Eni Functional Spec for Protective Coatings & Hot Dip Galvanising

Eni S.p.A. 20000.VAR.PAI.FUN.
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FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATION
PROTECTIVE COATING AND HOT DIP GALVANISING
20000.VAR.PAI.FUN.
September 1999
M.CORNAGO M.CORNAGO D.CONDANNI
2 REVISION CORM CORM CORM 09 - 99
1 REVISION TESM CORM CORM 11 - 97
REV. DESCRIPTION PREP. VERIF. APPR. DATE
This document is CONFIDENTIAL and the sole property of Eni.

It shall neither be shown to third parties nor used for purposes other than those for which it has been sent.
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FOREWORD
Rev. 0 General Part: 19 Sheets

Appendix A: 8 Sheets
Appendix B: 4 Sheets
Appendix C: 11 Sheets
Appendix D: 10 Sheets
Appendix E: 4 Sheets
February 1995
This Specification was issued in agreement to E.E.C. directives. It cancels and supersedes
AGIP Specifications 00366 VAR.PAI.SPC, Rev. 8, 02739 VAR.PAI.SPC, Rev. 1 of
February 1989, 07603.VAR.PAI.SPC, Rev.0 of January1990.
Rev. 1 October 1997
Issued to include SPC.” Characterisation of the painting products”
Revised sheet 3 (Summary) to include paragraph 1.2.5 Internal standards
Rev. 2 September 1999
Complete revision of specification to fulfil and/or include new standards and procedures as
well as new paint systems.
Modified all pages, index included, of Appendixes “A”, “B”, “C”, “D” and “E”.
The previous Appendix “B” has been integrated in Appendix “A” and previous
Appendixes “C”, “D” and “E” have become respectively Appendixes “B”, “C” e “D”.
New Appendix “E” cancels and replace the Company Specification “Characterization of
coating materials” 20538.VAR.PAI.SDS.
Cancelled and included in this Specification all documents VAR.PAI.STD. (from No.
11619 to No. 11681).
It cancels and replaces previous Revision 0 and 1 of Functional Specification
20000.VAR.PAI.FUN.
General Part No. 30 Pages
Appendix “A” No. 11 Pages
Appendix “B” No. 13 Pages
Appendix “C” No. 7 Pages
Appendix “D” No. 3 Pages
Appendix “E” No. 11 Pages
Enclosures: Paint Systems Sheets No. 30 Pages

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CONTENT
1. GENERAL
1.1 Scope
1.2 Reference Standards

1.2.1 European Standards
1.2.2 ISO, IEC and National Organisations
1.2.3 Standards of other organisations
1.2.4 Laws and decrees
1.2.5 Company rules
2. FUNCTIONAL NORMATIVE REQUIREMENT
2.1 Definitions
2.2 Abbreviation
2.3 Operative environment

2.3.1 Industrial
2.3.2 Marine
2.3.3 Urban
2.3.4 Rural
2.3.5 Underground
2.3.6 Immersion
2.4 Support or substrate definition
2.5 Functional requirements

2.5.1 Criteria for paint system selection
2.5.2 Surface preparation
2.5.3 Surface preparation of carbon steel
2.5.4 Surface preparation of shop-primed surfaces
2.5.5 Surface preparation of stainless steel and special alloys
2.5.6 Surface preparation of hot dip galvanised steel
2.5.7 Power tooling preparation
2.5.8 Abrasive materials
2.5.9 Steel imperfections
2.5.10 Paint application

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2.5.11 Environments condition during the painting works

2.5.12 Precautions and Limitations
2.5.13 Repair of defects
2.5.14 Paints and coating materials
2.5.15 Hot dip galvanising
2.5.16 Thermal-spray metallic coating
2.6 Safety and Ergonomics
2.6.1 Scaffolding, staging and accessibility
2.6.2 Ventilation
2.7 One-off functional requirements
2.8 Requirements for Quality Management and Quality Assurance
2.9 Additional Requirements for Review

2.9.1 Assistance of paint supplier
2.9.2 Qualification of personnel
2.9.3 Reception of the coating materials
2.9.4 Control of production process
2.9.5 Checks, inspections and testing
2.9.6 Warranties and final acceptance
2.10 Documentation
2.10.1 Documents to be submitted at the beginning of work
2.10.2 Documents to be submitted during work progress
2.10.3 Documents to be submitted at the completion of work
3. SUPPLEMANTARY ELEMENTS
3.1 Enclosures and Appendixes

3.1.1 Appendixes
3.1.2 Enclosures

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1. GENERAL
1.1 Scope
This Specification defines the minimum functional requirements related to coating works,
supply, characterisation and inspections of protective coatings for offshore structures, living
modules, on- and off-shore production plants, machineries and packages, electrical
components and instrumentation.
According to the requirements of this specification, a “Working Procedure” shall be

prepared, which has to be taken in consideration the specific needs of the project. In this
document, procedures and methods concerning each work and activity (e.g. abrasive
blasting, paint application, cleaning, paint systems selected, inspections, etc.) have to be
described in detail.
“Working Procedure” before to come into force, shall be submitted to the Company for
approval.
In the appendixes of this specification paint systems applicable to every area are listed. The
main scope of these alternatives is to provide more options to select the paint system to
apply. Paint systems that for any reason will be not suitable for a specific project, can be
excluded during the preparation of the “Working Procedure” of the project itself.
Requirements for the selection of topcoat colours of the coatings, according to identification
and code or aesthetic needs, are also provided.
Since the final result can be significantly affected by the quality level of the work executed
(e.g. surface preparation, application of various coats, procedures and inspections)
requirements that have to be implemented during intermediate steps of coating operations,
are mentioned.
As a general rule, the recommendations and instruction listed in the Product Data Sheets
published by paint manufacturers shall be followed. Possible conflicts and/or discrepancies
between Products Data Sheets and this specification shall be submitted to the Company for
approval.
Characterisation of coating material shall be conforming to the provisions of Appendix “E”.
1.2 Reference Standards
This Specification refers to last edition of the standards listed below, which become an
integral part of this Specification, as well as all contractual documents.
It will be Contractor duty to have copy of the standards applicable to each project and
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provide evidence of that to the Company before work beginning and during inspections
steps.
1.2.1 European Standards
EN 24624 Prodotti vernicianti: misura dell’adesione mediante prova di

trazione
EN 456 Prodotti vernicianti e loro materie prime.

Determinazione del punto di infiammabilità. Metodo rapido
dell’equilibrio.
EN 535 Prodotti vernicianti. Determinazione del tempo di efflusso per

mezzo di coppe
1.2.2 ISO, IEC and National Organisations
ISO 62 Plastics – Determination of water absorption.
ISO 1512 Paints and varnishes – Sampling of products in liquid or paste

forms
ISO 1513 Paints and varnishes – Examination and preparation of

samples for testing
ISO 1514 Paints and varnishes – Standard panels for testing
ISO 1516 Paints and varnishes – Closed cup equilibrium method
ISO 1519 Paints and varnishes – Bend test (cylindrical mandrel)
ISO 1524 Paints and varnishes – Determination of fineness of grind
ISO 2409 Paints and varnishes – Cross-cut test
ISO 2431 Paints and varnishes – Determination of flow time by use of flow
cups
ISO 2811 Paints and varnishes – Determination of density
ISO 2813 Paints and varnishes – Determination of specular gloss of non-

metallic paint films at 20 degrees, 60 and 85 degrees.

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ISO 3231 Paints and varnishes – Determination of resistance to humid

atmospheres containing sulfur dioxide.
ISO 3233 Paints and varnishes – Determination of volume of dry coating

(non-volatile matter) obtained from a given volume of liquid
coating.
ISO 3251 Paints and varnishes –Determination of non-volatile matter of

paints, varnishes and binders for paints and varnishes
ISO 6270 Paints and varnishes – Determination of resistance to humidity
ISO 7523 Paints and varnishes – Determination of resistance to neutral salt

spray.
ISO 8501-1 Paints and varnishes – Preparation of steel substrates before
application of paints and related products. Visual assessment of
surface cleanliness.
Part 1: Rust grades and preparation grades of uncoated steel
substrates and of steel substrates after overall removal of
previous coatings
ISO/DIS 8501-3.2 Paints and varnishes – Preparation of steel substrates before
application of paints and related products. Visual assessment of
surface cleanliness.
Part 3: Preparation grades of welds, cut edges and other area
with surface imperfections
ISO 8502 Paints and varnishes – Preparation of steel substrates before

Parts 3 ÷ 10 application of paints and related products. Tests for the
assessment of surface cleanliness.

Parts 1 ÷ 4 application of paints and related products. Surface roughness
characteristics of blast-cleaned steel substrates.

Parts 1 ÷ 3 application of paints and related products. Surface preparation
methods.

Part 1 ÷ 4 application of paints and related products. Specifications for
metallic blast-cleaning abrasives.

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Parts 1 ÷ 7 application of paints and related products. Test methods for
metallic blast-cleaning abrasives.

Parts 1 ÷ 8 application of paints and related products. Specifications for
non-metallic blast-cleaning abrasives.

Parts 1 ÷ 7 application of paints and related products. Test methods for
non-metallic blast-cleaning abrasives.
ISO 12944 Paint and varnishes. Corrosion protection of steel structures by

Parts 1 ÷ 8 protective paint systems.
RAL 840 HR Deutschen Normen Auschuss.
UNI 5745 Rivestimento a caldo di zinco dei tubi di acciaio. Prescrizioni e

prove.
UNI 8358 Prodotti vernicianti. Determinazione della durezza di

penetrazione Buchholz
UNI 8785 Prodotti vernicianti. Modalità di preparazione dei provini, di

applicazione dei prodotti vernicianti anticorrosione e di
valutazione dei risultati.
UNI 8906 Prodotti vernicianti. Determinazione delle materie volatili e non

volatili.
UNI 9395 Prodotti vernicianti. Prova di resistenza alla rigatura (metodo alla
penna).
UNI 8403 Determinazione dell’idoneità di un ciclo di pitturazione

anticorrosiva su acciaio dopo esposizione all’atmosfera
E 14.07.000.0 Rivestimenti metallici protettivi applicati a caldo. Rivestimenti di

zinco ottenuti per immersione in bagno fuso, su prodotti di
materiale ferroso.
European scale of degree of rusting for anticorrosive paints "Stockholm 1961"

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1.2.3 Standards of other organisations
ASTM A 123 Specification for zinc (hot-dip galvanized) coatings on iron and steel
products.
ASTM A 153 Specification for zinc coating (hot-dip) on iron and steel hardware.
ASTM A 392 Specification for zinc-coated steel chain-link fence fabric.
ASTM D 521 Test methods for chemical analysis of zinc dust (metallic zinc powder)
ASTMA D 570 Standard test method for water absorption of plastics.
ASTM A 780 Specification for repair of damaged hot-dip galvanized coatings.
ASTM D 823 Method of producing films of uniform thickness of paint, varnish,

lacquer and related products on test panels.
ASTM D 1000 Method of testing pressure sensitive adhesive coated tapes used for
electrical insulation.
ASTM D 1141 Specification for substitute ocean water
ASTM D 1200 Test method for viscosity of paints, varnishes and lacquers by Ford
viscosity cup.
ASTM D 2092 Practices for preparation of zinc-coated galvanized steel structures for
paint.
ASTM D 2369 Test method for volatile content of coatings
ASTM D 2371 Test method for pigment content of solvent-reducible paints
ASTM D 3359 Method for measuring adhesion by tape test.
ASTM D 4060 Standard test method for abrasion resistance of organic coatings by
the Taber abraser.
ASTM D 4285 Test method for indicating oil or water in compressor air.
ASTM D 4541 Test method for pull-off strength of coatings using portable adhesion
testers.
ASTM D 4940 Test method for conductimetric analysis of water soluble ionic
contamination of blasting abrasives.

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ASTM G 8 Test method for cathodic disbanding of pipeline coatings
ASTM G 53 Recommended practice for operating light – and water – exposure

apparatus (fluorescent UV-condensation type) for exposure of non-
metallic materials.
API 5L2 Recommended practice for internal coating of line pipe for non
corrosive gas transmission service.
BS 5493 Code of practice for protection of iron and steel structures against
corrosion
NACE RP0188 Recommended practice for discontinuity (holiday) testing of

protective coatings.
SSPC-PA 2 Measurement of Dry Coating Thickness with Magnetic Gauges.
SSPC-SP 1 Solvent cleaning.
SSPC-Paint 20 Zinc-Rich Primers (Type I – Inorganic & Type II – Organic)
1.2.4 Laws and decrees
Ministero della Sanità Decree No. 50 dated 16th February 1993
Ministero degli Interni Circular No. 2838/4112 dated 20th May 1996
1.2.5 Company rules
Agip 20004.VAR.PAI.FUN Trattamenti protettivi di strutture metalliche mediante

metallizzazione.

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2. FUNCTIONAL NORMATIVE REQUIREMENT
2.1 Definitions
Product Data Sheet: Document published by paint manufacturer reporting

product characteristics, use, application and store
instructions.
Material Safety Data Sheet: Document published by paint manufacturer according

to Decree No. 50 dated 16th February 1993 by Italian
Health Minister (Ministero della Sanità).
Thermo-Hygrometric Condition: Environmental conditions detected during coating

work.
Support or Substrate: Solid surface intended to be coated with the specified

paint system.
Dry-spray: Phenomenon that may occur during paint application

by spray. Dry particles (dusting) of atomised paint fall
over areas already coated or to be coated, but not yet
dried, making surface rough and matt, causing a
possible adhesion problem. Usually dusting has a low
adhesion.
Stripe–coat: Additional coat of paint applied on difficult-to-reach-

areas and on welding seams, edges, bolts, nuts, etc, to
assure in this areas also the correct film thickness and a
suitable corrosion protection.
Shop-primer: Particular type of coating material, also called

prefabrication primer, that is applied on thick film for
temporary protection of the steel.

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2.2 Abbreviation
DFT (Dry Film Thickness) Dry thickness of a coating present on surface after the
complete drying of the product.
NDFT Nominal dry thickness specified for a single coat or for

(Nominal Dry Film Thickness) the complete paint system.
WFT Wet thickness of the coating present on surface at the

(Wet Film Thickness) time of its application.
N.A. Not Applicable
ISO International Organization for Standardization
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials
RAL Colour definition according to RAL standard of Institute

für Gütesicherung und Kennzeichnung e.V.
SSPC The Society for Protective Coatings
NACE National Association of Corrosion Engineers
BS British Standard
2.3 Operative environment
The elements coated according to the requirements of this Specification, during the service
can be in geographic location and under environmental condition very different. Paint
system selection for a define project shall take in due consideration this aspect, as well as
service temperature reported in enclosed appendixes.
Operative environments considered in this Specification are defined below.
2.3.1 Industrial
Atmosphere characterised by dust and smokes derived by the combustion of carbon,

sulphur, nitrogen, etc. causing acidic reactions of rainwater or condensate. The atmosphere
contaminated by corrosive pollutants from local and regional industry.

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2.3.2 Marine
Atmosphere, Onshore and Offshore, characterised by continue and high salt concentrations
and seawater spray. In general, this atmosphere is free of dust, but contains a high
concentration of chlorides that, on the contrary of industrial atmosphere, is alkaline.
2.3.3 Urban
Atmosphere characterised by dust and smokes, like industrial atmosphere but with limited
concentration, however causing acidic reactions.
2.3.4 Rural
Atmosphere, far from all industrial activities and urban centres, unaffected by dust, smokes,
marine influence and airborne salt. The atmosphere can be considered “virtually
unpolluted”; though can sometimes be subjected to acid rain.
2.3.5 Underground
Refers to buried surfaces in direct contact with the sole, which may be high salinity or
acidity.
2.3.6 Immersion
Refers to all surfaces in permanent contact with salt and fresh water.
2.4 Support or substrate definition
Support’s types considered by this Specification are as follows:
1. Any type of carbon steel
2. Shop-primed carbon steel
3. Stainless steel and light alloys
4. Hot dip galvanised steel

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2.5.1 Criteria for paint system selection
Although in the enclosed sheets are listed to which areas the paint systems can be applied,
to select a system for a defined project, the following factors have to be in any case
considered:
a) project needs and requirements;
b) environmental service;
c) support or substrate type;
d) service temperature.
2.5.2 Surface preparation
Surface preparation method shall be selected in accordance with standard ISO 8504-1
and in conformity to the recommendation of standard ISO 12944-4.
In particular, for the selection of the method, the following factors shall be considered:
a) operative environment to which the coating will be exposed
b) support type
c) paint system to apply
d) surface condition to be cleaned
As general rule all surfaces to be coated shall be cleaned until to obtain a surface that meets
the requirements of enclosed paint systems.
Before any surface preparation (abrasive blasting, power tooling, etc.) every oily, greasily
spot shall be removed with suitable detergents according to SSPC-SP1 standard.
Petroleum, kerosene, naphtha or other greasily solvent have not to be used.
At completion of surface preparation, and in any case before application of each coat of
paint, the amount of water soluble salts (chlorides) on surfaces shall not be more than 3
µg/cm² (micrograms per square centimetre). Extraction of contaminants from surface shall
be done according to standard ISO 8502-6. Quantitative determination of water soluble
salts shall be performed according to standard ISO 8502-9 or as option according to
standard ISO/DIS 8502-10.

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No surface preparation shall be performed on surfaces that are moist or may become moist
before application of the scheduled coat of paint.
Blast cleaned surfaces may not be washed with acids, detergents or solvent solutions as
well as treated with rust inhibitors.
Surface preparation (abrasive blasting or power tooling) shall be extended for 50 mm on

the nearby surfaces already painted.
2.5.3 Surface preparation of carbon steel
Surface preparation of carbon steel, shall be always carried out by abrasive blasting
according to the recommendation of standard ISO 8504-2.
Preparation grade will be conform to the requirements of provided paint system and in any
case according to standard ISO 8501-1.
Profile of abrasive blasted surface shall be conform to the requirement of provided paint
system and measured according to standard ISO 8503.
2.5.3.1 Centrifugal abrasive blasting in shops
This preparation method can be used for the abrasive blasting of steel plates and profiles
during pre-fabrication.
Contractor shall perform all required checks two times per shift and possible working
anomalies of the equipment and working defects shall be promptly corrected and repaired.
Steel abrasive shall be conform to the requirement listed on item 2.5.8 of this specification.
2.5.3.2 Open abrasive blasting
Compressed air used for the abrasive blasting shall be free of water and oil. Control of
compressed air cleanness shall be done according to standard ASTM D-4285.
In no circumstance compressed air temperature shall be more than 100°C and pressure
lower than 650 kPa, measured at nozzle.
2.5.4 Surface preparation of shop-primed surfaces
After prefabrication and erection, shop-primed surfaces shall be carefully fresh water
washed to remove all possible zinc salts formation and other contaminants.
All damaged areas, including but not limited to welding, flame cuts and decays, shall be
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cleaned by abrasive blasting according to the requirements listed in the enclosed paint
system sheet and repaired by application of a coat of epoxy primer.
The surfaces of single components will be cleaned and coated as reported in the enclosed
paint system sheets.
2.5.5 Surface preparation of stainless steel and special alloys
The surface preparation of stainless steel and special alloys shall be performed only when
these surfaces have to be coated. In this case abrasive blasting will be executed with the
only purpose to rough the metallic surface according to the requirement of provided paint
system. Blasted profile will be measured according to standard.
In no case steel abrasive material shall be used for this operation.
2.5.6 Surface preparation of hot dip galvanised steel
All steel surfaces hot dip galvanised, before to be painted with the paint system provided in
the enclosed sheets, shall be cleaned as follow:
• cleaning and degreasing according to standard SSPC-SP-1;
• all galvanising irregularities (zinc high spots, etc.) should be removed by hand or power
tools according to standard ISO 8504-3, taking care that the zinc layer is not
completely removed;
• measurement of galvanising thickness according to standard ASTM A 123 or ASTM A

153. Any item falling below the required zinc thickness shall be repaired according to
standard ASTM A 780;
• the galvanised surface shall be roughen by abrasive sweep or brush blasting according
to ASTM D 2092 or, in alternative, with other method reported in the standard ASTM
D 2092, approved by the Company.
2.5.7 Power tooling preparation
For limited surfaces, and after Company approval, power tool cleanness (power discing,
needle gun or “shotch-brite”) can be performed according to standard ISO 8504-3.
Preparation grade shall be always according to standard ISO 8501-1 St3.

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2.5.8 Abrasive materials
Any kind of abrasive material used for blasting shall be dry, clean and soluble salts free.
Conductivity measured according to standard ASTM D-4940, shall not exceed 150
µS/cm (microSiemens per centimetres) and a chloride content less than 25 ppm.
Non-metallic abrasives shall meet the requirements of standard ISO 11126 Parts 1÷8,
applicable to the abrasive intending to be used. Test and controls shall be done according
to standard ISO 11127 Part 1 ÷ 7.
Metallic abrasives shall meet the requirements of standard ISO 11124 Parts 1 ÷ 4,
applicable to the abrasive intending to be used. Test and controls shall be done according
to standard ISO 11125 Part 1 ÷ 7.
Abrasive type and size shall be selected in order to assure the required profile and
roughness of substrate.
In no circumstance use of silica abrasive will be allowed.
2.5.9 Steel imperfections
During design, as well as the construction of metallic components, the basic criteria listed in
ISO 12944-3 standard shall be taken in due consideration.
Welding shots, drops and spatters, pores in welding seems, lamination defects, edges,
flame cuts, fragments and dents or any other foreign material not removed during
construction have to be considered imperfection and therefore their shall be removed
before surface preparation.
All surface imperfections of substrate detected before or during surface preparation shall be
removed with suitable power tools according to the requirement of following grades:
• P3 of the standard ISO/DIS 8501-3: for all surface that will be used in immersion
environments (permanent or intermittent immersion).
Spot and discontinue welds Will be not permitted on this surfaces.
• P2 of the standard ISO/DIS 8501-3: for all surface that will be used in marine and
industrial environments.
Spot and discontinue welds Will be not permitted on this surfaces.
• P1 of the standard ISO/DIS 8501-3: for all surface that will be used in other
environments.
Possible imperfections and defects detected after surface preparation shall be removed and
surface re-cleaned as originally required.
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2.5.10 Paint application
Before the application of each coat, all surfaces shall be dry and free of rust, grease, oil,
dust and dirtiness, soluble salts and any other foreign material. All coating application shall
be done according to paint manufacturer’s recommendations reported in the data sheet of
each product, giving special attention to follow aspects:
• only solvents as specified by paint manufacturer’s shall be used with the relative
instruction for the dilution,
• all coating materials shall be thoroughly mixed and stirred with a power mixer for a time
sufficient to thoroughly remix the pigments and vehicles and, for two components
products, the base with curing agent.,
• for each coat shall be respected the minimum and maximum overcoating time,
• during drying, as well as during application, instruction regarding ventilation of closed

spaces shall be strictly followed ,
• application equipments.
2.5.10.1 Spray application
Equipments and related components recommend by paint manufacturer shall be used.
Before spraying each coat of the system, all areas as: corner, edges, welds, bolts, nuts,
difficult-to-reach-areas, etc. shall be pre-coated by brush (stripe-coated) to ensure that
these areas have at least the minimum specified film thickness.
2.5.10.2 Brush application
Brush application may be used under the following circumstances:
• When the areas cannot be properly coated by spray;
• For stripe-coat application;
• In case where the spray application may affect equipment or persons of the working
area;
• For touch-up or small repairs to damaged areas.
2.5.10.3 Roller application
Use of roller will not allowed for application of zinc rich primer and of first coat of the
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system. The roller should be used, subject to Company approval, for top-coat application
when thickness less than 40/50 µm is required.
2.5.10.4 Wet Film Thickness (WFT) and Dry Film Thickness (DFT)
The thickness of each coat reported in the enclosed paint system sheets, shall be
considered as nominal dry film thickness (NDFT).
Calibration of DFT gauges and measurement method shall be carried out according to
standard SSPC-PA 2.
2.5.11 Environments condition during the painting works
Surface preparation shall be carried out when the steel temperature is less than 3°C above
dew point and when the relative humidity of the air is greater than 85%.
No coatings shall be applied when the steel temperature is less than 3°C above dew point,
when the relative humidity of the air is greater than 85%, when the air temperature is less
than 10°C, excluding the products, which are suitable for application at low temperature.
Normally, paint shall not be applied to surfaces exceeding 50°C at the time of application
and however according to product data sheet.
The environmental condition shall be checked according to standard ISO 8502-4.
2.5.12 Precautions and Limitations
On external surfaces, no coatings shall be applied when there is a likelihood of a

detrimental weather change within two hours after application.
The Contractor shall supply all necessary weather protection and any other equipment to
ensure that the painting works is carried out according to this specification and agreed
production programme.
2.5.13 Repair of defects
The Contractor shall be repaired all coating defects and damages that will occur during the
construction or at its completion .
Products used for repair of defects and damages, shall be supplied by the same Supplier of
the original paint system.

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Any repair shall be performed according to the instructions given in the paint manufacturer
technical data sheet. If these instructions are not, the following criteria shall be adopted.
All damages to previous coats shall be repaired before application of subsequent coat and
before the final acceptance of the Company.
Surfaces treated with inorganic zinc primer may not be touched-up with the same product,
but shall be repaired using another product suggested by the Supplier and approved by the
Company.
2.5.13.1 Inadequate coating thickness
All areas with the thickness lower than specified, shall be cleaned and, if necessary,
abraded and additional coats applied until DFT meets the requirement of this specification.
These additional coats shall not be visible on the final coating and on adjoining areas.
2.5.13.2 Contaminated surfaces
Surfaces contaminated by grease, oil and any other foreign materials, shall be cleaned and
degreased according to standard SSPC-SP 1.
2.5.13.3 Coating damage not exposing bare steel
The coating around the damaged area shall be feathered using sandpapering or rotary
discing. The treatment shall be extended, not less than 50 mm, to undamaged surrounding
surfaces in order to assure film continuity. Complete specified paint system shall be applied
on cleaned area.
2.5.13.4 Coating damages exposing bare steel
Damaged areas shall be re-cleaned and painted as originally specified. Surface preparation
shall be extended, not less than 50 mm, to surrounding surfaces and the edges shall be
timely smoothed.
2.5.14 Paints and coating materials
All paint and any other coating materials shall be high-grade commercial products of a
quality approved by the Company and according to Paint System Sheets enclosed and
according to Company colour standards.
Each coating material forming a paint system shall be produced by of the same paint
manufacturer.

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In case the paint system is applied on shop-primed surface, the shop-primer can be
supplied by different paint manufacturer. The paint system Supplier shall assured the
compatibility of their products with the shop-primer of other paint manufacturer.
Coating material and solvents shall be supplied by primary paint manufacturer only,
selected from those Suppliers qualified by Company.
2.5.15 Hot dip galvanising
Hot dip galvanising shall be carried out according to standard ASTM A 123 and ASTM A
153. The amount of applied zinc shall be 850 g/m² and however no elements must have
less than 700 g/m², unless otherwise specified in enclosed appendixes and sheets.
All gratings, stair steps and handrails shall be hot dip galvanised only after all cutting,
fabrication and welding operations have been completed.
Galvanised elements designed to be permanently welded to structures shall be assembled
after the support components have been primed, but before application of top coats. The
surfaces affected by weld heat shall be abrasive blast cleaned according to standard ISO
8501-1, Sa 2½ and coated with one coat of inorganic zinc.
Metallic gratings, provided that use of fibreglass type is not required, shall be hot dip
galvanised according to standard ASTM A 392.
All surfaces hot dip galvanised shall be coated as specified in the related paint system
sheets and/or Appendixes enclosed.
2.5.16 Thermal-spray metallic coating
All components, or part of them, for which thermal-spray metallic coating is required, shall
be treated according to specification ENI/AGIP 20004.VAR.PAI.FUN.
2.6 Safety and Ergonomics
It is the Contractor’s duty to observe safety and health rules applicable on site and mainly:
• mixing and handling of paints shall be performed in areas where air can circulate freely
and far from dangerous zones;
• blast-cleaning abrasive shall be chosen among those not harmful to operators’ health.
The paints stores shall be appropriately ventilated and complying with the applicable law
provisions on safety and fire prevention.
All paints, solvents, curing agents, etc. shall reported on their containers, data required by
decree of Italian Health Ministry No. 50 of 16 February 1993, or, outside Italy, by local
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laws and rules, and/or be accompanied by the related Safety Data Sheets mentioned in the
decree.
2.6.1 Scaffolding, staging and accessibility
Whatever fixed or not fixed scaffolding or staging shall be complied with the applicable
safety rules.
Fixed scaffolding shall be erected that easy and sufficient access will be provided for the
correct coating and check and test inspections of all surfaces.
During the scaffolding erection the pipes, wood planks, and any other materials should not
mask surfaces to be treated and painted and/or they prevent the works execution.
2.6.2 Ventilation
When the painting works are carried out in confined spaces, suitable ventilation shall be
used. The purpose of ventilation is to assure the correct curing of paint film applied and to
maintain the solvent concentration below 10% of Lower Explosion Limit (LEL).
2.7 One-off functional requirements
In relation to yard practice, particular procedure and/or any other requirements provided
by the project, the Contactor could be primed plates and profiles, before pre-fabrication,
according to following recommendations:
a) The surfaces (plates, pipes, profiles, etc.) shall be grit blasted according to standard
ISO 8504-2 to achieve the grade Sa 3 of standard ISO 8501-1.
b) Application of one coat of inorganic etil-silicate zinc shop-primer with a dry film
thickness (DFT) between 18 and 20 microns.
The shop-primer and the related dry film thickness shall be conform to rules for cutting
and welding procedures required and approved by qualified organisation.
The above-mentioned procedure could be followed for grit blasting and shop-primer
application automatic systems only.
2.8 Requirements for Quality Management and Quality Assurance
The additional requirements for Quality management and/or Quality Assurance are included
in the applicable “Quality and Execution Requirements Specification” attached to the
invitation to bid.
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2.9 Additional Requirements for Review
2.9.1 Assistance of paint supplier
Paint Supplier shall provide assistance during paint work execution to the job, and in
particular, for what concerns equipments and details included in Appendixes and
Enclosures.
• Shall check and certify that the surfaces are correctly clean;
• Shall supervise paint application and certify its correctness.
2.9.2 Qualification of personnel
Paint Supplier together with the Contractor shall appoint a supervisor of all paint works,
accepted by the Company.
Personnel performing controls, inspections and tests shall be certified by recognized

association or organization (NACE International or FROSIO).
2.9.3 Reception of the coating materials
Paints and the solvents shall be delivered in their original containers with intact labels and
seals.
Contractor shall that the products purchased for the job are complying with the
requirements specified in the attached sheets.
Contractor shall file and keep all technical and administrative documents related to the
purchase, both those issued by himself and/or by the Supplier, for at least 3 years.
Containers shall be provided with identifying documents or labels stating clearly their
content and its shell life date.
The containers shall be stored in a closed, well-ventilated storeroom, observing the
minimum and maximum temperatures recommended by the maker and according to
standard ISO 12944-7 (item 4.2).
2.9.4 Control of production process
Contractor shall implement an appropriate organizations able to perform the following

tasks:
• prepare written work procedure describing how operations are to be performed, the
proper equipment to be used, the adequate work environment and the compliance with
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reference standard and rules and with the Company’s requirements;
• monitor and check specific characteristic of any production process.
2.9.5 Checks, inspections and testing
Before the beginning of the works a pre-job meeting shall be held with attendance of the
parties all representatives (Company, Contractor, Pant Supplier and subcontractors) to
clarify and agree the production procedures, checks and inspections programme, report
forms and any other necessary requirements to achieve the correct job execution.
2.9.5.1 Preliminary tests
Upon arrival of paints, the Contractor shall verify:
• the containers integrity;
• the validity of shelf life for the paints;
• verify the correspondence of the shipping documents and the identification of the
containers.
2.9.5.2 Tests during the works progress
Contractor shall perform during the works progress all inspections and tests reported in the
Table 1 and all the data noted should be recorded in the logbook.
Contractor shall be prepared panels of material of surface to be coated with the dimension
of 500x600x5 mm, that shall be treated together with any component, with similar surface
preparation and paint system application (following the “steps” method). These test-panels
will be used to carry out all necessary destructive tests.
2.9.5.3 Final inspection
Once the paints application is completed and the paint system cured, the Contractor shall
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Table 1 – Tests during the works progress
Tests type Frequency Method Acceptance criteria
Thermo-hygrometric Start, middle and end of each Ambient and steel temperature and relative Steel temperature not to be less than 3°C above
conditions shift and any time the condition humidity. dew point and less than 50°C.
changed.
Dew Point calculation according to standard Relative humidity less than 85%.
ISO 8502-4.
Air temperature not to be less than 10°C
(excluding the products which are suitable for
application at low temperature).
Steel imperfections 100% of surface Visual, according to standard ISO/DIS 8501- Conform to final grade required by Appendixes
3.2 attached.
Surface preparation 100% of surface Visual, according to standard ISO 8501–1 Conform to final grade required by the each
paint system sheet.
Cleanliness Check number to be agreed with According to standard ISO 8502-3 Conform to Class 1
the Company.
Roughness Check number to be agreed with According to standards ISO 8503-1 and ISO Conform to grade required by each paint system
the Company. 8503-2 (comparator) or ISO 8503-4 (stylus) sheet.

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Table 1 – Tests during the works progress (continued)
Tests type Frequency Method Acceptance criteria
Contaminants and Check number to be agreed with According to standards ISO 8502-6 and ISO Soluble salts (NaCl) less than 3µg/cm²
soluble salts the Company. 8502-9 or ISO 8502-10
Welding flux removal When requested by the Distilled or demineralised water and litmus pH neutral (6,5 ÷ 7,5).
Company. paper to be used.
Paint viscosity When requested by the According to standards UNI EN 535 or Less than ±5% of value published by the maker.
Company. ASTM D 1200
Wet film thickness Systematically during any “Comb type” or “Wheel type” measuring Makers published values, based on dry film
(WFT) application. instrument. thickness reported in the paint system sheet.
Dry film thickness For each coat, when the system According to standardSSPC-PA2 According to standard SSPC-PA2 and value
(DFT) is fully cured and before next reported on the paint system sheet.
coat application.

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Table 2 – Final Inspections
Tests type Frequency Method Acceptance criteria Note
Final dry film thickness When the system is fully cured. According to standard SSPC-PA2 According to standard SSPC-PA2
of paint system on in the paint system sheet.
Porosity Check number to be agreed with Glass slides, 25 x 75 x 0,8 mm, Maximum of 3 visible holes for
for thickness (DFT) the Company. will be painted together with the square centimetre when looking at
<200µm component. the glass slide against the light.
Porosity Check number to be agreed with High voltage porosity tester No electrical spark between
for thickness (DFT) the Company. according to standard NACE electrode and metal, as noticed by
>200µm RP0188. the indicator.
Adhesion When the system is fully cured. According to standard Classification 5. To be performed on
ASTM – D 3359 test panels.
For pipelines only: according to
standard API 5L2
Adhesion of paint When the system is fully cured. According to standard Minimum value: 5 MPa To be performed on
system ASTM – D 4541 test panels.
Visual examination 100% of surface. Visual No sagging, contaminations, orange

peel, cracking, blistering, oxide
areas, damages and any other
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2.9.6 Warranties and final acceptance
Final acceptance of the coating is given upon satisfactory result of a visual check that will
take place one (1) year after work completion. The Supplier shall provide joint warranty
with the Contractor.
The acceptance criteria are the absence of rust and corrosion, anomalies and any type of
coating defects of the component that can be ascribed to defects in the coating and/or to a
defective application. It’s anomaly, whatever small, is equivalent to a deterioration.
No deterioration will be acceptable. For this purpose, a joint inspection with the Company,
Contractor and Supplier to verify the possible presence of defects and anomalies will be
carried out.
The Contractor shall, as soon as possible, provide to repair of detected defects and
anomalies.
2.10 Documentation
2.10.1 Documents to be submitted at the beginning of work
Prior to starting activity the Contractor shall submit to the Company the following documents:
• working procedure;
• planning and schedule of operations for surface preparation and coating;
• characteristics and location where place where coating materials will be stored;
• planning of controls to be performed before, during and at the end of operations;
• type of coating materials that it is intended to use.
2.10.2 Documents to be submitted during work progress
While work is in progress the Contractor must keep a working Data Log, that shall be
available any times to the Company, as well as reports required and by the information
required by item2.9 and related tables..
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2.10.3 Documents to be submitted at the completion of work
When work is completed the Contractor shall prepare a final report including following data:
• surface preparation characteristics;
• trade name and characteristics of the paints used;
• Test certificates of the paint materials, divided by batches numbers;
• sequence of coats applied for each paint system;
• atmospheric and thermo-hygrometric conditions;
• inspections and tests performed and the relevant results, including final acceptance
reports;
• if and what repairs were done.

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3. SUPPLEMANTARY ELEMENTS
3.1 Enclosures and Appendixes
3.1.1 Appendixes
• Appendix “A” - Coatings for Offshore platform and Offshore/Onshore living quarters
• Appendix “B” - Coatings for production plants
• Appendix “C” - Coatings for electrical components and instrumentation
• Appendix “D” - Coatings for machines and “packages”
• Appendix “E” - Required characteristic and pre-qualifications of paints and derived

systems
3.1.2 Enclosures
Paint systems sheets

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Appendix “A” - Page 1
APPENDIX “A”
COATINGS FOR OFFSHORE PLATFORM

AND
FOR OFFSHORE AND ONSHORE LIVING QUARTERS
This document is CONFIDENTIAL and the sole property of ENI.

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CONTENT
1. INTRODUCTION
2. AREA DEFINITIONS
2.1 Underground area
2.2 Immersed area
2.3 Splash-zone
2.4 Emerged areas
3. REQUIREMENTS PER SINGLE AREAS AND RELATED APPLICABLE

PAINT SYSTEM SHEETS
4. DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPONENTS TO PAINT
4.1 Jacket
4.2 Decks and passageways
4.3 Piping
4.4 Cabletrays
4.5 Living quarters (internal surfaces)
4.6 Helidecks
4.7 Fire-tight bulkheads
5. COLOURS SELECTION
5.1 Piping identification colours
5.2 Decoration colours for offshore platforms

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1. INTRODUCTION
This Appendix of the Specification defines the paint systems that can be applied on
different areas of offshore structures and on living quarters both offshore and onshore.
The different areas are listed in the Tables of item 2. In relation to substrate type and of
the provided service temperature, each area is represented by a code formed by one
letter and one or two numbers; this code is named “Area Code” and will be reported
on each paint system sheet, forming the Enclosures.
On the last column of the tables, are listed the paint systems that can be selected and
applied for the specific area; while on the penultimate, the requirements of grade for
steel imperfection removal, provided for the specific area, is reported.
On the following items, are listed the requirements both for the selection of the
decorative colours of the structures in general and those for pipes identification.

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2. AREA DEFINITIONS
2.1 Underground area
It includes metal surfaces fixed in the ground, as well as those in contact with the mud.
2.2 Immersed area
This zone is located between the sea bottom and the lower limit of the splash- zone.
2.3 Splash-zone
This zone is located between a line drawn 4 m above the average level of the highest
tides and one drawn 3 m below the average level of the lowest tides.
2.4 Emerged areas
The area located above the highest level of the splash-zone.

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3. REQUIREMENTS PER SINGLE AREAS AND RELATED APPLICABLE PAINT SYSTEM SHEETS
DESCRIPTION OF AREAS SUBSTRATE SERVICE AREA SURF. IMPERFECTIONS APPLICABLE

TEMP. CODE PREPARATION GRADES PAINT SYSTEMS
Splash-zone Carbon steel N.A. A.1 P3 – ISO/DIS 8501-3.2 001 002 003
004
Escape ways and antiskid working areas Chequered plates N.A. A.2.1 P2 - ISO/DIS 8501-3.2 005
Smooth plates A.2.2 001 002 003
External surfaces of superstructures, areas Carbon steel Up to 110°C A.3.1 P2 - ISO/DIS 8501-3.2 006 007 008
above the splash-zones and various
equipment of emerged areas From 110° to A.3.2 009
400°C
Helidecks Carbon steel N.A. A.4 P2 - ISO/DIS 8501-3.2 001 002 003
Outside of living quarters Carbon steel N.A. A.5 P2 - ISO/DIS 8501-3.2 006 007 008
External sides of living quarters near to Carbon steel N.A A.6 P2 - ISO/DIS 8501-3.2 013
processing modules and modules in
general (fire-proofing protection)
Internal steel surfaces on climatic quarters Carbon steel in view N.A. A.7.1 P1 - ISO/DIS 8501-3.2 014
Carbon steel not in A.7.2 015
view
Galvanised steel panels, railings, etc. Galvanised steel N.A. A.8 P2 - ISO/DIS 8501-3.2 011 012

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DESCRIPTION OF AREAS SUBSTRATE SERVICE AREA SURF. IMPERFECTIONS APPLICABLE

TEMP. CODE PREPARATION GRADES PAINT SYSTEMS
Piping and fire-fighting pipes Stainless steel and N.A. A.9 P2 - ISO/DIS 8501-3.2 011 012
Cupro-nickel
Internal surfaces of gas treatment units Carbon steel N.A. A.10 P1 - ISO/DIS 8501-3.2 016 017 018
019
Internal side of seawater, settling water or Carbon steel N.A. A.11 P3 - ISO/DIS 8501-3.2 016 017 018
mud tanks
019
Internal sides of potable water tanks. Carbon steel N.A. A.12 P3 - ISO/DIS 8501-3.2 016 017 018
019

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4. DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPONENTS TO PAINT
4.1 Jacket
All external surfaces shall be coated, starting from the lower limit of the splash-zone up
to the connection with the platform.
4.2 Decks and passageways
All steel surfaces of decks and passageways shall be coated, both steel and galvanised,
excluding corrosion resistant alloys (monel, stainless steel etc.).
4.3 Piping
All steel piping, valves, flanges, fittings and pipe supports shall be coated, galvanised
ones excluded.
After the provided surface preparation, all valves shall be coated, before their assembly,
with one coat of zinc rich primer (organic or inorganic), at 75 µm.
All seal zones shall be protected from damages that could be caused by surface
preparation or by paint application.
4.4 Cabletrays
All cabletrays, galvanised ones excluded, shall be prepared and painted, as provided.
4.5 Living quarters (internal surfaces)
Not air-conditioned living quarters shall be coated with complete paint system.
4.6 Helidecks
Helidecks shall be protected with an anti-skid flooring with low flame spread
characteristics, as per the paint system reported on the enclosed sheets.

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4.7 Fire-tight bulkheads
Products used on fire-tight bulkheads of living quarters components for offshore

installation, shall be approved by the Classification Society or by another qualified
organisation.
Products used on fire-tight bulkheads of living quarters components for Italian onshore
installation, shall be approved by the Ministero degli Interni (V.V.F.F. Fire
Department).

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Paint systems shall be selected in accordance with design documentation and with
enclosed sheets.
The coating colour, related to final coats only, shall permit the identification of the
coated pipe or component, or it shall fulfil aesthetic and homogeneousness requirements.
To this purpose, the criteria listed in this Appendix shall be followed.
Colour definition refers to the RAL 840 HR Deutschen Normen Auschuss Standard.
All structures, 45 m high over sea level or higher, shall have the upper third painted with
orange and white bands.
The fluid transported inside each pipe has to be identified by the combination of a
background colour and a coding colour, in accordance with Table A-1.
Piping shall be identified by the application of coloured bands (painted or adhesive

tapes) compatible with the underneath coating, according to the following method:
BACKGROUND COLOUR
120 mm 50 mm 120 mm
DECORATION COLOUR CODING COLOUR
The above-mentioned bands shall be applied on those particular positions where the
identification of the fluid type is most important (for example on pipes around
equipment, machineries and near the valves).
Table A-1 – Piping identification colours

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FLUID BACKGROUND CODING COLOUR

COLOUR
Foam generating fluid Red 3020 Green 6024
Vacuum Blue 5017 White
Methane and untreated natural gas Yellow 1023 -
LPG (propane and butane) Yellow 1023 Green 6024
Gasoline and leaded gasoline Yellow 1023 Light Blue 5012
Aviation gasoline and fuel Yellow 1023 Light Blue 5012
Gasoline Yellow 1023 Red 3020
Oil Yellow 1023 White 9010
O.B.D. Depression lines Orange 2004 Blue 5017
Agricultural use oil Yellow 1023 Brown beige 1011
Gas oil and agricultural gas oil Yellow 1023 Brown beige 1011
Diesel oil, agricultural and marine Yellow 1023 Brown beige 1011
Crude oil Dark Brown 8016 Yellow 1023
Fuel oil Dark Brown 8016 -
Bitumen Black 9005 -
Sulphuric Acid Violet 4005 Red 3020
Inhibition glycol and hypochl. – basic Violet 4005 Green 6024
solutions
Treated fuel gas Orange 2004 Green 6024
Drains and sewage Orange 2004 Black 9005
Air for instruments and services Blue 5017 Red 3020
Inert gas Blue 5017 Yellow 1023
Steam Red 3020 -
Potable water Green 6024 Orange 2004
Hot water steam condensate Green 6024 Red 3020
Sea water Green 6024 Black 9005
Cooling water Green 6024 Aluminium 9006
Produced water Green 6024 Yellow 1023
Gas containing H2S Yellow 1023 Black 9005

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5.2 Decoration colours for offshore platforms
Table A-2 defines the final colours of structures, equipment and industrial machinery
surfaces, included or installed on offshore platforms.
Table A-2 – Decoration colours for Offshore platforms

APPLICATION COLOUR RAL
Structures, stairs, gangways, etc. Orange 2004
Platform sign Yellow (reflector) 1016
Black (name) 9005
Crane Orange 2004
Flare Orange 2004
Outside of living quarters module White 9010
Piping for fluids (fire fighting excluded) Light grey 7035
Hand-wheels and handling valves organs Black 9005
Escape routes Black 9005
Piping and fire fighting equipment Signal red 3002
Process module (structure) Orange 2004
Conduits for cables, explosion proof boxes and cases, cable Blue 5012
trays
Fixed vessels, exchangers, turbine towers and columns, Light grey 7035
turbo-compressors, pumps, internal combustion motors etc.
and relevant base.
Tooling and base machines. Light green 6011
Rotating electrical machines: electrical motors, alternators Blue 5017
(excluded containers, transformers, reactors)
Stationary electrical machines: transformers, reactors Aluminium 9006
Electrical control and protection boards and panels Light grey (structures) 7035
Blue (doors) 5017
Tanks – in general Orange 2004
Tanks for foaming liquid Red 3002
Steel surfaces with temperature exceeding 80°C Aluminium 9006
Daytime air traffic signals Red 3002
White 9010
Helideck floor Green 6021
White (“H” and lettering) 9010
Yellow (circumference) 1023

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APPENDIX “B”
COATINGS FOR
PRODUCTION PLANTS

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CONTENT
1. INTRODUCTION
2. REQUIREMENTS PER SINGLE AREAS AND RELATED APPLICABLE PAINT

SYSTEM SHEETS
3. DESCRIPTION OF THE ELEMENTS REQUIRING COATING
3.1 Chimneys
3.2 Furnaces and hot gas lines
3.3 Sheds
3.4 Various steel structural works
3.5 Bridge-cranes, gantries, cranes, pier unloaders, cable-cars
3.6 Containers
3.7 Gas-holders
3.8 Gratings
3.9 Grids
3.10 Processing modules
3.11 Gangways and handrails
3.12 Tanks
3.13 Spheres
3.14 Piping
3.15 Towers and pylons
4.2 Decoration colours for onshore plants only
4.3 Tanks identification for On-shore plants

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1. INTRODUCTION
This Appendix of the Specification defines the paint systems that can be applied on different
areas of production plants.
The different areas are listed in the Tables of item 2. In relation to substrate type and of the
provided service temperature, each area is represented by a code formed by one letter and
one or two numbers; this code is named “Area Code” and will be reported on each paint
system sheet, forming the Enclosures.
On the last column of the tables, are listed the paint systems that can be selected and applied
for the specific area; while on the penultimate, the requirements of grade for steel
imperfection removal, provided for the specific area, is reported.
On the following items, are listed the requirements both for the selection of the decorative
colours of the structures in general and those for pipes identification.

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2. REQUIREMENTS PER SINGLE AREAS AND RELATED APPLICABLE PAINT SYSTEM SHEETS
AREA DESCRIPTION SUBSTRATE SERVICE TEMP. AREA SURF. IMPERF. APPLICABLE

CODE PREP. GRADES PAINT SYSTEMS
Chimneys, furnaces and gas External Carbon steel Up to 110°C B.1.1 P2 - ISO/DIS 8501-3.2 006 007 008
conveyors
from 110° to 400°C B.1.2 009
from 400° to 550°C B.1.3 010
Galvanised steel Up to 110°C B.1.4 011 012
Sheds: Carbon steel N.A. B.2.1 P2 - ISO/DIS 8501-3.2 006 007 008
Steel support structures, trusses, curtain walls Galvanised steel B.2.2 011 012
Ladders, pipe racks, cable-trays, Carbon steel N.A. B.3.1 P2 - ISO/DIS 8501-3.2 006 007 008
flashings, gangways and rails Galvanised steel B.3.2 011 012
Bridge-cranes, gantries, cranes, pier unloaders, cable- Carbon steel N.A. B.4 P2 - ISO/DIS 8501-3.2 006 007 008
cars
Containers External Carbon steel N.A. B.5.1 P2 - ISO/DIS 8501-3.2 006 007 008
Galvanised steel B.5.2 011 012
External surfaces of gas-holders Telescopic Carbon steel N.A. B.6.1 P2 - ISO/DIS 8501-3.2 006 007 008
(roof included) structure
Fixed structure B.6.2
Grids acting as filters for seawater intake pipes and in Carbon steel N.A. B.7.1 P3 - ISO/DIS 8501-3.2 003
all water suction equipment
Galvanised steel B.7.2 020

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AREA DESCRIPTION SUBSTRATE SERVICE TEMP. AREA SURF. IMPERF. APPLICABLE

CODE PREP. GRADES PAINT SYSTEMS
Processing modules for gas-, oil- and water External Carbon steel Up to 110°C B.8.1 P2 - ISO/DIS 8501-3.2 006 007 008
Treatment from 110 to 400°C B.8.2 009
from 400 to 550°C B.8.3 010
Mineral oils tanks
• Fixed roof, shell, outfitting External Carbon steel N.A. B.9.1 P2 - ISO/DIS8501-3.2 006 007 008
• Floating roof External B.9.2 021
• Floating roof boxes Internal B.9.3 P3 - ISO/DIS8501-3.2 016 017 018
019
Refined products tanks External Carbon steel N.A. B.9.4 P2 - ISO/DIS 8501-3.2 006 007 008
(naphtha, kerosene, gasoline, aromatic compounds, Internal B.9.5 P3 - ISO/DIS8501-3.2 018
etc.)
Crude oil tanks
• Floating roof External Carbon steel Up to 50° C B.9.6 P2 - ISO/DIS 8501-3.2 021
• Shell and outfitting External B.9.7 006 007 008

• Bottom up to first strake, floating roof Internal B.9.8 P3 - ISO/DIS8501-3.2 016 017 018
boxes
019 020
Acid solutions and alkaline solutions tanks External Carbon steel Up to 80°C B.9.9 P2 - ISO/DIS 8501-3.2 006 007 008
Internal Up to 65°C B.9.10 P3 - ISO/DIS8501-3.2 016 017 018
019
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AREA DESCRIPTION SUBSTRATE SERVICE AREA SURF. IMPERF. APPLICABLE

TEMP. CODE PREP. GRADES PAINT SYSTEMS
Seawater, industrial water and External Carbon steel Up to 80°C B.9.11 P2 - ISO/DIS 8501-3.2 006 007 008
and salt solutions tanks Internal B.9.12 P3 - ISO/DIS8501-3.2 016 017 018
019
Distilled and deionised water tanks External Carbon steel Up to 80°C B.9.13 P2 - ISO/DIS 8501-3.2 006 007 008
Internal B.9.14 P3 - ISO/DIS8501-3.2 016 017 018
019
Potable water tanks External Carbon steel N.A. B.9.15 P2 - ISO/DIS 8501-3.2 006 007 008
Internal B.9.16 P3 - ISO/DIS8501-3.2 016 017 018
019
Under pressure gas spheres Carbon steel N.A. B.10 As requested at point 3.13 of this Appendix
Pipes with small and medium diameter Offshore Not insulated carbon N.A. B.11.1 P2 - ISO/DIS 8501-3.2 006 007 008
steel
Onshore Carbon steel to be B.11.2 022
insulated
Pylons and poles for power lines, lighting equipment, Carbon steel N.A. B.12 P2 - ISO/DIS 8501-3.2 006 007 008
radio relay stations, etc.
Gratings Galvanised steel N.A. B.13 N.A. N.A.

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3. DESCRIPTION OF THE ELEMENTS REQUIRING COATING
3.1 Chimneys
It includes those located in thermo-power stations, oil plants, chemical and industrial
plants.
3.2 Furnaces and hot gas lines
It includes turning, refuse treating and process furnaces in general and hot gas exhaust
conveyors causing a temperature increase of external surface up to 550°C.
3.3 Sheds
It includes those located on internal areas of chemical, oil, steelworks and industrial in
general plants.
3.4 Various steel structural works
It includes those used in chemical, oil, steelworks and industrial plants.
3.5 Bridge-cranes, gantries, cranes, pier unloaders, cable-cars
It includes those used in chemical, oil and steel plants, as well as in marine and industrial
plants in general.
3.6 Containers
It includes freight transporting by land, sea and air.
3.7 Gas-holders
It includes fixed and rising tanks.

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3.8 Gratings
It includes all those used in chemical, oil, steelwork, marine and any other industrial
plants.
3.9 Grids
It includes those used to filter seawater in intake tubes and in all types of suction
dredges and pumps.
3.10 Processing modules
It includes those for treatment of water, gas and oil, both onshore and offshore located,
with a service temperatures up to 550°C.
3.11 Gangways and handrails
It generally includes those used in chemical, oil, steel and industrial plants.
3.12 Tanks
It includes those for storage at various temperatures of potable water, distilled and
deionised water, industrial water, seawater, salt solutions, acid and alkaline solutions, oil
products.
3.13 Spheres
It includes those for storage of gas under pressure, that shall be insulated, if installed in
Italy, in compliance with the Decreto Ministeriale dated 13.10.1994, with coatings in
conformity with the circular of the Ministero dell’Interno No. 2838/4112 dated
20.05.1996.
3.14 Piping
It includes all piping of small and medium diameter involved in the process areas of
chemical and industrial plants.

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3.15 Towers and pylons
It includes those supporting power lines, lighting equipment, radio communication relays,
etc.

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Paint systems shall be selected in accordance with design documentation and with
enclosed sheets.
The coating colour, related to final coats only, shall permit the identification of the
coated pipe or component, or it shall fulfil aesthetic and homogeneousness requirements.
To this purpose, the criteria listed in this Appendix shall be followed.
Colour definition refers to the RAL 840 HR Deutschen Normen Auschuss Standard.
All structures, 45 m high over sea level or higher, shall have the upper third painted with
orange and white bands.
The fluid transported inside each pipe has to be identified by the combination of a
background colour and a coding colour, in accordance with Table B-1.
Piping shall be identified by the application of coloured bands (painted or adhesive

tapes) compatible with the underneath coating, according to the following method:
BACKGROUND COLOUR
120 mm 50 mm 120 mm
DECORATION COLOUR CODING COLOUR
The above-mentioned bands shall be applied on those particular positions where the
identification of the fluid type is most important (for example on pipes around
equipment, machineries and near the valves).

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Table B-1 – Piping identification colours

FLUID BACKGROUND CODING COLOUR
COLOUR
Foam generating fluid Red 3020 Green 6024
Vacuum Blue 5017 White
Methane and untreated natural gas Yellow 1023 -
LPG propane and butane Yellow 1023 Green 6024
Gasoline and leaded gasoline Yellow 1023 Blue 5012
Aviation gasoline and fuel Yellow 1023 Blue 5012
Gasoline Yellow 1023 Red 3020
Oil Yellow 1023 White 9010
O.B.D. – Depression lines Orange 2004 Blue 5017
Agricultural use oil Yellow 1023 Brown beige 1011
Gas and agricultural gas oil Yellow 1023 Brown beige 1011
Diesel oil, agricultural and marine Yellow 1023 Brown beige 1011
Crude oil Dark brown 8016 Yellow 1023
Fuel oil Dark brown 8016 -
Bitumen Black 9005 -
Sulphuric acid Violet 4005 Red 3020
Inhib. Glycol and hypochl. – basic Violet 4005 Green 6024
solutions.
Treated fuel gas Orange 2004 Green 6024
Drains and sewage Orange 2004 Black 9005
Air for instrumentation/services Blue 5017 Red 3020
Inert gas Blue 5017 Yellow 1023
Steam Red 3020 -
Potable water Green 6024 Orange 2004
Water steam condensate for boiler Green 6024 Red 3020
Sea water Green 6024 Black 9005
Cooling water Green 6024 Aluminium 9006
Produced water Green 6024 Yellow 1023
Gas containing H2S Yellow 1023 Black 9005

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4.2 Decoration colours for onshore plants only
Table B-2 defines the colours that shall be used to coat the surfaces of on-shore
structures, equipment and machineries.
Table B-2 – Decoration colours for On-shore plants

APPLICATION COLOUR RAL
Steel structures, stairs and gangways, skid supports and Signal green 6024
foundations
Handrails Signal yellow 1023
Pipes for fluids (excluding fire-fighting) Aluminium 9006
Hand-wheels and valve operating equipment Black 9005
Cable-trays, explosion proof boxes and cases Blue 5012
Fixed vessels, exchangers, towers and columns Aluminium 9006
Turbines, turbo-compressors, pumps, internal Light grey 7035
combustion motors, etc.
Tooling machines Light green 6011
Rotating electrical machinery: electric motors, alternators Dark Blue 5017
(excluding containers, transformers, reactors)
Stationary electrical machines: transformers, reactors Aluminium 9006
Electrical control and protection boards and panels Structures: Light grey 7035
Door: Dark Blue 5017
Tanks in general Aluminium 9006
Daytime Air traffic signals Orange 2004
White 9010
REMARK:
In case paint system selection does not allow to apply or use Aluminium colour, it shall
be replaced by White 9010.

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4.3 Tanks identification for On-shore plants
Table B-3 defines the colours to be used to coat structures and equipment surfaces,
which are included or installed in On-shore plants.
Table B-3 – Identification colours for On-shore tanks

Contents Type Roof or Shell Shell base Manholes or hatches
bottom (for int. tanks only)
Gasoline Above Aluminium Aluminium Aluminium Aluminium Ral 9006
ground Ral 9006 Ral 9006 Ral 9006
L.P.G. Cylinders Aluminium Aluminium Yellow
sphere heads Ral 9006 Ral 9006 Ral 1023
Diesel oil Above Aluminium Aluminium Black
Verticals
Fuel Oil Above Black Grey Black Grey Ral 7010
Bitumen ground Ral 9005 Ral 7035 Ral 9005
buried
Verticals
Crude Oil Above Aluminium Aluminium Black
Verticals
Water Above Aluminium Aluminium Green
Verticals
Fire fighting water Above Aluminium Aluminium Red
ground Ral 9006 Ral 9006 (1/2 plate)
Verticals Ral 3002
Foaming liquid Red Red Red Red Ral 3002
Ral 3002 Ral 3002 Ral 3002
Sulphuric Acid Above Aluminium Aluminium Orange
Verticals
Glycol amine Above Aluminium Aluminium Violet
Verticals
REMARK:
Initials: BLACK
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Ladders, gangways and parts that often get dirty: BLACK

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Appendix “C” - Page 1
APPENDIX “C”
COATINGS FOR
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND INSTRUMENTATION

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CONTENT
1. APPLICATION FIELD
2. REQUIREMENTS PER SINGLE AREA AND RELATED PAINT SYSTEM

SHEET

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The protective treatments covered by this Appendix are intended for the following
components and electrical and instrumentation equipment:
• Power, control and protection electrical boards
• Control panels
• Local panels
• Motors and rotating electrical machines
• Machines
• Materials for power distribution
• Instrumentation materials
• Cable trays
• Support fixtures
This Appendix does not cover electrical and instrumentation components with stainless
steel surfaces.

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2. REQUIREMENTS PER SINGLE AREA AND RELATED PAINT SYSTEM SHEET
AREA DESCRIPTION SUBSTRATE LOCATION AREA APPLICABLE FINAL COLOUR

(1) CODE PAINT SYSTEM (RAL-F)
Motors and rotating electrical External surfaces C.1.1 023 Dark blue 5017
Machines Bodies Indoor C.1.2 023 024 028
Terminals Outdoor C.1.3 025 N/A
Internal surfaces C.1.4 026
Stationary electrical machines Shaped, finned Indoor C.2.1 023 025 028 Grey 7035
(transformers, reactors) cofferdams, with or
without radiators and Outdoor C.2.2 023 028 Aluminium 9006
tube bundles
Casings for transformers, reactors Internal and external Indoor C.3 023 025 028 Aluminium 9006
surfaces Outdoor
Electrical boards: C.4.1 023 025 028 Structures: Grey 7035
• power, Indoor
Internal surfaces and Doors: Dark blue 5017
• distribution,
• operation and control,
• protection. External surfaces C.4.2 023 028 Structures and Doors:
Instrumentation: Outdoor Dark blue 5017
• control and setting boards

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Local panels to External surfaces Carbon steel C.5.1 025 028 Blue 5017 (Smoothed)
EEx-d/STAGNA IP 55 for: Internal surfaces Carbon steel C.5.2 025 028 Blue 5017 (Textured)
• motor start-up units External surfaces Light alloys Indoor C.5.3 028 Blue 5017
• control Internal surfaces Light alloys Outdoor C.5.4 029 Orange 2004
• command External surfaces Cast iron C.5.5 027 + 028 Blue 5017
• adjustment Internal surfaces Cast iron C.5.6 027 + 028 Orange 2004
Communication equipment, marine signal lights (including Outdoor C.6 025 028 Supplier’s Standard
poles) and beacon lights
Cable trays Straight and special Galvanised Indoor C.7 028 Grey 7035,
(including secondary supports) elements steel Outdoor Blue 5012, on request (AD-
SI use)
Materials to EEx-d/EExe/IP55 External surfaces Light alloys C.8.1 028 Blue 5017
Motors control units, sockets and Internal surfaces Light alloys Indoor C.8.2 029 Orange 2004
lugs, light fixtures
junction boxes cases and External surfaces Cast iron Outdoor C.8.3 027 + 028 Blue 5017
switchers Internal surfaces Cast iron C.8.4 027 + 028 Orange 2004

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EEx-I materials: External surfaces Light alloys C.9.1 028 Blue 5012
• Boxes Internal surfaces Light alloys Indoor C.9.2 029 Orange 2004
• Cases External surfaces Cast iron Outdoor C.9.3 027 + 028 Blue 5012
Internal surfaces Cast iron C.9.4 027 + 028 Orange 2004
Conduits Galvanized Indoor C.10 028 Blue 5012
steel Outdoor (imp. AD-SI)
EEx-d components, 3-part fittings and locking Carbon steel C.11.1 027 N/A
Accessories for conduits: Light alloys Indoor C.11.2 028 Aluminium 9006
reductions, nipples, sleeves, slugs, caps, pipe ends, bends, Cast iron Outdoor C.11.3 027 + 028 Blue 5012 (imp. AD-SI)
boxes, holders
Cable connectors to EEx-d/STAGNI IP55 Brass Indoor C.12 Electrolytic cadmium plating
or cupro-nichel plating (60 - 100 micron)
Supports poles, equipment shelters Pipes, profiles, plates Carbon steel Indoor C.13 027 N/A
Outdoor
Composite support frames for Pipes, profiles, plates Carbon steel Indoor C.14 007 N/A
instrumentation Outdoor
Local batteries racks Profiles Carbon steel Indoor C.15 027 + 028 Dark blue 5017
Outdoor

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Electrical and instrumentation Profiles Carbon steel Indoor C.16 Like main structures
equipment casings frames Outdoor
Poles for lighting equipment Pipes Carbon steel Indoor C.17 027 N/A
Outdoor
Poles and towers for street lighting Carbon steel Outdoor C.18 N/A N/A
Remark:
(1) Outdoors: directly exposed to all typical agents of the specific environment.
Indoor: inside buildings or outside with protection from direct impingement of sunrays by a roofing.

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Appendix “D” - Page 1
APPENDIX “D”
COATINGS FOR MACHINES AND PACKAGES

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Appendix “D” – Page 2
CONTENT
2. IDENTIFICATION COLOURS
3. SUMMARY OF THE REQUIREMENTS PER SINGLE AREA AND RELATED

PAINT SYSTEM SHEET

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Appendix “D” - Page 3
This Appendix covers general provisions, paint systems identification, colours of machines and packages subject to corrosion in Onshore and
Offshore plants.
2. IDENTIFICATION COLOURS
MACCHINERIES and PACKAGES COLOUR

Turbines, compressors, pumps, internal combustion motors and related foundations Light grey RAL 7035
Rotating electrical machines Blue RAL 5017
Panels and boards Light grey RAL 7035
Fixed vessels- exchangers Light grey RAL 7035
3. SUMMARY OF THE REQUIREMENTS PER SINGLE AREA AND RELATED PAINT SYSTEM SHEET
AREA DESCRIPTION SUBSTRATE SERVICE AREA SURF. IMPERFECTION PAINT

TEMPERATURE CODE PREPARATION GRADES SYSTEMS
Machines and packages Carbon Up to 110°C D.1 P1 – ISO/DIS 8501-3.2 006 007 008
steel from 110° to 400°C D.2 009
in seawater N/A D.3 P3 – ISO/DIS 8501-3.2 016 017 018
immersed units 019

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Appendix “E” - Page 1
APPENDIX “E”
CHARACTERISATION AND PRE-QUALIFICATION

REQUIREMENTS FOR COATING MATERIALS AND
RELATED PAINT SYSTEMS
September 1999

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FOREWORD
Rev. 0 Cancels and supersedes the Company Specification 20538.VAR.PAI.SDS

Total pages No.: 11
September 1999

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CONTENT
1. GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE
1.2 Reference standards
2. FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS

2.1.1 General criteria
2.1.2 Coating materials characterisation test
2.1.2.1 Applicable to all coating materials type
2.1.2.2 Zinc rich primers
2.1.3 Paint systems pre-qualification tests

2.1.3.1 Preparation of panels for testing
2.1.3.2 Pre-qualification tests
2.2 Safety
2.3 Documentation

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1. GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE
Scope of this Appendix of Functional Specification 20000.VAR.PAI.FUN Rev. 2 is to

define the requirements for the analytical determinations of characterisation and pre-
qualifications of coating materials and paint systems, reported in the sheets enclosed to
the Functional Specification.
This Appendix is an integral part of the Functional Specification 20000.VAR.PAI.FUN.
Rev. 2 and for no reason can be used separately.
1.2 Reference standards
This Appendix refers to the last issue of rules and standards, listed in the general part of
the specification, which have to be considered an integral part, as well as any other
contractual document, of the whole specification.

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2. FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS
2.1.1 General criteria
According to this Appendix, pre-qualification requirements shall apply to all coating

materials and paint systems intended to be used on surfaces exposed to severe
environmental conditions, as industrial and marine environment, partial and continuous
immersion service and to paint systems applied on external surfaces where a high
cosmetic appearance is requested. The section intended for the “Particular
Requirements” of each sheet reports pre-qualification tests requested for the specific
paint system.
All analysis and tests required by this Appendix shall be performed and suitably
reported by independent laboratories, qualified and approved by the Company.
Two-test levels are requested, divided as follows:
a) Tests for the characterization of coating materials, to verify its characteristics,

b) Tests for the characterization of paint systems (namely of the applied paint) to verify
its suitability and performance in the intended environment and use.
2.1.2 Coating materials characterisation test
2.1.2.1 Applicable to all coating materials type
Each coating material to be tested shall be clearly identified, as follows:
a) Commercial name of the product

b) Manufacturer
c) Batch number
For each Batch Number shall be drawn three samples: one will be used for the analysis,
while the other two will be kept, for a time not exceeding the shell life reported on the
product data sheet, for possible checks.
Each coating material shall be tested, as reported in the Table 1.

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TABLE 1
Test Type Standard/Method Acceptance criteria
Samples and ISO 1512 Not applicable

identification ISO 1513
Specific gravity ISO 2811 ± 5% of value published by the

manufacturer
Solids content ISO 3233 ± 5% of value published by the

ISO 3251 manufacturer
Viscosity EN 535 ± 5% of value published by the

ASTM D 1200 manufacturer
Flash point EN 456 ± 5% of value published by the

ISO 3679 manufacturer
Grinding fineness ISO 1524 ± 5% of value published by the

manufacturer
For two-pack products, the tests shall be performed both for the base and the curing
agents.
Shop-primers (pre-fabrication primers) shall not be tested.
2.1.2.2 Zinc rich primers
Zinc rich primer organic or inorganic, in addition to the requirements mentioned on item
2.1.2.1, shall be conform to standard SSPC-Paint 20. In particular, it will accepted the
zinc rich primer of types I-B and I-C (inorganic) and II (organic); having the minimum
requirement listed in Table 2:

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TABLE 2
Test Type Standard/Method Acceptance criteria
Inorganic Organic
Total solids, percentage by weight of ASTM D 2369 78% min. 70% min.
paint
Pigments, percentage by weight of ASTM D 2371 85% min. 83% min.

total solids
Total zinc dust, percentage by weight ASTM D 521 87% min. 93% min.
of pigment
Total zinc dust, percentage by weight 74% min. 77% min.

of total solids
2.1.3 Paint systems pre-qualification tests
2.1.3.1 Preparation of panels for testing
Tests shall be performed on steel panels 5/6 mm thick in accordance with the ISO 1514
standard. Standards ISO 1513 and ASTM D 823 shall be taken in due consideration,
too.
For each tests, 3 series of 4 panels shall be prepared. One series shall be used for the
test, while the other two shall be identified and kept for possible checks and controls.
Panels shall be treated and painted with the complete paint system listed in the enclosed
sheets, according to all requirements provided both by the sheet and by the Functional
Specification 20000.VAR.PAI.FUN. Rev 2, including inspections, controls and testing
reports of each working step.
If in the sheet the possibility to apply the paint system over shop-primed surface is
provided, the tests shall be performed on panels painted with the shop-primer, which
become an integral part of the paint system subjected to pre-qualification. Shop-primer,
not necessarily produced by the same manufacturer of the paint system, shall be of type
required by item 2.6 of the Functional Specification. 20000.VAR.PAI.FUN. Rev. 2
Paint systems, intended to be applied on galvanised steel, on stainless steel or special

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alloys, shall be pre-qualified using panels of the same material provided by the sheet,
following the requirements and the procedures of the specification.
2.1.3.2 Pre-qualification tests
One panel series, prepared as described on previous item 2.1.3.1, shall be tested, as
requested by each enclosed sheets, according to the requirements listed in Tables 3.1
and 3.2.
At least 3 panels, of the 4 used for each test, have to fulfil the acceptance criteria.
Electrolyte, used for the cyclic tests, shall be synthetic seawater according to standard
ASTM D1141.
Adhesion tests shall be performed using pneumatic tool. For anti-skid paint systems,
tests shall be executed without the anti-skid materials.
On painted panels, subjected to cyclic tests, a scratch line has to be made, down to
bare steel, having length not less than 50 mm and width not less than 2 mm.

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TABLE 3.1 – Paint systems pre-qualification tests
Test No. Name Method Standard Duration Acceptance criteria

1.A Cyclic test Salt spray: 72 hours ISO 7253 25 cycles ALL PAINT SYSTEMS
Drying at air: 16 hours per 4.200 Defects: Standard ISO 4628 - Parts 1 ÷ 6
UVA 340 nm Weather-Ometer: 80 hours ASTM G53 hours total • Blistering: Rating 0
• Rust: Grade Ri0
Complete paint system: 168 hour • Cracking: Class 0
• Flaking: Class 0
• Chalking: Class 2 (not applicable to paint
systems for immersion)
Adhesion:
1. ASTM D 4541- value 5,0 MPa
2. ASTM D 3359
§ Method X-Cut: Class 5A
§ Method Cross-Cut: Class 5B
PAINT SYSTEMS FOR EXTERNAL AREAS

ONLY
Gloss: Standard ISO 2813:
• 60° Gloss variation <10%

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TABLE 3.2 – Paint systems pre-qualification tests
Test No. Name Method Standard Duration Acceptance criteria

2.A Condensation chamber ISO 6270 6.000 hours Defects: Standard ISO 4628 - Parts 1 ÷ 6
• Blistering: Rating 0
• Rust: Grade Ri0
• Cracking: Class 0
• Flaking: Class 0
Adhesion:
1. ASTM D 4541- value 5,0 MPa
2. ASTM D 3359 - Method X-Cut: Class 5A
3.A Cathodic disbonding ASTM G8 30 days Radius 10 mm max.
3.B Water absorption ISO 62 1,6% max.
ASTM D570
4.A Abrasion resistance Taber test ASTM D4060 1.000 cycles 125 mg/1.000 cycles/CS 17 wheel/1000 g (as loss
of weight)

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2.2 Safety
During panels’ preparation and paints use, recommendations reported on manufacturer

Safety Data Sheets, published in accordance with the Decreto Ministero della Sanità
No. 50 dated 16/02/1993 or with the laws and decrees in force in the country where
the work is done, shall be carefully observed.
2.3 Documentation
All documentation reporting the test results, required by this Appendix, shall be issued
by an independent laboratory and forwarded in original to the Company.

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ENCLOSURES
PAINT SYSTEMS SHEETS
NOTE
The enclosed paint systems sheets are an integral part of the Functional Specification
20000.VAR.PAI.FUN. Rev. 2. Therefore, they cannot be used separately without the support of
the specification and its Appendixes.
Eni S.p.A. 20000 VAR.PAI.FUN.
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ENCLOSURES
PAINT SYSTEMS SHEETS
NOTE
The enclosed paint systems sheets are an integral part of the Functional Specification
20000.VAR.PAI.FUN. Rev. 2. Therefore, they cannot be used separately without the
support of the specification and its Appendixes.

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PAINT SYSTEM No. 001

PAINT SYSTEM SUITABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS (see Appendixes A, B, C and D)
A.1 A.2.2 A.4
SUBSTRATE SURFACE PREPARATION SURF. ROUGHNESS
Carbon steel Sa 3 - ISO 8501-1 Coarse - ISO 8503

Shop-primed carbon steel General Sa 3 - ISO 8501-1 Coarse - ISO 8503
On damages N.A. N.A.
Stainless Steel/Special Alloys N.A. N.A.
Galvanised carbon steel N.A. N.A.
PAINT SYSTEM
Nominal Dry Film
Coat Product Type
Thickness (µm)
1 GLASS FLAKE REINFORCED POLYESTER 750
2 GLASS FLAKE REINFORCED POLYESTER 750
Total Minimum Dry Film Thickness (DFT) 1500
PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS
Characterisation of the coating materials and paint systems pre-qualification according to the Appendix "E"
requirements.
Test: 1.A 2.A 3.A 3.B 4.A
On A.2.2 and A.4 areas, before 2nd coat application, a suitable anti-skid material shall be added (inert, light
colour and size of 1-2 mm). This material shall be evenly applied on the coating.
The escape ways shall be painted and marked according to the current regulation.
NOTE

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A.1 A.2.2 A.4

PAINT SYSTEM
Nominal Dry Film
Coat Product Type
Thickness (µm)
1 GLASS FLAKE REINFORCED EPOXY 500
2 GLASS FLAKE REINFORCED EPOXY 500
requirements.
Test: 1.A 2.A 3.A 3.B 4.A
On A.2.2 and A.4 areas, before 2nd coat application, a suitable anti-skid material shall be added (inert, light
NOTE

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A.1 A.2.2 A.4 B.7.1

PAINT SYSTEM
Nominal Dry Film
Coat Product Type
Thickness (µm)
1 EPOXY CERAMIC 125
2 EPOXY CERAMIC 125
3 EPOXY CERAMIC 125
requirements.
Test: 1.A 2.A 3.A 3.B 4.A
On A.2.2 and A.4 areas, before 3rd coat application, a suitable anti-skid material shall be added (inert, light
NOTE

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A.1

PAINT SYSTEM
Nominal Dry Film
Coat Product Type
Thickness (µm)
1 TERMAL-SPRAY METALLIC COATING
Total Minimum Dry Film Thickness (DFT)
The termal-spray metallic coating treatment shall be made according to specification ENI/AGIP
20004.VAR.PAI.FUN.
NOTE

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A.2.1
Carbon steel Sa 3 - ISO 8501-1 Medium - ISO 8503

Shop-primed carbon steel General Sa 3 - ISO 8501-1 Medium - ISO 8503
PAINT SYSTEM
Nominal Dry Film
Coat Product Type
Thickness (µm)
1 INORGANIC ZINC PRIMER 50 ÷ 75
2 EPOXY PRIMER 40 ÷ 60
3 EPOXY UNDERCOAT 100 ÷ 125
4 EPOXY TOPCOAT 100 ÷ 125
requirements.
Test: 1.A 2.A 3.A 3.B 4.A
Between 3rd and 4th coat, a suitable anti-skid material shall be added (inert, light colour and size of 1-2 mm).
This material shall be evenly applied on the coating.
NOTE

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A.3.1 A.5 B.1.1 B.2.1. B.3.1 B.4 B.5.1 B.6.1 B.6.2 B.8.1 B.9.1
B.9.4 B.9.7 B.9.9 B.9.11 B.9.13 B.9.15 B.11.1 B.12 D.1

PAINT SYSTEM
Nominal Dry Film
Coat Product Type
Thickness (µm)
4 POLYURETHANE TOPCOAT 50
requirements.
Test: 1.A 2.A
NOTE

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A.3.1 A.5 B.1.1 B.2.1. B.3.1 B.4 B.5.1 B.6.1 B.6.2 B.8.1 B.9.1
B.9.4 B.9.7 B.9.9 B.9.11 B.9.13 B.9.15 B.11.1 B.12 D.1

PAINT SYSTEM
Nominal Dry Film
Coat Product Type
Thickness (µm)
4 FLUOROPOLYMER TOPCOAT 40
requirements.
Test: 1.A 2.A
NOTE

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A.3.1 A.5 B.1.1 B.2.1. B.3.1 B.4 B.5.1 B.6.1 B.6.2 B.8.1 B.9.1
B.9.4 B.9.7 B.9.9 B.9.11 B.9.13 B.9.15 B.11.1 B.12 D.1

PAINT SYSTEM
Nominal Dry Film
Coat Product Type
Thickness (µm)
1 ORGANIC ZINC PRIMER 50 ÷ 75
2 EPOXY UNDERCOAT 200
requirements.
Test: 1.A 2.A
NOTE

It shall neither be shown to third parties nor used for purposes other those for which it has been sent.
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A.3.2 B.1.2 B.8.2 D.2

PAINT SYSTEM
Nominal Dry Film
Coat Product Type
Thickness (µm)
2 SILICONE ALUMINIUM 20 ÷ 30
requirements.
Test: 1.A 2.A
To assure the correct curing of paint film, shall be followed the paint manufactures' recommendations reported in
the data sheet of each product.
NOTE


B.1.3 B.8.3

PAINT SYSTEM
Nominal Dry Film
Coat Product Type
Thickness (µm)
requirements.
Test: 1.A 2.A
To assure the correct curing of paint film, shall be followed the paint manufactures' recommendations reported in
the data sheet of each product.
NOTE


A.8 A.9 B.1.4 B.2.2 B.3.2 B.5.2
Carbon steel N.A. N.A.

Shop-primed carbon steel General N.A. N.A.
Stainless Steel/Special Alloys SSPC -SP 7 Medium - ISO 8503
Galvanised carbon steel ASTM D 2092 Fine - ISO 8503
PAINT SYSTEM
Nominal Dry Film
Coat Product Type
Thickness (µm)
3 FLUOROPOLYMER TOPCOAT 40
requirements.
Test: 1.A 2.A
NOTE


A.8 A.9 B.1.4 B.2.2 B.3.2 B.5.2

Stainless Steel/Special Alloys SSPC -SP 7 Medium - ISO 8503
Galvanised carbon steel ASTM D 2092 Fine - ISO 8503
PAINT SYSTEM
Nominal Dry Film
Coat Product Type
Thickness (µm)
requirements.
Test: 1.A 2.A
NOTE


A.6

PAINT SYSTEM
Nominal Dry Film
Coat Product Type
Thickness (µm)
3 INTUMESCENT PRODUCT See note
4 INTUMESCENT PRODUCT See note
The system shall be pre-qualified and approved by authorities according to the current regulation.
The thickness of intumescent product shall be in accordance with regulations requirements and the fire resisting
properties required for the area (H60, H90, H120).
NOTE


A.7.1
Carbon steel Sa 2½-ISO 8501-1 Medium - ISO 8503

Shop-primed carbon steel General SSPC - SP 1 Medium - ISO 8503
On damages St 3 - ISO 8501-1 Medium - ISO 8503
PAINT SYSTEM
Nominal Dry Film
Coat Product Type
Thickness (µm)
1 ALKYD PRIMER 50 ÷ 80
3 ALKYD TOPCOAT 50
NOTE


A.7.2

Shop-primed carbon steel General SSPC - SP 1 Medium - ISO 8503
On damages St 3 -ISO 8501-1 Medium - ISO 8503
PAINT SYSTEM
Nominal Dry Film
Coat Product Type
Thickness (µm)
1 MODIFIED EPOXY 100 ÷ 150
NOTE


A.10 A.11 A.12 B.9.3 B.9.8 B.9.12 B.9.14 B.9.16 D.3

PAINT SYSTEM
Nominal Dry Film
Coat Product Type
Thickness (µm)
1 EPOXY PAINT 100 ÷ 150
2 EPOXY PAINT 100 ÷ 150
requirements.
Test: 1.A 2.A 3.A 3.B 4.A
For areas A.12 and B.9.16 the paint system shall be certified and approved by authorities for potable water.
NOTE
Before to decide the paint system to be used is necessary to check with the paint maker, the chemical
resistance of the system with the products that will be stocked inside the tanks.


A.10 A.11 A.12 B.9.3 B.9.8 B.9.12 B.9.14 B.9.16 D.3

PAINT SYSTEM
Nominal Dry Film
Coat Product Type
Thickness (µm)
requirements.
Test: 1.A 2.A
NOTE
Before to decide the paint system to be used is necessary to check with the paint maker, the chemical
resistance of the system with the products that will be stocked inside the tanks.


A.10 A.11 A.12 B.9.3 B.9.5 B.9.8 B.9.10 B.9.12 B.9.14
B.9.16 D.3

PAINT SYSTEM
Nominal Dry Film
Coat Product Type
Thickness (µm)
1 EPOXY-PHENOLIC 75 ÷ 125
requirements.
Test: 1.A 2.A 3.A 3.B 4.A
NOTE
Before to decide the paint system to be used is necessary to check, with the paint maker, the chemical
resistance of the system with the products that will be stored in the tanks.


A.10 A.11 A.12 B.9.3 B.9.8 B.9.12 B.9.14 B.9.16 D.3

Shop-primed carbon steel General Sa 2½-ISO 8501-1 Medium - ISO 8503
PAINT SYSTEM
Nominal Dry Film
Coat Product Type
Thickness (µm)
2 EPOXY SOLVENT FREE 275 ÷ 325
requirements.
Test: 1.A 2.A 3.A 3.B 4.A
NOTE


B.7.2 B.9.8

Galvanised carbon steel ASTM D 2092 N.A.
PAINT SYSTEM
Nominal Dry Film
Coat Product Type
Thickness (µm)
1 EPOXY PRIMER 50
2 EPOXY HIGH BUILD SOLVENT FREE 1000
requirements.
Test: 1.A 2.A
NOTE


B.9.2 B.9.6
Carbon steel Sa 3 -ISO 8501-1 Medium - ISO 8503

Shop-primed carbon steel General Sa 3 -ISO 8501-1 Medium - ISO 8503
PAINT SYSTEM
Nominal Dry Film
Coat Product Type
Thickness (µm)
4 ALUMINIUM EPOXY TOPCOAT 60
requirements.
Test: 1.A
NOTE


B.11.2

Shop-primed carbon steel General Sa 3 -ISO 8501-1 Medium - ISO 8503
PAINT SYSTEM
Nominal Dry Film
Coat Product Type
Thickness (µm)
1 INORGANIC ZINC PRIMER 75
NOTE


C.1.1 C.1.2 C.2.1 C.2.2 C.4.1 C.4.2

Shop-primed carbon steel General SSPC - SP 1 N.A.
On damages St 3 - ISO 8501-1 N.A.
PAINT SYSTEM
Nominal Dry Film
Coat Product Type
Thickness (µm)
3 ALKYD TOPCOAT 50
NOTE


C.1.2

PAINT SYSTEM
Nominal Dry Film
Coat Product Type
Thickness (µm)
1 ACRYLIC EMULSION PRIMER 50 ÷ 100
2 ACRYLIC EMULSION TOPCOAT 50 ÷ 100
NOTE


C.1.3 C.2.1 C.3 C.4.1 C.5.1 C.5.2 C.6

PAINT SYSTEM
Nominal Dry Film
Coat Product Type
Thickness (µm)
1 EPOXY POWDERS 75
NOTE


C.1.4

PAINT SYSTEM
Nominal Dry Film
Coat Product Type
Thickness (µm)
NOTE


C.5.5 C.5.6 C.8.3 C.8.4 C.9.3 C.9.4 C.11.1 C.11.3 C.13
C.14 C.15 C.17
Carbon steel ASTM A123, A153 N.A.

Stainless Steel/Special Alloys ASTM A123, A153 N.A.
PAINT SYSTEM
Nominal Dry Film
Coat Product Type
Thickness (µm)
1 HOT DIP GALVANISED 400 g/m²
Total Minimum Dry Film Thickness (DFT) 400 g/m²
NOTE
(1) For the areas C.5.5, C.5.6, C.8.3, C.8.4, C.9.3, C.9.4, C.11.3 and C.15 this system shall be
completed with the system reported on the sheet No. 028


C.1.2 C.2.1 C.2.2 C.3 C.4.1 C.4.2 C.5.1 C.5.2 C.5.3
C.5.5 C.5.6 C.6 C.7 C.8.1 C.8.3 C.8.4 C.9.1 C.9.3
C.9.4 C.10 C.11.2 C.11.3 C.15

PAINT SYSTEM
Nominal Dry Film
Coat Product Type
Thickness (µm)
NOTE
(1) For the areas C.5.5, C.5.6, C.8.3, C.8.4, C.9.3, C.9.4, C.11.3 and C.15 the system reported on the
sheet No. 027 shall be completed by this system.


C.5.4 C.8.2 C.9.2

PAINT SYSTEM
Nominal Dry Film
Coat Product Type
Thickness (µm)
3 MOISTURE CONDENSATION RESISTANT
NOTE


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PROTECTIVE COATING AND HOT DIP GALVANISING

M.CORNAGO M.CORNAGO D.CONDANNI

2 REVISION CORM CORM CORM 09 - 99

1 REVISION TESM CORM CORM 11 - 97

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Rev. 0 General Part: 19 Sheets

Rev. 2 September 1999

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1.2 Reference Standards

2. FUNCTIONAL NORMATIVE REQUIREMENT

2.3 Operative environment

2.5 Functional requirements

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2.5.11 Environments condition during the painting works

2.8 Requirements for Quality Management and Quality Assurance

2.9 Additional Requirements for Review

3.1 Enclosures and Appendixes

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According to the requirements of this specification, a “Working Procedure” shall be

Characterisation of coating material shall be conforming to the provisions of Appendix “E”.

1.2 Reference Standards

1.2.1 European Standards

EN 24624 Prodotti vernicianti: misura dell’adesione mediante prova di

EN 456 Prodotti vernicianti e loro materie prime.

EN 535 Prodotti vernicianti. Determinazione del tempo di efflusso per

1.2.2 ISO, IEC and National Organisations

ISO 62 Plastics – Determination of water absorption.

ISO 1512 Paints and varnishes – Sampling of products in liquid or paste

ISO 1513 Paints and varnishes – Examination and preparation of

ISO 1514 Paints and varnishes – Standard panels for testing

ISO 1516 Paints and varnishes – Closed cup equilibrium method

ISO 1519 Paints and varnishes – Bend test (cylindrical mandrel)

ISO 1524 Paints and varnishes – Determination of fineness of grind

ISO 2409 Paints and varnishes – Cross-cut test

ISO 2811 Paints and varnishes – Determination of density

ISO 2813 Paints and varnishes – Determination of specular gloss of non-

This document is CONFIDENTIAL and the sole property of Eni.

ISO 3231 Paints and varnishes – Determination of resistance to humid

ISO 3233 Paints and varnishes – Determination of volume of dry coating

ISO 3251 Paints and varnishes –Determination of non-volatile matter of

ISO 6270 Paints and varnishes – Determination of resistance to humidity

ISO 7523 Paints and varnishes – Determination of resistance to neutral salt

ISO 8502 Paints and varnishes – Preparation of steel substrates before

ISO 8503 Paints and varnishes – Preparation of steel substrates before

ISO 8504 Paints and varnishes – Preparation of steel substrates before

ISO 11124 Paints and varnishes – Preparation of steel substrates before

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ISO 11125 Paints and varnishes – Preparation of steel substrates before

ISO 11126 Paints and varnishes – Preparation of steel substrates before

ISO 11127 Paints and varnishes – Preparation of steel substrates before

ISO 12944 Paint and varnishes. Corrosion protection of steel structures by

RAL 840 HR Deutschen Normen Auschuss.

UNI 5745 Rivestimento a caldo di zinco dei tubi di acciaio. Prescrizioni e

UNI 8358 Prodotti vernicianti. Determinazione della durezza di

UNI 8785 Prodotti vernicianti. Modalità di preparazione dei provini, di

UNI 8906 Prodotti vernicianti. Determinazione delle materie volatili e non

UNI 8403 Determinazione dell’idoneità di un ciclo di pitturazione

E 14.07.000.0 Rivestimenti metallici protettivi applicati a caldo. Rivestimenti di

European scale of degree of rusting for anticorrosive paints "Stockholm 1961"

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