PAINT SYSTEM GUIDE

Issue date: May 2013

TANK LININGS
PAINT SYSTEMS FOR TANK INTERIORS

1. INTRODUCTION

It is vitally important to protect the interior of metal tanks. As well as the natural process that corrodes steel,
there are many cases where the products stored inside the tanks can cause even more rapid breakdown. If
not adequately protected, then perforations can occur in the walls and the base, with consequent damage to
the interior. This has both direct and indirect cost implications (such as environmental costs, loss of
production etc). In addition to the deterioration of the tank if a suitable coating is not applied the stored
product often becomes contaminated, making it unfit for purpose. It is clearly essential therefore to apply the
right criteria in selecting the coating, in order to both resist the aggressive chemical action associated with the
product with which it is in contact and to provide effective corrosive protection.

2. 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.

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.

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.

CIN-CORPORAO INDUSTRIAL DO NORTE, SA BARNICES VALENTINE, S.A.U. CELLIOSE COATINGS

Avenida Dom Mendo, n831(antes E.N. 13) - Apartado 1008 C/ Riera Seca, 1 Pol. Ind. Can Milans Chemin de la Verriere - BP 58,
4471-909 MAIA PORTUGAL 08110 Montcada i Reixac (Barcelona) 69492 Pierre Bnite Cedex France
Telef. 22 940 50 00 Fax: 22 948 56 61 Tel. 34 93 565 66 00 Fax: 34 93 575 33 60 Tl: +33 (0) 472 39 77 77 Fax: +33 (0) 472 39 77 70
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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.

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.

3. PAINT SYSTEM
The choice of the most suitable coating in respect of the product to be stored, can be made with reference to
Table 1.

Table 1 Table of Chemical Resistance

Tested by continuous contact through immersion
Temperature of tests: 20C-25C.

C-POX TL740 C-POX TL750 C-POX TL760

Acetone - - -
cetic acid 10% + - -
Hydrochloric cid 10% + - -
Sulphuric cid 40% + - -
Distilled water + + +
Ethyl Alcohol < 50% + -
Ethyl lcohol > 50% + - -
Ammonia (concentrated) + - -
Fuel oil + + +
Diesel + +
Unleaded petrol + a) + a) -
Aliphatic Hydrocarbons + +
Aromatic Hydrocarbons - -
Sodium Hydroxide 10% + -
Sodium Hypochlorite 10% - -
Crude + -
a) Not resistant to unleaded petrol with FAM B additives.

Key:
+ resistant ; slight superficial attack (hardness, colour and gloss) ; - not resistant

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.

CIN-CORPORAO INDUSTRIAL DO NORTE, SA BARNICES VALENTINE, S.A.U. CELLIOSE COATINGS

Avenida Dom Mendo, n831(antes E.N. 13) - Apartado 1008 C/ Riera Seca, 1 Pol. Ind. Can Milans Chemin de la Verriere - BP 58,
4471-909 MAIA PORTUGAL 08110 Montcada i Reixac (Barcelona) 69492 Pierre Bnite Cedex France
Telef. 22 940 50 00 Fax: 22 948 56 61 Tel. 34 93 565 66 00 Fax: 34 93 575 33 60 Tl: +33 (0) 472 39 77 77 Fax: +33 (0) 472 39 77 70
www.cinprotective.com customerservice.pt www.cinprotective.com email-valentine@valentine.es www.celiose.com

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3.1 Paint system for tanks containing jet fuel (specification INTA 164402, for holding Jet Fuel 100LL
and JP4/JetB), unleaded petrol, diesel, various acids and alcohols, aliphatic hydrocarbons,
various acids, aliphatic hydrocarbons and water at high temperature (immersed up to 100C )

Type of paint System Total dry film

thickness
(microns)
Epoxy phenolic with amine 2-3 coats C-Pox TL740 300 m

3.2 Paint system for tanks of crude oil, diesel, petrol, fuel oil, aliphatic hydrocarbons and fire waters
and process waters.

Type of paint System Total dry film

thickness
(microns)
Epoxy amine 3 coats C-Pox TL750 300 m

3.3 Paint system for tanks of jet fuel oil, (US Navy Standard MIL-PRF-4556 F), fire, process and ballast
waters.

Type of paint System Total dry film

thickness
(microns)
Epoxy amine 2-3 coats C-Pox TL760 300 m

Notes:
Apply an initial coat of paint to edges, corners, welds, and areas that are difficult to access etc before
applying the general coat. This procedure, known as stripe coats, must be followed for each coat of paint.

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.

CIN-CORPORAO INDUSTRIAL DO NORTE, SA BARNICES VALENTINE, S.A.U. CELLIOSE COATINGS

Avenida Dom Mendo, n831(antes E.N. 13) - Apartado 1008 C/ Riera Seca, 1 Pol. Ind. Can Milans Chemin de la Verriere - BP 58,
4471-909 MAIA PORTUGAL 08110 Montcada i Reixac (Barcelona) 69492 Pierre Bnite Cedex France
Telef. 22 940 50 00 Fax: 22 948 56 61 Tel. 34 93 565 66 00 Fax: 34 93 575 33 60 Tl: +33 (0) 472 39 77 77 Fax: +33 (0) 472 39 77 70
www.cinprotective.com customerservice.pt www.cinprotective.com email-valentine@valentine.es www.celiose.com

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