SSPC-Paint 11

August 1, 1992
Editorial Revisions September 1, 2000

SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings

PAINT SPECIFICATION NO. 11

Red Iron Oxide, Zinc Chromate, Raw Linseed Oil and Alkyd Primer*
1. Scope 3.4 SSPC STANDARDS:

1.1 This specification covers a slow drying red iron PA 1 Shop, Field, and Maintenance Painting of
oxide, zinc chromate, raw linseed oil and alkyd primer for Steel
steel. It has excellent rust inhibitive characteristics, good SP 2 Hand Tool Cleaning
wetting ability, about 24 hours drying time, and good resis-
tance to weathering for normal periods before field coating. 3.5 AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MA-
TERIALS (ASTM) STANDARDS:
1.2 This primer is suitable for exposures in Environ-
mental Zones 1A (interior, normally dry) and 1B (exterior, D 185 Test Methods for Coarse Particles in Pig-
normally dry), and is intended for brush or spray application ments, Pastes, and Paints
over steel surfaces prepared in accordance with SSPC-SP D 234 Specification for Raw Linseed Oil
2, “Hand Tool Cleaning.”The performance will be improved D 235 Specification for Mineral Spirits (Petro-
by a better degree of surface preparation. It is suitable as a leum Spirits) (Hydrocarbon Dry Cleaning
shop primer, field primer, maintenance primer, or interme- Solvent)
diate coat and is to be applied in accordance with SSPC-PA D 478 Specification for Zinc Yellow (Zinc Chro-
1, “Shop, Field, and Maintenance Painting of Steel.” If the mate) Pigments
primed part of the structure is to be exposed to the weather, D 562 Test Method for Consistency of Paints
it should be topcoated as soon as practical. Using the Stormer Viscometer
D 600 Specification for Liquid Paint Driers
2. Description D 605 Specification for Magnesium Silicate Pig-
ment (Talc)
2.1 The good wetting ability of this primer is the result D 1208 Test Methods for Common Properties of
of its high proportion of raw linseed oil. Details of the Certain Pigments
composition are given in Table 1. D 1210 Test Methods for Fineness of Dispersion
of Pigment-Vehicle Systems
2.2 This primer contains approximately 70% by volume D 1296 Test Method for Odor of Volatile Solvents
of nonvolatile film-forming solids (pigment and binder). The and Diluents
theoretical spreading rate for a 2.0 mil (51 micrometers) dry D 1475 Test Method for Density of Paint, Varnish,
film thickness is 560 square feet/U.S. gallon (13.8 square Lacquer, and Related Products
meters/liter). Actual spreading rates can be significantly D 1542 Test Method for Qualitative Detection of
lower. Rosin in Varnishes
D 2369 Test Method for Volatile Content of Coat-
3. Reference Standards ings
D 2371 Test Method for Pigment Content of Sol-
3.1 The standards referenced in this specification are
vent-Reducible Paints
listed in Sections 3.4 through 3.7 and form a part of this
D 3278 Test Methodsfor Flash Point of Liquids by
specification.
Setaflash Closed-Cup Apparatus
D 3722 Specification for Natural Red and Brown
3.2 The latest issue, revision, or amendment of the
Iron Oxide Pigments
referenced standards in effect on the date of invitation to bid
D 3925 Practice for Sampling Liquid Paints and
shall govern unless otherwise specified.
Related Pigmented Coatings

3.3 If there is a conflict between the requirements of

3.6 FEDERAL STANDARDS:
any of the cited reference standards and this specification,
the requirements of this specification shall prevail.
TT-R-266 Resin, Alkyd: Solutions

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FED-STD-141: Paint, Varnish, Lacquer and Related 5. Properties

Materials: Methods of Inspection, Sampling and Testing
5.1 The paint shall meet the requirements of Table 3
Method 3011 Condition in Container and Sections 5.2 through 5.7.
Method 3021 Skinning (Partially Filled Con-
tainer) 5.2 ODOR: Shall be normal for the materials permitted
Method 4021 Pigment Content (Ordinary Cen- (ASTM D 1296).
trifuge)
Method 4053 Nonvolatile Vehicle Content 5.3 COLOR: The color shall be typical of the specified
Method 4061 Drying Time mixture of zinc yellow and red iron oxide.

3.7 AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE
(ANSI) STANDARD:
21 29.1 Hazardous Industrial Chemicals-
Precautionary Labeling
4. Composition
4.1 Ingredients and proportions shall be as specified in
Table 1.
4.2 The primer based on the specified ingredient shall
be uniform, stable in storage, and free from grit and coarse
particles. No rosin or rosin derivatives may be used. Ben-
eficial additives such as anti-skinning agents, suspending
agents, or wetting aids may be added.
4.3 The paint shall conform to the composition (analy-
sis) requirements of Table 2.
5.4 COMPATIBILITY: There shall be no evidence of
incompatibility of any of the ingredients of the paint when
two volumes of the paint are slowly mixed with one volume
of mineral spirits (FED-STD-141, Method 4023).
5.5 WORKING PROPERTIES: The paint shall be eas-
ily applied by all three methods when tested in accordance
with FED-STD-141, Methods 4321, 4331, and 4541. The
paint shall show no streaking, running, or sagging after
drying.
5.6CONDITION IN CONTAINER: The paint shall show
no thickening, curdling, gelling, or hard caking when tested
as specified in FED-STD-141, Method 301 1, after storage
for six months from date of delivery, in a full, tightly covered
container, at a temperature of 50-1 10°F (1O-43°C).

TABLE 1
COMPOSITION

TYPICAL INGREDIENT
REQUIRED COMPOSITION STANDARDS
Min. Max.
INGREDIENTS wt. % Wt. % Wt.% Vol.% ASTM Federal

PIGMENT (50 I 2 wt. O h )

Red Iron Oxide (85% Fe,O,) 40 - 20.0 6.8 D 372P -
Magnesium Silicate - 20 10.0 5.5 D 605 -
Zinc Chromate 40 - 20.0 8.5 D 478 -
Type I
VEHICLE: (50 I 2 wt. O h )
Raw Linseed Oil 33 - 16.5 27.0 D 234 -
Alkyd Resin Solids 33 - 16.5 23.5 - TT-R-266,
Type II
Mineral Spirit Thinner - 34 17.0 17.0 D 235 -
Driers - - - - D 600 -
Class B
TOTALS 100.0 100.0

* The Red Iron Oxide (Natural) shall also comply with the following:
Water Solubles 0.3% Max.
Coarse Particles on 325 Mesh Sieve 0.1O h Max.
Moisture and Other Volatile Matter 0.2% Max.
Organic Matter None

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TABLE 2
ANALYSIS
REQUIREMENTS

Min. Max.
CHARACTERISTICS wt. % wt. % ASTM FED-STD-141
Pigment 48 52 D 2371 4021
Volatiles - 20 D 2369 -
Nonvolatile vehicle
calculated by difference 31 - - 4053
Uncombined water - 1.o D 1208 -
Coarse particles and skins,
as retained on standard
325 mesh screen - 1.5 D 185 -
Rosin or rosin derivatives - O D 185 -

TABLE 3
PROPERTIES

REQUIREMENTS

CHARACTERISTICS Min. Max. ASTM FED-STD-141

Viscosity* shear rate 200 rpm
Grams 150 250 D 562 -
Krebs 72 89 D 562 -
Weight per U.S. gallon, pounds 11.5 - D 1475 -
Fineness of grind, Hegman units 3.0 - D 1210 -
Drying time, hours
Tack free - 10 - 4061
Dry hard - 24 - 4061
Flash point, degrees F 1O0 - D 3278 -
Sag Resistance, mils 6 - - 4494

*Viscosity 48 hours or more after manufacture.

5.7 SKINNING: There shall be no skinning in a three- Stock Number:

quarters filled closed container after 48 hours when tested Date of Manufacture:
in the standard manner specified in FED-STD-141, Method Quantity of Paint in Container:
3021. Information and Warnings as may be required by
Federal and State Laws:
6. Labeling Manufacturer’s Name and Address:

6.1 Referto ANSI Z129.1, “ Hazardous Industrial Chemi-
cals- Precautionary Labeling.” Other guidelines can be
found in the National Paint and Coating Association (NPCA)
“Paint Indust ry LabeIing Guide.”
6.2 MARKING OFCONTAINERS: Each container shall
be legibly marked with the following information:
Name: Red Iron Oxide, Zinc Chromate, Raw Linseed
Oil and Alkyd Primer
Specification: SSPC-Paint 11
Color: Red Iron Oxide
Lot Number:
6.3 DIRECTIONS FOR USE: The following directions
for use shall be supplied with each container of paint:
Directions for Use of Red Iron Oxide, Zinc Chromate,
Raw Linseed Oil and Alkyd Primer
This paint is intended for use as a primer over hand
cleaned steel in atmospheric exposure; it will perform better
if the steel is power tool cleaned, blast cleaned, or pickled.
All rust scale, loose rust, loose mill scale, and loose or
nonadherent paint shall be removed; oil and grease shall be
removed to the fullest extent practical, as residues of oil and
grease remaining on the surface will result in decreased

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paint performance.
Mix paint thoroughly before use. If the pigment has
settled, pour off most of the liquid. Thoroughly mix the
pigment with the remaining liquid, taking care to scrape all
the pigment off the bottom of the can. Gradually add the
poured-off liquid and mix thoroughly. Mixing may be made
easier by transferring contents to a larger container or by
pouring the paint to and from another container. Examine
bottom of container for unmixed pigment. Screen paint
before applying.
Thin paint only if necessary, using only mineral spirits.
For brush application under normal conditions, no thinning
should be necessary. For spray applications, add up to one
pint of thinner per gallon (130 mI/L) of paint when neces-
sary.
Apply by brush or spray to the specified film thickness
or, if none is specified, to at least 2 mils (50 micrometers)
dry or approximately 3 mils (76 micrometers) wet. The
surface to be painted shall be dry; the surface temperature
shall be at least 5°F (3°C ) above the dew point; and the
temperature of the air shall be over 40°F (4°C). Do not paint
outdoors in rainy weather or if freezing temperatures are
expected before the paint dries.
Allow paint at least 24 hours drying time in good
weather before recoating.
7. Inspection
7.1 All materials (coatings) supplied under this specifi-
cation are subject to timely inspection by the purchaser or
his authorized representative. The purchaser shall have the
right to reject any materials supplied which are found to be
defective under this specification. (See Note 9.1 .) In case of
dispute, unless otherwise specified, the arbitration or settle-
ment procedure established in the procurement documents
shall be followed. If no arbitration procedure is established,
the procedure specified by the American Arbitration Asso-
ciation shall be used.
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7.2 Samples of paints may be requested by the pur-
chaser and shall be supplied upon request along with the
manufacturer’s name and identification for the materials.
Samples may be requested at the time the purchase order
is placed or may be taken from unopened containers at the
job site.
7.3 Unless otherwise specified, the sampling shall be
in accordance with ASTM D 3925.
8. Disclaimer
8.1 While every precaution is taken to ensure that all
information furnished in SSPC standards and specifica-
tions is as accurate, complete, and useful as possible,
SSPC cannot assume responsibility nor incur any obliga-
tion resulting from the use of any materials, coatings, or
methods specified herein, or of the specification or stan-
dard itself.
8.2 This specification does not attempt to address
problems concerning safety associated with its use. The
user of this specification, as well as the user of all products
or practices described herein, is responsible for instituting
appropriate health and safety practices and for insuring
compliance with all governmental regulations.
9. Note
Notes are not requirements of this specification.
9.1 The procurement documents should establish the
responsibility for samples, testing, and any required affida-
vit certifying full compliance with the specification.
*This paint contains chromate pigments. Users are
urged to follow all health, safety, and environmental re-
quirements in applying, handling, and disposing of these
materials.