KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

SAUDI STANDARDS, METROLOGY AND QUALITY

ORGANIZATION
SASO

SAUDI STANDARD
DRAFT No 30237

PAINTS AND VARNISHES

Solvent Free Epoxy Coating for Tanks and Pipes of Drinking
Water

SAUDI STANDARDS, METROLOGY AND

QUALITY ORGANIZATION

THIS DOCUMENT IS A DRAFT SAUDI STANDARD CIRCULATED FOR

COMMENT. IT IS, THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND MAY NOT BE
REFERRED TO AS A SAUDI STANDARD UNTIL APPROVED BY THE BOARD
OF DIRECTORS.
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FOREWORD

Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) has prepared the Saudi
Standard " Solvent Free Epoxy Coating For Drinking Water Tanks And Pipes "
based on relevant ADMO, International and National foreign Standards and references.
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PAINTS AND VARNISHES

Solvent Free Epoxy Coating For Drinking Water Tanks And Pipes

1. SCOPE AND FIELD OF APPLICATION

This standard concern with specification and test methods two components
solvent free epoxy for coating or lining of drinking water tanks and pipes cement
and steel surfaces for interior use.

2. COMPLEMENTARY REFERE NCES

2.1 SASO ISO 4618:2014 Paints and varnishes -- Terms and definitions
2.2 SASO/ISO15528:2013 “Paints and Varnishes – Sampling”.
2.3 SASO ISO 1513:2008 “Paints and Varnishes – Examination and Preparation of
samples for Testing.
2.4 SASO ISO 3251:2008 “Paints, varnishes and plastics - Determination of non-
volatile-matter content”.
2.5 SASO ISO 3233-2:2014 "Paints and varnishes - Determination of percentage
volume of non volatile matter by measuring the density of a dried coating.
2.6 SASO ISO 11890 (Part1 and 2):2007 and 2010 “Paints and varnishes - Determination
of volatile organic compound (VOC) content”
2.7 SASO ISO 9117:2010 "Paints and varnishes – Drying tests– Part 1: Determination of
the through-dry state and through-dry time".
2.8 SASO ISO 2813:2014 “Paints and varnishes - Determination of gloss value at
20 degrees, 60 degrees and 85 degrees.”
2.9 SASO ISO-9514 :2007 Paints and varnishes -Determination of the pot life of
multicomponent coating systems - Preparation and conditioning of samples and guidelines for
testing
2.10 SASO ISO 4624:2006 "Paints and Varnishes - Pull-off Test for Adhesion"
2.11 SASO ISO 7784-2:1997 "Determination of resistance to abrasion –Part 2:
Rotating, Abrasive Rubber wheel method”
2.12 SASO ISO6503:2014 "Paint and Varnishes -Determination of total lead - Flame
atomic absorption spectrometric method.

2.13 SASO-ISO-7783-2:2010 Paints and varnishes -- Coating materials and coating

systems for exterior masonry and concrete -- Part 2: Determination and
classification of water- vapour transmission rate (permeability)

2.13 SASO BS 6920-2 .6:2014 Suitability of non-metallic products for use in contact with

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water intended for human consumption with regard to their effect on the quality
of water. Methods of test. The extraction of metals.

2.15 SASO BS 6920-2 .4:2014 Suitability of non-metallic products for use in contact with
water intended for human consumption with regard to their effect on the quality of
water. Methods of test. Growth of aquatic micro-organisms test .
3 DEFINITIONS

For the purposes of this standard, the following terms and definitions and those
given in SASO ISO 4618 standard in clause 2/1.
3.1 Base Component: The component of the paint consisting of epoxy resin,
pigments and suitable additives.
3.2 Hardener Component: The hardener shall consist of a blend of Polyamide or
polyamine resins.
3.3 Pigments
Any suitable pigment and extender may be used, provided the resulting
product conforms to the requirements of this standard.
3.4 Vehicle
The vehicle shall consist of an epoxy resin and suitable curing agent which is
solvent free.

4. REQUIREMENTS

The following requirements shall be fulfilled of Coating

4.1 Condition in Container
The paint shall show no settling or caking and shall be incorporated to a
smooth homogeneous state after stirring .
4.2 Consistency
The paint should be in such a condition that stirring, after the addition of
hardener to the base paint, readily produces a uniform mixture of good
consistency and should be able to apply as per manufacturer recommendation.

4.3 Application Properties

The paint shall have satisfactory application properties or in accordance with
the manufacturer’s recommendations. and shall give a film free from any
surface defects.

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4.4 Non-Volatile Content

The non-volatile content shall not be less than 99 % of the total mass of
the combined (Base + Hardener) paint When tested in accordance with clause
2.4
4.5 Volatile Organic compounds:

The paint shall not contain any organic volatile compounds. When tested in
accordance with clause 2.5 and 2.6

4.6 Color
The color of the paint shall be close to the reference color when tested as per clause
no. 2.7
4.7 Drying Time
The paint when applied at (23±2)°C and at a relative humidity (50±5 %)
shall have the following drying properties.
• Surface dry — 6 hours (max).
• Recoating interval — 8 hours to 72 hours.
• Full cure time — 7 days (max).When tested in accordance with clause
2.7
4.8 Lead Content
The lead content shall not exceed 0.009% of the total mass of the paint when
tested in accordance with clause No 2.12.

4.9 Gloss
The gloss degree of the paint will as follows:
• High Gloss more than 70%
• Semi-Gloss 45-60% When tested in accordance with clause 2.8

4.10 Pot Life

The mixed paint should have a pot life of minimum 30 minutes when
tested at (23±2)°C and relative humidity (50±5 %) When tested in accordance
with clause 2.9
4.11 Chemicals resistance
Immersion. Prepare, coat, and cure (50-mm -150-mm -3.2-mm) steel panels ,Seal
the uncoated side and all edges with hot wax or other resistant material.
Fill suitable containers to a depth of 4 in. (100 mm), one with deionized water, one
with a 1-percent-by-weight solution of sulfuric acid, and one with a 1-percent-by-

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weight solution of sodium hydroxide. Place the panels in the containers to allow
exposure to both the liquid and vapor phases of the fluids. If multiple panels are
placed in the same container, allow at least (25 mm) between panels. Cover, but
do not seal, and allow to stand at (24° ± 1°C) for 30 days, maintaining liquid levels
as required. Remove panels, rinse, and allow to dry for 24 hr. Any blistering,
peeling, or disbandment shall constitute failure to pass the test.
4.12 Water Absorption
The coating when tested as per clause 2.7 shall show water absorption not more
than 0.5%. When tested in accordance with clause 2.10
4.13 Adhesion Strength
The coating when tested as per clause 2.8 shall show adhesion strength not less
than 4 N/mm2 When tested in accordance with clause 2.10
4.14 Abrasion Resistance
Loss in weight shall not be more than 100 mg when tested as per clause 2.12 using
CS-17 Wheel, 1 Kg load and 1000 cycles. When tested in accordance with clause
2.11
4.15 Extraction of metals
the product shall be deemed suitable for contact with water intended for human
consumption if the amounts of the specified metals in the final extracts do not
exceed the specified limits given in Table 1. When tested in accordance with BS
6920-2.6.
metal detected in the aqueous extracts from the product must be at a concentration
less than the Maximum Admissible Concentration (MAC) as given in BS 6920
Part 1.. The test is carried out on duplicate test samples and both test samples must
comply with the specification.
Table (1) The list of metals and MAC values for the Extraction of Metals
Metal Max. concentration Metal Max.
(mg/lit) concentration
(mg/lit)
Aluminum 200 Iron 200
Antimony 5 Lead 25
Arsenic 10 Manganese 50
Barium 1000 Mercury 1
Cadmium 5 Nickel 20
Chromium 50 Selenium 10
when tested in accordance with clause no. 2.14.

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4.16 Resistance to Growth of aquatic microorganisms

a film of the paint it shall be deemed not to support appreciable microbial growth
if the mean dissolved oxygen difference (MDOD) is 2.39 mg/l or less. when tested
in accordance with clause no. 2.14.

5. Keeping Properties
The paint, when stored at a temperature of (5-38)°C in the original sealed
containers, shall retain the properties specified in this standard for a period
of not less than 12 months.
6. SAMPLING
6.1 A representative sample of not less than1000 ml (base +hardener ) shall be taken
in accordance with the Saudi Standard mentioned in 2.1.
6.2 Samples shall be prepared for testing in accordance with the Saudi Standard
mentioned in 2.2.

7 METHODS OF TESTING
Tests shall be carried out on the filled containers as well as on the test samples
as per clause 2.
1- Visual (package and marking)
2- Keeping Properties after mixing
3- Non-Volatile Content
4- Volatile organic compound
5- Drying Time
6- Pot Life
7- Lead Content
8- Chemical resistance
9- Water Absorption
10- Adhesion Strength
11- Abrasion Resistance
12- Extraction of metals
13- Growth of aquatic microorganisms.

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8. PACKAGING
The paint shall be packed in clean, dry, airtight suitable containers. (The
containers shall be so filled as to leave a maximum of 15%.

9. MARKING
Each container shall be legibly and indelibly marked with the following
information in Arabic or Arabic and English.
1. Name, Type , Color and use of the Paint.
2. Name of Manufacturer and / or Trademark.
3. Country of Origin and whether manufactured under license to a named Brand /
Manufacturer.
4. Batch Number.
5. Date of Production in Month and Year.
6. Mixing ratio , Mass and / or Volume of each ( base and hardener ).
7. Application Instructions and storage conditions
8. Warning relating to flammability and toxicity where required.

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REFERENCES

1) ANSI/AWWA C210-03 Liquid-Epoxy Coating Systems for the Interior and Exterior of
Steel Water Pipelines
2) BS 6920-1: 2014 Suitability of non-metallic materials and products for use in contact with
water intended for human consumption with regard to their effect on the quality of
the water. Specification