ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION

Specification for Painting – General 4WEQ-6804

Rev. 8
Requirements Page 1 of 18
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Complete Revision: EPS-01134475

1. PURPOSE

1.1 This global engineering specification defines acceptable materials, surface preparation
requirements, general application procedures, and inspection requirements for corrosion
protection of new equipment, vessels, piping systems, and structures by painting and other
methods.

2. SCOPE

2.1 This specification covers the requirements for corrosion protection of metal equipment,
vessels, piping, and structures with design temperatures up to 649C (1200F).

2.2 This specification shall govern shop and field painting for both sale of equipment (SOE)
plants and Air Products-owned and -operated facilities, worldwide.

2.3 This specification is for painting and corrosion protection of new equipment, piping, and
structures.

2.4 This specification does not apply to applications covered by other Air Products specifications.

3. RELATED INFORMATION
About this document (for Air Products Internal Use Only)
Version History (for Air Products Internal Use Only)
Note: The following codes, standards, and specifications, including applicable addenda, form
part of this specification to the extent specified herein.

3.1 International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

ISO 8501-1 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 11124 Preparation of Steel Substrates Before Application of Paints and
Related Products - Specifications for Metallic Blast Cleaning Abrasives
ISO 2409 Paints and Varnishes – Cross-cut Test
ISO 1461 Hot Dip Galvanized Coatings on Fabricated Iron and Steel Articles --
Specifications and Test Methods

3.2 National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE International)

NACE No. 2 Joint Surface Preparation Standard Near-White Metal Blast Cleaning
NACE No. 3 Joint Surface Preparation Standard Commercial Blast Cleaning
NACE No. 4 Brush-Off Blast Cleaning

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3.3 Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) (Internet: www.SSPC.org)

SSPC-PA2 Procedure for Determining Conformance to Dry Coating Thickness
Requirements
Note: In this specification, these items are identified with the preface "SSPC"
Refer to Table 1 in Section 5.5 for a cross reference between the SSPC surface preparation
numbers and the corresponding ISO 8501-1 numbers.

3.4 American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

ASTM A123 Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron
and Steel Products
ASTM A780/A780M Standard Practice for Repair of Damaged and Uncoated Areas of Hot-
Dip Galvanized Coatings
ASTM D3359 Standard Test Methods for Rating Adhesion by Tape Test

3.5 China National Institute of Standardization (CNIS)

HG/T 20679-2014 Design Code for External Corrosion Protection of Chemical Equipment
and Piping

3.6 The documents listed above are referenced herein and shall apply as specifically designated.
The latest edition and addenda in effect at the time of contract shall apply.

4. DEFINITIONS

4.1 DFT – Dry Film Thickness—The thickness of the paint layer after it is completely dry.

4.2 Drift—Small airborne paint droplets carried by airflow away from the intended surface.

4.3 Kit—The paint plus activators in whole containers of the correct mixing quantities as
supplied by the manufacturer.

4.4 Overspray—The sprayed paint which misses the desired surface.

4.5 Primer—A paint which provides good adhesion to bare metal, and corrosion protection.
Primer paints should be covered with other paints of greater durability.

4.6 Profile—A measurement of the average peak-to-valley height of the surface roughness.

4.7 Runs and Sags—Significant irregularities in the paint surface related to the flow of wet
paint, caused by excess application quantity.

4.8 Sand—The use of sand paper or flexible disk to clean and smooth a surface.

4.9 Touchup—Correction of small defects in the applied paint. Surface preparation and painting
of small areas. Also, the field painting after construction of areas left unpainted in the shop
for making connections, including field welds, splice plates, fasteners, and pipe threads.

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5. SPECIFICATION - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

5.1 All exposed carbon steel surfaces of equipment, vessels, piping systems, and structures shall
be painted in accordance with this specification. Painting of surfaces that will be insulated,
including piping and vessels, is only required when indicated in the project-specific
documents. Painting of stainless steel, both insulated and un-insulated, may be required by
the project-specific documents.

5.2 The paint shop and/or painting contractor shall read and follow the product data sheets for
the paints to be applied. This includes recommendations for product compatibility, surface
preparation, surface profile, application procedure, application environment, film thickness,
number of coats, and the time between coats. Any variance to the product data sheet
recommendations shall be referred to Air Products.

5.3 All items shall be shop painted to the maximum extent practical, to minimize field touchup
painting. Mating surfaces for field connections, the threaded ends of pipes, and field-weld
areas shall be masked in the shop, and then field touchup painted after assembly and
construction.

5.4 Exclusions

5.4.1 The following materials shall not be painted unless required by project-specific documents or
local, regional, and national government offices:
 Aluminum, stainless steel, copper, or brass surfaces.
 Galvanized steel surfaces.
 Other corrosion-resistant surfaces.
 Faces of sight glasses, gauges and instrument which need to be visible.
 Name plates, labels and signage.
 The glass and other transparent surfaces. Machined gasket faces.
 Shaft bearing and seal faces, including valve stems and door hinges.
 Threaded fasteners which will be regularly removed, such as inspection doors.
 Base plates which will be shimmed for precision alignment or leveling.

5.4.2 Corrosion protection under fireproofing shall be performed in accordance with the
recommendations of the fireproofing manufacturer.

5.5 Surface Preparation

5.5.1 All surfaces that will be painted shall be correctly prepared before painting to ensure coating
adherence. Surfaces shall be clean, dry, and free of visible contaminants. Surface
preparation requirements are defined herein by SSPC numbers. ISO and NACE equivalents
are shown in Table 1.

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Table 1
Cross Reference between SSPC Surface Preparation, NACE, and
Corresponding ISO 8501-1 Numbers

SSPC Number NACE Number ISO 8501-1 Number

SP 1 Solvent Cleaning No reference No reference
SP 2 Hand Tool Cleaning No reference St 2
SP 3 Power Tool Cleaning No reference St 3
SP 6 Commercial Blast Cleaning 3 Sa 2
SP7 Brush-Off Blast Cleaning 4 Sa 1
SP 10 Near-White Blast Cleaning 2 Sa 2-1/2
SP 11 Power Tool Cleaning to Bare No reference
Metal No reference

5.5.2 Surfaces and cavities which could be damaged or contaminated by the surface preparation
and/or painting shall be masked or plugged appropriately. This includes openings in vessels
and piping, and many of the items which are not to be painted (see Section 5.4.1).

5.5.3 The areas of field welding are to be masked before painting. The masking shall extend
approximately 50 mm (2 in) on both sides of the weld, or the expected heat affected zone.
The masking tape shall be covered with duct tape for greater durability during shipping and
erection.

5.5.4 All oils, greases, tars, salts, and similar materials shall be removed per SSPC SP 1 before
abrasive blasting. This includes the use of high-pressure washing with industrial detergents,
followed by rinsing with clean water. Solvents containing chlorides shall not be used on
stainless steels.

5.5.5 All loose rust and loose mill scale shall be removed. All weld splatter and slag, shall be
chipped or ground off. All sharp edges, points, burrs, weld platters, weld peaks, roughness,
and raised surface defects shall be removed by power sanding or grinding.

5.5.6 Final surface preparation requirements shall be as defined by the paint system being used,
as specified in Section 6.

5.5.7 Abrasive blast cleaning shall be performed with clean and sharp abrasive. The grain size
shall be suitable for producing the specified anchor profile. All abrasives shall be free of dust,
dirt and other foreign matter. The compressed air supply shall be adequately sized, with
after-cooler, and shall include effective oil and water separators. Abrasives shall comply with
ISO 11124.

5.5.8 When abrasive blasting stainless steels, the blast material shall be chloride free. The
surfaces shall be checked for chlorides just before painting. If the chloride level exceeds the
coating manufacturer's recommendation, then the surfaces shall be rinsed with clean
potable water until the surface chloride level is below the limit recommended by the paint
manufacturer (typically 5 mg/sq m).

5.5.9 Touchups (including galvanized surfaces) requiring spot priming shall be, at a minimum,
hand- or power tool-cleaned according to SSPC SP-2 or SP-3 or SP-11. Sand the edges of
the existing coating to taper the thickness and thereby make for a smooth transition with
the new paint.

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5.5.10 Any abrasive blasting conducted in the field shall be subject to the following requirements:
 The ground shall be covered.
 The contractor shall use only an abrasive blast media that has been approved by the
owner or Air Products representative. Because of possible severe health implications,
there shall be no silica sand used for any abrasive blasting operations.
 The use and disposal of abrasive blast media shall comply with all national, regional, and
local regulations and remain the responsibility of the contractor and all of the
contractor's subcontractors.

5.5.11 If blast-cleaning reveals a defect in the material of any structural or pressure-containing

component, such as cracks, pitting or weld porosity, Air Products shall be promptly
contacted. No coatings shall be applied until Air Products has explicitly accepted the defect
or its repair.

5.5.12 Once achieved, the specified surface preparation standards must be maintained until all
areas are prime painted.

5.6 Materials

5.6.1 If the ambient temperature of the region in which the paints are being stored is below 4°C
(40°F), the manufacturer's data sheet shall be consulted for product-specific restrictions.

5.6.2 The painting contractor or equipment manufacturer shall supply Air Products with Product
Data Sheets (PDS) and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all materials used in the
painting process.

5.6.3 Paint shall be purchased in unbroken containers or kits with labels and tags intact. The
contractor shall mix paints in factory supplied kit quantities, to assure the accurate correct
ratio. Mixing of partial kits is prohibited. The contractor shall mix only the number of kits
that will be applied well within the pot-life time.

5.6.4 Additives, including thinner, color tints, and accelerators, shall be in exact accordance with
the paint manufacturer's recommendations. Generic brand additives are not permitted.

5.6.5 Paints shall be thoroughly stirred and kept at a uniform consistency during application in
accordance with the manufacturer's data sheets. Paints shall not be thinned beyond the
ratios recommended by the manufacturer.

5.6.6 Many paints and solvents produce vapors that can be hazardous to health and the
environment. These vapors may be flammable, explosive, toxic, asphyxiating, or otherwise
hazardous. The recommendations given by the manufacturer's MSDS shall be followed. The
use of hazardous solvents shall be minimized. The control and disposal of these substances
shall comply with all national, regional, and local regulations and remain the responsibility of
the contractor and all of the contractor's subcontractors.

5.7 Paint Application

5.7.1 When spray painting at an Air Products site, care shall be taken to avoid paint drift into
adjacent areas. Surfaces which are excluded from painting shall be protected from spray
paint drift, including instruments, gauges, labels, valve stems, motor shafts, and exteriors of
pre-painted metal buildings. The contractor shall be responsible for any and all paint which
lands on surfaces that should not be painted, including automobiles, buildings, or
equipment. The contractor shall clean or replace any items damaged by overspray, drift,
drips, or spilled paint. The contractor shall supply automobile covers when necessary.

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5.7.2 Surface dryness, surface temperature, ambient temperature, and humidity shall be within
the recommended range given by the manufacturer's product data sheet. Also, the
temperature of the paint shall be per the product data sheet. If the actual temperature,
humidity, or surface moisture might breach the manufacturer's recommendations, then a
different paint product might be considered. (See paragraph 6.1.1)

5.7.3 Only after mechanical and structural inspections are complete may paint be applied.
Pressure-containing equipment that is to be shop pressure tested, shall not be painted until
the testing is completed. Similarly, field welds shall not be painted until field pressure
testing is completed. (See paragraph 5.3.)

5.7.4 Before application of a coating, all surfaces shall be inspected in good light to ensure that no
rust or contamination is visible.

5.7.5 All corners, crevices, welds and edges, and extending at least 25 mm (1 in) on both sides,
shall be brush coated (stripe coated) before application of the first full coat of paint.
Permanently installed nuts, bolts and washers shall also be stripe coated. This stripe coat
shall be thoroughly worked into the surface to penetrate all crevices and cavities. The stripe
coat shall be tinted for color contrast with the subsequent paint coat. The stripe coat shall be
given time to dry (cure) before application of subsequent coating.

5.7.6 When painting equipment and materials that will be field welded, the area that might be
burned by the welding shall be covered with masking taped before shop painting. For
example, pipe ends that will be field welded shall be masked at least 50 mm (2 in) at the
end. The masking tape might be left in place to provide surface protection during shipping.

5.7.7 Each paint coat shall be smooth, free of defects, fully bonded, and of proper thickness. Any
runs and sags shall be removed. The top coat shall have a smooth and uniform color and
finish.

5.7.8 Under thickness areas, where the paint thickness is less than the recommended minimum,
shall receive additional coats to the nearest panel or structural edge, as required to achieve
the required overall thickness.

5.7.9 The applied paint shall be allowed to dry (cure) before handling, in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions, involving temperature, humidity, and time. Similarly, over-coats
shall be applied in the time window specified by the paint manufacturer.

5.7.10 Before overcoating an epoxy paint, the surface shall be checked for amine blush. If any
greasy or waxy film is detectable, then the entire surface shall be thoroughly washed with
clean water and dried.

5.7.11 Contamination of the surfaces between coats shall be prevented. If contamination does
occur, surfaces shall be pressure washed and dried before the next coat of paint is applied.

5.8 Inspection, Marking, and Documentation

5.8.1 The contractor shall inspect the dry film thickness (DFT) of each applied coating to ensure
compliance with Air Products specifications and SSPC PA 2. The coating manufacturer's
minimum or maximum DFT limitations shall never be violated. Air Products reserves the
right to review and verify any DFT measurements.

5.8.2 The contractor shall perform adhesion testing per ASTM D3359 Test Method B or ISO 2409.
Adhesion test results shall have a rating of 4B or higher (ASTM D3359 Method B) or 1 or less
(ISO 2409).

5.8.3 After completion of all painting, the contractor shall thoroughly inspect the work for
deficiencies in the coating. Air Products has the right to inspect the quality. Any defective
material or workmanship, and any nonconformance to specifications, shall be corrected to
the satisfaction of Air Products.

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5.8.4 After the item is finish painted, it shall be marked to identify the paints that were used by
manufacturer and product number, and the date. The markings should be made directly on
the equipment using compatible paint, or on permanent labels.

5.8.5 For all shop-painted items, a Record of Paint Application (Appendix A) must be completed
and included in the Production Data Book. When painting in the field, the Coating Project
Inspection Report (Appendix B) shall be completed and mailed to the Air Products project
manager.

6. PAINT SYSTEMS

6.1 The paint systems listed in this specification have been selected based on service conditions
typical to Air Products’ facilities. Any substitution requires approval by the Air Products
Project Manager or the Subject Matter Expert.

6.1.1 If the temperature, humidity, and/or surface conditions for applying the paint deviate from
the recommendations given in the manufacturer's product data sheet, then a different paint
product should be considered. Many paint products are available in low-temperature
formulations. Additives supplied by the paint manufacture to accelerate low temperature
curing may be used in accordance with their recommendations. Paints shall be used only in
accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.

6.2 Approved Coatings for Uninsulated Carbon Steel from Ambient to 93°C (200°F)

Note: A designation for one, two, or three-coat paint system should be given by the
contract documents or drawings. Paint code C093U should have a suffix which designates
the paint system. If the designation for one, two, or three-coat paint is not found, contact
Air Products.

6.2.1 The single-coat painting is to be a two-component self-priming epoxy, gloss or semi-gloss

finish. The minimum surface preparation is to be SSPC SP-1 chemical clean, plus SSPC SP-7
brush-off blast clean and/or SSPC SP-3 power tool clean. The same paint and surface
preparation are to be used for field touch-up. Suggested products, which are available in a
wide range of colors, are:

Table 2
Single-Coat Paint Systems for Un-Insulated Carbon Steel, -40° to 93°C (200°F):C093U-1

Manufacturer Paint Product Total DFT

mil micron
Carboline Company Carboguard 60 4-6 100 - 150
Devoe - International Protective
Bar-Rust 235 4-8 100 - 200
Coatings
Hempadur
Hempel 4–8 100 - 200
45880 or 45881
International Protective Coatings Intergard 345 4-6 100 - 150

Jotun Jotamastic 90 3.5 - 5 90 - 120

Sigmacover 2 or
PPG Protective Coatings 4-8 100 - 200
400
Amerlock 2 or 400 4-8 100 - 200

Sherwin-Williams Macropoxy 646 5 - 10 125 - 250

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6.2.2 The two-coat paint systems consist of a self-priming epoxy primer, plus a top coat of an
acrylic polyurethane with gloss or semi-gloss finish. The surface preparation shall be as
recommended by the manufacturer's product data sheet, but not less than SSPC SP-1
chemical clean, plus SSPC SP-6 commercial blast clean, and/or minimum SSPC SP-3 power
tool clean. This paint system and surface preparation are the same for field touch-up.

Table 3
Two-Coat Paint Systems for Un-Insulated Carbon Steel, -40° to 93°C (200°F):C093U-2

Manufacturer Base Coat Top Coat Total DFT

mil micron
Carboline Company Carboguard 60 Carbothane 134HG 6 - 11 150 – 275
Devoe – International
Bar-Rust 235 Devthane 379H 6 - 11 150 - 275
Protective Coatings
Hempel Hempadur 17820 Hempathane 55610 7 – 10 175 - 250
International
Intergard 345 Interthane 990HS 6 - 11 150 - 275
Protective Coatings
Penguard Express
Jotun Hardtop XP 6 - 11 150 - 275
MIO
PPG Protective Sigmacover 2 or
Sigmadur 550 6 - 12 150 - 300
Coatings 400
Amerlock 2 or 400 Amercoat 450 6 - 12 150 - 300
Hi-Solids
Sherwin-Williams Macropoxy 646 8 - 12 200 - 300
Polyurethane
BS52-12 Acrylic
H53-6 MIO Epoxy
Lanling Polyurethane Finish 9.5 240
Antirust coating
Coating (2 coats)

6.2.3 The three-coat paint system consists of a zinc-rich primer, an epoxy intermediate coat, and
an acrylic polyurethane top coat. The primer is to be a two- or three-component epoxy, with
more than 58% solids by volume, and with more than 65% organic or inorganic zinc
material in the dry solids. The primer should comply with SSPC-Paint 20. The intermediate
paint is to be a high-build epoxy. The top coat is to be an acrylic polyurethane with gloss or
semi-gloss finish. The surface preparation shall be as recommended by the manufacturer's
product data sheet, but not less than SSPC SP-1 chemical clean, plus SSPC SP-6 commercial
blast clean. Minimum surface preparation for field touchup solvent clean, plus SSPC SP-3
power tool clean.

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Listed below are approved paint systems. Equivalent systems from other manufacturers are
acceptable. (See paragraph 5.2.)

Table 4
Three-Coat Paint Systems for Un-Insulated Carbon Steel, -40° to 93°C (200°F):C093U-3

Total DFT
Primer Intermediate Top
Manufacturer mil Micron
Carbozinc Carboguard Carbothane
Carboline 9 – 14 225– 350
859 893SG 134HG
Hempadur Hempadur Hempathane
Hempel 11-15 275 - 375
550 17820 55610
Intergard
Interzinc 52 Interthane 990HS 8 - 14 200 - 350
475HS
International
Cathacoat
Bar-Rust 235 Devthane 379H 8 - 14 200 - 350
313
Penguard
Jotun Barrier ZEP Hardtop XP 8 - 12 200 - 300
Express MIO
Sigmazinc
Sigmacover 410 Sigmadur 550 10 - 15 250 - 375
PPG Protective 68SP
Coatings Amercoat
Amercoat 410 Amercoat 450 10 - 15 250 - 375
68SP
Sherwin- Hi-Solids
Zinc Clad IV Macropoxy 646 12 - 18 300 - 450
Williams Polyurethane
H06-1-1
BS52-12 Acrylic
Zinc Rich H53-6 MIO
Polyurethane
Lanling Epoxy Epoxy Antirust 13 320
Finish Coating (2
Primer (2 coating
coats)
coats)

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6.2.4 Cold galvanizing compounds may be used to repair or touch up galvanized steel surfaces.
Cold galvanizing compounds shall meet the requirements of ASTM A780. All points and
edges shall be rounded by power sanding. The surface preparation and application shall be
in accordance with the manufacturer's data sheets. Coatings shall be sprayed or brushed on
in multiple coats to achieve a total DFT of 3 mils (75µ). The following products are approved
for use:
 ZRC Cold Galvanizing Compound, by ZRC Worldwide [2-Coats at 1.5 mil (38µ)]
 Cold Galvanizing Spray by Rust-Oleum Corp [2-Coats at 1.5 mil (38µ) DFT]
 Sprayon Galvanizing Compound WL740 [3-Coats at 1 mil (25µ) DFT]

Table 5
Paint Systems for Un-Insulated Stainless Steel, -40° to 93°C (200°F): S093U

Total DFT
Base Coat Top Coat
Manufacturer mil micron
Carboline Company Carbomastic 15 Carbothane 134HG 6 - 11 150 - 275
Hempadur
Hempel Hempathane 55610 7-10 175 - 250
17820
International Protective
Interseal 670 HS Interthane 990HS 6 - 11 150 - 275
Coatings
Jotun Penguard Express Hardtop XP 6-9 150 - 225

Sigmacover 400 Sigmadur 550 6 - 10 150 - 250

PPG Protective Coatings
Amerlock 400 Amercoat 450 6 - 10 150 - 250

Sherwin-Williams Macropoxy 646 Hi-Solids Polyurethane 7 - 11 175 - 275

H53-10 Epoxy
BS52-12 Acrylic
Primer for Non-
Lanling Polyurethane Finish 11 280
ferrous Metal (2
Coating (2 coats)
coats)
All -- abrasive blast clean to SSPC SP10 (ISO Sa2-1/2)

6.3 Coating systems for piping, vessels, and equipment based on design temperatures are
shown in Table 6. This table shows painting codes correlating to piping isometric drawings.
(See paragraph 5.2.)

Paint Codes:
C = carbon steel,
S = stainless steel,
TSA = temperature swing absorber,
N = under thermal insulation,
U = un-insulated, and
G = both under insulation and exposed.
NOPT = no paint required
GALV = galvanizing
TAPE = corrosion protective tape
FOIL = corrosion protective wrap
BRD = underground piping coating

The following table has single and multiple paint codes in groups. All of the listed paint
systems may be used on any of the codes in the group. Sherwin-Williams is abbreviated as
S-W.

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6.4 The surface preparation and application for coatings listed in Table 6 shall be as
recommended by the manufacturer's data sheets, but not less than SSPC SP-6 commercial
blast clean.

Table 6
Paint Systems

Note: Paint code Gxxx should be used for unlisted codes of the same number (maximum
temperature). Use paint code G649 for codes x538x.

Paint Coating Materials Total DFT

Code Manufacturer (see footnotes) mil µ
C093U See Section 6.2
S093U See Table 5
Carboline Thermaline 450 (2 coats) 8 - 12 200 – 300
Hempadur
Hempel 8 - 12 200 – 300
C093N, 85671 (2 coats)
S093N International Intertherm 228 (2 coats) 7-9 175 – 225
Jotun Epoxy HR (2 coats) 8 - 12 200 – 300
Sigma cover 2 or 400 4–8 100 – 200
PPG
Amerlock 2 or 400 4–8 100 – 200
S-W Epo-Phen (2 Coats) 8 - 12 200 – 300
H53-6 MIO Epoxy Antirust coating +
C093N Lanling BS52-12 Acrylic Polyurethane Finish 10 240
Coating (2 coats)
H53-10 Epoxy Primer for Non-ferrous
S093N Lanling Metal (2 coats) + BS52-12 Acrylic 11 280
Polyurethane Finish Coating (2 coats)
Thermaline 450 (2 coats at 200-300µ) +
G093 Carboline 10 - 16 250 – 400
Carbothane 134HG
Hempadur 85671 (2 coats at 200-300 µ)
Hempel 10-15 250- 375
+ Hempathane 55610
Interplus 256 (2 coats at 150-250µ)
International 8 - 12 200 – 300
+ Interthane 990HS
Jotamastic 80AL (2 coats at
Jotun 10 - 14 250 – 350
200-300µ) + Hardtop XP
Sigmacover 2 or 400 (2 coats at 200-
PPG 10 - 14 250 – 350
300µ) + Sigmadur 550
Amerlock 2 or 400 (2 coats at 200-
10 - 14 250 – 350
300µ) + Amercoat 450
Epo-Phen (2 Coats at 250-350µ)
S-W 10 - 14 350 – 450
+ Acrolon 218HS

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Paint Coating Materials Total DFT

Code Manufacturer (see footnotes) mil µ
C230U Carboline Carbozinc 11 + Thermaline 4000 5-8 125 - 200
International Interzinc 22HS + Intertherm 1875 4-6 100 - 150
Glavosil 15680 or 15700 + Silicone
Hempel 3 – 4.5 75 - 115
Acrylic 56940 Aluminum
Jotun Resist 78 + Solvalitt (2 coats) 4-6 100 - 150
PPG Dimetcote 9 + Hi-Temp 500V 4 – 6.5 100 - 165
Sigmazinc 9 + Hi-Temp 500V 4 – 6.5 100 - 165
Heat-Flex Hi-Temp 1200
S-W 7 – 8.5 175 - 213
+ Heat-Flex Hi-Temp 500
W61-700 Silicone Heat Resistant
Anticorrosive Coating (Primer) + W61-
Lanling 4 100
700 Silicone Heat Resistant Anticorrosive
Coating (Finish) (2 coats)
S230U,
Carboline Thermaline Heatshield (2 coats) 7 - 10 175 - 250
TSA230U
Versiline CUI 56990 (2 coats) + Silicone
Hempel 13–18 330 - 450
Acrylic 56940 Aluminum (1 coat)
Interbond 1202UPC +
International 5-8 125 - 200
Intertherm 1875
Jotun Jotatemp 1000 Ceramic (2 coats) 10- 12 250 - 300
PPG Hi-Temp 1027 + 500VS 6-9 150 - 230
S-W Heat-Flex Hi-Temp 500 (2 coats) 4–5 100 - 125
W61-700 Silicone Heat Resistant
S230U Lanling 3 80
Anticorrosive Coating (Finish) (2 coats)
W61-700 Silicone Heat Resistant
Anticorrosive Coating (Primer) + W61-
TSA230U Lanling 4 100
700 Silicone Heat Resistant Anticorrosive
Coating (Finish) (2 coats)
C230N, Carboline Thermaline 450 (2 coats) 8 - 12 200 – 300
S230N, Hempel Hempadur 85671 (2 coats) 8 - 12 200 - 300
EPX International Intertherm 228, (2 coats) 7-9 175 - 225
Jotun Epoxy HR (2 coats) 8 - 12 200 – 300
PPG Sigmatherm 230 (2 coats) 8 - 12 200 – 300
Hi-Temp 1027 (2 coats) 10 - 12 250 - 300
S-W Epo-Phen (2 Coats) 8 - 12 200 – 300
W61-700 Silicone Heat Resistant
Anticorrosive Coating (Primer)+ W61-
C230N Lanling 4 100
700 Silicone Heat Resistant Anticorrosive
Coating (Finish) (2 coats)
W61-700 Silicone Heat Resistant
S230N Lanling 3 80
Anticorrosive Coating (Finish) (2 coats)
H53-6 MIO Epoxy Antirust Coating +
EPX Lanling BS52-12 Acrylic Polyurethane Finish 10 240
Coating (2 Coats)

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Paint Coating Materials Total DFT

Code Manufacturer (see footnotes) mil µ
TSA230N Carboline Thermaline 450 (2 coats) 8 - 12 200 – 300
Hempel Versiline CUI 56990 (2 coats) 10–12 250 - 300
International Intertherm 228 (2 coats) 7-9 170 - 230
Jotun Jotatemp 1000 Ceramic (2 coats) 10 - 12 250 - 300
PPG Hi-Temp 1027 (2 coats) 10 - 12 250 - 300
S-W Heat-Flex Hi-Temp 1200 (2 coats) 10 –12 250 - 300
W61-700 Silicone Heat Resistant
Anticorrosive Coating (Primer)+ W61-
Lanling 4 100
700 Silicone Heat Resistant Anticorrosive
Coating (Finish) (2 coats)
G230 Carboline Thermaline Heatshield (2 coats) 7 - 10 175 - 250
Interbond 1202UPC (2 ct at 200 to
International 8-12 200 – 300
300µ) + Intertherm 1875 (optional) (1)
Hempel Versiline CUI 56990 (2 coats) 12–16 300 - 400
Jotun Jotatemp 1000 Ceramic (2 coats) 10 - 12 250 - 300
Hi-Temp 1027 (2 coats at 200-300µ) +
PPG 12 - 14 300 - 350
500VS (optional) (1)

Heat-Flex Hi-Temp 1200 (2 coats at

S-W 250-300µ) + Heat-Flex Hi-Temp 500 12 - 14 300 - 350
(optional) (1)

TSA400U, Carboline Thermaline Heatshield (2 coats) 7 - 10 175 - 250

Versiline CUI 56990 (2 coats) + Silicone
C400U, Hempel 13–18 330 - 450
Acrylic 56940 Aluminum (1 coat)
S400U International Interbond 1202UPC (2 coats) 8 - 12 200 - 300
Jotun Jotatemp 1000 Ceramic (2 coats) 10 - 12 250 - 300
PPG Hi-Temp 1027 + 1000VS 6-9 150 - 225
Heat-Flex Hi-Temp 1200
S-W 7 – 8.5 175 - 213
+ Heat-Flex Hi-Temp 1000
W61-700 Silicone Heat Resistant
TSA400U, Anticorrosive Coating (Primer) + W61-
Lanling 4 100
C400U 700 Silicone Heat Resistant Anticorrosive
Coating (Finish) (2 coats)
W61-700 Silicone Heat Resistant
S400U Lanling 3 80
Anticorrosive Coating (Finish) (2 coats)
G400, Carboline Thermaline Heatshield (2 coats) 7 - 10 175 - 250
G649 Hempel Versiline CUI 56990 (2 coats) 12–16 300 - 400
Interbond 1202UPC (2 coats at 75 to
International 8-12 200 - 300
100µ)
Jotun Jotatemp 1000 Ceramic (2 coats) 10 - 12 250 - 300
Hi-Temp 1027 (2 coats at 250-300µ) +
PPG 12 - 14 300 - 350
1000VS (optional) (1)
Heat-Flex Hi-Temp 1200 (2 coats at
S-W 250-300µ) + Heat-Flex Hi-Temp 1000 12 - 14 300 - 350
(optional) (1)

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Paint Coating Materials Total DFT

Code Manufacturer (see footnotes) mil µ
GP1, Carboline Thermaline Heatshield (2 coats) 7 - 10 175 - 250
TSA400N
Hempel Versiline CUI 56990 (2 coats) 12–16 300 - 400
International Interbond 1202UPC (2 coats) 8 - 12 200 - 300
Jotun Jotatemp 1000 Ceramic (2 coats) 10 - 12 250 - 300
PPG Hi-Temp 1027 (2 coats) 8 to 12 200 - 300
S-W Heat-Flex Hi-Temp 1200 (2 coats) 10 –12 250 - 300
W61-700 Silicone Heat Resistant
Anticorrosive Coating (Primer) + W61-
TSA400N Lanling 4 100
700 Silicone Heat Resistant Anticorrosive
Coating (Finish) (2 coats)
TEMP Carboline Carbocoat 150UP 2-3 50 - 75
International Interprime 198 2-3 50 - 75
Jotun Red Oxide Primer 1-2 25 - 50
PPG Sigmarine 28 2-3 50 - 75
S-W Steel Spec Primer 2-3 50 - 75
NOPT No Paint Required -
ASTM A123 or ISO
GALV Hot dip galvanize
1461
BRD Refer 4APL-20001 -
Denso Denso Hotline
TAPE -
Carboline Carboline Carbowrap
FOIL US Foils Inc AUSF46 aluminum strip -
(1)
The topcoat is required only when a color is specified, for codes G230 and G400 (230°C and
400°C). There are no topcoats for code G649. The gray of the base paint is normally acceptable.

Table 7
Finish Colors for Painting Piping, Equipment, and Structures

Item Color
Machinery, structural steel, skids, ladders, cages, vents, silencers, and Window Gray (RAL 7040)
coolers; uninsulated piping systems and vessels
Insulated piping systems, vessels and equipment As available
Cold boxes, storage tanks, and control and electrical panels not mounted Pure White (RAL 9010)
to other equipment
Control and electrical panels mounted to other equipment Match to equipment
Tops of ungalvanized handrails; tops and bottoms of ungalvanized Traffic Yellow (RAL 1023)
ladders
Fire protection equipment Signal Red (RAL 3001)
Air Products name and logo Green (RAL 6024)
Text associated with and below company name and logo Black (RAL 6008)
Gen Gas Device Skids including HPNs, GNs, all models of VSAs, N 2 PSA Pure White (RAL 9010)
Systems, N2 Membrane Systems and Harvest Hydrogen Systems.

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6.5 Finish colors shall be in accordance with Table 7, unless otherwise stated in the project-
specific documents.

Note: The manufacturer's standard colors may be used for high-temperature paints.

6.6 Different and appropriate paint systems shall be used where sections of equipment have
different design conditions and finish color requirements, such as the exposed legs of an
insulated high temperature vessel. The Air Products project engineer should be contacted if
assistance is needed with the paint selection and boundaries.

7. TAPES

7.1 Denso Hotline, Carboline Carbowrap, or equivalent tape may be used within the temperature
limits of the manufacturer [Denso Hotline to 110°C (230°F)] on carbon steel materials when
dictated by the project.

7.2 Surfaces shall be hand or power-tool cleaned before application. The tape manufacturer's
instructions shall be followed, including the surface preparation and the use of primer.

7.3 The Carboline Overwrap shall be used over Carbowrap tape where it is exposed to weather,
personnel traffic or abrasion, under pipe supports, or in direct contact with soil.

8. FOIL

8.1 The operating temperatures must be between 50° and 400°C (120° and 752°F) and shall
never be below ambient temperature.

8.2 The aluminum foil shall not be allowed to contact any carbon steel components of the
system, because iron oxide and aluminum can react violently.

8.3 All sharp edges, corner points, and roughness shall be removed.
8.4 The surfaces shall be cleaned per section 5.5.4 (SSPC SP-1), dry, and free of all chlorides.
Abrasive blasting is not necessary.

8.5 The foil shall be soft anneal high-purity aluminum, alloy 1100 or equal, with no backing or
adhesive. The foil shall be not less than 0.06 mm (2.4 mils) thickness.

8.6 Personnel applying the tape shall wear clean dry gloves to avoid touching the stainless steel
with bare hands. The gloves are also to provide hand protection.

8.7 The tape shall be wrapped in the direction which best sheds water, typically from the bottom
up. The foil shall be applied as tightly as possible without creases. Torn or damaged foil shall
not be used.

8.8 There should be a minimum 50 mm (2 in) overlap between adjacent layers. The overlapping
joints shall be sealed with thinner aluminum foil strip with adhesive backing.

8.9 The bare aluminum foil wrap may be secured on flanges, elbows, tees, and other
discontinuities with adhesive aluminum foil tape and/or stainless steel wire. This adhesive to
the tape shall have less than 10 ppm chlorides content.

8.10 The thermal insulation and weatherproofing shall be promptly installed over the aluminum
foil wrap.

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Appendix A

Record of Paint Application

Air Products P.O. No. Supplier

Air Products Item/Tag No. Supplier Shop No.

Serial No. Manufacturer of the

coating

I. Surface Preparation

A. Surface condition before primer coat (SSPC No.)*

II. Primer Coat

A. Which primer used

B. Dry film thickness, actual

C. Mfg. batch number

III. Intermediate Coat

A. Which intermediate used

B. Dry film thickness, actual

C. Mfg. batch number

IV. Finish Coat

A. Which finish used

B. Dry film thickness, actual

C. Mfg. batch number

V. Paint Touch-Up Required

Describe

Supplier's Quality Assurance Representative and Date

Note: Supplier to fill out all applicable information in Paragraphs I through V.

VI. Supplier's Verification Signature

Quality Assurance Manager

Name Title Date

This document must be completed and returned BEFORE SHIPMENT to the Engineering Data Department at
Air Products.

Received Date
(Air Products Engineering Data)

*Steel Structures Painting Council (SSPC)

Form 7951/94

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Appendix B
Coating Project Inspection Report

Check off the box if you need

them
Inspector: Date: JSAs APTs Safety daily reports
Foreman: Site: "What-IF" Safety Sampling

Time Location Dry Bulb Wet Bulb Rel. Hum. Dew Point Surface Temp. 5°F surface-dew

Coating with Product name and batch

number
Thinner name and
Item Name Operation Cleanliness Spec Profile reading Coating Batch number Amount mix amount

√=good, NA= doesn't apply, X= no

Surface Preparation good Coating application √=good, NA= doesn't apply, X= no good Misc. stuff
Condition of the edges, weld spatter, etc. Protective covering Did you look at the MSDS sheet?
Grease & oil removed Surround air clean Hours on site?
Ground cover Type of application How many painters on site?
Clean & dry abrasive Intercoat cleanliness
Type & size abrasive Wind direction
Has all abrasive clean up (daily) Visible moisture
Water washer pressure Soluble salt testing
Compressed air check What's the PH reading
Any oil leaks or leaks on air hoses
Nozzle psi

SP-1
SP-2 or SP-3 or SP-11
SP-5, NACE 1 or SP-10, NACE 2
SP-6, NACE 3 Airless
SP-7, NACE 4 Spray Conventional
Blotter test Brush and roll
Profile (using Replica tape) Holiday detection req.
ASTM C136 sieve analysis Avg. W.F.T
WJ-1, WJ-2, WJ-3 or WJ-4 Avg. D.F.T Signature
Operation permitted Operation permitted

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