DESIGN MANUAL FOR ROADS AND BRIDGES

VOLUME 2 HIGHWAY STRUCTURES:

DESIGN
(SUBSTRUCTURES AND
SPECIAL STRUCTURES)
MATERIALS
SECTION 4 PAINTS AND OTHER
PROTECTIVE COATINGS

PART 1

BD 35/14

QUALITY ASSURANCE SCHEME FOR PAINTS

AND SIMILAR PROTECTIVE COATINGS

Contents

Chapter

1. Introduction

2. Quality Assurance Scheme

3. Description of The Manual of Paints

4. Testing of Contract Paint Samples

5. References

6. Enquiries

Annexes

A Manual of Paints for Structural Steelwork

B Additional Test Clauses to BS 3900

C Standards Referred to in Annex A

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Part 1 BD 35/14 Introduction

1. INTRODUCTION
Mandatory Sections

1.1 Sections of this document which contain requirements of the Overseeing Organisations are
highlighted by being contained in boxes. These requirements must be complied with unless a
departure from Standard has been agreed with the relevant Overseeing Organisation in accordance
with their procedures. The remainder of this document contains advice, guidance and explanation to
be read in conjunction with the requirements.

General

1.2 This version of the Standard replaces BD 35/06 issued in May 2006. BD 35/06 incorporated minor
amendments to Items 14, 32, 110, 111, 116, 123, 124 and 185 and an update to Annex C. This edition
incorporates minor corrections, updates and improvements to the wording in a number of paragraphs
throughout the Standard. In the Manual of Paints for Structural Steelwork (Annex A), two items have
had a minor amendment (Item 155 and 168), two items (Items 109 and 167) have been added and
sixteen items (Items 14, 32, 35, 47, 50, 70, 74, 124, 132, 133, 134, 135, 141, 150, 151 and 156) have
been deleted. The only items that are now listed in Annex A are those that are included in protective
paint systems that are described in Series 1900 (MCHW 1.1900) or Series 5000 (MCHW 1.5000) of the
Manual of Contract Documents for Highways Works. A minor amendment has been made to Annex B, B2
with the final paragraph now giving an acceptance criteria for the overcoating test. The British Standards
referenced in Annex C have been updated where necessary.

1.3 The advice and requirements in this standard are given on the basis that the works will be executed in
accordance with the Specification for Highway Works. (Manual of Contract Documents for Highway
Works, Volume 1 (MCHW 1)). Products conforming to equivalent standards and specifications of other
Members States of the European Economic Area (EEA) or a State which is party to a relevant agreement
with the European Union and tests undertaken in other Member States of the EEA or a State which is
party to a relevant agreement with the European Union will be acceptable in accordance with the terms of
Clause 104 (MCHW 1.100).

Scope

1.4 This standard gives details, guidance and describes the operation of the quality assurance scheme for
paints and similar protective coatings used in the protection of steelwork for highway structures against
corrosion. The Manual of Paints for Structural Steelwork at Annex A provides data on paints and similar
materials for use in the Overseeing Organisation’s painting contracts.

Implementation

1.5 This Standard must be used forthwith for all schemes currently being prepared provided that, in the
opinion of the Overseeing Organisation, this would not result in significant additional expense or
delay progress. Design Organisations must confirm its application to particular schemes with the
Overseeing Organisation.

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2. QUALITY ASSURANCE SCHEME

General

2.1 The quality assurance scheme for paints requires paint manufacturers to obtain a BBA HAPAS Roads and
Bridges Certificate or equivalent for their products by following the procedures given in the BBA HAPAS
document ‘Guideline for the Assessment and Certification of Paints and Similar Protective Coatings’
and disclosing information on the formulation and testing to BBA and, when required, to the Highways
Agency (HA) before offering paints for use in the Overseeing Organisation’s contracts.

2.2 The quality assurance scheme for paints comprises:

(i) Certification of paints which is administered by the BBA under HAPAS and the HA on behalf
of all the United Kingdom Trunk Road Overseeing Organisations to ensure that only paints
that give the required level of corrosion protection are used in the protection of steelwork for
highway structures; and

(ii) Testing of ‘A’ and ‘B’ paint samples taken from paint supplied to works which must be checked
by the Overseeing Organisation in accordance with Chapter 4 to ensure compliance with the
certified formulations.

2.3 The certification of paint materials includes the review of manufacturers’ formulations and assessment
of paint samples to ensure they comply with the performance requirements stated in the BBA HAPAS
document ‘Guideline for the Assessment and Certification of Paints and Similar Protective Coatings’.

BBA HAPAS Roads and Bridges Certificates of Paint Products

2.4 Copies of BBA HAPAS Roads and Bridges Certificates for those paint products that have gained approval
can be obtained from the BBA website: www.bbacerts.co.uk.

Additional Test Clauses to BS 3900

2.5 Annex B provides details of additional tests that may be carried out in the assessment of the performance
of paints. A cross reference to these tests is made in the BBA HAPAS document ‘Guideline for the
Assessment and Certification of Paints and Similar Protective Coatings’.

Permitted Paints for Use in an Overseeing Organisation Works

2.6 The paints permitted for use by the Overseeing Organisation in the Works are listed in the Manual
of Paints for Structural Steelwork at Annex A. The paints are used in various protective systems, the
details of which are described in Series 1900 (MCHW 1.1900) and Series 5000 (MCHW 1.5000).
All paints supplied for the Works must be labelled in accordance with current Chemicals (Hazard
Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations and shall have a current BBA HAPAS Roads
and Bridges Certificate or equivalent.

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Introduction of New Paint Products

2.7 Manufacturers who wish to supply new paint products to the Overseeing Organisation’s contracts
must obtain a BBA HAPAS Roads and Bridges Certificate or equivalent for their products before
offering their products for use in the Overseeing Organisation’s contracts.

Arrangements for Specifying Protective Systems for New Works Painting

2.8 Protective systems for bridges and other highway structures, including steel in bridge bearings, CCTV
masts, cantilever masts and steel lighting columns and bracket arms, are detailed in Series 1900 (MCHW
1.1900). Details for protective coatings are conveyed to tenderers through contract-specific Appendices,
based on the Series NG 1900 Appendices (MCHW 2.1900).

Arrangements for Specifying Protective Systems for Maintenance Painting

2.9 Protective systems for maintenance painting are detailed in Series 5000 (MCHW1.5000). Details for
protective coatings are conveyed to tenderers through contract-specific Appendices, based on Series NG
5000 Appendices (MCHW 2.5000).

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3. DESCRIPTION OF THE MANUAL OF PAINTS

Standard Terminology

3.1 Paints are described in the Manual of Paints for Structural Steelwork at Annex A using standard
terminology to enable paints to be described in generic terms and without specifying trade names. It is
used for the Registered Description in Paint Item Sheets and in Series 1900 and 5000, and may be used in
Paint Data Sheets to convey the following information:

(i) Name of Pigment: where a pigment provides inhibitive or structural properties it is named, e.g.
Micaceous Iron Oxide (MIO), Zinc Phosphate. Where pigments provide colour, opacity or act as
extenders etc. the pigments are not named.

(ii) Type of Medium: the type of medium is described, e.g. Polyurethane, Polysiloxane, Epoxy.

(iii) Use: i.e. Blast Primer, Primer, Undercoat or Finish. A description may be given where the material is
suited to a specific use, e.g. maintenance, internal, adhesion promoter.

The first coat only in a paint system is described as a Blast Primer or Primer, all subsequent
intermediate coats are described as Undercoats, the last coat being the Finish. A dual purpose paint
may be described, e.g. ‘Undercoat or Finish’. The type of finish may be described, e.g. sheen, gloss.

(iv) Component: to convey the number of components that make up the material, e.g. ‘single component’
or ‘two pack’ may be described.

(v) Other: Other descriptions may be given to reflect specific properties, e.g. moisture cured, extended
cure, high build.

Item Sheets

3.2 The Manual of Paints for Structural Steelwork at Annex A provides details for paints in the Item sheets.
Each Item sheet gives:

(i) a description of the paint;

(ii) its colour;

(iii) its use;

(iv) its dry film thickness range;

(v) its build and method of application;

(vi) an outline composition;

3.3 The Manual of Paints for Structural Steelwork Item sheets does not provide information on the selection
of suitable paint systems for new construction or maintenance of existing structures.

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4. TESTING OF CONTRACT PAINT SAMPLES

Standard Testing Arrangements

4.1 Requirements for the testing of paint samples for new works contracts are given in Series 1900 (MCHW
1.1900) and advice is given in Series NG 1900 (MCHW 2.1900).

4.2 Requirements for the testing of paint samples for maintenance painting contracts are given in Series 5000
(MCHW 1.5000) and advice is given in Series NG 5000 (MCHW 2.5000).

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Volume 2 Section 4 Chapter 5
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5. REFERENCES
Normative References

Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works, Specification for Highway Works Volume 1 (MCHW 1) –
Series 100, Clause 104

BBA HAPAS document ‘Guideline for the Assessment and Certification of Paints and Similar Protective Coatings’
published by British Board of Agrément, Bucknalls Lane, Watford, Herts WD25 9BA

Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2009

Informative References

Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works, Specification for Highway Works Volume 1 (MCHW 1) –
Series 1900 and 5000

Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works, Specification for Highway Works Volume 2 (MCHW 2) –
Series NG1900 and NG5000

BS 3900 – Methods of test for paints

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Volume 2 Section 4 Chapter 6
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6. ENQUIRIES
All technical enquiries or comments on this Standard should be sent in writing as appropriate to:

Chief Highway Engineer

The Highways Agency
Temple Quay House
The Square
Temple Quay
Bristol Mike Wilson
BS1 6HA Chief Highways Engineer

Director, Trunk Road and Bus Operations

Transport Scotland
8th Floor, Buchanan House
58 Port Dundas Road R Brannen
Glasgow Director, Trunk Road and
G4 0HF Bus Operations

Deputy Director Network Management Division

Network Management
Welsh Government
Cathays Park Sheena Hague
Cardiff Deputy Director
CF10 3NQ Network Management Division

Director of Engineering
The Department for Regional Development
Roads Service, Northern Ireland
Clarence Court
10-18 Adelaide Street
Belfast P B Doherty
BT2 8GB Director of Engineering

These regulations were notified in draft to the European Commission in accordance with Directive 98/34/EC, as
amended by Directive 98/48/EC.

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Volume 2 Section 4 Annex A
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ANNEX A MANUAL OF PAINTS FOR STRUCTURAL

STEELWORK
CONTENTS Page

1 Health and Safety A/1

2 Abbreviations A/1

3 Item Sheets A/2 – A/23

1 HEALTH AND SAFETY

The Manual of Paints for Structural Steelwork describes materials that may be injurious to health if adequate
precautions are not taken. The manual refers only to technical suitability of the materials described. Those involved
in the specification or design of works using these materials, and those involved in the manufacture, supply or use
of these materials are not absolved from complying with their statutory health and safety obligations.

2 ABBREVIATIONS

NOTE 1: All paint products shall be classified as single-component or two-pack product.

NOTE 2: Under BUILD AND METHOD OF APPLICATION

‘HB’ = High Build (dft: above 75 µm per coat)

‘NB’ = Normal Build (dft: between 50 and 75 µm per coat)
‘LB’ = Low Build (dft: below 50 µm per coat)
‘B’ = Apply by brush
‘AS’ = Apply by airless spray

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3 ITEM SHEETS

Item No. 109

1. REGISTERED DESCRIPTION: Zinc Rich Epoxy Blast Primer (two-pack)

2. COLOURS: Grey or tinted grey

3. USE: Quick drying blast primer

4. DRY FILM THICKNESS (dft in µm): Dft range: As described in the manufacturer’s data
sheet

5. BUILD AND METHOD OF APPLICATION: LB or NB/ AS or B*

6. OUTLINE COMPOSITION:

(i) Pigment Volume Concentration (%): As described in the manufacturer’s declared

formulation

(ii) Pigment: To include zinc dust to BS EN ISO 3549:2002,

minimum 80% by weight in dry film, as described
in the manufacturer’s declared formulation

(iii) Medium: Epoxy resin with separately packed polyamine

or polyamide cure agent, as described in the
manufacturer’s declared formulation

(iv) Volatile: As described in the manufacturer’s declared

formulation

(v) Mixing Properties: As described in the manufacturer’s declared

formulation

*May be brush applied to small areas and used for ‘touch in’ repairs to scratched or mechanically damaged
galvanised coatings on steel components.

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Item No. 110

1. REGISTERED DESCRIPTION: Zinc Phosphate Epoxy Blast Primer/Sealer(two-pack)

2. COLOURS: As the manufacturer’s declared colour given with

reference to BS 4800 and/or BS 381C where
appropriate

3. USE: Extended durability Blast Primer

4. DRY FILM THICKNESS (dft in µm): Dft range: as described in the manufacturer’s data sheet

5. BUILD AND METHOD OF LB/B or AS (B to small areas only)

APPLICATION:

6. OUTLINE COMPOSITION:

(i) Pigment volume concentration (%): As described in the manufacturer’s declared

formulation

(ii) Pigment: Zinc Phosphate minimum As described

(‘BS 5193 : 1991, 65% in the
ISO 6745 : 1990’): manufacturer’s
declared
Extenders and anti- to 100% formulation
settling agents:

(iii) Medium: Epoxy resin As described in the

together with manufacturer’s declared
a separately formulation
packed polyamide
activator:

(iv) Volatile: As described in the manufacturer’s declared

formulation

(v) Mixing Properties: As described in the manufacturer’s declared

formulation

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Item No. 111

1. REGISTERED DESCRIPTION: Zinc Phosphate High Build Quick Drying Epoxy Blast
Primer (two-pack)

2. COLOURS: As the manufacturer’s declared colour given with

reference to BS 4800 and/or BS 381C where
appropriate

3. USE: Extended durability quick drying blast primer

4. DRY FILM THICKNESS (dft in µm): Dft range: as described in the manufacturer’s data sheet

5. BUILD AND METHOD OF HB/AS (small areas by B)

APPLICATION:

6. OUTLINE COMPOSITION:

(i) Pigment volume concentration (%): As described in the manufacturer’s declared formulation

(ii) Pigment: Zinc Phosphate minimum As described

(‘BS 5193 : 1991, 35% in the
ISO 6745 : 1990’): manufacturer’s
declared
Extenders and anti- to 100% formulation
settling agents:

(iii) Medium: Epoxy resin As described in the

together with a manufacturer’s declared
separately packed formulation
Polyamide/amine
adduct activator
with suitable
accelerator:

(iv) Volatile: As described in the manufacturer’s declared formulation

(v) Mixing Properties: As described in the manufacturer’s declared formulation

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Item No. 112

1. REGISTERED DESCRIPTION: MIO High Build Quick Drying Epoxy Undercoat/

Finish (two-pack)

2. COLOURS: As the manufacturer’s declared colour given with

reference to BS 4800 and/or BS 381C where
appropriate

3. USE: Undercoat or finish

4. DRY FILM THICKNESS (dft in µm): Dft range: as described in the manufacturer’s data sheet

5. BUILD AND METHOD OF HB/AS

APPLICATION:

6. OUTLINE COMPOSITION:

(i) Pigment volume concentration (%): As described in the manufacturer’s declared formulation

(ii) Pigment: MIO minimum As described

(BS EN ISO 1248 : 80% in the
2008): manufacturer’s
declared
Extenders and anti- to 100% formulation
settling agents:

(iii) Medium: Epoxy resin As described in the

together with a manufacturer’s declared
separately packed formulation
Polyamide/amine
adduct activator
with suitable
accelerator:

(iv) Volatile: As described in the manufacturer’s declared formulation

(v) Mixing Properties: As described in the manufacturer’s declared formulation

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Item No. 113

1. REGISTERED DESCRIPTION: Water based epoxy primer for blast cleaned internal
surfaces (two-pack)

2. COLOURS: As the manufacturer’s declared colour given with

reference to BS 4800 and/or BS 381C where
appropriate

3. USE: A water based epoxy primer for anti-corrosive

protection of steel surfaces prepared by blast cleaning.
For internal use only

4. DRY FILM THICKNESS (dft in µm): Dft range: as described in the manufacturer’s data sheet

5. BUILD AND METHOD OF HB/B or AS

APPLICATION:

6. OUTLINE COMPOSITION:

(i) Pigment volume concentration (%): As described in the manufacturer’s declared

formulation

(ii) Pigment: Colouring pigments to give As described

full opacity at Data Sheet film in the
thickness: manufacturer’s
declared
Exterior grade to 100% formulation
barrier pigments
and anti-settling
agents:

(iii) Medium: Modified amine As described in the

adduct solution manufacturer’s declared
with additives to formulation
improve pigment
wetting, foam
control and ‘in-can’
stability:

Separately packed As described in the

low molecular manufacturer’s declared
weight epoxy resin: formulation

(iv) Volatile: As described in the manufacturer’s declared formulation

(v) Mixing Properties: As described in the manufacturer’s declared formulation

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Item No. 114

1. REGISTERED DESCRIPTION: Water based epoxy undercoat/sheen finish for internal

use (two-pack)

2. COLOURS: As the manufacturer’s declared colour given with

reference to BS 4800 and/or BS 381C where
appropriate

3. USE: A water based epoxy undercoat/sheen finish for

application on to suitably primed steel surfaces. For
internal use only.

4. DRY FILM THICKNESS (dft in µm): Dft range: as described in the manufacturer’s data sheet

5. BUILD AND METHOD OF HB/B or AS

APPLICATION:

6. OUTLINE COMPOSITION:

(i) Pigment volume concentration (%): As described in the manufacturer’s declared

formulation

(ii) Pigment: Colouring pigments to give As described

full opacity at Data Sheet film in the
thickness: manufacturer’s
declared
Exterior grade to 100% formulation
barrier pigments
and anti-settling
agents:

(iii) Medium: Modified amine As described in the

adduct solution manufacturer’s declared
with additives to formulation
improve wetting,
foam control and
‘in-can’ stability:

Separately packed As described in the

low molecular manufacturer’s declared
weight epoxy resin: formulation

(iv) Volatile: As described in the manufacturer’s declared formulation

(v) Mixing Properties: As described in the manufacturer’s declared formulation

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Item No. 115

1. REGISTERED DESCRIPTION: High Build Aluminium Epoxy Maintenance Primer for

abraded surfaces (two-pack)

2. COLOURS: As the manufacturer’s declared colour given with

reference to BS 4800 and/or BS 381C where
appropriate

3. USE: A high build modified surface tolerant epoxy primer

(two-pack) to provide improved adhesion and
flexibility when applied to suitably prepared steelwork
and existing aged coatings

4. DRY FILM THICKNESS (dft in µm): Dft range: as described in the manufacturer’s data sheet

5. BUILD AND METHOD OF HB/B or AS

APPLICATION:

6. OUTLINE COMPOSITION:

(i) Pigment volume concentration (%): As described in the manufacturer’s declared

formulation

(ii) Pigment: Aluminium paste (15%±5%) As described

(65% minimum in the
solids): manufacturer’s
declared
Exterior quality to 100% formulation
pigments and anti-
settling agents:

(iii) Medium: Modified epoxy As described in the

resin together with manufacturer’s declared
a separately packed formulation
Polyamide/amine
adduct activator
with suitable
accelerator:

(iv) Volatile: As described in the manufacturer’s declared formulation

(v) Mixing Properties: As described in the manufacturer’s declared formulation

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Item No. 116

1. REGISTERED DESCRIPTION: High Build Epoxy Maintenance Undercoat for abraded

surfaces (two-pack)

2. COLOURS: As the manufacturer’s declared colour given with

reference to BS 4800 and/or BS 381C where
appropriate

3. USE: A high build modified surface tolerant epoxy

undercoat (two-pack) to provide improved adhesion
and flexibility when applied to suitably prepared aged
coatings and newly applied primer

4. DRY FILM THICKNESS (dft in µm): Dft range: as described in the manufacturer’s data sheet

5. BUILD AND METHOD OF HB/B or AS

APPLICATION:

6. OUTLINE COMPOSITION:

(i) Pigment volume concentration (%): As described in the manufacturer’s declared

formulation

(ii) Pigment: Rutile Titanium minimum As described

Dioxide (BS EN 35% in the
ISO 591-1 : 2000) manufacturer’s
declared
Extenders, to 100% formulation
colouring pigments
and anti-settling
agents:

(iii) Medium: Modified epoxy As described in the

resin together with manufacturer’s declared
a separately packed formulation
Polyamide/amine
adduct activator
with suitable
accelerator:

(iv) Volatile: As described in the manufacturer’s declared formulation

(v) Mixing Properties: As described in the manufacturer’s declared formulation

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Item No. 121

1. REGISTERED DESCRIPTION: Extended Cure Epoxy MIO (two-pack), Primer,

Undercoat and/or finish

2. COLOURS: As the manufacturer’s declared colour given with

reference to BS 4800 and/or BS 381C where
appropriate

3. USE: MIO epoxy with improved adhesion characteristics for

treatment of hot dip galvanised steel surfaces

4. DRY FILM THICKNESS (dft in µm): Dft range: as described in the manufacturer’s data sheet

5. BUILD AND METHOD OF HB/AS (small areas by B)

APPLICATION:

6. OUTLINE COMPOSITION:

(i) Pigment volume concentration (%): As described in the manufacturer’s declared

formulation

(ii) Pigment: MIO minimum As described

(BS EN ISO 1248: 80% in the
2008): manufacturer’s
declared
Extenders and anti- to 100% formulation
settling agents:

(iii) Medium: Modified epoxy As described in the

resin together with manufacturer’s declared
a separately packed formulation
Polyamide/amine
adduct curing
agent:

(iv) Volatile: As described in the manufacturer’s declared formulation

(v) Mixing Properties: As described in the manufacturer’s declared formulation

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Item No. 123

1. REGISTERED DESCRIPTION: High Build Glass Flake Epoxy Undercoat (two-pack)

2. COLOURS: As the manufacturer’s declared colour given with

reference to BS 4800 and/or BS 381C where
appropriate

3. USE: Undercoat for blast cleaned steel new construction

4. DRY FILM THICKNESS (dft in µm): Dft range: as described in the manufacturer’s data sheet

5. BUILD AND METHOD OF HB/AS (stripe coats and small repairs only by brush)
APPLICATION:

6. OUTLINE COMPOSITION:

(i) Pigment volume concentration (%): As described in the manufacturer’s declared

formulation

(ii) Pigment: ‘C’ type glass flake (nominal size As described

300 µm or less): in the
manufacturer’s
Extenders, anti- to 100% declared
settling agents, and formulation
coloured pigments:

(iii) Medium: Epoxy resin As described in the

together with a manufacturer’s declared
separately packed formulation
polyamide adduct
or polyamine
activator:

(iv) Volatile: As described in the manufacturer’s declared formulation

(v) Mixing Properties: As described in the manufacturer’s declared formulation

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Item No. 155

1. REGISTERED DESCRIPTION: ‘T’ Wash adhesion promoter

2. COLOURS: As the manufacturer’s declared colour given with

reference to BS 4800 and/or BS 381C where
appropriate

3. USE: Mordant wash to promote substrate adhesion properties

of coating systems for hot dip galvanized steel.‘T’ wash
only is not a protective coating

4. DRY FILM THICKNESS (dft in µm): Not applicable

5. BUILD AND METHOD OF LB/B

APPLICATION:

6. OUTLINE COMPOSITION: Typical Composition (by As described

weight) in the
manufacturer’s
Phosphoric Acid declared
1.7 SG: 9.0% formulation
Propylene Glycol
Methyl Ether: 16.5%
Methylated
Spirit/I.P.A.: 16.5%
Water: 57.0%
Copper Carbonate
(Commercial): 1.0%

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Item No. 157

1. REGISTERED DESCRIPTION: Adhesion promoting primer (single-component)

2. COLOURS: As the manufacturer’s declared colour given with

reference to BS 4800 and/or BS 381C where
appropriate

3. DRY FILM THICKNESS (dft in µm): Dft range: as described in the manufacturer’s data sheet

4. USE: To promote substrate adhesion properties of coating

systems for hot dip galvanised steel, aluminium and
stainless steel surfaces

The primer only is not a protective coating

5. BUILD AND METHOD OF LB/AS or B

APPLICATION:

6. OUTLINE COMPOSITION:

(i) Pigment volume concentration (%): As described in the manufacturer’s declared

formulation

(ii) Pigment: Anti-corrosive pigments, As described in the

inert extenders, manufacturer’s declared
colouring, pigments and formulation
anti-settling agents:

(iii) Medium: Solvent-borne PVB/ As described in the

epoxy resin blend: manufacturer’s declared
formulation

(iv) Volatile: As described in the manufacturer’s declared

formulation

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Item No. 159

1. REGISTERED DESCRIPTION: Aluminium Epoxy Sealer/Primer (two-pack)

2. COLOURS: As the manufacturer’s declared colour given with

reference to BS 4800 and/or BS 381C where
appropriate

3. USE: Sealer/Primer for aluminium metal spray coverage

4. DRY FILM THICKNESS (dft in µm): Dft range: as described in the manufacturer’s data sheet

5. BUILD AND METHOD OF LB/AS or B

APPLICATION:

6. OUTLINE COMPOSITION:

(i) Pigment volume concentration (%): As described in the manufacturer’s declared

formulation

(ii) Pigment: Non-Leafing 98% to As described

aluminium: 99% in the
manufacturer’s
Fugitive red dye or 1% to 2% declared
synthetic red oxide: formulation

(iii) Medium: Epoxy Resin As described in the

together with a manufacturer’s declared
separately packed formulation
Polyamide Resin
activator:

(iv) Volatile: As described in the manufacturer’s declared formulation

(v) Mixing Properties: As described in the manufacturer’s declared formulation

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Item No. 160

1. REGISTERED DESCRIPTION: Red Oxide Moisture Cured Polyurethane Primer/Blast

Primer (single-component)

2. COLOURS: As the manufacturer’s declared colour given with

reference to BS 4800 and/or BS 381C where
appropriate

3. USE: Primer/Blast Primer for blasted steel surface for

maintenance or new works when the relative humidity
is greater than 75% but for use in circumstances when
the dew point has not been reached

4. DRY FILM THICKNESS (dft in µm): Dft range: as described in the manufacturer’s data sheet

5. BUILD AND METHOD OF LB/AS or B

APPLICATION:

6. OUTLINE COMPOSITION:

(i) Pigment volume concentration (%): As described in the manufacturer’s declared

formulation

(ii) Pigment: Red Oxide (BS EN minimum As described

ISO 1248: 2008): 20% in the
manufacturer’s
Extenders and anti- to 100% declared
settling agents: formulation

Aluminium pigment not permitted

(iii) Medium: Aromatic As described in the

polyisocyanate and manufacturer’s declared
water scavenger: formulation

(iv) Volatile: Aliphatic and/ As described in the

or Aromatic manufacturer’s declared
hydrocarbons: formulation

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Item No. 162

1. REGISTERED DESCRIPTION: MIO Moisture Cured Polyurethane Undercoat/Finish

(single-component)

2. COLOURS: As the manufacturer’s declared colour given with

reference to BS 4800 and/or BS 381C where
appropriate

3. USE: Undercoat for maintenance and new works when

the relative humidity is greater than 75% but for use
in circumstances when the dew point has not been
reached

4. DRY FILM THICKNESS (dft in µm): Dft range: as described in the manufacturer’s data sheet

5. BUILD AND METHOD OF NB or HB/B or AS

APPLICATION:

6. OUTLINE COMPOSITION:

(i) Pigment volume concentration (%): As described in the manufacturer’s declared

formulation

(ii) Pigment: MIO minimum As described

(BS EN ISO 40% in the
1248:2008): manufacturer’s
declared
Extenders, tinting to 100% formulation
pigments and anti-
settling agents:

Aluminium pigment not permitted

(iii) Medium: Aromatic As described in the

polyisocyanate and manufacturer’s declared
water scavenger: formulation

(iv) Volatile: Aliphatic and/ As described in the

or Aromatic manufacturer’s declared
hydrocarbons: formulation

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Item No. 164

1. REGISTERED DESCRIPTION: Moisture Cured Polyurethane Finish (single-

component)

2. COLOURS: As the manufacturer’s declared colour given with

reference to BS 4800 and/or BS 381C where
appropriate

3. USE: Semi-gloss finish for maintenance or new work when

the relative humidity is greater than 75% but for use
in circumstances when the dew point has not been
reached

4. DRY FILM THICKNESS (dft in µm): Dft range: as described in the manufacturer’s data sheet

5. BUILD AND METHOD OF LB/B or NB/AS

APPLICATION:

6. OUTLINE COMPOSITION:

(i) Pigment volume concentration (%): As described in the manufacturer’s declared

formulation

(ii) Pigment: Rutile Titanium Dioxide (BS EN As described

ISO 591-1 : 2000) and tinting in the
pigments: manufacturer’s
declared
Exterior quality to 100% formulation
extenders and anti-
settling agents:

Aluminium pigment not permitted

(iii) Medium: Aliphatic As described in the

polyisocyanate and manufacturer’s declared
water scavenger: formulation

(iv) Volatile: Aliphatic and/ As described in the

or Aromatic manufacturer’s declared
hydrocarbons: formulation

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Item No. 167

1. REGISTERED DESCRIPTION: Epoxy Acrylic Finish (two-pack)

2. COLOURS: As the manufacturer’s declared colour given with

reference to BS 4800 and/or BS 381C where
appropriate

3. USE: As a decorative semi-gloss finish for new works or

maintenance

4. DRY FILM THICKNESS (dft in µm): Dft range: As described in the manufacturer’s data
sheet.

5. BUILD AND METHOD OF NB/AS or B*

APPLICATION:

6. OUTLINE COMPOSITION:

(i) Pigment volume concentration (%): As described in the manufacturer’s declared

formulation

(ii) Pigment: Rutile Titanium Dioxide (BS EN ISO 591-1:2000) and

tinting pigments as described in the manufacturer’s
declared formulation

(iii) Medium: Carboxy functional styrene acrylic with separately

packed liquid epoxy resin cure agent, as described in
the manufacturer’s declared formulation

(iv) Volatile: As described in the manufacturer’s declared

formulation

(v) Mixing Properties: As described in the manufacturer’s declared

formulation

* May be brush applied to small areas only

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Item No. 168

1. REGISTERED DESCRIPTION: Polyurethane (two-pack) Gloss Finish

2. COLOURS: As the manufacturer’s declared colour given with

reference to BS 4800 and/or BS 381C where
appropriate

3. USE: Gloss Finish for new works or maintenance

4. DRY FILM THICKNESS (dft in µm): Dft range: as described in the manufacturer’s data sheet

5. BUILD AND METHOD OF LB/B or NB/AS

APPLICATION:

6. OUTLINE COMPOSITION:

(i) Pigment volume concentration (%): As described in the manufacturer’s declared

formulation

(ii) Pigment: Rutile Titanium Dioxide (BS EN As described

ISO 591-1 : 2000) and tinting in the
pigments: manufacturer’s
declared
Exterior quality to 100% formulation
extenders and anti-
settling agents:

Aluminium pigment not permitted

(iii) Medium: Hydroxyl functional As described in the

acrylic/aliphatic manufacturer’s declared
poly isocyanate formulation
curing agent:

(iv) Volatile: As described in the manufacturer’s declared formulation

(v) Mixing Properties: As described in the manufacturer’s declared formulation

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Item No. 169

1. REGISTERED DESCRIPTION: Polyurethane (two-pack) Semi-Gloss Finish

2. COLOURS: As the manufacturer’s declared colour given with

reference to BS 4800 and/or BS 381C where
appropriate

3. USE: Semi-gloss finish for new works or maintenance

4. DRY FILM THICKNESS (dft in µm): Dft range: as described in the manufacturer’s data sheet

5. BUILD AND METHOD OF NB/B or HB/AS (small areas by B)

APPLICATION:

6. OUTLINE COMPOSITION:

(i) Pigment volume concentration (%): As described in the manufacturer’s declared

formulation

(ii) Pigment: Rutile Titanium Dioxide (BS EN As described

ISO 591-1 : 2000) and tinting in the
pigments: manufacturer’s
declared
Exterior quality to 100% formulation
extenders and anti-
settling agents:

Aluminium pigment not permitted

(iii) Medium: Hydroxyl functional As described in the

acrylic/aliphatic manufacturer’s declared
poly isocyanate formulation
curing agent:

(iv) Volatile: As described in the manufacturer’s declared formulation

(v) Mixing Properties: As described in the manufacturer’s declared formulation

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Item No. 185

1. REGISTERED DESCRIPTION: Organic Modified Polysiloxane (two-pack) Gloss

Finish

2. COLOURS: As the manufacturer’s declared colour given with

reference to BS 4800 and/or BS 381C where
appropriate

3. USE: Gloss Finish for new works or maintenance

4. DRY FILM THICKNESS (dft in µm): Dft range: as described in the manufacturer’s data sheet

5. BUILD AND METHOD OF NB/B or HB/AS

APPLICATION:

6. OUTLINE COMPOSITION:

(i) Pigment volume concentration (%): As described in the manufacturer’s declared formulation

(ii) Pigment: Rutile Titanium Dioxide (BS EN As described

ISO 591-1 : 2000) or other exterior in the
quality tinting pigments: manufacturer’s
declared
Exterior quality to 100% formulation
extenders and anti-
settling agents:

(iii) Medium: Organic Modified As described in the

Polysiloxane: manufacturer’s declared
formulation

(iv) Volatile: Aliphatic/Aromatic As described in the

Hydrocarbons: manufacturer’s declared
formulation

(v) Mixing Properties: As described in the manufacturer’s declared

formulation

7. ADDITIONAL TESTING Flexibility (Conical mandrel test): ‘BS EN ISO

REQUIREMENTS: 6860:2006, BS 3900-E11: 2006’. After 1 month
ambient cure at 23˚C and 50(±5)% relative humidity.
No cracking or disbondment beyond 20mm from small
radius.

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Item No. 200

1. REGISTERED DESCRIPTION: Grease Paint Penetrating Primer

2. COLOURS: Tint contrasting to undercoat sufficient to show

application

3. USE: Penetrating primer for use with Item 201

4. DRY FILM THICKNESS (dft in µm): Dft range: as described in the manufacturer’s data sheet

5. BUILD AND METHOD OF B (AS for internal surfaces of lighting columns and
APPLICATION: other difficult access situations)

6. OUTLINE COMPOSITION:

(i) Pigment volume concentration (%): As described in the manufacturer’s declared formulation

(ii) Pigment: As described in the manufacturer’s declared formulation

(iii) Medium: Calcium soap of As described in the

oxidised petroleum, manufacturer’s declared
hydrocarbon resins formulation
and de-watering
agent:

(iv) Volatile: White spirit or SBP As described in the

solvents: manufacturer’s declared
formulation

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Item No. 201

1. REGISTERED DESCRIPTION: Grease Paint Undercoat/Finish

2. COLOURS: As the manufacturer’s declared colour given with

reference to BS 4800 and/or BS 381C where
appropriate

3. USE: Undercoat and Finish over penetrating primer

4. DRY FILM THICKNESS (dft in µm): Dft range: as described in the manufacturer’s data sheet

5. BUILD AND METHOD OF HB/B or AS

APPLICATION:

6. OUTLINE COMPOSITION:

(i) Pigment volume concentration (%): As described in the manufacturer’s declared

formulation

(ii) Pigment: Rutile Titanium 100% As described

Dioxide (BS EN in the
ISO 591-1 : 2000) manufacturer’s
or other exterior declared
quality and tinting formulation
pigments:

(iii) Medium: Calcium soap of As described in the

oxidised petroleum manufacturer’s declared
wax: formulation

(iv) Volatile: White spirit or SBP As described in the

solvents: manufacturer’s declared
formulation

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Volume 2 Section 4 Annex B
Part 1 BD 35/14 Additional Test Clauses to BS 3900

ANNEX B ADDITIONAL TEST CLAUSES TO BS 3900

B1 Application and Appearance

i. Airless spray grade

A single coat of paint shall be applied using the size and pressures recommended in the paint manufacturer’s data
sheet to a 300 mm x 300 mm, or larger, burnished steel panel.

The paint shall be applied to give the wet film thickness stated in the paint manufacturer’s data sheet.

The film shall be allowed to dry for 24 hours in a vertical position at a temperature of 23° ± 2°C and shall be free
from cracking, cratering, pinholing, rivelling, sagging, bittiness, cissing or other surface defects.

ii. Brushing grade

A single coat of paint shall be applied to a 300 mm x 300 mm, or larger, burnished steel panel to give the wet film
thickness stated in the paint manufacturer’s data sheet or, where the wet film thickness is not given, the maximum
dry film thickness stated in the paint manufacturer’s data sheet.

The film shall be allowed to dry for 24 hours in a vertical position at a temperature of 23°C ± 2°C and shall be free
from cracking, cratering, rivelling, sagging, bittiness, cissing or other surface defects.

B2 Overcoating

A single coat of paint shall be applied to a 300 mm x 300 mm, or larger, burnished steel panel to give the wet film
thickness stated in the paint manufacturer’s data sheet.

After air drying at 23°C ± 2°C for the period of time stated in the paint manufacturer’s data sheet, the paint shall
be overcoated with the next coat in the system. The second coat of paint shall be applied at the wet film thickness
stated in the paint manufacturer’s data sheet or, where the wet film thickness is not stated, the maximum dry film
thickness stated in the paint manufacturer’s data sheet.

When dry the combined paint coats shall be free from any wrinkling, rivelling or other surface defect caused by
overcoating the first coat of paint with the second coat of paint.

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Volume 2 Section 4 Annex C
Part 1 BD 35/14 Standards Referred to in Annex A

ANNEX C STANDARDS REFERRED TO IN ANNEX A

BS 381C : 1996 Specification of colours for identification, coding and special purposes

‘BS EN ISO 6860: 2006, BS 3900-E11: 2006’ Paints and varnishes. Bend test (conical mandrel)

BS EN ISO 1248 : 2008 Iron oxide pigments – Specifications and methods of tests

BS 4800 : 2011 Schedule of paint colours for building purposes

‘BS 5193 : 1991, ISO 6745 : 1990’ Specification for zinc phosphate pigments for paints

BS EN ISO 591-1 : 2000 Titanium dioxide pigments for paints. Specifications and methods of test

BS EN ISO 3549: 2002 Zinc dust pigments for paints – Specifications and test methods

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Standards Referred to in Annex A Part 1 BD 35/14

C/2 August 2014