportation and Installation of Pipelines and
Risers (TIP).

The Scope of Work includes: Installation engineering, procurement (except COMPANY supplied
materials), project management, transportation, fabrication, offshore installation, pre-commissioning
and remedial painting (where applicable) for the following:

Pipelines with a nominal diameter of 6 (168.3mm) 18 (457.2mm) for various services in water
depths of 4.70m to 16.50m.

Above Facilities are to be installed in COMPANY Escravos Offshore Assets in Nigeria.
1.2 Objective
The objective of this procedure is to detail the project requirements governing the surface
preparation and external painting process both at onshore and offshore facilities where fabrication
will take place for the structural component.

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1.3.1 Definitions
COMPANY Chevron Nigeria Limited
CONTRACTOR West Africa Ventures Limited

1.3.2 Abbreviations
QA/QC Quality Assurance / Quality Control
DFT Dry Film Thickness
WFT Wet Film Thickness

1.4 References

1.4.1 Codes and Standards
NACE National Association of Corrosion Engineers
SSPC SP1 Society for Protective Coating (Solvent Cleaning)

1.4.2 COMPANY Provided Documents
COM-SU-2.02A Material and application of painting and protective coating
SPEC. 0.01 COMPANY General Project procedure

1.4.3 CONTRACTOR Documents
WAV-PR-GE200-0 Inspection and Test Procedure
WAV-PR-09-001 Calibration Control Procedure

2.0 RESPONSIBILITIES


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2.1 Fabrication Manager

The Fabrication Manager shall ensure that this procedure shall be followed and all of its
requirements are strictly adhered to at all times. The Fabrication Manager is responsible for ensuring
that all activities defined in this procedure shall always be performed by trained, experienced
employees, and in a manner that is acceptable to Industrial Practice, applicable procedures,
COMPANY Specifications, and Procedures.

2.2 Field Engineer

Field Engineer shall support the Fabrication Manager on all technical matters pertaining to the work.
He monitors that the work is carried out as per the applicable procedures and in accordance with the
technical specifications. Where deviations area necessary, he assists the Fabrication Manager in
planning these and where additional engineering is required he liaises with the Senior Project
Engineer based in the office.

2.3 Blasting & Painting Supervisor

The blasting and painting supervisor is responsible for the overall supervision of the blasting and
painting activities, ensures that the operation is done correctly, ensures that all equipment are working
correctly. He shall work in coordination with Fabrication Manager and have authority to disseminate and
instruct his subordinates regarding the requirements of this procedure.

2.4 Painting Foreman

The Painting foreman shall ensure all activities defined in this procedure are carried out in accordance
with specification and by qualified blasting and painting personnel. He shall ensure the blasting and
painting activity is performed in a safe and environmentally friendly manner.

2.5 Quality Control Engineer / Inspector

The QA/QC Engineer/Inspector is responsible for the quality of the work. He is responsible for the
monitoring of the blasting and painting process in line with COMPANY painting specification and the
procedure. He ensures that batch / calibration certificates for the paints and inspection equipment are in
place. He shall work directly with the Fabrication Manager and Blasting and Painting Supervisor. Should
any deviation arise during the process he must notify them immediately.

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3.1 Painting Qualification Test

Prior to mobilization and commencement of all project painting operation, the painting qualification
test will be carried out which will include surface preparation, mixing, application and inspection.
This will be done in the presence of designated COMPANY representative on site.
All surface preparation and painting test will be made under simulated site condition if done in the
workshop environment. All inspection such as visual examination, cleanliness and film thickness
tests shall be performed strictly to the COMPANYs specification.

3.2 Accepted Brand

Only specified painting system from painting system data sheets shall be used, unless alternates
are reviewed by CONTRACTOR and COMPANY duly notified in writing.

The CONTRACTOR shall only use paints which comply with Federal, State and Local air pollution
regulation

The Iamsub paint which is the COMPANY approved alternate coating system for the riser flange
weld area shall be applied as per manufacturer specifications whenever it is used.

The latest issue of the paint manufacturers product data sheets, application instructions and
Material Safety data sheets shall be available at the painting site and complied with during painting
operations.

3.3 Material Storage and Handling

Painting materials shall be stored and handled in accordance with the manufacturers instructions
Materials shall be delivered to the place of application in unopened, original containers bearing a
legible product designation, batch number, expiry date, shelf life, date of manufacture and colour
codes applicable to the project specification.

The specified paint; primers, intermediate and topcoat together with their associated thinners shall
be stored in cool dry environments free from heat, heat sources, segregated away for all naked
flames, welding sparks and maintained at room temperature.
Painted items shall be protected from damage by use of non abrasive supports during storage.
Coated surfaces shall be protected from damage during lifting or handling by use of soft packing
between slings where possible. Where damage to painted surface is unavoidable these areas shall
be clearly identified and repaired in accordance with painting and touch up specified in this
procedure
3.4 Release of Fabricated items for Painting


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After fabrication and inspection is completed, the fabricated item that has passed all shop
inspection and released by the Quality department shall be considered ready for painting.

All fabricated items shall proceed to blasting and painting operations after all fabrication shop
preparations have been completed. The tag indicating the number of fabricated spool shall be used
for identification, where ever possible all spool number shall be marked on the internal surface or
spool ends before final release for site identification.

3.5 Pre-Surface Preparation

Prior to commencing surface preparation the QC inspector shall ensure that blasting operations do
not destroy the traceability numbers or tags. Any material that is found to be untraceable either
before or after blasting and painting operations shall be immediately segregated for separate
identification.

Visual inspection shall be done on the steel surface to detect the presence of oil, grease, wax, dirt
and other foreign matter. If detected solvent cleaning as per SSPC SP1 shall be complied with prior
to any tool or abrasive cleaning. The degreased surface shall be further washed with fresh water to
remove all traces of degreaser chemicals.

All items that are exposed to marine environment will be washed down with potable fresh water to
remove any salt contamination. This procedure shall also be performed on all metal surfaces that
do not require painting.

Raised face of weld neck flange shall be protected by covering with masking tape and grease.

All weld spatter and residual flux shall be entirely removed. Excessively rough welding, sharp
edges and corners shall be ground relatively smooth prior to abrasive blast cleaning

Blasting shall not be permitted when steel surface is less than 3 degree centigrade above dew
point.

3.6 Surface Preparation

The surface preparation shall be as detailed in section 4.0 COMPANY specification (COM-SU-
2.02-A) on Materials and application of painting and protective coatings (see Attachment D)

3.7 Coating Application


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The coating application shall be as detailed in section 5.0 COMPANY specification (COM-SU-2.02-
A) on Materials and application of painting and protective coatings (see Attachment D)

3.8 Painting Touch-up and Repair

Before application of any further coat of material, all damages of previous coat shall be repaired. All
loose paint shall be removed and feather edged. All surface irregularities and contamination shall
be removed.

If the surface being prepared lies adjacent to a sound surface which is to be repaired, the surface
preparation shall overlap the coated surface by at least 25mm.
The remainder of existing coated surface shall be properly protected with shields or screens to
prevent any possible damage to the coating.

Area with inadequate coating thickness shall be thoroughly cleaned and if necessary abraded.
Additional coat shall be applied blending in with the final coating on adjoining areas.

3.9 Finish Colour
The finish painting colour shall be as detailed in Table 1 and 2 of section 7.2 of COMPANY
specification (COM-SU-2.02-A) on Materials and application of painting and protective coatings
(see Attachment D)

3.10 Coating Thickness

The coating thickness shall be as detailed in APPENDIX B of COMPANY specification (COM-SU-
2.02-A) on Materials and application of painting and protective coatings (see Attachment D)

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All quality assurance records generated during blasting and painting shall be reviewed and
approved by the QA/QC Manager or his representative and shall be maintained and controlled by
Field Engineer.
The quality assurance records that will be generated during the blasting and painting operations
are as follows.
WAV-SF-Q-218 Painting Qualification Test Report (Attachment A)
WAV-SF-Q-041 Daily Blasting and Painting Report (Attachment B)
WAV-SF-Q-216 Final Painting Acceptance Report (Attachment C)

4.0 INSPECTION FREQUENCY


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The frequency of inspection shall be as detailed in the inspection frequency matrix below

INSPECTION FREQUENCY MATRIX
ITEM TEST TYPE METHOD FREQUENCY ACCEPTANCE
CRITERIA
CONSEQUENCES
1 Environmental
Conditions
Relative humidity,
Dew point Ambient
and steel
temperature
Start of each
shift and every 3
hours onward
<85% Relative
humidity, Surface
Temp >30C of
dew point temp.
No blasting or
painting
2 Visual
Examination
Visual Examination
for contamination
matter, sharp
edges, weld
spatters, silvers,
rust grade etc.
100% visual of
all surfaces spot
check
Impurities free To be removed
3 Surface
preparation and
cleanliness
As per COMPANY
Spec. COM-SU-
2.02-A
100% visual of
all surfaces, spot
check
As per COMPANY
Spec. COM-SU-
2.02A
Re-cleaning or Re-
blasting
4 Roughness Comparator or
Profile thickness
gauge
Each component
or once per 10m
As COMPANY
Spec. COM-SU-
2.02A
Re-blasting
5 Visual
examination of
coating
Visual to determine:
curing,
contamination,
solvent retention,
pinholes/popping,
sagging, surface
defects
100% visual of
surface after
each coat
Irregularities Free Remove or Repair
6 Film Thickness DFT Thickness
Measurement
5 points average Thickness as per
COMPANY Spec.
COM-SU-2.02A
Recoat, Repair or
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ATTACHMENTS


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ATTACHMENT A- Painting Qualification Test Report

West African Venture Limited
Project Title:
Project No: Report No: PQTR-
Client : Date:
Location :
PAINTINGDETAIL
A Test Panel Dimensions:
B
Item
1 Abrasive
2 Primer Coat
3 Intermediate Coat
4 Top / Single Coat
Material Safety Datasheets for Paint and Abrasive
Manufacturers latest recommendations for Application
JSAfor Joint Coating
Oil trap checked for cleanliness
Surface preparation clean and dry
Surface Temperature a minimum3 Cabove the DewPoint
Relative Humidity shall not exceed 90% during primer application
Pipe Coating to Rough Abrasion
Abrasive Type:
Abrasive Size:
Surface Profile required 37 to 60 micron.
Surface preparation Standard Archived : SSPCSP5 SSPCSP10
Primer Coat
Intermediate Coat
Top Coat / Single Coat
Paints shall be uniformapplied by spray in accordance with the Manufacturers recommendations
Painting shall be uniformly applied without runs, sags, solvent blister dry spray other blemishes.
The spray shall be held no closer then 200mmor more then 600mmfromthe surface.
Spray gun will be held angle to the substrate.
Each pass shall over lap the previous one by 50% overlapping.
Paint shall be protected fromrain, contamination and condensation until it is completely dry.
PAINTING QUALIFICATION TEST REPORT
Product Name Manufacture Product Type Applicator Name Remark
Value
Test Part
Product Data
JSA
Environmental Condition
Status
Description
Part A Part B
Surface Preparation
Description Item
Mixing Part
A
Application
Mixing
a t s a bep otected o a , co ta at o a dco de sat o u t t sco peteyd y
Overcoat and Top coat shall be applied in accordance with the minimumand maximumover
coating interval time specified by the manufacture.
Visual inspection shall be done on all layer of paint application.
Irregularities shall be rectified before application of next layer.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION Applicable Not Applicable
Test Date: Test Time: Test Requirement:
No Surface temperature
1st Primer Coat
2nd Intermediate Coat
3rd Top / Single Coat
HOLIDAYDETECTION: Applicable Not Applicable
ADHESIONTEST Applicable Not Applicable
Test
A
B
DRYFILMTHICKNESS Applicable Not Applicable
Average DFT
Primer Coat
Intermediate Coat
Top Coat / Single Coat
SEAWATERIMMERSIONTEST Applicable Not Applicable
Result as per attached Seawater Immersion Test Report.
AGEINGRESISTANCETEST Applicable Not Applicable
Result as per attached Ageing Resistance Test Report.
CATHODICDISBONDINGTEST Applicable Not Applicable
Result as per attached Cathodic Disbonding Test Report.
Manufacturer / Vendor Representative WAVRepresentative Client Representative
Inspector: Inspector: Inspector:
Signature: Signature: Signature:
Date: Date: Date:
DFT 5
Test Location Pipe temperature
DFT 2 DFT 3 DFT 4 Product name Paint Coats
VERIFICATION
DFT 1
Remark
Remark
Time Dry Bulb Wet Bulb Relative Humidity
Operator Name Status Method Serial No Model Make
Status
Date Volts Travel
Coating Temperature Failure Mode Value psi/s Value Mpa/s
Paint coats
H
G
F
E
D
C
B
FormNo. WAV-SF-Q-218


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ATTACHMENT B- Daily Blasting & Painting Report

Project Title :
Project No : Report No : DBPR-
Client : Date : ______________________
Location :
Workshop Offshore Manufacture
Product identity : ______________________________________________________________________________________
Item / Joint No. :
1. _______________________________________ 5. _______________________________________
2. _______________________________________ 6. _______________________________________
3. _______________________________________ 7. _______________________________________
4. _______________________________________ 8. _______________________________________
Coating Type : Paint Epoxy Field J oint Coating Fusion Bonding Epoxy
Others :
SP 11 SP 3 SP 2 SP 1
Abb i T St t Ti
Solvent clean Std Manual Clean Std Power Brush Standard Required Blast Standard Required
DAILY BLASTING & PAINTING REPORT
SP 10 SP 5
Abbrasive Type: Start Time:
Abbrasive Size: End Time:
Surface Profile :
Holiday Detection : Yes No K.V. Required : _____________ Kv Brush Type Ring Type
Time
Start Paint Time : Finish Paint Time :
ReCoat
Part A Part B Min Max By Layer Time
1st Coat
2nd Coat
3rd Coat
4th Coat
Comments :
WAV QA/QC Inspector Clients Representative
Signature : _________________________________________ Signature : _________________________________________
Name : ____________________________________________ Name : ____________________________________________
Date : _____________________________________________ Date : _____________________________________________
Paint Name Colour Application Method
Batch No
Surface Temperture(C) Dew Point(C)
VERIFICATION
No Coat
Dry Bulb (C)
DFT DFT Average
Total
Relative Humidity % Wet Bulb(C)
Form No: WAV-SF-Q-041


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ATTACHMENT C- Final Painting Acceptance Report

Project Title :
Project No : Report No : FPAR-
Client : Date : ______________________
Location :
Product Identity
Project :
Client :
Contractor :
Platform :
Material :
Piece Mark / Spool No :
Refer Drawing No:
Refer Daily Blasting and Coating Report No: DBCR:
SURFACE PREPRATION
Surface Prepration :
Abrasive Type :
Size:
FINAL PAINTING ACCEPTANCE REPORT
Surface Profile:
PAINTING APPLICATION
Paint System :
Application Method :
Start Date :
End Date :
1st Coat
2nd Coat
3rd Coat
4th Coat
WEATHER CONDITION
No Coat
1st Coat
2nd Coat
3rd Coat
4th Coat
Comments :
WAV QA/QC Inspector Clients Representative
Signature : _________________________________________ Signature : _________________________________________
Name : ____________________________________________ Name : ____________________________________________
Date : _____________________________________________ Date : _____________________________________________
Batch No
Colour
DFT Average
VISUAL
Part A Part B Total By Layer
Dry Bulb (C)
VERIFICATION
Wet Bulb(C) Relative Humidity % Dew Point(C) Surface Temperture(C)
No Coat Paint Name
Form No: WAV-SF-Q-216


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ATTACHMENT D- COM-SU-2.02-A

October 2007 2007 Chevron USA Inc. All rights reserved. 1 of 42
This document is the confidential property of Chevron USA Inc. Neither
the whole nor any part of this document may be disclosed to any third
party without the prior written consent of Chevron USA Inc. Neither the
whole nor any part of this document may be reproduced, stored in any
retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means (electronic,
mechanical, reprographic, recording or otherwise) without the prior writ-
ten consent of Chevron USA Inc.
COM-SU-2.02-A
MATERIALS AND APPLICATION OF PAINTING AND PROTECTIVE COATINGS
APPLICATIONS: TOPSIDES, FIXED PLATFORMS
Materials and Application of Painting and Protective Coatings COM-SU-2.02-A
CONTENTS
1.0 Scope ..........................................................................................................................4
2.0 References ..................................................................................................................4
2.1......Purchaser Documents ......................................................................................4
2.2......Industry Codes and Standards .........................................................................4
3.0 General ........................................................................................................................5
3.1......Accepted Brands ..............................................................................................5
3.2......Manufacturers Data Sheets .............................................................................6
3.3......Mixing of Coatings of Different Manufacturers .................................................6
3.4......Color .................................................................................................................6
3.5......Preconstruction Primers ...................................................................................6
3.6......Weld-Through Primers .....................................................................................6
3.7......Paint Free Surfaces ..........................................................................................7
3.8......Galvanizing .......................................................................................................7
3.9......Pipe Penetration Sleeves .................................................................................8
3.10....Flanges .............................................................................................................8
3.11....Tank Interiors ...................................................................................................8
3.12....Fireproofing ......................................................................................................8
3.13....Valves, Actuators and Specialty Items .............................................................8
3.14....Vulcanized Rubber Coatings ............................................................................8
4.0 Surface Preparation ...................................................................................................8
4.1......Preparation for Abrasive Blasting .....................................................................8
4.2......Hand or Power Tool Cleaning ..........................................................................9
4.3......Abrasive Blasting ............................................................................................10
4.4......Galvanized and Aluminum Surfaces ..............................................................11
5.0 Coating Application .................................................................................................12
5.1......General Application Requirements .................................................................12
5.2......Weather Conditions ........................................................................................12
5.3......Materials .........................................................................................................13
5.4......Mixing and Thinning .......................................................................................13
5.5......Shelf and Pot Life ...........................................................................................13
5.6......Spray Application ...........................................................................................13
5.7......Priming ...........................................................................................................14
5.8......Top-Coating ....................................................................................................14
5.9......Film Thickness ...............................................................................................14
5.10....Defects ...........................................................................................................15
5.11....Touch-Up ........................................................................................................15
5.12....Brush or Roller Application .............................................................................15
6.0 Inspection .................................................................................................................15
6.1......General ...........................................................................................................15
6.2......Compressed Air Cleanliness ..........................................................................16
6.3......Abrasive Material ............................................................................................16
6.4......Environmental Conditions ..............................................................................16
6.5......Surface Preparation (Including Touch-Up Preparation) .................................17
6.6......Coating Application ........................................................................................17
6.7......Inspection by Purchaser .................................................................................17
6.8......Coating Manufacturers Representatives .......................................................18
7.0 Coating Systems ......................................................................................................18
7.1......Coating Systems ............................................................................................18
7.2......Finish Color Schedule ....................................................................................18
Appendices
A Coating Selection Guideline: Offshore Structures and Wharves ........................20
B Coating System Data Sheets ...................................................................................23
1.0 SCOPE
This specification covers the surface preparation, materials, coating application and inspection
requirements for coating the fabricated steel, equipment and appurtenances of offshore structures.
2.0 REFERENCES
1. Protective coatings shall comply with applicable federal, state, and local codes and regulations
on surface preparation, coating application, storage, handling, safety, and environmental
requirements, including the recommendations of Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC)
PA Guide 3.
2. The following documents are referenced herein and are considered part of this specification.
3. Use the edition of each referenced document in effect on the date of the publication of this
specification.
2.1 Purchaser Documents
COM-SU-5191 Coating Systems
COM-EF-844 Coating Inspection Report Forms
Any discrepancies or conflicts among the documents below and with Technical Requirements
shall be called to the attention of the Purchaser for resolution.
2.2 Industry Codes and Standards
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
A 90 Standard Test Method for Weight [Mass] of Coating on Iron and Steel
Articles with Zinc or Zinc-Alloy Coatings
A 123 Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and
Steel Products
A 143 Standard Practice for Safeguarding Against Embrittlement of Hot-Dip
Galvanized Structural Steel Products and Procedure for Detecting
Embrittlement
A 153 Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel
Hardware
A 385 Standard Practice for Providing High-Quality Zinc Coatings (Hot-Dip)
D 4285 Standard Test Method for Indicating Oil or Water in Compressed Air
D 4417 Standard Test Methods for Field Measurement of Surface Profile of Blast
Cleaned Steel
E 337 Standard Test Method for Measuring Humidity with a Psychrometer (the
Measurement of Wet- and Dry-Bulb Temperatures)
National Association of Corrosion Engineers International (NACE)
No. 1 (SSPC-SP 5) White Metal Blast Cleaning
(J oint Surface Preparation Standard)
No. 2 (SSPC-SP 10) Near-White Metal Blast Cleaning
No. 3 (SSPC-SP 6) Commercial Blast Cleaning
No. 4 (SSPC-SP 7) Brush-Off Blast Cleaning
RP0188 Discontinuity (Holiday) Testing of New Protective Coatings on
Conductive Substrates
Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC)
PA 1 Shop, Field, and Maintenance Painting of Steel
PA 2 Measurement of Dry Coating Thickness with Magnetic Gages
PA Guide 3 A Guide to Safety in Paint Application
SP 1 Solvent Cleaning
SP 2 Hand Tool Cleaning
SP 3 Power Tool Cleaning
SP 5 (NACE No. 1) White Metal Blast Cleaning
SP 6 (NACE No. 3) Commercial Blast Cleaning
SP 7 (NACE No. 4) Brush-off Blast Cleaning
SP 10 (NACE No. 2) Near-White Metal Blast Cleaning
SP 11 Power Tool Cleaning to Bare Metal
SP COM Surface Preparation Commentary for Steel and Concrete Substrates
VIS 1 Guide and Reference Photographs for Steel Surfaces Prepared by
Dry Abrasive Blast Cleaning
3.0 GENERAL
3.1 Accepted Brands
1. Only specified coating systems from the Coating System Data Sheets shall be used, unless
alternates are reviewed by Purchaser in writing.
2. The Supplier shall only use coatings complying with federal, state and local air pollution
regulations.
3.2 Manufacturers Data Sheets
1. The latest issue of the coating manufacturers product data sheets, application instructions, and
Material Safety Data Sheets shall be available at the painting site and complied with during
painting operations.
2. Inspection requirements are defined in Purchasers specification.
3.3 Mixing of Coatings of Different Manufacturers
1. Each multicoat system shall use materials from a single manufacturer unless reviewed by
Purchaser in writing.
2. Offsite equipment manufacturers shall use the same brand for a coating system as the prime
Supplier unless reviewed by Purchaser in writing. In the prime Suppliers fabrication yards
and offshore, only one manufacturer shall be used for each coating system.
3.4 Color
1. The finish coat color of external coating systems shall be per Section 7.2.
2. Contrasting colors shall be used for each of the intermediate coats to allow inspection for full
coverage.
3. Finish colors for purchased equipment shall be specified on purchase orders.
4. For a gray finish color, the intermediate color recommendations are beige for intermediate
coat, with white for the second intermediate coat for four-coat systems.
3.5 Preconstruction Primers
1. Inorganic zinc primers may be used as preconstruction primers but weld bevels must be free of
primer before welding.
2. This can be done by masking prior to coating or by grinding or sandblasting before welding.
3. The coating-free area shall extend a minimum of two inches (5.08 cm) from the weld bevel.
4. Non-inorganic zinc preconstruction primers shall be removed by blasting to bare metal prior to
application of the required paint system.
5. Supplier shall not apply successive coats over any non-inorganic zinc preconstruction primers
in order to avoid undermining the protection provided by inorganic zinc primers.
3.6 Weld-Through Primers
1. Weld-through primers shall not be used unless welding qualification tests show no detrimental
effects, such as unacceptable porosity or mechanical properties.
2. The use of weld-through primers must be reviewed by the Purchaser in writing prior to their
use.
3. If the primers are accepted, inspection for weld bevel cleanliness shall be performed on
production work prior to priming.
3.7 Paint Free Surfaces
The following surfaces shall not be abrasive blasted or painted unless otherwise specified:
1. Concrete
2. Galvanized steel
3. Stainless steel
4. MONEL
5. COPPER or copper alloys
6. Fiberglass reinforced plastic
7. Aluminum weather jacketing of insulation
8. Interior surfaces of piping and equipment
9. Instruments, gauge glasses, nameplates
10. Machined surfaces
11. The top surface of the drilling skid beam (also known as the drilling skid rail) near the top
surface of the drill deck should not be painted.
3.8 Galvanizing
1. Gratings, ladders, cages, stairways, handrails, handrail sockets, helideck apron frames and
miscellaneous hardware shall be prepared for hot dipped galvanizing in accordance with
ASTM A 385.
2. These items shall be galvanized in accordance with ASTM A 123. The weight of the zinc
coating shall be confirmed by testing to ASTM A 90.
3. Hot dipped galvanizing of bolts, nuts, and washers shall conform to ASTM A 153 and
ASTM A 143.
4. Handrails and stairways shall be painted after galvanizing with Purchasers Coating
System3.5 of AppendixA.
5. The design of items requiring galvanizing shall take cognizance of maximum length, limited
by the galvanizing process.
6. Fabrication of items to be galvanized shall be completed (including cutting, welding and
cleanup) prior to solvent cleaning and acid pretreatment, and galvanizing.
7. Steel grating shall be banded prior to galvanizing.
8. Banding shall be seal welded.
9. Whenever possible, each item shall be galvanized in a single hot dip. The final surface shall be
free of overlaps, spikes, teardrops, cracks or flakes.
10. If weepholes are used to prevent overpressuring, they shall be sealed after galvanizing by a
method reviewed by the Purchaser. Plastic and lead plugs are not acceptable.
11. Galvanized parts shall be repaired with System 1.8.1 of AppendixA.
a. Before application of the repair coating, surfaces shall be washed using fresh water.
b. Rust and surface contaminants shall be removed in accordance with SSPC-SP 3.
c. After removing contaminants, the parts shall be solvent washed.
3.9 Pipe Penetration Sleeves
1. Pipe penetration sleeves shall be painted through finish coat prior to running pipe.
2. Penetration sleeves should have a minimum 1 inch (2.54 cm) clearance on the radius between
the inner diameter (ID) of the reinforcement and the outer diameter (OD) of the pipe for
coating maintenance.
3.10 Flanges
Flange surfaces (excluding gasket surfaces) and bolt holes shall be coated with the primer and
intermediate coats before assembly.
3.11 Tank Interiors
Inside surfaces of manways, nozzles, bosses and other connections shall be blasted and coated
with the same system as the internal surfaces of the tank or vessel.
3.12 Fireproofing
1. Only proprietary fireproofing specified by the Purchaser shall be used.
2. The primer specified in System 4.4 of AppendixA shall be used.
3. Exceptions to this must be reviewed by the Purchaser.
3.13 Valves, Actuators and Specialty Items
1. Valves, actuators and specialty items supplied by Supplier without a coating system that
conforms to this specification shall be blasted and recoated.
2. In cases where removing the existing coating is not possible, use System 3.7 from
AppendixA.
3.14 Vulcanized Rubber Coatings
1. Vulcanized neoprene rubber is used on risers in splash zone areas. These coatings are applied
by the manufacturer and not on site. The manufacturers have their own proprietary processes
developed for the application and vulcanization of the rubber. The rubber shall have the
following properties:
2. Coating System 4.3 in AppendixA of this specification is used for vulcanized rubber.
4.0 SURFACE PREPARATION
4.1 Preparation for Abrasive Blasting
1. Sharp edges, such as those occurring in rolled structural members as well as those resulting
from flame cutting, welding, etc., shall be removed by any suitable method such as a soft
grinding wheel before sandblasting and application of any coat of paint (refer to SSPC-SP 5
and SSPC-SP COM).
Shore A Durometer 65 5
Tensile strength >2000 psi
Elongation >400%
Tear strength >40 N/mm
2. Neither welding, nor grinding, including cosmetic grinding, is permitted on the pressure
resisting components and welds of pressure vessels and piping after hydrostatic testing, unless
reviewed in writing by the Purchaser.
3. Surfaces to be coated shall be clean of contaminants that would affect the integrity of the
coating system.
a. Prior to surface preparation, the surfaces shall be cleaned as necessary to remove oil,
grease, dirt, salts or other foreign material.
b. This cleaning shall be by appropriate detergent and/or solvent cleaning.
c. Detergent or solvent cleaning shall be performed as outlined in SSPC-SP 1, or NACE
equivalent.
d. Solvents used to clean stainless steel shall be free of substances such as chlorides, sulfur,
halogens, or metallic pigments.
4. The presence of oil shall be checked by shining a black light on the steel surface.
5. Test surfaces that will be coated prior to abrasive blasting or surface preparation for chloride,
sulfate, and nitrate salt contamination using the CHLOR*TEST test kit or equivalent.
a. Test sites shall be selected to be representative of the surface as a whole.
b. Test at the rate of three tests for the first 1000 ft
2
(93 m
2
) or part thereof, and one test for
each additional 3000 ft
2
(279 m
2
)or part thereof.
c. For immersion service, the following are the maximum acceptable levels:
(1) Chloride: 3 g/cm
2
(2) Nitrate: 5 g/cm
2
(3) Sulfate: 10 g/cm
2
d. For non-immersion service, the following are the maximum acceptable levels:
(1) Chloride: 5 g/cm
2
(2) Nitrate: 10 g/cm
2
(3) Sulfate: 15 g/cm
2
e. Salt contaminated surfaces will require high-pressure water washing (minimum 3000 psi)
20.7 MPa using high purity water or a solution of water and CHLOR*RID soluble salt
remover or equivalent.
f. Test and treat surface as required until test results are less than or equal to the limits listed
in Section 4.1, item 5c.
4.2 Hand or Power Tool Cleaning
1. When reviewed, hand tool cleaning or power tool cleaning shall be per SSPC-SP 2,
SSPC-SP 3, SSPC-SP 11, or NACE equivalent.
2. Purchaser approval is required on a case by case basis prior to substituting power tool cleaning
for abrasive blasting.
3. When hand or power tool cleaning is required on stainless steel only stainless steel wire
brushes that have not been previously used on carbon steel surfaces may be used.
4.3 Abrasive Blasting
1. Abrasive blasted surfaces shall be blasted in accordance with the SSPC or NACE blast
specified on the Coating System Data Sheets in Appendix B.
2. The anchor pattern shall be as specified in Appendix B.
3. Abrasive blast cleaning shall be performed with a clean, sharp grade of abrasive.
4. Only dry, grit-type abrasives shall be used. Grain size shall be suitable for producing the
specified anchor profile.
5. Abrasives shall be free of dust, dirt, and other foreign matter and shall be kept dry.
6. Silica or other abrasive substances containing more than 1 percent crystalline silica shall not
be used as an abrasive blasting material.
7. If automatic blasting equipment is used, the abrasive mix shall be maintained so that a
consistently sharp profile is produced. The mix shall be 75 percent grit, 25 percent shot.
8. Prior to the start of blasting, the Supplier shall select an appropriate blast air pressure with
abrasive and mesh size to attain the specified anchor pattern.
9. The Supplier shall demonstrate to the Purchaser that the selected nozzle pressures and abrasive
shall provide the specified anchor pattern by blasting a representative piece of steel and
measuring the anchor pattern using Testex Inc. Press-O-Film tape or Purchaser-reviewed
equal as described in ASTM D 4417 MethodC.
10. Any change in nozzle pressure, abrasive or mesh size shall be qualified in the same way prior
to the change.
11. Blast air pressure shall be a minimum of 90 psig unless the demonstration test proves
acceptable otherwise.
12. Weld areas shall be ground, chipped or wire brushed as necessary prior to blasting to remove
rust, residual flux and weld spatter.
13. Steel surface slivers, laminations, laps, scabs or seams exposed by blasting shall be reported to
the Purchaser, investigated, and repaired on any portion of the steel to be painted by the
Supplier using rules from the applicable code for repairs prior to coating. Repaired areas shall
be reblasted prior to coating.
14. Prior to abrasive blasting, valves, sight glasses, name tags, machinery, electrical fixtures,
stainless steel electrical control panels, etc., subject to damage from either the blast or from the
abrasive material remaining shall be protected.
15. When possible, name tags should be installed after painting is complete.
16. If it is not possible to coat under tags, their edges shall be sealed with silicone to prevent
moisture accumulation.
17. Cadmium-plated, Teflon-coated, electroplated, metallized or other specially coated items
shall not be blasted unless otherwise directed by Purchaser.
18. Blasting shall be performed in dry weather. Dry blast cleaning operations shall not be
conducted on surfaces exposed to rain, water spray, or any other moisture.
19. Abrasive blast cleaning shall not be performed when the ambient or substrate temperature is
less than 5F (1.5C) above the dew point temperature.
20. Dew point temperature shall be determined by sling psychrometer in accordance with
ASTM E 337 or equivalent electronic device, at the location where the work is being
performed.
21. Substrate temperature shall be determined with a surface thermometer.
22. Blast cleaned surfaces that show evidence of rust bloom or that have been left uncoated more
than four hours shall be re-cleaned to the specified degree of cleanliness prior to coating.
23. After blasting and immediately before spraying, dust and loose residues shall be removed by
brushing, blowing off with clean dry air, or vacuum cleaning.
24. Blasting shall be accomplished so that previously painted surfaces are not contaminated by
abrasive or blast wastes.
25. No inhibitive washes or holding primers intended to prevent rusting shall be used after
blasting.
26. A minimum of 4 inches (10.16 cm) around the edge of blasted areas shall be left unprimed
unless adjoining a coated surface.
27. Subsequent blasting shall continue a minimum of 1 inch (2.54 cm) into the primed surfaces.
28. These requirements are to ensure that no coating is applied over unblasted steel.
29. The rough edge of the blasted coating shall be feather-edged by power or hand sanding with a
grit wheel or sandpaper.
30. When the coating is damaged down to the steel, spot cleaning is necessary.
31. These damaged areas shall be cleaned by blasting or power tool cleaning. Purchaser approval
is required on a case by case basis prior to substituting power tool cleaning for abrasive
cleaning.
32. After the metal surface has been cleaned, the edge of the surrounding coating shall be feather-
edged to remove cracked, loose or damaged coating.
33. Feather-edging shall be accomplished by power or hand sanding with a grit wheel or
sandpaper.
34. The prepared surface shall be free of loose, burnt, or blistered coating.
35. Welding undercut and porosity shall be repaired prior to application of the coating.
36. Blast cleaned surfaces shall be inspected for proper cleaning prior to painting. SSPC-VIS 1
shall be used as a visual standard for confirming the degree of surface cleanliness.
37. The anchor profile shall be verified in accordance with ASTM D 4417 Method C using either
course or extra-course replica tape and a spring loaded micrometer.
4.4 Galvanized and Aluminum Surfaces
1. Aluminum surfaces which are specified to be painted shall be pretreated with an acid wash
base.
2. Galvanized surfaces which require painting shall be brush blasted (SSPC-SP 7) with fine grit
or sand with lower nozzle pressure prior to painting.
3. Galvanized pieces, such as gratings, which will be installed over steel surfaces to be painted,
will interfere with painting and shall not be installed prior to painting the underlying steel.
4. If the galvanized pieces must be installed before final painting, they shall first be brush blasted
per item 2 above and coated with the same intermediate coating as the underlying steel.
5. The underlying steel shall be abrasive blasted and primed with the intermediate coat applied
prior to installing (clipping) galvanized pieces over the steel.
6. If the galvanized grating is welded to the underlying steel, welds shall be blasted with
miniblaster to prevent damage to nearby painted surfaces.
5.0 COATING APPLICATION
5.1 General Application Requirements
1. Application shall be in accordance with SSPC-PA 1, the coating manufacturers published
application instructions, MSDSs, and the requirements specified herein.
2. Application equipment shall be as recommended by the coating manufacturer, shall be clean
and in good condition, and shall be suitable for applying the coating as specified.
3. The number of coats to be applied shall never be fewer than the number of coats required by
this specification and shall have individual coat dry film thicknesses not less than the
minimum thickness specified.
4. Wet film thicknesses are to be verified at the start of work (until the painter is familiar with the
paint and work) with a wet film thickness gauge.
5. Thickness requirements shall be met with each coat and total thickness shall not be made-up
in any one coat.
5.2 Weather Conditions
1. Painting done outdoors shall be done in daylight hours and completed at least one hour prior to
sundown.
2. Indoor painting is allowed 24 hours a day if the specified metal and air temperatures and
relative humidity requirements are met inside the building or vessel during preparation,
painting and curing.
3. Coatings shall be applied within the environmental conditions shown in the coating
manufacturers data sheets.
4. No coating shall be applied when any of the following conditions are present:
a. When the ambient or surface temperatures are above or below the manufacturers recom-
mended temperature limits.
b. The ambient or substrate temperature is less than 5F (1.5C) above the dew point temper-
ature. Dew point temperature shall be determined by sling psychrometer in accordance
with ASTM E 337 or equivalent electronic device, at the location where the work is being
performed. Substrate temperature shall be determined with a surface thermometer.
c. During strong or gusty conditions, particularly for spray application.
d. During rain, snow, or fog, or on damp surfaces or surfaces that may have frost.
5. If rain falls on painted surfaces prior to paint becoming rainproof, surfaces shall be reblasted
and repainted.
5.3 Materials
1. Coating materials shall be furnished in the manufacturers unopened containers, clearly
identifiable, and shall be kept covered, clean and protected. Materials older than the
manufacturers recommended shelf life shall not be used.
2. Solvents used for thinning shall be as recommended by the coating manufacturer.
3. Materials shall be handled and stored in accordance with the manufacturers latest published
instructions and SSPC-PA 1 Article 5.1.
5.4 Mixing and Thinning
1. Components shall be thoroughly mixed as per recommendations noted in the manufacturers
data sheets.
2. Mixing shall be done in clean containers, free from traces of grease, other paints or
contaminants.
3. Containers shall be kept covered to prevent contamination by dust, dirt or stain.
4. Paint shall be mechanically mixed in full batches.
5. Multi-component coatings, such as inorganic zinc, epoxies and urethanes, shall have the
components accurately measured according to the manufacturers directions.
6. Mixing of partial kits is not acceptable.
7. Thinning shall not exceed the allowable volatile organic compound (VOC) level for the
coating used.
5.5 Shelf and Pot Life
1. Materials that have exceeded the coating manufacturers recommended shelf life shall not be
used.
2. The coating manufacturers recommended pot life shall not be exceeded. When this limit is
reached, the spray pot shall be emptied and cleaned, and new material mixed.
5.6 Spray Application
1. Suppliers applicators shall be skilled in the proper application technique for each coating.
Proper equipment, per the coating manufacturers data sheets, shall be used. Applicators or
equipment failing to meet this requirement, to the Purchasers or the coating manufacturers
satisfaction, shall be removed from coating application.
2. Spray guns, lines, and pressure pots shall be cleaned prior to adding new material. The air
caps, nozzles and needles shall be those recommended by the coating manufacturer for the
material being sprayed.
3. Moisture traps, separators and driers shall be installed between the air supply and the pressure
pot. The drain valve must be kept open slightly to permit continuous draining of any
condensate during operations.
4. Operating pressures shall comply with the recommendation of the coating manufacturer.
Pressure pots shall be equipped with pressure regulators and gauges.
5. Paint shall be applied in a uniform layer, with 50 percent overlapping of the previous pass.
During application, the spray gun shall be held perpendicular to the surface being painted.
5.7 Priming
1. The specified coating system primer shall be applied within four hours from the time that
surfaces are cleaned and before rusting, discoloration, or surface contamination occurs.
2. Surfaces to be coated shall be clean, dust-free, and dry before application of any coating and
shall meet applicable hand, power tool or abrasive blasting surface preparation requirements
before priming.
3. Care shall be exercised to prevent overspray, spillage or application of coatings to surfaces for
which they are not intended. Skips, sags, and drips are to be repaired.
4. Inorganic zinc primer shall be applied using an agitated pot.
5.8 Top-Coating
1. Each coat of paint shall be of contrasting color to indicate extent of coverage.
2. Coatings shall be allowed to dry for at least the minimum time recommended by the paint
manufacturer, considering temperature and humidity, before applying succeeding coats.
3. Maximum overcoat time shall be limited to the manufacturers recommendation.
4. When the maximum overcoat time has been exceeded, Supplier shall perform additional
surface preparation as agreed to by Purchasers representative.
5. Additional surface preparation shall include, but not be limited to, hand sanding, pressure
washing, mist coat application, degreasing or reblasting.
6. Prior to top-coating an inorganic zinc primer, the cure of the primer shall be verified. Inorganic
primers that are properly cured will polish to bright metal without powdering or loss of
material when firmly scraped with the edge of a coin.
7. Inorganic zinc primers shall have overspray removed with a stiff bristle brush or wire screen
and shall be clean and thoroughly cured prior to top-coating.
8. When spray applying over inorganic zinc primers, a mist coat shall be used to avoid bubbling.
The mist coat may be a thinned coat or may be applied by a quick pass of the spray gun prior
to applying the full coat, but allowing sufficient time for solvent evaporation.
5.9 Film Thickness
1. Wet film thickness shall be checked during the application of each coat to assure the specified
dry film thickness (DFT) will be met.
2. Wet film thickness measurements are not suitable for some materials such as inorganic zinc
primers, flake filled epoxies, etc.
3. The DFT of each coat shall be checked in accordance with the procedures defined by
SSPC-PA 2 using a magnetic gauge that has been properly calibrated.
4. Coating thickness on stainless steel shall be checked using a Type 2 gauge suitable for use on
non-ferrous substrates. Measurements shall be taken after removal of dry spray and overspray.
5. Gauges shall be adjusted to compensate for the substrate effect prior to application of any
coating.
5.10 Defects
1. Coatings shall be free of defects such as runs, sags, pin holes, voids, blisters, wrinkles, mud
cracking and bubbles.
2. Dry spray and overspray shall be removed.
3. The DFT of each coat shall not be outside the specified range.
5.11 Touch-Up
1. Prior to application of any coat, defects and damage to the previous coat(s) shall be repaired.
Damage to finished work shall be thoroughly cleaned and recoated.
2. Damaged areas shall be spot blast cleaned or power tool cleaned as necessary to restore any
exposed steel to its original degree of cleanliness.
3. Loose, cracked, and damaged coating shall be removed and the adjacent sound coating
feathered back approximately 2 inches (5.08 cm) to form a uniform and smooth surface.
4. Feathering shall be done by hand or power sanding with a grit wheel or sandpaper.
5. The prepared surface shall be free of loose, burnt, or blistered coating.
6. Unless specified otherwise, the coating used for repair shall be the same as the original and
shall have the same DFT.
5.12 Brush or Roller Application
1. Written Purchaser approval is required before brush or roller application can be substituted for
spray application.
2. Inaccessible and restricted areas which prevent spray application of paint at the proper
inclination angles shall be boxed in and seal welded prior to paint application.
3. Welds which cannot be properly spray coated shall be brush or stripe coated with an reviewed
coating before applying successive spray coats over the primer coating.
4. Brushes shall be of a style and quality that will enable proper application of the coating.
5. Brushing shall be done so that a smooth coat with uniform thickness is obtained. When
applying coatings with a brush, multiple coats may be required to achieve the specified
millage.
6.0 INSPECTION
6.1 General
1. The Supplier shall perform inspections necessary to ensure that surface preparation and
coating application complies with the requirements of this specification.
2. The indicated records shall be kept daily and shall be submitted to the Purchaser at least
weekly.
3. Form COM-EF-844, or an reviewed equivalent Daily Coatings Inspection Report, shall be
used to record this information.
4. Purchasers authorized inspector(s) shall be given adequate notice prior to the start of surface
preparation and coating application so that they can witness the work.
5. The Purchasers authorized inspector shall have the option to witness or repeat any of these
functions as necessary.
6. Materials, equipment, and work shall be available to Purchasers authorized inspector(s).
Purchasers authorized inspector(s) shall have access to the work site during the progress of
the work and shall have the right to conduct any inspection or testing deemed necessary to
ensure that the coatings are properly applied.
7. Instruments used in inspection activities (e.g., thermometer, pyrometers, hygrometers,
thickness gauges, profile gauges, and holiday detectors) shall be supplied by the Supplier in
proper working order and calibrated prior to use.
6.2 Compressed Air Cleanliness
1. The cleanliness of compressed air supply used for blast cleaning, pneumatic tools, and spray
equipment shall be checked for oil and water contamination in accordance with ASTM
D4285.
2. Lines shall be tested separately.
3. Testing shall be performed at the beginning and end of each work shift and at not less than
four-hour intervals.
4. In the event that contamination is discovered, necessary corrective actions shall be made and
the air supply re-tested.
5. Surfaces that are determined to have been blasted with contaminated air shall be cleaned with
solvent and re-blasted with clean air and abrasive.
6. Coatings that are determined to have been applied using contaminated air shall be removed
and reapplied using clean air.
6.3 Abrasive Material
1. Recirculated shot and grit used for abrasive cleaning shall be tested for the presence of oil by
immersing in water and checking for oil flotation.
2. Tests shall be made at the start of blasting, at four-hour intervals thereafter, and at the end of
blasting.
3. If oil is evident, contaminated abrasive shall be replaced with clean abrasive and retested
before proceeding.
4. Steel blasted since the last satisfactory test shall be re-blasted.
6.4 Environmental Conditions
1. The following shall be checked and recorded at the beginning of each days operation and
several times during the application process:
a. ambient temperature
b. relative humidity
c. dew point
d. moisture-free surface
e. temperature of the surface to be coated
2. These recordings shall be compared with criteria stated in item 4 of Section 5.2 in this
specification and the manufacturers data sheets.
3. If any criteria is exceeded, coating shall not be applied.
6.5 Surface Preparation (Including Touch-Up Preparation)
Immediately prior to priming, blasted surfaces shall be inspected by the following methods to
verify that the specified surface preparation has been achieved:
1. The anchor pattern shall be verified using Press-O-Film tape as described in ASTM D 4417
Method C. The measurements shall be recorded on COM-EF-844.
2. The degree of cleanliness shall be verified by comparison to SSPC-VIS 1. The cleanliness
shall be recorded on COM-EF-844.
6.6 Coating Application
1. Dry film thicknesses shall be measured using a Microtest Magnetic Film Thickness Gauge or
Purchaser-reviewed equal in accordance with SSPC-PA 2.
2. The dry film thickness gauge shall be calibrated to the Purchasers satisfaction at the
beginning of coating work and thereafter, regularly and whenever the Purchaser requests
recalibration.
3. Calibration of the film thickness gauge shall be made using the procedures in SSPC-PA 2.
Record the thickness for each coat as work proceeds as well as the total thickness of each
finished coating system on COM-EF-844.
4. The entire surface of internal linings shall be inspected for holidays per NACE RP0188. When
testing hard-to-get-at locations around appurtenances and nozzles, a small sponge attachment
shall be used.
5. Areas containing holidays shall be locally sandblasted to bare metal, recoated with the same
system and retested for holidays. Detected holidays, correction and final holiday-free
inspection shall be recorded on the COM-EF-844.
6. The entire surface of splash zone coatings shall be inspected for holidays using a Purchaser-
reviewed high voltage spark type detector. The voltage setting shall be determined based on
Table 1 from NACE RP0188.
7. Areas containing holidays shall be locally sandblasted to bare metal, recoated and reinspected.
8. Areas found to contain runs, overspray, pinholes, sags and/or other signs of improper
application shall be repaired in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations at the
Suppliers expense.
6.7 Inspection by Purchaser
1. Work shall be subject to Purchaser inspection.
2. The Purchasers inspectors shall be given at least two days notice prior to the start of surface
preparation or coating application so that they can witness the work.
3. Work shall not proceed past each of the inspection hold points defined below without the
approval of the Purchasers inspectors.
a. Completion of surface preparation, prior to primer application
b. Completion of application of each coat (primer, intermediate and top-coat)
c. Holiday detection and repair (internal linings and splash zone coatings only)
d. Final acceptance of completed coating work
4. The Purchasers inspectors shall ensure that necessary inspections are carried out at each hold
point.
5. Purchasers inspectors shall have the right to condemn any materials, equipment or work not
in compliance with this specification.
6. Necessary corrective actions shall be performed by the Supplier at Suppliers expense.
7. Scaffolding, beam clamps, or any other equipment which will interfere with or damage coating
shall not be used.
8. Supplier shall provide safe access to all areas for inspection by Purchaser.
9. Supplier shall maintain the area to prevent contamination of coatings (i.e., wet down dusty
fabrication and painting areas including the surrounding grounds when dry conditions are
experienced).
10. Prior to final coating acceptance, Supplier shall wash the entire platform with fresh water and
apply a finish coat to areas stained and contaminated by grinding, weld spatter, general traffic,
etc.
6.8 Coating Manufacturers Representatives
The coating manufacturers representatives shall have access to the work site during the progress
of the work to perform any inspection and testing deemed necessary to ensure that the coatings are
properly applied.
7.0 COATING SYSTEMS
7.1 Coating Systems
The Purchaser will specify the coating systems to be used from COM-SU-5191and the Technical
Requirements.
7.2 Finish Color Schedule
1. Finish colors shall be as specified in Table1. Color cards shall be submitted for the Purchaser
Representatives approval prior to commencement of painting.
2. Table2 shows the Federal color numbers for the color schedule.
Table 1: Finish Colors (1 of 2)
Splash zones (including steel grating at top of jacket and boat
landing(s))
Light silver grey
J acket, structural steel Light silver grey
Deck surfaces Light silver grey
Underside of deck surfaces White
Vessels, tanks and heat exchanges Light silver grey
Stacks Light silver grey
Pumps, compressors, mixers, and drivers Light silver grey
Piping
General Light silver grey
Control valves Light silver grey
Fuel gas Light silver grey
Firewater (including foam lines) Safety red
Uninsulated valves, flanges, and other items in insulated piping
systems
Light silver grey
Fire equipment Safety red
Safety barriers Safety yellow
Miscellaneous ungalvanized structural steel Light silver grey
Galvanized steel
Handrails, guardrails Safety yellow
Sockets, stairways, railings Safety yellow
Ladders, cages Safety yellow
Helideck apron framing Safety yellow
Electrical panels, equipment, housing, brackets, supports and
other items
Light silver grey
Helideck background Light silver grey
Helideck markings:
(Per API RP 2L as modified below) Background
Aiming circle letter H and boundary Black
Walkways Black
Logo and facility name Black (logo colors per Purchaser
instructions)
Helideck safety panels Safety yellow and black stripes
Safety station locations Safety green
Platform identification signs Black letters on white back-
ground
Potable water piping Safety green
Physical hazards (including overhead
obstructions, split pipe type deck curbing
which can be walked on)
Yellow and black stripes or
checks
Walkways on deck plate Black
Quarters building (exterior) White
Cranes Safety yellow
Subsea componentsdrilling templates, jacket guides, bottom
riser sections and flanges, J -tube guides
White
Table 2: Federal Color Numbers for Color Schedule
16440 Light silver grey
11120 Safety red
13591 Safety yellow
17038 Black
12300 Safety orange
14120 Safety green
17925 White
Table 1: Finish Colors (2 of 2)
APPENDIX A
COATING SELECTION GUIDELINE:
OFFSHORE STRUCTURES AND WHARVES
EQUIPMENT
COATING
SYSTEM
TITLE
CODE C/E: VESSELS AND HEAT EXCHANGERS (EXTERNAL COATINGS)
Uninsulated carbon steel, to 200F (93C) 3.1 Self-cured inorganic zinc epoxy (high
build)/aliphatic polyurethane
Uninsulated 200400F (93204C)
(carbon steel)
2.5 Inorganic zinc/silicone acrylic
(austenitic SS)
2.3 Silicone alkyd/silicone acrylic
Uninsulated carbon steel, 4001000F
(204538C)
2.4 Self-cured inorganic zinc/silicone
Uninsulated duplex and austenitic SS, to 200F
(93C)
2.1 Polyamide epoxy (high build)/aliphatic
polyurethane
Uninsulated duplex and austenitic SS
4001000F (204538C)
2.7 High temperature silicone
Insulated, up to 425F (218C)
(for carbon steel, duplex SS, and austenitic SS)
12.1 Epoxies under insulation
Insulated 4251000F (218 to 538C)
(for carbon steel, duplex SS and austenitic SS)
12.7 Thin film coating for use under insulation
at high temperatures
CODE D: TANKS (EXTERIOR)
Uninsulated to 200F (93C) 3.1 Self-cured inorganic zinc/epoxy (high
Insulated, up to 425F (218C) 12.1 Epoxies Under Insulation
Insulated, 4251000F (218538C)
CODE G/K: PUMPS, TURBINES, COMPRESSORS AND DRIVERS
Uninsulated, to 200F (93C) 3.7 Manufacturers standard/universal primer
epoxy (high build)/aliphatic polyurethane
Uninsulated, 2001000F (93538C) 2.4 Self-cured inorganic zinc/silicone
Insulated pumps and turbines, to 425F (218C) 12.1 Epoxies under insulation
Motors or engines 3.7 Manufacturers standard/universal primer/
aliphatic polyurethane
Externally insulated exhaust ducts to 425F
(218C) (carbon steel type)
CODE J: INSTRUMENTS
Instrument supports (galvanized steel) 3.6 Polyamide epoxy (high build) aliphatic
polyurethane
Weatherproof housings (steel) 3.1 Self-cured inorganic zinc/epoxy (high
Instrument tubing (stainless) None
Instruments (galvanized or aluminum) None
CODE L: PIPING (INCLUDING VALVES AND FITTINGS)
Uninsulated carbon steel to 200F (93C) 3.1 Self-cured inorganic zinc/epoxy (high
(carbon steel)
(austenitic SS)
2.3 Silicone alkyd/silicone acrylic
Uninsulated carbon steel, 4001000F
(204538C)
Uninsulated duplex and austenitic SS, to 200F
(93C)
2.1 Polyamide epoxy (high build)/aliphatic
polyurethane
Uninsulated duplex and austenitic SS above 400F
(204C)
2.7 High temperature silicone
Insulated, up to 425F (218C) (for carbon steel,
duplex SS, and austenitic SS)
Insulated, 425F to 1000F (218 to 538C)
CODE M: STRUCTURAL
J acket above splash zone, deck, modules to 200F
(93C)
3.1 Self-cured inorganic zinc/epoxy (high
J acket or deck above splash zone, uninsulated,
200400F (93204C)
J acket or deck above splash zone, uninsulated,
4001000 (204538C)F
J acket splash zone: structural members, conduc-
tors, J -tubes, barge bumpers, riser guards, boat
landings, pump casings (external), etc.
4.1 Splash zone coatings
J acket splash zone: appurtenances 4.1 Splash zone coatings
Galvanized floor grating repair 1.8.1 Aluminum mastic epoxy primer
Fireproof steel 4.4 Polyamide epoxy/fireproofing/polyamide
epoxy (high build)/aliphatic polyurethane
Risers 4.3 Vulcanized neoprene for splash zone
EQUIPMENT
COATING
SYSTEM
TITLE
Riser clamps:Exteriorin splash zone
Interiorvulcanized neoprene
(all clamps)
Hinges(in splash zone)
4.1
4.3
1.8.1
Splash zone coatings
vulcanized neoprene for splash zones
Aluminum mastic epoxy primer
Galvanized stairways, ladders, handrails,
helideck apron frame, etc.
3.6 Polyamide epoxy, aliphatic polyurethane
Floor plate 4.6 Epoxy non-skid
Barge bumpers: Exterior
Interior
4.1
1.4
polyamide epoxy
CODE P: ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
Galvanized or aluminum equipment None (We recommend not coating.)
Steel 3.1 Self-cured inorganic zinc/polyamide epoxy
(high build)/aliphatic polyurethane
Electrical supports (galvanized steel) 3.5 Epoxy mastic/polyamide epoxy (high
CODE S: MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT
Subsea completion equipment
to 200F (93C)
above 200F (93C)
8.5
8.5
High temperature immersion coatings
High temperature immersion coatings
Skim pile, pump caissons:
External
External
Internal
3.1
4.1
1.4
Above splash zone
Polyamide epoxy (above and below
caisson bioshield coatings)
Pump column pipes: internal and external 1.4 Polyamide epoxy
CODE T: TANK OR VESSEL (INTERNAL LININGS)
Produced water and seawater to 180F (82C) 8.5 High temperature immersion coatings
Potable water service 8.3 FDA approved epoxy
Crude oil and produced water to 200F (93C) 8.5 High temperature immersion coatings
Crude oil and produced water 200249F
(93120C) w/o cathodic protection
8.5 High temperature immersion coatings
(93120C) with cathodic protection
(121149C)
Diesel storage 8.7 Epoxy phenolic
EQUIPMENT
COATING
SYSTEM
TITLE
Materials & Application of Painting & Protective Coatings COM-SU-2.02-A

APPENDIX B
Chevron Coating System Data Sheets
October 2007 2007 Chevron USA Inc. All rights reserved. Page 23 of 42

Coating System 1.4 Polyamide Epoxy (primer only)

Surface Preparation: SSPC-SP10 (NACE No. 2) near-white metal blast finish.

Anchor Pattern: 1.5 - 2.5 mils

Primer Tie-Coat Top-Coat
Paint Polyamide Epoxy

- -
DFT (mils) 3.0 - 4.0 - -

Total DFT (minimum): 3.0 mils

Touch-Up: Use this system.

Specific Notes:

(a) Where moisture will tend to collect (such as at insulation support rings) use 2 coats of
Polyamide Epoxy.

(b) For Duplex Stainless Steels, document/record the chloride content of the polyamide epoxy.
Polyamide Epoxy shall not contain iron oxide pigment.

Acceptable Brands:

Manufacturer Primer Tie-Coat Top-Coat
Ameron Amercoat 385 - -
Carboline Carboguard 890 - -
Hempel 15570 - -
International Interseal 670HS - -
J otun Penguard Express - -
Sherwin Williams Epoxy Primer
B67R5/B67V5
- -
Sigma SigmaCover 280 - -
Coating System 1.8.1 Epoxy Mastic Aluminum Filled Primer for Galvanizing Repair

Surface Preparation: SSPC-SP6 (NACE No. 3) commercial blast finish.
SSPC-SP11 power tool cleaning is acceptable on a case by case basis
with prior Company approval.

Anchor Pattern: 1.5- 2.5 mils

Paint Epoxy Mastic Aluminum - -
DFT (mils) 5.0 - 6.0 - -



Specific Notes:

Acceptable Brands:

Ameron Amerlock 400 AL - -
Carboline
Hempel
International
J otun
Carbomastic 15
45880 ALU
Interseal 670 HS AL
Primastic Universal
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Sherwin Williams Epoxy Mastic Aluminum II
B62S100/BV100
- -
Sigma TCP Aluminum 7477 - -

Coating System 2.1 Polyamide Epoxy (high build) / Aliphatic Polyurethane

Surface Preparation: SSPC-SP10 (NACE No. 2) near-white blast finish.

Anchor Pattern: 2.0 3.0 mils

Paint Epoxy-Polyamide
(high build)
- Aliphatic Polyurethane
DFT (mils) 5.0 - 7.0 - 2.0 - 3.0



Specific Notes:

(a) The epoxy-polyamide coating is normally self-priming. However, if a primer is required, use the
manufacturers recommendation.

Acceptable Brands:


Ameron Amercoat 385 - Amercoat 450 HS
Carboline
Hempel
International
J otun
Carboguard 893
45880
Interseal 670HS
Penguard Express
-
-
-
-
Carbothane 134 HG
55210 (5595U)
Interthane 990
Hardtop XP
Sherwin Williams Epoxy Primer
B67R5/B67V5
- Hi-Solids Polyurethane
B65-300 SeriesB65/V30
Sigma SigmaCover 435 - Sigmadur 500

Coating System 2.4 Self-Cured Inorganic Zinc/High Temperature Silicone


Anchor Pattern: 1.5 - 2.5

Paint Self-Cured Inorganic
Zinc (d)
- High Temperature Silicone
DFT (mils) 2.0 - 3.0
(see note d)
- 1.5 2.0


Touch-Up: Use Top-Coat only, 2 coats.

Specific Notes:

(a) Inorganic zinc silicate must be kept mixed, using agitated pot while applying.

(b) Non-catalyzed silicones remain tacky until exposed to heat above 400F

(c) For piping and structural members where baking to cure silicone is practical, an alternate
system such as pure silicone (System 2.7) may be submitted to Company for approval.

(d) Inorganic zinc shall not be used if material is to be insulated, or if operating temperature is over
750F, or on duplex or stainless steel. For these situations use System 2.7.

(e) Outside face of flanges shall be coated with system primer in lieu of full system in order to
prevent shearing of coating when tightening bolts.

(f) Standard practice only allows use of same manufacturer for primer and Top-Coat.

Acceptable Brands:

Ameron Dimetcote 9 - Amercoat 738
Carboline Carbozinc 11HS - Thermaline 4700
Dampney
Hempel
International
J otun
Thurmalox 245C
15700
Interzinc 22
Resist 86
-
-
-
-
Thurmalox 230C
56910
Intertherm 50
Solvalitt
Sherwin Williams Zinc Clad II HS
B69VZ1/B69VZ3/B69D11
- Hi-Temp Aluminum
100-A-518
Sigma SigmaZinc 158 Sigmatherm 540

Coating System 2.3 Silicone Acrylis / Silicone Acrylic



Paint Inorganic Zinc - Silicone Acrylic
DFT (mils) 2 - 3

- 1.5 2.0


Touch-Up: Use this system

Specific Notes:

(a) Outside face of flanges shall be coated with system primer (See Note d above) and finish coat in
lieu of full system in order to prevent shearing of coating when tightening bolts.

(b) Heat cure above 350F to achieve maximum properties.

Acceptable Brands:


Carboline Carbocoat 150HG - Thermaline 4900
Dampney
Hempel
International
J otun
Thurmalox 260C
56940
Intertherm 875
Solvalitt Midtherm
-
-
-
-
Thurmalox 260C
56940
Intertherm 875
Solvalitt Midtherm
Sherwin Williams Thermocure B59A380 - Thermocure B59A380

Coating System 2.5 Inorganic Zinc / Silicone Acrylic



Paint Inorganic Zinc - Silicone Acrylic
DFT (mils) 2 - 3

- 1.5 2.0



Specific Notes:

(a) Outside face of flanges shall be coated with system primer (See Note d above) and finish coat in
lieu of full system in order to prevent shearing of coating when tightening bolts.

(b) Heat cure above 350F to achieve maximum properties.

Acceptable Brands:


Carboline Carbozinc 11 - Thermaline 4900
Dampney
Hempel
International
J otun
Thurmalox 260C
15700
Intertzinc 22
Resist 86
-
-
-
-
Thurmalox 260C
56940
Intertherm 875
Solvalitt Midtherm
B69VZ1/B69VZ3/B69D11
- Thermocure B59A380

Coating System 2.7 High Temperature Silicone / High Temperature Silicone

Surface Preparation: SSPC-SP7 (NACE No. 4) solvent wipe and brush blast.

Anchor Pattern: 3.0 mils

Paint High Temperature
Silicone
- High Temperature
Silicone
DFT (mils) 1.5 2.5 - 1.5 2.5



Specific Notes:

(a) Non-catalyzed silicones remain tacky until exposed to heat above 400F

Acceptable Brands:


Ameron PSX 892HS - PSX 892HS
Carboline
Dampney
Hempel
International
J otun
Thermaline 4700
Thurmalox 225HB
56910
Intertherm 50
Solvalitt
-
-
-
-
-
Thermaline 4700
Thurmalox 230C
56910
Intertherm 50
Solvalitt
Sherwin Williams Hi-Temp Aluminum
100-A-518
- Hi-Temp Aluminum
100-A-518

Coating System 3.1 Self-Cured Inorganic Zinc/Polyamide Epoxy (High Build) /
Aliphatic Polyurethane



Primer Tie-Coat Int-Coat Top-Coat
Paint Self-Cured Inorganic
Zinc
Polyamide Epoxy
(High Build)
Polyamide Epoxy
(High Build)
DFT (mils) 3.0 - 4.0
See Note (e)
5.0 - 7.0 5.0 - 7.0
See Note (d)
2.0 - 3.0


Touch-Up: Use system 3.5.

Specific Notes:

(a) After application of the intermediate coat, any damage exposing the bare metal shall be
repaired with Coating System 3.5. Damage to the inorganic zinc Primer shall be repaired, as
necessary, to maintain specified film thickness, with Coating System 3.5. Inorganic zinc shall
not be applied on top of (or overlapping) the final two coats of Coating System 3.1.
(b) Respirators are strongly recommended when applying all coatings.
(c) Inorganic zinc silicate Primer must be kept mixed, using agitated pot while applying.
(d) An intermediate coat shall be applied above the splash zone to the +30 feet elevation for
structural and piping systems requiring Coating System 3.1.
(e) Where coating of stainless steel is required use System 3.5 instead of System 3.1.
(f) Outside face of flanges shall be coated with system primer (see note (e) above) and finish coat
(polyurethane) in lieu of full system in order to prevent shearing of coating when tightening
bolts.

Acceptable Brands:

Manufacturer Primer Tie-Coat Intermediate Coat Top-Coat

Ameron Dimetcote 9 Amercoat 385 Amercoat 385 Amercoat 450 HS
Carboline Carbo Zinc 11HS Carboguard 893 Carboguard 890 Carbothane 134 HG
Hempel 15700 45880 45880 55210
International Interzinc 22 Interguard 475HS Interguard 475HS Interthane 990
J otun Resist 78 Penguard Midcoat Penguard Midcoat Hardtop XP
B69VZ1/B69VZ3/
B69D11
Macropoxy 646 B58-
600 Series/B68V600
Macropoxy 646 B58-
600 Series/B68V600
Hi-Solids B65-300
SeriesB65/V30
Sigma Silgmazinc 158 SigmaCover 435 SigmaCover 435 Sigmadur 500

Coating System 3.5 Epoxy Mastic / Polyamide Epoxy (High Build) / Aliphatic Polyurethane

Surface Preparation: SSPC - SP6 (NACE No. 3) commercial blast finish. (SSPC-SP11 power tool
clean for small areas with prior Company approval).


Paint Aluminum Filled
Epoxy Mastic (c)
Polyamide Epoxy
(High Build)
DFT (mils) 5.0 - 7.0 5.0 - 7.0 2.0 - 3.0



Specific Notes:

(a) For duplex and austenitic stainless steels use a primer that is not aluminum pigmented. The
primers listed in the table below are all aluminum pigmented epoxy mastics. The correct
primers for stainless steels are:
Ameron Amerlock 400
Carboline Carboguard 890
Hempel 45880
International Interseal 670HS
J otun Primastic
Sherwin Williams Dura-Plate 235 B67-235 Series B67/V235
Sigma SigmaCover 630

(b) Respirators are strongly recommended when applying all coatings.

(c) Handrails above 200F shall not be painted.

(d) The Tie-Coat shall not be applied to handrails and stairways.

Acceptable Brands:


Ameron Amerlock 400 AL Amercoat 385 Amercoat 450 HS
Carboline Carbomastic 15 Carboguard 893 Carbothane 134 HG
Hempel 45880 ALU 45880 55210 (5595U)
International Interseal 670HS Aluminum
Pigmented
Interseal 475HS Interthane 990HS
J otun Primastic Universal Penguard Express Hardtop XP
Sherwin Williams Epoxy Mastic Aluminum II
B62S100/BV100
Macropoxy 646 B58-600
Series/B68V600
Hi-Solids B65-300
SeriesB65/V30
Sigma TCP Aluminum 7477 SigmaCover 456 Sigmadur 500

Coating System 3.6 Galvanized Steel / Polyamide Epoxy (High Build) / Aliphatic Polyurethane

Surface Preparation: SSPC-SP7 (NACE No. 3) brush blast finish.


Paint Galvanized Steel Polyamide Epoxy
(High Build)
Aliphatic Polyurethance
DFT (mils)

3.0 5.0 2.0 3.0



Specific Notes:

(a) Respirators are strongly recommended when applying all coatings.

(b) Handrails above 200F shall not be painted.

Acceptable Brands:


Ameron Amercoat 385 Amercoat 450 HS
Carboline Carboguard 888 Carbothane 134 HG
Hempel 45880 55210 (5595U)
International Interseal 670HS Interthane 990
J otun Penguard Express Hardtop XP
Sherwin Williams Macropoxy 646 B58-600
Series/B68V600
Hi-Solids B65-300
Series/B65V30
Sigma SigmaCover 435 Sigmadur 500

Coating System 3.7 Manufacturers Standard / Universal Primer / Polyamide Epoxy
(high build) / Aliphatic Polyurethane

Surface Preparation: SSPC-SP6 (NACE No. 4) commercial blast finish.


Supplied Primer Tie-Coat Top-Coat
Paint Manufacturers
Standard
Universal Primer

Epoxy-Polyamide
(high build)
DFT (mils) 2.0 - 3.0

2.0 - 3.0 5.0 - 7.0

2.0 - 3.0


Touch-Up: Use system without manufacturers standard primer.

Specific Notes:

Acceptable Brands:

Manufacturer Supplied Primer Tie-Coat Top-Coat

Ameron Manufacturers std Amercoat 185 HS Amercoat 383 HS Amercoat 450 HS
Carboline
Hempel
International
J otun
Manufacturers std
Manufacturers std
Manufacturers std
Manufacturers std
Rustbond
45880
Intergard 251
Penguard Express
Carboguard 893
45880
Interseal 670HS
Penguard Express
Carbothane 134 HG
55210 (5595U)
Interthane 990HS
Hardtop XP
Sherwin Williams Manufacturers std Hi-Solids Alkyd Metal
Primer B50NZ3
Macropoxy 646 B58-
600 Series/B68V600
Hi-Solids B65-300
SeriesB65/V30
Sigma Manufacturers std SigmaCover 280 SigmaCover 456 Sigmadur 500

Coating System 4.1 Splash Zone Coatings



Primer Tie-Coat Top-Coat (A)
Paint - - Splash Zone Coating
DFT (mils) - - 100 200 mils

Total DFT (minimum): 100.mils


Specific Notes:

(a) If choosing Ameron, 171X shall be used where available, 171A otherwise.

Acceptable Brands Primer Tie-Coat Splash Zone Compound

Ameron - - Tideguard 171A or X
Carboline
Hempel
International
J otun
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Carboguard 1207
35490
Interzone 485
Marathon
Sigma - - SigmaShield 1090

Coating System 4.3 Vulcanized Neoprene for Splash Zones



Thickness: 1/2 - 1 inch

Specific Notes:

(a) Sections to be coated shall be shipped to applicator's facility for application of vulcanized
neoprene, unless otherwise approved by the Company in writing.

Acceptable Brands

Manufacturer System

Mark Tool - Splashtron Neoprene (for temperatures <160 F)
- Splashtron HT Neoprene (for temperatures <300 F)

Coating System 4.4 Polyamide Epoxy / Fireproofing / Polyamide Epoxy (High Build) /



Primer Fireproofing Weathercoat Top-Coat
Polyamide Epoxy - Polyamide Epoxy
(High Build)
Aliphatic
Polyurethane
DFT (mils) 3.0 - 4.0 See Note (a) 5.0 - 7.0 2.0 - 3.0

Total DFT (minimum): 10.0 mils plus fireproofing thickness

Touch-Up: If fireproofing intact, use weathercoat and Top-Coat for touch-up. If fireproofing damaged,
repair fireproofing and finish with weathercoat and Top-Coat. If primer damaged, touch up with
polyamide epoxy primer before applying remainder of system.

Specific Notes:

(a) Fireproofing type and thickness shall be specified by the Company. Consult the Fire Protection
Manual for more information on fireproofing.

(b) A Tie-Coat between the fireproofing and the weathercoat is recommended by certain
manufacturers. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.

(c) Prior to sandblasting, 12 gage steel studs shall be welded to the steel for support of mesh
reinforcement. After priming, attach 19 gage galvanized chicken wire reinforcement to the
studs. Other reinforcing details may be acceptable but must receive Company written approval
prior to use.

(d) Allow fireproofing to cure for 10 days at 70F before applying weathercoat. Lower
temperatures will require a longer cure. Apply weathercoat in two coats with the first thinned to
penetrate, unless the manufacturer recommends a Tie-Coat instead.

Acceptable Brands

Manufacturer Primer Fireproofing Weathercoat Top-Coat

Ameron Amercoat 385 - Amercoat 383HS Amercoat 450 HS
Carboline
Hempel
International
J otun
Carboguard 893
45880
Intergard 251
Penguard Express
-
-
-
-
Carboguard 893
45880
Interguard 475HS
Penguard Express
Carbothane 134 HG
55210 (5595U)
Interthane 990HS
Hardtop XP
Sherwin Williams Recoatable Epoxy
Primer B67R5/B67V5
- Macropoxy 646 B58-600
Series/B68V600
Hi-Solids B65-300
SeriesB65/V30
Sigma SigmaCover 280 - SigmaCover 456 Sigmadur 500
Coating System 4.6 Epoxy Non-Skid



Paint
Primer

See Note (a)
Tie-Coat

See Note (c)

Non-Skid Coat

Epoxy Non-Skid
See Note (b)
Top-Coat

Aliphatic
Polyurethane
DFT (mils) 4.0 - 6.0

4.0 - 6.0 40.0 - 60.0 mils
See Note (d)
2.0 - 3.0

Total DFT (minimum): 50 - 70 mils


Specific Notes:

(a) Primer selection (if required) should be as recommended by selected coating Contractor.

(b) Non-skid grit is supplied in coatings and sprayed unless approved by Company in writing. Grit
size should be specified when ordering.

(c) To be applied only if primer is used as a holding coat during fabrication or if primer was
damaged.

(d) To be applied in coats of 20.0 mils each.

(e) Standard practice only allows use of the same manufacturer for all coats in system.

Acceptable Brands

Manufacturer Primer Tie-Coat Non-Skid Coat Top-Coat

Ameron - - Amerlock 400 GFA
(with 888 Grit)
Amercoat 450 HS
Carboline
Hempel
International
J otun

Sherwin Williams
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-

-
Carboguard 1209 w/#47 grit
35870 with 67500
Interzone 505 NS
Primastic with 3883
Non-Skid Aggregate
Armorseal 300

Carbothane 134 HG
55210 (5595U)
Interthane 990
Hardtop XP

Hi-Solids B65-300
SeriesB65/V30
Sigma - - SigmaPrime 200 Sigmadur 500

Coating System 8.3 NSF Approved Epoxy - Approved for use in potable water
(polyamide or amine cured epoxies).

Surface Preparation: SSPC-SP10 (NACE No. 2) near-white metal surface.


Paint See Note (b) Epoxy Epoxy
Film Thickness (DFT) mils 5.0 6.0 5.0 6.0


Specific Notes:

(a) The NSF approved epoxies are not listed as polyamide or amine cured epoxies on the
approved brands list. If you wish to know the type, refer to the Contractor Data Sheet.

(b) These coatings are normally self-priming, but if one is required use the chosen manufacturer's
recommendation.

(c) Low voltage holiday test shall be performed.

Acceptable Brands:


Ameron Amercoat 395FD Amercoat 395FD
Carboline Carboguard 891 Carboguard 891
Hempel 85671 85671
International Interline 850 Interline 850
J otun Tankguard 412 Tankguard 412
Sherwin Williams Tank Clad HS B62W80 Tank Clad HS B62W80
Sigma Sigmaguard CSF 585 Sigmaguard CSF 585

Coating System 8.5 High Temperature Immersion Coatings

Surface Preparation: SSPC-SP10 (NACE No.2) near-white metal surface.


Paint (Epoxy- Phenolic) See Note (a) Epoxy- Phenolic Epoxy- Phenolic
Film Thickness (DFT) mils 3.0 6.0 - 7.0 6.0 - 7.0
Paint (Silicon Carbide
Epoxy)
See Note (a) Silicon Carbide Epoxy Silicon Carbide Epoxy
Film Thickness (DFT) mils See Note (a) See Note (d) See Note (d)

Epoxy- Phenolic Total DFT (minimum): 15 - 17 mils (if Amine Adduct Epoxy primer is used)
12 - 14 mils (if the epoxy is self-priming and Amine Adduct
Epoxy primer is not used)

Specific Notes:

(a) These coatings are normally self-priming, but if one is required use the chosen manufacturer's
recommendation.

(b) No more than 72 hours should be allowed between applying coats. More time between coats
can result in delamination between coats.

(c) Manufacturers recommendations for surface preparation and total DFT should be followed for
application of Belzona 1522. Belzona 1522 should be applied directly onto the prepared surface
using plural component airless spray equipment (e.g. Hydra-Cat).

Acceptable Brands:

Manufacturer Temperature (F) Primer Tie-Coat Top-Coat

Carboline < 200F - Plasite 7159 Plasite 7159
200F - 249F - Plasite 7159 Plasite 7159
250F - 300F - - -
Hempel < 200F - 85671 85671
International <203F - Interline 399 Interline 399
Sigma < 200F - Phenguard 930 Phenguard 940
200F - 249F - - -
250F - 300F - - -
Belzona < 200F - - -
200F - 249F - Belzona 1522 Belzona 1522
250F - 300F - Belzona 1522 Belzona 1522

Coating System 8.7 Epoxy - Approved for use in diesel storage.

Surface Preparation: SSPC-SP10 (NACE No. 2) near-white metal surface.


Paint See Note (b) Epoxy Epoxy
Film Thickness (DFT) mils 5.0 6.0 5.0 6.0


Specific Notes:

(a) These epoxies are not listed as polyamide or amine cured epoxies on the approved brands list.
If you wish to know the type, refer to the Contractor Data Sheet.

(b) These coatings are normally self-priming, but if one is required use the chosen manufacturer's
recommendation.

(c) Low voltage holiday test shall be performed.

Acceptable Brands:


Ameron Amercoat 395 Amercoat 395
Carboline
Hempel
International
J otun
Phenoline 187
85671
Interline 850
Tankguard Storage

Phenoline 187
85671
Interline 850
Tankguard Storage
Sherwin Williams Phenicon HS 920-W-A11/
600-C-685
Phenicon HS 920-W-A11/
600-C-685
Sigma SigmaGuard 730 SigmaGuard 730

Coating System 12.1 Epoxies Under Insulation up to 425 F

Surface Preparation: SSPC-SP10 (NACE No.2) near-white blast finish.


Paint Epoxy Phenolic - Epoxy Phenolic
Film Thickness (DFT) mils 5.0 7.0 - 5.0 7.0


Specific Notes:

(a) White metal blast is not required for duplex or austenitic stainless steel. Surface preparation is
SSPC-SP7 (NACE No. 4).

Acceptable Brands:

Manufacturer Primer Top-Coat Maximum Temperature

Ameron Amercoat 90 HS Amercoat 90 HS 400F
Carboline Thermaline 450 Thermaline 450 425F
Dampney Thurmalox 215 Thurmalox 216 450F
Hempel 85671 85671 500F
International Intertherm 228 Intertherm 228 450F
J otun Epoxy HR Epoxy HR 392F
Sherwin Williams Epo-Phen
B62A55/B62V55
Epo-Phen
B62A55/B62V55
300F
Sigma Sigmacover 435 Sigmacover 435 390F

Coating System 12.7 Thin Film Coating For Use Under Insulation at High Temperatures

Surface Preparation: SSPC-SP10 (NACE No.2) white blast finish.


Paint -
Film Thickness (DFT) mils 5.0 7.0 - 5.0 7.0


Specific Notes:

(a) Ameron PSX 738 is known to crack in cyclic temperature service. If wide temperature swings
are expected use the Thurmalox 225HB.

(b) White metal blast is not required for duplex or austenitic stainless steel. Surface preparation is
SSPC-SP7 (NACE No. 4).

Acceptable Brands:

Manufacturer Primer Top-Coat Maximum Temperature

Ameron PSX 738 PSX 738 1000F
Carboline Thermaline 4765 Thermaline 4700 1000F
Dampney Thurmalox 225HD Thurmalox 225HD 1000F
Hempel 56910 56910 1000F
International Intertherm 50 Intertherm 50 1000F

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