ISO 12944 : C3 (H)

S3.21 : Exterior Use - Epoxy Zinc Rich Primer - Polyurethane High Gloss Finish

INTRODUCTION International Standard ISO 12944 : 1998

The new International Standard and also European Standard for the
“Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective paint systems”.
This standard has already replaced existing National Standards such as
British Standard BS 5493 and German Standard DIN 55928.

CORROSIVITY C3 - Medium Corrosivity Environments [ISO 12944-2 : 1998]

CATEGORY Examples of typical atmospheric environments in a temperate climate are:
Exterior : Urban and industrial atmospheres, moderate sulfur dioxide
pollution. Coastal areas with low salinity.
Interior : Production rooms with high humidity and some air pollution, e.g.
food processing plants, laundries, breweries, dairies.

DURABILITY RANGE High (H) Durability - More Than 15 Years [ISO 12944-1 : 1998]
Durability is the expected life of a protective paint system to the “first major
maintenance” painting. It can be based on a standard level of degradation of
the protective paint system, e.g. to Ri 3 (1% of the surface area rusted) as
defined in ISO 4628-3.

PREPARATION Surface Preparation [ISO 12944-4 : 1998]

GRADE Abrasive blast clean to Sa 2 ½ (ISO 8501-1 : 1988) or SSPC-SP6 (SSPC-
SP10 for optimum performance).
Essential futures of prepared areas are the removal of most of the mill scale,
rust, paint coatings and foreign matter. Any residual contamination shall be
firmly adhered.
If oxidation has occurred between blasting and application, the surface should
be re-blasted to the specified visual standard.
Surface defects revealed by the blast cleaning process, should be ground,
filled, or treated in the appropriate manner.

S YSTEM N O. S3.21 Exterior Use - Epoxy Zinc Rich Primer - PUR High Gloss Finish
[ISO 12944-5 : Table A.3]
a. Pre-Fabrication Primer (Optional, depending on production schedules):
Interplate 408 Epoxy Iron Oxide Weldable
Pre-Fabrication Primer (Two Component)
Nominal Dry Film Thickness (NDFT) : 25 microns
Theoretical Coverage : 9.60 m²/ltr
b. Primer:
Interzinc 52 High Performance Epoxy Zinc Rich
Anti-Corrosive Primer (Two Component)
Nominal Dry Film Thickness (NDFT) : 40 microns
Theoretical Coverage : 14.75 m²/ltr
c. Intermediate Coat:
Intergard 475 HS High Build High Solids Epoxy MIO
Intermediate (Two Component)
Nominal Dry Film Thickness (NDFT) : 80 microns
Theoretical Coverage : 10.00 m²/ltr
d. Finish Coat:
Interthane 990 Recoatable Acrylic Polyurethane
High Gloss Finish (Two Component)
Nominal Dry Film Thickness (NDFT) : 40 microns
Theoretical Coverage : 14.25 m²/ltr
b-d. Protective Paint System No S3.21:
Total Nominal Dry Film Thickness (NDFT) : 160 microns
ISO 12944 : C3 (H)
S3.21 : Interior Use - Epoxy Zinc Rich Primer - Epoxy High Gloss Finish

INTRODUCTION International Standard ISO 12944 : 1998

The new International Standard and also European Standard for the
“Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective paint systems”.
This standard has already replaced existing National Standards such as
British Standard BS 5493 and German Standard DIN 55928.

CORROSIVITY C3 - Medium Corrosivity Environments [ISO 12944-2 : 1998]

CATEGORY Examples of typical atmospheric environments in a temperate climate are:
Exterior : Urban and industrial atmospheres, moderate sulfur dioxide
pollution. Coastal areas with low salinity.
Interior : Production rooms with high humidity and some air pollution, e.g.
food processing plants, laundries, breweries, dairies.

DURABILITY RANGE High (H) Durability - More Than 15 Years [ISO 12944-1 : 1998]
Durability is the expected life of a protective paint system to the “first major
maintenance” painting. It can be based on a standard level of degradation of
the protective paint system, e.g. to Ri 3 (1% of the surface area rusted) as
defined in ISO 4628-3.

PREPARATION Surface Preparation [ISO 12944-4 : 1998]

GRADE Abrasive blast clean to Sa 2 ½ (ISO 8501-1 : 1988) or SSPC-SP6 (SSPC-
SP10 for optimum performance).
Essential futures of prepared areas are the removal of most of the mill scale,
rust, paint coatings and foreign matter. Any residual contamination shall be
firmly adhered.
If oxidation has occurred between blasting and application, the surface should
be re-blasted to the specified visual standard.
Surface defects revealed by the blast cleaning process, should be ground,
filled, or treated in the appropriate manner.

S YSTEM N O. S3.21 Interior Use - Epoxy Zinc Rich Primer - Epoxy High Gloss Finish
[ISO 12944-5 : Table A.3]
a. Pre-Fabrication Primer (Optional, depending on production schedules):
Interplate 408 Epoxy Iron Oxide Weldable
Pre-Fabrication Primer (Two Component)
Nominal Dry Film Thickness (NDFT) : 25 microns
Theoretical Coverage : 9.60 m²/ltr
b. Primer:
Interzinc 52 High Performance Epoxy Zinc Rich
Anti-Corrosive Primer (Two Component)
Nominal Dry Film Thickness (NDFT) : 40 microns
Theoretical Coverage : 14.75 m²/ltr
c. Intermediate Coat:
Intergard 410 Chemically & Abrasion Resistant HB Epoxy
Semi Gloss Intermediate / Finish (Two Component)
Nominal Dry Film Thickness (NDFT) : 80 microns
Theoretical Coverage : 7.50 m²/ltr
d. Finish Coat:
Intergard 740 Abrasion & Chemically Resistant Epoxy
High Gloss Finish (Two Component)
Nominal Dry Film Thickness (NDFT) : 40 microns
Theoretical Coverage : 13.00 m²/ltr
b-d. Protective Paint System No. S3.21:
Total Nominal Dry Film Thickness (NDFT) : 160 microns