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PAINT SYSTEMS GUIDE
IN ACCORDANCE WITH ISO 12944-5:2007

Issue date: June 2013
CORROSION PROTECTION OF STEEL STRUCTURES
1. Introduction
Part 5 of ISO 12944 describes the different types of paint, most commonly used systems for corrosion
protection of steel structures, recommended thicknesses and number of coats. This guide was created based
on the recommendations of this standard and aims to assist in the selection of the most appropriate system
for different environments (see part 2 of ISO 12944), the different grades of surface preparation (see part 4 of
ISO 12944) and the degree of durability required (see part1 of ISO 12944).
2. Classification of environments according to different categories of corrosivity

Environments are classified according to their grade of environmental corrosivity, both for structures exposed
to atmospheric corrosivity and those which are buried or immersed.
Table 1 gives some examples of environments for each type of corrosivity category and table 2 the corrosive
agents which may affect a steel structure which is immersed or buried in the ground.
Table 1: Categories of atmospheric corrosivity and examples of typical environments.

Category of Exterior Interior
corrosivity
C1 Buildings with heating and clean
-
Very low atmospheres.
C2 Atmospheres with low levels
Unheated buildings with possible
Low of contamination.
condensation.
Rural areas.
Urban and industrial
C3 atmospheres, with moderate
Manufacturing plants with high
Medium SO2 contamination.
humidity and some contamination.
Coastal areas with low salinity.
C4 Industrial areas and coastal Chemical industries, swimming
High areas with moderate salinity. pools.
C5-I Industrial areas with high Buildings or areas with almost
Very high humidity and with an permanent condensation and high
(industrial) aggressive atmosphere. levels of contamination.
Buildings or areas with permanent
C5-M Coastal and marine areas with
condensation and high levels of
Very high (marine) high salinity.
contamination.
All Portuguese territory is classified according to these categories of corrosivity in the National Map of
Atmospheric Corrosion.
It is advisable to check on a regular basis the status of this guide. The systems recommended were based on commercially available products which CIN can withdraw without notice. This guide is generic and must be viewed as one possible
example among many CIN Protective Coatings solutions. Consult CIN directly for a specification for a particular project.
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Table 2: Category for immersion in water and the ground

Category of Environment Example of environment and
corrosivity structures
River installations, hydroelectric
Im 1 Fresh water
plants.
Harbour areas with structures
Im 2 Brackish or sea water such as floodgates, dykes,
breakwaters, offshore platforms
Im 3 Ground Buried tanks, pipes and girders.
3. Durability range
The durability or years of useful life is defined as being the desired length of time before the first maintenance
painting. The durability range is not a guarantee time.
Low (L): 2 to 5 years

Medium (M): 5 to 15 years
High (H): > 15 years.
4. Surface preparation
Prior to commencing blasting all visible traces of oil, grease, salts and other contaminants must be
removed, so that they neither remain encrusted on the steel nor contaminate the abrasive.
The correct approach must be adopted for each situation, for example:
To remove oil, grease or water soluble salts, jet wash with water (and detergent if necessary), steam
clean, or use emulsions or organic solvents. Whenever detergent is used rinse with clean water.
Where there is weld spatter, insoluble salts, cement or other contaminants, use mechanical/manual
methods ( for example brushing, rasping etc)
Edges, corners and welded seams must be smoothed (minimum diameter 2mm), to facilitate the coating
process.
Following this, dry blast-clean to grade Sa 2, in accordance with ISO Standard 8501-1. The choice of grit
must be made to ensure a roughness profile between 25m e 50m, using Testex Tape or equivalent or
by using comparators (G,S) in accordance with ISO 8503.
Defects in the steel revealed after blasting (delamination, etc) must be repaired in the appropriate manner.
If these treatments reduce the roughness then the blasting must be repeated.
After blasting a final cleaning must be carried out using a powerful vacuum cleaner, leaving the surface
dust free and suitable to accept the coating. The work will be complete when an adhesive tape applied to
the surface shows no traces of dust.

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In the time that elapses between cleaning and the application of the coating, the preparation grades must not
alter. Thus for example the maximum time between blasting and applying the paint should be between 4
and 6 hours depending on the ambient conditions. If the surface rusts before painting, the blasting process
must be repeated to acquire the required degree of cleanliness.
Paint systems
Below we detail some paint systems which comply with ISO 12944 as regards the type of product,
thicknesses and number of coats to apply. Alternative systems exist, including with products not covered by
the Standard. For more information consult Customer Service.
All the systems presented here are for an estimated durability in excess of 15 years.
Category of corrosivity C2
Type of paint System Total dry film
thickness
(microns)
Zinc phosphate epoxy 1 C-Pox Primer ZP200 HP 80 m
Micaceous iron acrylic 1 C-Cryl S450 Mio 80m
Total film thickness 160 m
Aluminium tolerant epoxy 1 C-Pox ST180 AL 110 m
Polyurethane 1 C-Thane S258 50 m
thickness
(microns)
Zinc phosphate epoxy 1 C-Pox Primer ZP200 HP 100 m
High thickness polyurethane 1 C-Thane S700 HB 100m
Aluminium tolerant epoxy 1 C-Pox ST180 AL 80 m
Epoxy intermediate 1 C-Pox S100 80 m
Polyurethane 1 C-Thane S258 40 m
Surface tolerant epoxy 1 C-Pox ST160 MP 165 m
Note: taking into account that the thicknesses given for the last system shown above are less than those recommended in ISO
12944-5, we have test certificates in accordance with ISO 12944-6 (performance tests) which confirm that this system is valid
for this category of corrosivity and durability of > 15 years.

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thickness
(microns)
Zinc ethyl silicate primer 1 C-Pox Primer IZS920 75 m
Epoxy intermediate 1 C-Pox S130 FD 125 m
Polyurethane 1 C-Thane RPS HS 50 m
Zinc-rich primer 1 C-Pox Primer ZN650 50 m
Surface tolerant epoxy 1 C-Pox ST160 MP 100 m
for this category of corrosivity and durability of > 15 years. We also have a test certificate for the first system.
Category of corrosivity C5M

thickness
(microns)
Zinc-rich primer 1 C-Pox Primer ZN800 75 m
Epoxy intermediate 1 C-Pox S990 Mio FD 85 m
Note: taking into account that the thicknesses shown above are less than those recommended in ISO 12944-5, we have test
certificates in accordance with ISO 12944-6 (performance tests) which confirm that this system is valid for this category of
corrosivity and durability of > 15 years.
Category of corrosivity C5M (cont.)

thickness
(microns)
Zinc phosphate epoxy primer 1 C-Pox Primer ZP200 HB 100 m
Micaceous iron epoxy 1 C-Pox S990 Mio FD 140 m
intermediate
Zinc epoxy primer 1 C-Pox Primer ZP650 75 m
High film thickness flexible 1 C-Thane S690 HB-F 125 m
polyurethane
for this category of corrosivity and durability of > 15 years. We also have a test certificate for the first system.

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Category of corrosivity Im1, Im2 e Im3

thickness
(microns)
Zinc-rich epoxy primer 1 C-Pox Primer ZN905 60 m
Surface tolerant epoxy 2 C-Pox ST165 MP-WN 400 m
Coal tar epoxy 2 C-Pox CT940 400 m
CIN has many other systems for corrosion protection of metal structures. For more
information contact CIN Customer Service.

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PAINT SYSTEMS GUIDE

IN ACCORDANCE WITH ISO 12944-5:2007

CORROSION PROTECTION OF STEEL STRUCTURES

2. Classification of environments according to different categories of corrosivity

Table 1: Categories of atmospheric corrosivity and examples of typical environments.

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Table 2: Category for immersion in water and the ground

Low (L): 2 to 5 years

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Category of corrosivity C5M

Category of corrosivity C5M (cont.)

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Category of corrosivity Im1, Im2 e Im3

Total film thickness 400 m

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