Paint Specifications
Painting System Selection (ISO 12944-1)
Low (L) - 2 to 5 years
Medium (M) - 5 to 15 years
High (H) - More than 15 year
Classification Of Environments (ISO 12944-2)
| Corrosivity Category | Exterior | Interior |
|---|---|---|
| C1 (Very Low) | Heated buildings with clean atmospheres, offices, shops, schools , hotels | |
| C2 (Low) | Low level of pollution e.g rural areas | Unheated buildings where condensation may occur |
| C3 (Medium) | Urban and industrial atmospheres | High humidity and some air pollution |
| C4 (High) | Industrial areas and coastal areas, moderate salinity | Chemical plants, swimming pools etc |
| C5 L | Industrial areas with high humidity, aggressive atmosphere | Buildings or areas with almost permanent condensation and with high pollution |
| C5 M | Coastal and off shore areas with high salinity | Buildings or areas with almost permanent condensation and with high pollution |
Option A

Shot Blasting in progress, preparing tank for coat of epoxy primer
Corrosivity Category C3
Estimated life to first maintenance 5 years
Blast clean to grade SA 2.5 ISO 8501-1
Two Pack Epoxy Primer @ 80 microns
Two Pack Polyurethane Finish @ 40 microns
Option B

Tank finish after first coat of epoxy primer
Corrosivity Category C4
Estimated life to first maintenance 10 years
Blast clean to grade SA 2.5 ISO 8501-1
Two Pack Zinc Rich Primer @ 40 microns
Two Pack Epoxy Intermediate @ 160 microns
Two Pack Polyurethane Finish @ 40 microns
Option C
Corrosivity Category C5
Estimated life to first maintenance 20 years
Blast clean to grade SA 2.5 ISO 8501-1
Cold Galvanising Paint @ 200 microns
Option D

Tank finish after two coats of Polyurethane top coat to approx 200/250 microns DFT
Corrosivity Category C5-I (Aviation Fuel)
Estimated life to first maintenance 15 years
Blast clean to grade SA 2.5 ISO 8501-1
Two Pack Solvent Free Epoxy Tank Lining @ 500 microns
Option E
Corrosivity Category C5-I (Chemical Resistant *)
Estimated life to first maintenance 15 years
Blast clean to grade SA 2.5 ISO 8501-1
Two Pack Solvent Free Epoxy Tank Lining @ 500 microns
*Customers must supply an MSDS Sheet on all chemical tanks before manufacture to check compatibility

Typical 5000 litre bunded tank finished with Kingspan blue. Various colours and finishes available to customer requirements




