‫)‪IGS-M-TP-014-2-C(2‬‬ ‫‪Sep.

2008‬‬
‫‪Approved‬‬ ‫ﻣﺼﻮب‬

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‫ﻣﺪﻳﺮﻳﺖ ﭘﮋوﻫﺶ و ﻓﻨ‪Ĥ‬وري‬

‫اﻣﻮرﺗﺪوﻳﻦ اﺳﺘﺎﻧﺪاردﻫﺎ‬

‫‪IGS‬‬

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‫‪3 Ply Co-Extruded Plastic Tape for Field Joint and‬‬

‫‪Rehabilitation of Steel Pipeline‬‬

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Foreword

This standard specification cancels and replaces IGS-M-TP-014-2-C(1):2007 , part 2 , which has
been technically revised and updated .
It intended to be mainly used by all divisions of NIGC and EPC contractors , and has been
prepared on interpretation of recognized standards , technical documents , knowledge ,
backgrounds and experiences
in gas industries at national and international levels .
Iranian Gas Standards (IGS) are prepared , reviewed , and amended by technical standard
committees within NIGC standardization division of research and technology management and
submitted to Standard Council of NIGC for approval .
Iranian Gas Standard (IGS) are subjected to revision , amendment or withdrawal , if required, thus
the latest edition of IGS shall be checked/inquired by NIGC users and EPC contractors .
Any comments from concerned parties or individuals on IGS standards are welcomed .

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CONTENTS PAGE NO

1. SCOPE……………………………………………………………….……………. 3

2. REFERENCES……………………………………………………………………. 3

3. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS…………………………………………………….. 4

4. REQUIREMENTS………………………………………………………………… 4

5. TABLE 1 – 3Ply Tape and Coating System Properties…………….………… 5

6. TABLE 2 – Primer Properties……………………………………………………. 6

7. PACKING……………………………..…………………………………………… 6

8. DOCUMENTATION………………………….…………………………………… 6

9. QUALITY ASSURANCE…………………………………………………………. 6

10. INSPECTION AND TESTING……………...…………..……………………… 7

11. STORAGE LIFE……………………………….………………………………… 7

12. MARKING……………………………..…………………………………………. 7

13. ANNEX A : Data sheet for Co – Extruded 3Ply Cold Applied Plastic Tape.. 9

14. ANNEX B : Hot Water Immersion Test………….……………….………..….. 10

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1. SCOPE

1.1. This standard specification specifies the NIGC requirements concerning properties , and
relevant test methods for 3Ply co-extruded (see clause 3) cold applied plastic tape as external anti-
corrosion protection of field weld joint , fitting , and rehabilitation of steel pipeline main coating , by
hand or hand applied machine application .
This standard specification cover the use of 3Ply co – extruded cold applied plastic tape
(mechanical resistance class C) when the service temperature is within -10 to +50 °C .
The coating performance , test methods , and inspection shall be all in accordance with Table 1 .

1.2. Manufacturer/supplier shall provide all application instruction , safety data sheet , and
guidelines require in practice on application .

2. REFERENCES
Throughout this standard specification , the following standards and codes are referred to , the
edition of them , that are in effect at the time of issues of this standard specification (2007) shall ,
to the extent specified herein , form part of this standard specification .
The applicability of changes in standards and codes that occur after the date of standards that
referred , shall be mutually agreed upon by the purchaser and manufacturer or supplier .

2.1 Normative References

DIN 30672 (2000) "Tape and shrinkable materials for the corrosion protection of buried or
underwater pipelines without cathodic protection for use at operating
temperatures up to 50 °C"

DIN-EN 12068 (1999) "Cathodic protection – External organic coatings for the corrosion protection
of buried or immersed steel pipeline used in conjunction with cathodic
protection – Tapes and shrinkable materials"

ASTM D 149 (1997) "Standard test method for dielectric breakdown voltage and dielectric strength
of solid electrical insulating materials at commercial power frequencies"

ASTM D 570 (1998) "Standard test method for water absorption of plastics"

ASTM D 870 (2002) "Standard practice for testing water resistance of coatings using water
immersion"

ASTM D 1000 (1999) "Standard test method for pressure-sensitive adhesive – coated tapes used
for electrical and electronic applications"

ISO 2811 (1997) "Paints and varnishes – Determination of density"

ISO 3251 (2003) "Paints and varnishes – Determination of non – volatile matter of paints ,
varnishes And binders for paints and varnishes"

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ISO 9001 (2000) "Quality system – Model for quality assurance in design , development ,
production , installation and servicing"
2.2. Informative References

IGS-TP-014(0) (2004) , Part 2 , "3Ply tape for coating of field weld joint"

DIN 30672-1 (1991) "Corrosion protection wrapping tape and heat shrinkable sleeve"
3. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
3.1 3Ply
Refer to the structure of one co-extruded tape system .

3.2 Co – extrusion
Two or more materials are extruded simultaneously from a single die , so they fuse together to
form a single structure . Laminated tape system is not accepted .

3.3 Self amalgamating (self fusing) :

3.3.1 Tape to tape

Two layer of 3Ply tape system in overlap area fuse to itself at room temperature with only slight
pressure and over the time according to related method . This fusing action works only if the
overlap layers are of same chemical nature (butyl rubber – butyl rubber) .

3.3.2 Within three individual ply

Only achievable by co – extruded method of production .
4. REQUIREMENTS

The coating system consist of a primer and a 3Ply plastic tape with following general description :
4.1 Primer
It shall be fast drying , butyl rubber base and special formulated to be used with 3Ply tape system .
The primer properties shall meet the requirements of Table 2 .

4.2 3Ply Tape System

It shoud consist of a polyethylene carrier film , coated on both sides with a plastic butyl rubber
based compound in one co – extrusion process .
4.3 The Tape Application System
The tape shall be applied with 50% overlap on primed surface . It amalgamates at the overlap at
ambient temperature to form a sleeve type coating .

4.4 The Tape and the Coating System

The properties shall meet the requirements of Table 1 .

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5. TABLE 1 –3Ply Tape and Coating System Properties

ITEMS ELEMENTS REQUIREMENTS UNITS TEST
METHODS

1 Total thickness 0.8 ± 0.05 mm ASTM D 1000

2 Tensile strength , min 100 N/cm Annex A

EN 12068

3 Elongation at break , min 600 % Annex A

EN 12068

4 Peel strength to primed steel , min N/cm Annex C

- at 23 °C 12 EN 12068
- at 50 °C 1.5

5 Peel strength tape to tape , min N/cm Annex B

- at 23 °C 24 EN 12068
- at 50 °C 3

6 *Impact resistance at 23 °C , min 15 J Annex H

EN 12068

7 *Cathodic disbondment resistance , max mm Annex K

- at 23 °C 15 En 12068
- at 50 °C 30

8 Dielectric strength , min 30 kV/mm ASTM D 149

8 2
9 Specific electrical insulation resistance , 10 Ωm Annex J
min EN 12068

10 Water absorption , 23 °C , max 0.1 % ASTM D 570

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11 *Lap shear strength , at 50 °C , min 0.05 N/mm Annex D
EN 12068

12 Peel strength to pipe surface at 23 ºC after 0.4 N/mm Annex B

28 days hot water immersion test at 50 ºC , min

13 Thermal ageing resistance ratio of --- Annex E

- Tape strength 1.25≥S 100 /S 0 ≥0.75,S 1 EN 12068
- Elongation at break 00 /S 70 ≥0.8
- Peel strength layer to layer 1.25≥E 100 /E 0 ≥0.75,E 1
- Peel strength to pipe surface 00 /E 70 ≥0.8
P 100 /P T ≥0.75,P 100 /P 70
≥0.8
A 100 /A T ≥0.75,A 100 /A 70
≥0.8

14 Indentation resistance at 50 °C Annex G

- Residual thickness ≥ 0.6 mm EN 12068
- Holiday detection pass ---

15 Saponification value carrier film and 25 mg KOH/g Annex L

Adhesive , max EN 12068

16 Width 4,6,9 inch ---

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*Shall be carried out with 4 layer of 3Ply tape .

6. TABLE 2 – Primer Properties

ELEMENTS REQUIREMENTS UNITS TEST METHODS
Solid content by weight , min 25 % ISO 3251
Density , min 0.78 g/cm3 ISO 2811

7. PACKING

7.1 3Ply Plastic Tape

The tape shall be delivered in roll form . A removable Interleaf shall be incorporated against
adhesive compound to prevent sticking of layers . Each roll shall be individually put in plastic bag .
Rolls shall be suitably palletized and packed with plastic cover .

7.2 Primer
The primer shall be delivered in maximum 20 liters new steel drums .

8. DOCUMENTATION

The manufacturer/supplier shall provide sufficient information to identify the coating systems and
shall supply as the minimum requirement , the technical information of the coating components as
follows :
a- ISO 9001: 2000 " CERTIFICATION" for "Design & Manufacturing" of offered tape coating
system (tape and primer) for "pipeline corrosion protection" issued by an internationally recognized
body .
b- Certificate and approval test report from an internationally well known certifying body (i.e.
DVGW (Germany) and ADVANTICA (UK) for the offered coating system for maximum continuous
operating temperature up to 50 oC and the compatibility with this standard specification .
P P

Note : Other certificates from recognized certifying body shall be approved by standard council of NIGC .
c- Original technical catalogues , manufacturing product data sheet and application procedure
recommendation and guidelines .
d- Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for primer .

9. QUALITY ASSURANCE

Manufacturer shall operate an effective , documented quality system based on the relevant part of
the BS EN ISO 9001:2000 and maintain records identifying the product , date of manufacturing ,
batch numbers and all results of inspection and testing .

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10. INSPECTION AND TESTING

The manufacturer set up and maintain such quality and inspection system as to ensure the
material supplied , comply with all aspect of the requirements of this standard specification .
The manufacturer shall furnish the purchaser or its nominated inspector an overall compliance
certificate accompanied with all in-production quality control test results for review . These
documents and test results shall be traceable with regard to the batch number of each item .
The purchaser or his nominated inspector may inspect a part or the whole of the materials at the
manufacturer's works during manufacture and prior to packing and may witness any inspections
and tests as called for , by this standard specification .
Purchaser's inspector shall have free access to the manufacturer's works at any time during
manufacturing .
The manufacturer shall provide all means necessary for carrying out all inspections and tests as
required by this standard specification .
Random sampling proportional to the quantity of each item and frequency of inspections and tests
as required by this standard specification shall be at the discretion of the inspector .
If a sample is rejected in any inspection or test , double sampling shall be carried out , in case of
any rejection in new samples , all materials represented by such sampling shall be rejected .
Inspection or tests carried out by the purchaser's inspector , in no way relieves the
manufacturer/supplier of his responsibilities and liabilities under the conditions , terms and
specification of this standard specification .

11. STORAGE LIFE

11.1 The tape shall meet the requirements of clause 5 after storage for 24 months of delivery date
, in a tightly covered container at temperatures between -10 to +35 oC .
11.2 The primer shall show no thickening , curdling , skinning , gelling , or hard caking after
storage for 24 months , at normal condition , from date of delivery in a full , tightly covered
container .

12. MARKING
12.1 3Ply Tape

12.1.1 Each roll shall be legibly marked with the following information :
Product designation , the name of manufacturer , purchaser and any applicable precautionary
markings .
The indent number , length , width of the roll and shall also be marked on the packages .
Storage in closed and dry place , must be marked with a red "double roof" symbol .
12.1.2 Each container shall be plainly marked with the following information :
- Name and trademark of the manufacturer
- Product designation
- Quantity (number of rolls in container)
- Roll sizes
- Batch No.
- Date of manufacture
- Manufacturer's name and address

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12.2 Primer
Each drum shall be legibly marked with the following information :
- Name and trade mark of the manufacturer
- Product designation
- Batch No.
- Application temperature
- Storage temperature
- Type of thinner (if applicable)
- Cleaning material
- Flash point
- Drying time
- Date of manufacture
- Quantity of primer in container
- Maximum storage temperature
- Manufacturer's name and address
- MSDS warning sticker
- Shelf life
- Date of manufacturing

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13. ANNEX A (Normative) – Data Sheet for Co – Extruded 3Ply Cold Applied Plastic Tape
Manufacturer's name and address
Product
Product designation
Mechanical resistance class

ITEMS ELEMENTS ACTUAL and UNITS TEST REMARK

REPRODUCEABLE METHOD
DATA S
1 Total thickness

2 Tensile strength

3 Elongation at break

4 Peel strength to primed steel :

- at 23 °C
- at 50 °C

5 Peel strength tape to tape :

- at 23 °C
- at 50 °C

6 Impact resistance at 23 °C

7 Cathodic disbondment resistance :

- at 23 °C
- at 50 °C

8 Dielectric strength

9 Specific electrical insulation resistan

10 Water absorption , 23 °C

11 Lap shear strength , at 50 °C

12 Peel strength to pipe surface at 23 º

28 days hot soak water test at 50 º

13 Thermal ageing resistance ratio of

- Tape strength
- Elongation at break
- Peel strength layer to layer
- Peel strength to pipe surface

14 Indentation resistance at 50 °C
- Residual thickness
- Holiday detection

15 Saponification value carrier film and

16 Width
17 Application temperature

18 Service temperature

NOTES:
1. This data sheet shall be filled , signed , and stamped by manufacturer/supplier .
2. Any deviation from this standard specification shall clearly be specified by manufacturer/supplier .

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14. ANNEX B (Normative) – Hot Water Immersion Test

B.1 General

This test shall be carried out to assess the comparative resistance of FJC applied to the bare steel
substrate and the plant–applied coating to loss of adhesion due to water immersion .
Unless otherwise specified , the test temperature shall be the maximum design temperature of the
FJC with the following limitations .
If the maximum design temperature of the FJC to be tested exceeds 950C , the test temperature
shall be limited to 950C .
The test temperature shall not be greater than the maximum design temperature of the plant
coating.

B.2 Equipment

The following equipment shall be required :

- oven controllable to within 30C ;
- holiday detector ;
- 75 mm ± 3 mm interior diameter plastic cylinder , 150 mm long ;
- pointed sharp knife ;
- elastomeric adhesive , e.g. silicone sealant ;
- small hacksaw blade, "Junior" type or similar .

B.3 Sample preparation

B.3.1 Laboratory prepared samples

B.3.1.1 Samples for FBE and liquid coatings

Cold cut 100 mm × 100 mm × 6 mm plates and apply the FJC material under conditions of
application similar to those for a field joint coating .

B.3.1.2 Samples for heat shrinkable materials, flame spray coatings , injection molded
coatings , tapes and others
Cold cut 150 mm long , 100 mm diameter pipe sections (coated or bare) and coat these samples
with the FJC under conditions of application similar to those for a field joint coating .

B.3.2 Samples from qualification trials

B.3.2.1 Samples for FBE and liquid coatings

Cold cut 100 mm× 100 mm × WT samples with direct to metal joint coating and joint coating onto
plant coating .

B.3.2.2 Samples for heat shrinkable materials , flame spray coatings , injection molded
coatings , tapes and others
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Cold cut 150 mm pipe rings with direct to metal joint coating and joint coating on plant coating . If
the pipe diameter is too large , 100 mm × 100 mm × WT panels may be used with some coating
systems .

B.4 Preparation of test area

To ensure freedom from holidays , test the prepared panels or rings for holidays with the holiday
detector set at the required voltage for the coating system .

B.5 Test procedure

The following steps shall be followed .
- 5 samples per coating shall be used for evaluation ;
- Carry out an initial adhesion test on one sample as described in clause 1.6 ;
- Attach plastic cylinders onto four samples using the elastomeric adhesive, lightly abrade or flame
oxidize coating surface if required to form a water–resistant seal .
- Allow sealant to set or cure fully. On samples cut from pipes, the bottom of plastic cylinder may
have to be cut to conform to the curvature of the panel ;
- Fill the cylinder with 400 ml ± 50 ml of tap water preheated to test temperature and seal the top
opening with a plastic film. Place sample into oven set at test temperature ;
- Remove one sample after seven days ;
- Allow to cool to ambient temperature and test adhesion as specified in clause 10 to 17 . Repeat
the adhesion test at intervals of seven days up to 28 days .

B.6 Results
For coating 1B and 1C record whether it leaves a film of compound during the peel test on the
steel substrate and on the parent coating .
For other coatings, report the peel strength in N/mm or the degree of disbondment from the steel
substrate and the parent coating .

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