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09 Samss 060
09 Samss 060
1 Scope............................................................. 2
2 Conflicts and Deviations................................. 2
3 References..................................................... 2
4 Packaging Requirements............................... 2
5 Labeling.......................................................... 3
1 Scope
This Specification covers the packaging and labeling requirements for liquid and paste
coatings and related solvents and curing agents.
2.1 Any conflicts between this specification and other applicable Saudi Aramco
Materials System Specifications (SAMSSs), Engineering Standards (SAESs),
Standard Drawings (SASDs), or industry standards, codes, and forms shall be
resolved in writing by the Company or Buyer Representative through the
Manager, Consulting Services Department of Saudi Aramco, Dhahran.
2.2 Direct all requests to deviate from this specification in writing to the Company or
Buyer Representative, who shall follow internal company procedure SAEP-302
and forward such requests to the Manager, Consulting Services Department of
Saudi Aramco, Dhahran.
3 References
The selection of material and equipment, and the design, construction, maintenance, and
repair of equipment and facilities covered by this specification shall comply with the
latest edition of the references listed below, unless otherwise noted.
4 Packaging Requirements
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Document Responsibility: Paints and Coatings Standards Committee 09-SAMSS-060
Issue Date: 24 October 2012
Next Planned Update: 24 October 2017 Packaging Requirements for Coatings
4.1.3 All sealed containers shall be leak tight. Any signs of leakage shall be
cause for rejection.
4.2 Thinners and Solvents (Also Acceptable for Clear Coatings and Sealers.)
5 Labeling
5.1 Each separate container shall be marked in Arabic and English with the
applicable Manufacturer's name, the product identification number, the Material
Master Number 9COM or 9CAT, date of manufacture, the shelf life or expiry
date for a maximum storage temperature of 35°C, and the batch number.
5.2 For the case of 2- or 3-component kits, if the components are boxed together in
kit form, it will be sufficient to place the applicable Material Master Number
9COM or 9CAT, date of manufacture and an identification for the batch number
on the outside of the box rather than on all the individual components.
However, each individual container shall contain the other information required
in paragraph 5.1 plus a cross-reference to the other component(s) in the kit.
(Example: Hardener xyz for use with Resin Base xyz.)
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Document Responsibility: Paints and Coatings Standards Committee 09-SAMSS-060
Issue Date: 24 October 2012
Next Planned Update: 24 October 2017 Packaging Requirements for Coatings
Revision Summary
24 October 2012 Revised the "Next Planned Update". Reaffirmed the contents of the document, and reissued
with editorial revision to change the primary contact person.
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