Appendix A - Illovo Paint Specification

PAINTING SPECIFICATION
ILLOVO SUGAR LIMITED

TECHNICAL SERVICES
1 Nokwe Avenue
Ridgeside
Umhlanga Ridge
4320
Tel: +27 31 508 4300
Fax: +27 31 508 4526
Rev: 11 (02/2016)
ILLOVO SUGAR LIMITED

TECHNICAL SERVICES Rev: 11 (02/2016)
INDEX
ITEM CONTENTS PAGE

GENERAL PREAMBLE ............................................................ 1
TECHNICAL NOTES ................................................................. 1
INSPECTION BY PLASCON SOUTH AFRICA ......................... 1
1.0 SCOPE ...................................................................................... 2
2.0 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ..................................................... 2
3.0 DEFINITIONS ............................................................................ 2
4.0 REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................... 3
5.0 TESTS ....................................................................................... 13
6.0 VESSELS AND TANKS............................................................. 13
7.0 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 14
8.0 UNDERGROUND PIPEWORK .................................................. 14
9.0 GUARANTEE ............................................................................ 14
COLOUR STANDARDS ............................................................ 15
SPECIFICATIONS 1 TO 16 ....................................................... 20

DOCUMENT CONTROL
STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR GEARBOXES DOCUMENT NUMBER
REVISION NUMBER 11
REVISION DATE: February 2016
REVISED BY: Mark Shrimpton
CHECKED BY: W.Dunbar
APPROVED BY: W.Dunbar
HISTORY
Revision 11 02/2016 Revision to pages 3;8;20&22

STANDARD TECHNICAL PAINT SPECIFICATION PAGE 4
GENERAL PREAMBLE
An Inspection Authority shall be appointed by the Engineer for all contracts with a value of R100, 000 or more.
Unless otherwise agreed by the Engineer in writing, the materials and specifications used shall follow strictly the clauses of this specification.
All work on site shall be carried out under the constant supervision of a qualified field supervisor. At least one supervisor shall be present on site at
all times and at no periods shall unsupervised work be permitted. (Should on-site work take place in more than one location, at least one supervisor
shall be present at each location permanently).
TECHNICAL NOTES
The Engineer shall reserve the right to request the Contractor to replace any labour which in the Engineer’s opinion is not capable of carrying out
the work as stipulated.
INSPECTION BY Kansai Plascon South Africa

All work materials, tools and working conditions shall be subject to inspection. Kansai Plascon South Africa representatives shall have access to
all parts of the Contractor’s shop and to all areas on the site.
The Contractor shall notify Kansai Plascon South Africa, that the material is ready for inspection prior delivery on site. Material may only be
delivered to site after receipt of a goods release note signed by the inspector from Kansai Plascon South Africa
The Contractor shall timeously advise the representative of any request for inspection. No contractual delays of material to site will be tolerated due
to contractors failure to comply with inspection requirements
1.0 SCOPE
This document details Illovo Sugar Limited’s general corrosion protection requirements for mechanical items and plant and shall not be
sub-divided or modified in any way.

2.0 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

2.1 STANDARDS
The following documents shall be read in conjunction with this specification. The latest revision available at the time of contract award
shall be applicable and shall remain applicable for the duration of the contract unless Illovo Sugar Limited and the contractor mutually
accept new revisions. In case of conflict the provisions of this specification shall take precedence.
ASTM E376:1969, Measuring coating thicknesses by magnetic field or eddy current electro-magnetic test methods.
ISO 8501-1:1988, Pictorial surface preparation standard for painted steel surfaces.
SIS 055900, Pictorial surface preparation standard for painted steel surfaces.
SABS 763:1977, Hot-dip (galvanized) zinc coatings (other than on continuously zinc coated sheet and wire).
SABS Test Method No.769, Cleanliness of blast-cleaned steel surfaces for painting.
SABS Test Method No. 772, Profile of blast-cleaned steel surfaces for painting (determined by micrometer profile gauge).
3.0 DEFINITIONS
3.1 Approved: Refers to written approval by Illovo Sugar Limited Technical Services Department or the relevant Mill Engineer.
3.2 Coat/coating/film: Refers to a single layer of a product.
3.3 Coating system: “Coating system” is an all embracing term including method and degree of surface preparation, generic type,
thickness and number of coats and the method of application of the coats.
3.4 Contractor: The contractor having the main contractual responsibility to Illovo Sugar Limited.
3.5 Generic coating type: Refers to a type of product e.g. alkyd, vinyl, acrylic, epoxy etc.

3.6 Specified: Conditions agreed to at the time of contract award. These may not be altered unless agreed to by the contractor and Illovo
Sugar Limited.
4.0 REQUIREMENTS
4.1 MATERIALS
4.1.1 Selection of Coating System
The detailed specification to be used for corrosion protection shall be:
4.1.1.1 As defined in the appropriate Illovo Sugar Limited’s specification for the items of plant and equipment being protected
or
4.1.1.2 Alternative coating systems or methods of corrosion protection which are better known to the contractor. Such alternatives shall be
supported by detailed technical evidence that the proposed alternatives will meet Illovo Sugar Limited’s performance requirements.
Before alternatives to 4.1.1.1 may be used, approval shall be obtained.
4.1.1.3 Equipment manufacturer proprietary finishes. Such proprietary systems may only be used if prior approval has been obtained.
4.1.2 Composition of Coating Systems

4.1.2.1 The manufacturer’s data sheet for each system shall be supplied with the tender.
4.1.2.2 The coating materials shall be homogeneous and designed for the proposed application method. If the contractor considers that the
proposed application method is not suitable for the materials specified, he shall notify Illovo Sugar Limited in writing. This proposed
alternative method may only be used after approval has been obtained (see 4.1.1.2).
4.1.2.3 All coats in a given system shall come from the same manufacturer except in the case of SABS marked materials. In the case of items
of plant or equipment being primed overseas and final coated on site, this requirement may be waived provided that the site applied
finishing coats are compatible with the applied primer. Where the substrate had received a primer coat in the factory, the contractor
shall check the compatibility of the coatings which he proposes with the primer coat, and shall be responsible for this choice.

4.1.2.4 During application, solvents may only be used:

a) When they are compatible with the base material, and
b) When the percentage added does not exceed the limits given by the paint manufacturer
4.1.3 Packaging
Coating materials shall be supplied in sealed, robust labelled with all the information necessary to ensure coating storage, application
and traceability.
4.1.4 Forwarding and Storage

The containers shall be kept in approved stores which are dry, enclosed, covered and kept at a temperature compatible with good
preservation of their contents.
If any container shows traces of leakage before use on site, the contents of that container shall not be used.
4.1.5 Containers
Containers shall be clearly, legibly and indelibly marked in accordance with the relevant specification.
4.1.6 Storage, Marking and Use of Paint

Paints and thinners shall be stored in a well ventilated room and shall be
protected from sparks, flame, direct rays of the sun and excessive heat or cold.
4.2 SURFACE PREPARATION OF THE SUBSTRATE

4.2.1 General
Before applying the coating system the substrate shall be prepared by cleaning, in accordance with 4.2.2.

4.2.2 Metal Surfaces

4.2.2.1 Degreasing
a) All harmful deposits of oil or grease spots and surface contaminants, which are detrimental to the adhesion of coatings to the
surface, shall be removed.
b) According to degree and nature of contamination, degreasing shall be carried out using an alkaline cleaning solution, alkaline
detergent or emulsifiable cleaner.
c) Rinsing with water to remove all traces of residues shall follow the degreasing operation. Items shall be allowed to dry
completely prior to coating.
4.2.2.2 Cleaning with acids

Cleaning with acids shall be followed by neutralisation, passivation and rinsing with clean, potable water.
4.2.3 Abrasive Blast Cleaning

4.2.3.1 Prior to blastcleaning, all welds shall be free of slag, slag inclusions and pinholes. Adjacent areas shall be free of weld spatter, which
shall be removed by grinding or scraping.
4.2.3.2 All oil and grease deposits shall be removed prior to blastcleaning as detailed in 4.2.2.1. In this regard special attention shall be paid to
drillings, bolt holes, etc...
4.2.3.3 Abrasive blastcleaning shall be carried out using equipment suitably designed for this purpose.
4.2.3.4 If required, the contractor shall submit, for approval, two samples of grade of blastcleaning specified. The samples shall be overcoated
with a clear lacquer to prevent deterioration of the surface. Following approval, the samples shall be used as the reference standard of
blastcleaning to be obtained by the contractor.

4.2.3.5 Blastcleaning shall be carried out on dry surfaces using dry air, free from impurities (in particular grease or oils), in an atmosphere
where relative humidity is less than 85%, and the ambient temperature above +5°C. lllovo Sugar Limited may require the contractor to
demonstrate that the air is clean and dry and oil free.
4.2.3.6 Blastcleaning on site shall be carried out only in areas approved by Illovo Sugar Limited.
4.2.3.7 All surfaces that are blastcleaned shall be coated with a primer coat within 4 hours. Alternatively, provided the surface cleanliness
requirements of ISO 8501-1:2007 Sa 2½ are maintained, the primer coat may be applied within the same working shift. Under no
circumstances shall blastcleaned surfaces be left uncoated overnight.
4.2.3.8 Care shall be taken to ensure adequate protection of machined parts or any other part not requiring blastcleaning and coating. Every
precaution shall be taken to avoid deformation of the substrate and damage to welds.
4.2.3.9 Blastcleaning may be carried out using, grit or steel shot. Irrespective of the material used for blastcleaning, it shall in all cases be free
of foreign matter such as clay, humus, chlorides and bitumen.
4.2.3.10 In all cases, after blastcleaning, all traces of blasting media and dust shall be removed from the surface by compressed air or vacuum
cleaning. Cleaned surfaces shall not be contaminated with oil, grease, rust or other deposits before coating.
4.2.3.11 Alternative methods of blastcleaning e.g. hydroblasting, soda blasting may be used subject to approval by Illovo Sugar Limited.
4.2.3.12 When arranging for steel parts to be hot dipped galvanised with the intention of painting afterwards, the dichromate passivating process
shall not be carried out, as the paint will not bond thereafter.
4.2.4 Mechanical Wirebrushing or Grinding

4.2.4.1 Mechanical wirebrushing or grinding may only be used where the condition of the substrate metal is such that efficient brushing or
grinding can be achieved and where the coating system is designed for application to brushed or ground surfaces.
4.2.4.2 Prior to wirebrushing, all welds shall be free of slag, slag inclusions and pinholes. Adjacent areas shall be free of weld spatter, which
shall be removed by grinding or scraping.

4.2.4.3 All oil and grease deposits shall be removed prior to wirebrushing as detailed in 4.2.2.1. In this regard, special attention shall be paid to
drillings, bolt holes, etc.
4.2.4.4 Following the degreasing as described above, all surfaces of steelwork and plant under this category shall be scraped and wirebrushed
to remove all loose scale, rust and deleterious matter, followed by rinsing with clean potable water.
4.2.4.5 The contractor may utilise manual wirebrushing provided the required standard of finish is achieved. The finish shall be in accordance
with ISO 8501-1:1988 St 3 to the particular standard grade specified in the detailed specification. Where necessary, mechanical
brushing shall be used. Burnishing of the surface shall not be permitted.
4.2.4.6 In all cases, after wirebrushing or grinding, all traces of loose material shall be removed from the surface by compressed air or vacuum
cleaning. Cleaned surfaces shall not be contaminated with oil, grease, rust or other deposits before coating.
4.3 APPLICATION OF COATINGS

4.3.1 Unless otherwise specified, coating systems shall only be applied to dry surfaces. During application, the relative humidity shall not
exceed 85% and ambient temperatures shall be between 5°C and 50°C. In the case of special coatings, e.g. ethyl inorganic zinc
silicate, the conditions specified in the manufacturer’s product data sheet, shall be strictly adhered to.
4.3.2 The maximum/minimum substrate temperature at the time of coating application shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s product
data sheet.
4.3.3 Care shall be taken to ensure adequate coating of all boltholes, edges and other areas normally prone to corrosion attack.
4.3.4 The colour of each coat shall be different from the colour of the previous coat. However, two finishing coats of the same colour may be
applied to achieve complete colour uniformity. All finishing colours shall be to Illovo Sugar Limited’s approval.
4.3.5 Steel that is to be embedded in concrete and the undersides of baseplates which will be grouted into position, shall not be coated unless
otherwise stated.

4.3.6 Where steel sections are to be embedded in concrete the complete paint system shall extend to 100mm below the level of the cement
and an additional coat of the intermediate coating shall be applied to the areas 100mm above and below the level of the concrete.
4.3.7 Bolted mating surfaces of structural steelwork shall receive two coats of primer. Surfaces are to be pulled up wet. In marine
environments, friction grip areas shall be blastcleaned to ISO 8501-1:1988 Sa 3 and receive one coat of ethyl based inorganic zinc
silicate applied by agitated pressure pot to a thickness of 75 micrometers. In inland areas, friction grip areas shall not be coated unless
otherwise stated.
Note: Where earthing is required this shall be discussed with the relevant Engineer.
4.3.8 Surfaces (other than hermetically sealed internal surfaces) which will become inaccessible after complete assembly must be protected
by the full paint system before becoming inaccessible.
4.3.9 Interfaces of spot welded lap joints in fabricated steel sheet shall be protected by an electrically conductive spot welding primer e.g. zinc
rich primer.
4.3.10 Steel surfaces, which are to rest on concrete or other floors, and any other surfaces inaccessible after erection shall receive the full
specified coating system prior to erection.
4.3.11 Paint work damaged during transport or erection shall be made good by the contractor. If site respraying is necessary, labels and all
other areas not to be painted shall be carefully masked. Any overspray which occurs despite this masking shall be removed without
delay, by the contractor.
4.3.12 Damaged paint areas shall be cleaned. Rust spots and any other deleterious matter shall be removed. Spot repairs shall be carried out
such that the patch painting extends at least 25mm beyond the damaged areas. Spot repairs shall reinstate each of the previous coats
and shall commence directly after surface preparation.
4.3.13 Where paint is allowed to age before finishing, the paint manufacturer’s product data sheet shall be consulted with regard to overcoating
times and, should overcoating times have been exceeded, for remedial measures.

4.3.14 Care shall be taken to ensure that all machined parts are adequately protected against contamination and corrosion during paint
application, transport/shipping and pre-commissioning storage.
4.4 GENERAL CONDITIONS OF WORKMANSHIP

4.4.1 All work shall be carried out under the supervision of an experienced supervisor.
4.4.2 The mixing of all paint products shall be carried out in a container larger than that in which the material is supplied to ensure thorough
mixing. This applies particularly to two and three pack products.
4.4.3 The paint shall be mixed to a uniform consistency leaving no unmixed pigment at the bottom of the container. Paint shall be strained
after mixing if skins or lumps are present.
4.4.4 Containers shall not be opened until the paint is required for use.
4.4.5 Unused (excl. 2 pack) material shall be returned to the original or to a clean container and the lid replaced.
4.4.6 Brushes, rollers, steel trowels and wood floats and any other application equipment shall be of quality and style that well enable proper
application of the coating.
4.4.7 Spray equipment used shall be suitable for high quality work, shall be capable of properly atomising the material and shall be equipped
with suitable pressure regulators and gauges. The air caps, needles and nozzles shall be those recommend by the Manufacturer of the
coating being sprayed. Coatings shall be applied in uniform layers.
4.4.8 All coatings shall be evenly applied to form a smooth, continuous, unbroken coating free from sags, runs and other defects. Film
thicknesses shall be as specified and each coat shall provide complete coverage.
4.4.9 No cleaning or coating applications shall take place when site conditions are likely to adversely affect these operations. The contractor
shall be responsible for providing all protective equipment necessary to prevent contamination of the coatings and to minimise delays
due to such site conditions.

4.4.10 All newly primed steelwork prior to erection shall be stored clear of the ground on trestles or other suitable material. The steelwork shall
be placed in such a manner as to ensure adequate drainage of rainwater and condensation.
4.4.11 The storage of galvanised components shall comply with SABS 763:1977.
4.4.12 Equipment name plates and identification plates shall be protected from coatings. No coatings shall be applied over any surfaces where
these will adversely affect the performance of the item or component.
4.4.13 Before commencement of work, the contractor shall produce, if requested, reasonable proof regarding compatibility and adhesion
between base coats and finishing coats.
4.5 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

4.5.1 Control of Coatings
4.5.1.1 Manufacturers’ Factory Testing
Coatings shall be regularly tested by the coating manufacturer. The contractor shall satisfy himself that regular quality control tests are
carried out to ensure that good quality of the coatings is maintained.
4.5.1.2 Identification by the Contractor

A record of the details (batch number, date of manufacture, etc.) of each type of system used, shall be retained by the contractor. The
contractor shall be responsible for reporting to the coating manufacturer immediately, should any divergence in the properties or the
colour of a material be identified.
4.5.2 QUALITY CONTROL OF SURFACE PREPARATION

4.5.2.1 During blastcleaning, the relative humidity shall not exceed 85% and the ambient temperature shall be above 5°C.
4.5.2.2 The standard of finish for wirebrushed and blastcleaned surfaces shall be in accordance with ISO 8501-1 St 3.
4.5.2.3 Where surfaces are blastcleaned, the peak to valley profile shall be measured in accordance with the SABS test method number 772.

4.5.2.4 Immediately before coating, blastcleaned steel shall not exhibit more than 0,3% dust and debris when tested in accordance with SABS
test method number 769.
4.5.3 Quality Control of Coating Application

4.5.3.1 During application, the relative humidity shall not exceed 85% and the ambient temperature shall be between 5°C and 30°C. In the case
of special coatings, the conditions specified in annex A for each system shall be adhered to.
4.5.3.2 The method of application shall be as specified in the manufacturer’s product data sheet.
4.5.3.3 The paint shall be applied as a wet film to the surface in a uniform layer. Runs or says shall be brushed out before surface drying of
paints. If paints have been allowed to dry, any sags and runs shall be scraped of and the areas repainted.
4.5.3.4 Drying times shall be as specified in the manufacturer’s product data sheet.
4.5.3.5 All coating thicknesses on metal substrates shall be measured in accordance with ASTM E376-1969. These measurements shall be
made on surfaces free of all contaminants. Approved electronic instruments shall be used for determination of film thicknesses
4.5.3.6 Thicknesses on non-metallic substrates shall be checked by verification of the quantity of coating consumed.
4.5.3.7 The thicknesses of each coat shall be as defined in the detailed specification. Ninety percent (90%) of random readings shall be equal
to or greater than the specified thickness. Where excessive film thicknesses can be detrimental to the integrity of the coating, the
manufacturer’s recommended maximum shall apply. No individual reading shall be less than 90 % of the specified thickness for each
coat in a given system.
4.5.3.8 All deficient film thicknesses shall be rectified to Illovo Sugar Limited’s approval at the contractor’s expense. Holiday detection tests
shall be carried out, where items of plant and equipment are subject to immersed conditions, and where specified by Illovo Sugar
Limited, to determine and locate any pinholes in the coating system. They shall be done by the wet sponge process. The voltage used
shall be 10 V per 25 micrometres of coating thickness. Illovo Sugar Limited shall approve instrumentation for these tests. Any pinholes
located shall be marked and repaired to approval.

4.6 EQUIPMENT TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CONTRACTOR

To be approved by Plascon South Africa.
i) Apparatus with which to determine the relative humidity and air temperature
ii) Equipment to measure the temperature of metal surfaces.
4.7 SYSTEMS CONTAINING LIQUIDS OR GASES

For the internals of circuits or systems containing liquids or gases, the conditions of the coated surfaces should not be detrimental to the
full and correct functioning of the circuit or system as envisaged in the applicable design criteria of that circuit or system.
4.8 RECORDS
In all cases the contractor shall be responsible for the quality control requirements and shall keep records of all his inspections and
tests. Illovo Sugar Limited may witness the final inspection and may also elect to have witness and hold points other than the final
inspection. Prior to the commencement of work, the contractor shall confirm with Illovo Sugar Limited in writing, the date of the
commencement of work and Illovo Sugar Limited’s inspection requirements.
5.0 TESTS
5.1 Illovo Sugar Limited may require destructive tests to be carried out. Before these tests are performed the contractor shall be notified in
writing of the nature and extent of the testing to be done.
6.0 VESSELS AND TANKS

In the case of vessels and tanks, consult directly with thePlascon South Africa Protective coatings division for a specification
for coatings for inside surfaces where the fluid contained may have an adverse effect on the coating. The external surface
may however be treated according to where if falls in one or other of the specifications herein.

7.0 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Inhalation of spray paint mist shall be prevented by the use of protective breathing apparatus or spray booth with extraction
fans, or in other effective ways.
7.1 Spray paint equipment and steelwork shall be electrically earthed. When work is performed in enclosed spaces, no smoking,
sparks or open flames shall be permitted. The concentration of volatile solvents shall be kept below the lower explosive limit
by adequate ventilation.
7.2 Oily or solvent soaked rags shall be kept in closed containers and in minimum quantity. Any spillage of volatiles shall be
wiped up immediately. The Contractor shall be fully responsible for the endorsement of all essential safety precautions.
8.0 UNDERGROUND PIPEWORK

All underground pipework and fittings are to be cleaned by wire brushing and all surfaced must be rendered dry and free of
oil and grease and other contaminants. All burrs, sharp edges, weld splatter to be removed by chipping, grinding or filling.
The pipework etc, is to be painted with one coat of self etch printer and one coat of EPD 100 Epoxy tar to dry film thickness
of 125um followed by coat of EPD 112 Epoxy tar Brown to dry film thickness of 125um and allow to dry.
9.0 GUARANTEE
All paintwork carried out by contractors, is to be monitored by a Kansai Plascon South Africa Technical Consultant who will
check the blast profile and do a random wet film thickness and dry film thickness readings. Failing to comply with the above
will result in loss of the guarantee by Kansai Plascon South Africa.

NEW WORK SPEC. NO.
LIMITED LIFE SPEC. NO.

LAGGED EXPOSURE
REPAIR/REPAINT
SPEC. NO.
ITEM DESCRIPTION
OPERATING
EXTERNAL
INTERNAL
SABS
TEMP °C
EQUIPMENT YES NO CODE COLOUR
PUMP BASES X X F11 STRONG BLUE 1 2

OIL PUMPS X X B15 LIGHT BROWN 1 2
GENERAL PUMPS X X C66 CREAM 1 2
SWITCH GEAR HT X X G12 DK ADM GREY 1 2
SWITCH GEAR LT X X B26 ELECTRIC ORANGE 1 2
ELECTRIC MOTORS X X B26 ELECTRIC ORANGE 1 2
CABLE RACKING X X B26 ELECTRIC ORANGE 1 2
MACHINE GUARDS X X B26 ELECTRIC ORANGE 1 2
VALVE HAND WHEELS X X B49 YELLOW & BLACK 1 2
GEARBOXES X X N/A WHITE 1 2
MOTOR CONTROL CENTRE X X B26 LIGHT ORANGE 1 2
HAND RAILS (GALVANISED) X X B49 YELLOW 4 2
STANCHIONS ( GALVANISED) X X N/A BLACK 4 2
HAND RAILS (NON-GALVANISED) X X B49 YELLOW 1 2

STANCHIONS (NON-GALVANISED) X X BLACK 1 2


NEW WORK SPEC.
REPAIR/REPAINT
LAGGED EXPOSURE
SPEC. NO.
OPERATING
NO.
EXTERNAL
ITEM
INTERNAL
DESCRIPTION
TEMP °C
SABS
PIPING INSTALLATIONS YES NO CODE COLOUR
WATER
RAW WATER 20 X H65 PASTEL GREEN 1 2 16
INJECTION WATER 40 X E54 PASTEL GREY 1 2 16
BOILER FEED WATER 130 X X X H10 BRILLIANT GREEN 1 2 16
CONTAMINATED CONDENSATE WATER 100 X X X H28 DEEP PASTEL GRN 1 2 16
CONDENSATE ACCEPT 100 X X X H10 BRILLIANT GREEN 1 2 16
BEARING COOLING WATER 35 X X X G12 DK ADMIR. GREY 1 2 16
FACTORY WATER (HOT) 95 X X X H65 PASTEL GREEN 1 2 16
SCRUBBER WATER 25 X X N/A BLACK 1 2 16
PROCESS COOLING WATER 35 X X X E14 EMERALD GREEN 1 2 16
DOMESTIC WATER 20 X X X H28 DEEP PASTEL GRN 1 2 16
FILTERED WATER 20 X X H28 DEEP PASTEL GRN 1 2 16
SIGNAL RED – 200mm BANDS PAINTED AT 20 X X A11 SIGNAL RED 1 2 16

TAPS/VALVES AND 100mm BANDS AT 6000mm
CENTERS AND AT ALL BENDS
IMBIBITION WATER 95 X X X N/A
FIRE WATER MAINS 20 - X X X A11 SIGNAL RED 1 2 16


NEW WORK SPEC.
REPAIR/ REPAINT
LAGGED EXPOSURE
SPEC. NO.
OPERATING
NO.
EXTERNAL
ITEM
INTERNAL
DESCRIPTION
TEMP °C
SABS
SUCROSE SOLUTIONS
DIFFUSER CIRCULATING JUICE 90 X X X B32 MAIZE 1 2 16
PRESS WATER 85 X X X B32 MAIZE 1 2 16
SCALDING JUICE 100 X X X B32 MAIZE 1 2 16
MIXED JUICE 100 X X X B32 MAIZE 1 2 16
CLEAR JUICE 120 X X X C67 PRIMROSE 16
SYRUP 70 X X X B49 GOLDEN YELLOW 1 2 16
CLOUDY FILTRATE 70 X X N/A N/A N/A 1 2 16
CLEAR FILTRATE 70 X X N/A N/A N/A 1 2 16
MUD 95 X X G35 NAVY LIGHT GREY 1 2 16
A. MASSECUITE 75 X X N/A F29 CORNFLOWER 1 2 16
B. MASSECUITE 75 X X N/A E35 OPALINE 1 2 16
C.MASSECUITE 75 X X N/A B33 MIDDLE BUFF 1 2 16
A. MOLASSES 75 X X X B13 GOLDEN BROWN 1 2 16
B. MOLASSES 75 X X X B07 MIDDLE BROWN 1 2 16
C. MOLASSES 60 X X X B03 DARK BROWN 1 2 16
MILK OF LIME 60 X X E67 AQUAMARINE 1 2 16
REMELT 80 X X N/A B49 GOLDEN YELLOW 1 2 16
SWEET WATER 90 X X N/A B49 GOLDEN YELLOW 1 2 16


NEW WORK SPEC.
REPAIR/REPAINT
LAGGED EXPOSURE
SPEC. NO.
OPERATING
NO.
EXTERNAL
ITEM
INTERNAL
DESCRIPTION
TEMP °C
SABS
OILS
DIESEL FUEL X X X N/A 1 2
HYDRAULIC OILS X X X B15 LIGHT BROWN 1 2
LUBRICATING OILS X X X B15 LIGHT BROWN 1 2
TRANSFORMER OILS 40 X X N/A N/A 1 2
HEAVY OIL 30 X X X N/A N/A 1 2
FURNACE 20 X X X N/A N/A 1 2
CHEMICALS
CAUSTIC SODA X X X F18 JACARANDA 1 2
SULPHURIC ACID X X F18 JACARANDA 1 2
DRAINS N/A BLACK 16 16

STRUCTURAL STEEL N/A SUGAR ICE BLUE 1 2
CODE: PRT 9006


NEW WORK SPEC.
REPAIR/REPAINT
LAGGED EXPOSURE
SPEC. NO.
OPERATING
NO.
EXTERNAL
ITEM
INTERNAL
DESCRIPTION
TEMP °C
SABS
STEAM
STEAM V2 20KPAG 70 X X X F05 AZURE BLUE BAND 7 7
STEAM V1 60 KPAG 90 X X X F07 MIDDLE BLUE BAND 7 7
STEAM EXHAUST AFTER LET DOWN 130 X X X H28 GREEN BAND 7 7
STEAM EXHAUST BEFORE LET DOWN 240 X X X H28 GREEN BAND 8 8
STEAM 300 KPAG 150 X X X N/A LAGGED 7 7
STEAM 2100 KPAG 240 X X X N/A LAGGED 8 8
STEAM 3100 KPAG 420 X X X N/A RED BAND 8 8
AIR 1 2
COMPRESSED PLANT AIR 40 X X X N/A WHITE 1 2
COMPRESSED INSTRUMENT AIR 40 X X X F59 WEDGEWOOOD 1 2
VACUUM 70 X X X F11 STRONG BLUE 1 2
POWER CYLINDERS F09 ULTRAMARINE 1 2
HYDROGEN X X

SPECIFICATION
C – 5 Industrial Environment,
New fabrication and complete refurbishment of Structural Steel
fabrications, roof trusses, beams and tank Exteriors etc. ISO 12944
February 2016 SPEC. 1 Rev 3

1. Surface preparation
PAINT SYSTEM PRIMER INTER-MEDIATE FINISHING
1.1 Degrease steel surfaces with
Plascon Aquasolve degreaser Surface Twin Pack
[GR1] followed by clean water Surface
Generic Type Tolerant Recoatable
rinses prior to blasting. Tolerant Epoxy
Epoxy Polyurethane
1.2 Where necessary remove weld
spatter and smooth weld seams or Plascothane
Plascotuff Plascotuff
sharp edges. 9000 Series
3000 Series 3000 Series
1.3 Abrasive blast clean to Sa2.5 of the Trade name Code
Aluminium Grey
International Standard ISO and Code PRT 9000/PRH
Code Code
8501:1:1988 with a blast profile of 9
PEX PEX
40 - 60 µm. 3005/PEH3 3004/PEH3
The primer must be applied 4 hours
mximum after cleaning, before oxidation of Colour Aluminium Grey Range
the steel occurs. If oxidation does occur the Volume Solids 80% 80% 53% ± 2%
entire oxidised area should be reblasted to Theoretical
the standard specified above. 6.6 m²ℓ @ 6.6 m²/ℓ @ 120 10.6m²/ℓ 50µm
Spreading
120 µm DFT µm DFT DFT
Rate
Comments Dry Film
100 to
For touch up and weld repair, mechanically Thickness 100 to 125 µm 50 to 75 µm
200µm
wire brush to ST3 Degrease with (Microns)
Aquasolve (GR1). Rinse with clean potable 4:1 parts 4:1 parts 6 : 1 parts by
Mixing ratio
water. Allow to dry. Apply 50 – 70 µm by volume by volume volume
Plascozinc 3 Brush
Application Brush, Roller, Brush, Roller,
2. Application Roller,Airless
Method Airless Spray Airless Spray
2.1 Stripe Coat all angle edges usingI Spray
Plascoguard 3000 Series Grey as Pot Life 4 hrs @ 25°C 4 hrs @ 25°C 2 hr @ 23°C
per table Epoxy Epoxy Polyurethane
2.2 Apply one full coat of Plascoguard Thinner Thinner Thinner Thinner
3000 Series aluminium. EPT 2 EPT 2 PT 2
2.3 Apply one full coat Plascoguard Refer product Refer product Refer product
Thinning Ratio
3000 Series Grey. Data Sheet Data Sheet Data Sheet
2.4 Apply one full coat of Plascothane
9000 Series by spray or apply 2
coats by brush or roller to achieve
75µm. Epoxy Epoxy Polyurethane
Cleaner Thinner Thinner Thinner
EPT 2 EPT 2 PT 2
All products must be applied in strict
accordance with relevant manufacturers
Product data Sheets.
Min: 10 hrs at Min: 10 hrs at
Overcoating
25ºC 25ºC Max: 4 N/A
time at 25°C
Max: 4 weeks weeks

SPECIFICATION
C – 5 Industrial Environment
Patch painting of localised areas from ambient to 120C i.e.
Structural steel, piping, pumps, motor gearboxes etc. ISO 12944
February 2016 SPEC 2 Rev 2
PAINT SYSTEM PRIMER INTERMEDIATE FINISHING

1. Surface Preparation
1.1 Degrease all surfaces Surface Surface
using Plascon Aquasolv Generic Type Polyurethane
Tolerant Epoxy Tolerant Epoxy
Degreaser [GR1]
followed by clean water Plascothane
Plascotuff Plascotuff
rinsing. 9000 Series
3000 Series 3000 Series
1.2 Wire brush to Grade Trade name and Aluminium Grey
Code
St.3 of the International Code PRT###/PRH
Code Code
Standard ISO 8501- 9
PEX PEX
1:1988. Feather edges 3005/PEH3 3004/PEH3
of localised areas.
1.3 Ensure that all surfaces Colour Aluminium Grey Colour Range
are dry, free from dust Volume Solids 80 80 53% ± 2%
and all other Theoretical 6.6 m²/ℓ @ 120 6.6 m²/ℓ @ 120 10.6 m²ℓ @ 50
contaminants. Spreading Rate µm µm µm
The primer must be applied 4 Dry Film
hours mximum after cleaning, Thickness 100 to200µm 100 to 200µm 50 to 75µm
before oxidation of the steel (Microns)
occurs. If oxidation does occur 4:1 parts 4:1 parts 6:1 parts
Mixing ratio
the entire oxidised area should by volume by volume by volume
be reblasted to the standard Application Brush, Roller, Brush, Roller, Brush, Roller,
specified aBOVE Method Airless Spray Airless Spray Airless Sray
2. Application Pot Life 4 hrs @ 25°C 4 hrs @ 25°C 2 hrs @ 23°C
2.1 Apply one coat of Epoxy Epoxy Polyurethane
Plascoguard 3000 Thinner Thinner Thinner Thinner
Series Aluminium. EPT 2 EPT 2 PT 2
2.2 Apply one coat of Refer to
Refer to Data Refer to Data
Plascoguard 3000 Thinning Ratio Sheet Sheet
product Data
Series Grey. Sheet
2.3 Apply one coat of Epoxy Epoxy Ployurethane
Plascothane 9000 Cleaner Thinner Thinner Thinner
Series Recoatable PU EPT 2 EPT 2 PT 2
Acrylic Finish as per the
table.
Min:10 hrs at Min: 10 hrs at
All products must be applied in Overcoating
25ºC 25ºC N/A
strict accordance with the time at 25°C
Max: 4 weeks Max: 4 weeks
relevant manufacturers Product
data Sheets

SPECIFICATION
ISO 12944
New and/or complete refurbishment of structural steel

1.1 Degrease steel surfaces with High Build High Build
Plascon Aquasolv Degreaser Generic Type Vinyl Primer Intermediate
Vinyl Enamel
[GR1] followed by clean water
rinses prior to blasting. This Plascochem
Plascochem Plascochem
will reduce contamination of Trade name HB Vinyl
HB
Vinyl Enamel
abrasive medium and Code Intermediate
Primer Code
1.2 Where necessary remove weld Code
Code PVL 4000
spatter and smooth weld PVL 101
PVL 1
seams or sharp edges.
1.3 Abrasive blast clean to Sa2.5 Light Grey
of International Standard ISO Colour Red oxide Colour Range
(Matt)
8501-1:1988 with a blast profile Volume
of 40-60µm. 33 – 37% 34 – 38% 28 – 32%
Solids
1.4 The primer must be applied Theoretical
within four hours of cleaning I 5 m²/ℓ @ 70µm 5.1 m²/ℓ @ 9.6 m²/ℓ @
Spreading
oxidation does occur the DFT 70µm DFT 30µm DFT
Rate
oxidised area should be Dry Film
reblasted to the above Thickness 60 to 80µm 60 to 80µm 25 to 35µm
standard. (Microns)
Mixing ratio Single Pack Single Pack Single Pack
2. Application Application Airless Spray. Airless Spray. AirlessSpray,
2.1 Apply one coat of Plascochem Method Brush, roller Brush, roller Brush, roller
HB Vynyl Primer PVL 1 as per Pot Life Open Open Open
the table. Thinning not Thinning not Thinning not
Thinner
recommended recommended recommended
2.2 Apply one coat of Plascochem Thinning Refer product
PVL 1 PVL 101
HB Intermediate PVL 101 as Ratio Data Sheet
per table. Chemcote Chemcote Chemcote
Cleaner
CNP 250 CNP 250 CNP 250
2.3 Apply two coats of Plascochem

400 PVL 4000 series as per
table Min: 7 hrs at Min: 7 hrs at Min: 7 hrs at
Overcoating 25ºC 25ºC 25ºC
All products must be applied in strict time at 25°C Max: Max: Max:
accordance with the relevant Indefinate Indefinate Indefinate
manufacturers Product Data Sheets

SPECIFICATION
Protection of Galvanised Surfaces C – 5 Industrial Environment
[New galvanised and weathered galvanised surfaces] ISO 12944
February 2016
SPEC. 4 Rev 3
1. Surface Preparation PAINT SYSTEM PRIMER INTERMEDIA FINISHING

TE
1.1 Remove all contaminants COAT NOT
and the temporary REQUIRED
protective coating with Generic Type Epoxy Primer Polyurethane
Plascon Galvanised iron Plascothane
Cleaner [GIC1] followed by Trade name Plascoguard 40
9000 Series
Code PEX
clean water rinses. Repeat and Code Code
40/PEH 40
the cleaning procedure PRT###/PRH 9
until a water break free
surface is obtained. Colour Red Colour Range
1.2 Allow to dry. Volume
50 % 53% ± 2%
Solids
Theoretical
10 m²/ℓ 10.6 m²ℓ
2. Application Spreading
@ 50µm 50µm
2.1 Apply one coat of Rate
Plascoguard 40 Epoxy Dry Film
Primer as per the table. Thickness 40 to 150µm 50 to 75µm
2.2 Apply one coat of (Microns)
Plascothane 9000Series Mixing ratio 4 : 1 parts by 6 : 1 parts by
PU Acrylic Recoatable volume volume
Finish. Application Airless Spray Airless Spray
Method Brush, Roller Brush, Roller
Pot Life 8h @25°C 2 h @ 23°C
All products must be applied in Epoxy Polyurethane
strict accordance with the relevant Thinner Thinner Thinner
manufacturers Product Data EPT 2 PT 2
Sheets. Thinning Refer to product Refer to product
Ratio Data Sheet Data Sheet
Epoxy Polyurethane
Cleaner
Thinner Thinner
EPT 2 PT 2
Min: 12h @
Overcoating Min: 6h @ 25°C
25° C
time at 25°C Max: Extended
Max: No limit

SPECIFICATION
Priming of Tanks and pipes prior to insulation operating at
temperatures - From 0°C to 400°C.
ISO 12944
February 2016 SPEC 6 Rev 3

1. Surface preparation
1.1 Degrease steel surfaces Inorganic Zinc
with Plascon Aquasolv Generic Type N/A N/A
Silicate
degreaser [GR1] followed Trade name Plascozinc 1
by clean water rinses prior N/A N/A
and Code PZI233/LYE2
to blasting. This will Data sheet
reduce contamination of Latest Issue
abrasive medium. Colour Pink
1.2 Where necessary remove 58% WFT/DFT
weld spatter and smooth Volume Solids
Method
weld seams or sharp Theoretical
edges. 7.7m²/ℓ @ 75
Spreading
1.3 Abrasive blast clean to µm DFT
Rate
Sa2.5 of the International Dry Film
Standard ISO Thickness 50 - 75 µm
8501:1:1988 with a blast (Microns)
profile of 40 – 70 µm. 7.86 l liquid to
1.4 The primer must be Mixing ratio component
applied within four hours of 15.2kg zinc
cleaning before oxidation powder
of the steel occurs. If Application Agitated
oxidation does occur the Method Pressure Pot
entire oxidised area should Pot Life 8 hr @ 23°C
be reblasted to the Plascon Zinc
Thinner
standard specified above. Thinner
PZT 1
2. Application Refer to Product
Thinning Ratio
2.1 Apply one coat Plascozinc Data sheet.
1 as per the table. Plascon Zinc
Cleaner Thinner
All products must be applied in PZT 1
strict accordance with relevant
manufacturers Product Data Cure to be
Overcoating
Sheets determined by
time at 25°C
MEK rubs.

SPECIFICATION
General surfaces of piping and vessels operating at C – 5 Industrial Environment
temperatures from 100°C to 200°C ISO 12944
[New work or total refurbishment]

1. General
1.1 Degrease steel surfaces Inorganic Zinc
with Plascon Aquasolv Generic Type Silicate
Silicone Acrylic Silicone Acrylic
Degreaser [GR1] followed Trade name Plascotherm Plascotherm
by clean water rinses prior Plascozinc 1
and Code 200 T 200 T
to blasting. This will reduce PZI233/LYE2
PSA 201 PSA 201
contamination of abrasive
medium. Colour Pink White White
1.2 Where necessary remove Volume 58% WFT/DFT
weld spatter and smooth 29% - 33% 29% - 33%
Solids Method
weld seams or sharp Theoretical
edges. 7.7m²/ℓ @ 4.1m²/ℓL @
Spreading 4.1m²/ℓ @ 75µm
1.3 Abrasive blast clean to 75 µm DFT 75µm
Rate
Sa2.5 of International Dry Film
Standard ISO 8501-1:1988 50 to 100µm 50 to 100µm
Thickness 50 - 75µm
with a blast profile of 40- DFT DFT
(Microns)
60µm. 7.86l Liquid
1.4 The primer must be component to
Mixing ratio Single Pack Single Pck
applied within 4 hours of 15.2kg Zinc
cleaning before oxidation powder
of the steel occurs. If Application Agitated Airless Spray Airless Spray
oxidation does occur the Method Pressure Pot Brush Roller Brush Roller
entire oxidised areas Pot Life 8 hrs @ 23°C N/A N/A
should be reblasted to the Plascon Zinc
standard specified above. Thinner Thinner Do not thin Do not thin
PZT 1
2. Application Thinning Refer to data
N/A N/A
2.1 Apply one coat of Ratio sheet
Plascozinc 1 as per the Plascon Zinc Universal Universal
table. Cleaner Thinner Reducer Reducer
2.2 Apply two coats of PZT 1 [PUR1] [PUR1]
Plascotherm Silicone
Acrylic 3000 as per table
Determine
Overcoating
All products must be applied in time at 25°C cure with MEK 4 hrs @ 25°C 4 hrs @ 25°C
strict accordance with the relevant rubs
manufacturers Product Data
Sheets.

SPECIFICATION
High Heat up to 540°C
ISO 12944
i.e. Smoke Stacks, Boiler Ducting, etc.

Inorganic Zinc Aluminium Aluminium
1.1 Degrease all surfaces Generic Type Silicate Silicone Silicone
using Plascon Aquasolv Plascotherm Plascotherm
degreaser [GR1] followed Trade name Plascozinc 1
540 540
by clean water rinsing. and Code PZI233/LYE2
HRA 6 HRA 6
1.2 Abrasive blasts clean to
Sa2.5 of the International Colour Pink Aluminium Aluminium
Standard ISO 8501-1:1988 Volume 58% WFT/DFT
with a blast profile of 40- 8 - 12% 8 - 12%
Solids Method
60µm. Theoretical
1.3 Ensure that all surfaces 7.7m²/ℓt @ 75µ
Spreading 5m²ℓ@25µm 5m²ℓ@ 20µm
are dry, free from dust and DFT
Rate
all other contaminants. Dry Film
The primer must be applied Thickness 50 – 75 µm 15 – 25 µm 15 – 25µm
within 4 hours of cleaning (Microns)
before oxidation of the steel 7.86l Liquid to
occurs. If oxidation does occur Mixing ratio 15,2 kg Zinc Single Pack Single Pack
the entire oxidised areas Powder
should be reblasted to the Application Agitated Airless spray, Airless Spray,
standard specified above Method Pressure Pot Brush Roller Brush Roller
Pot Life 8 hr @ 23°C N/A N/A
Universal Universal
Plascon
2. Application Thinner Reducer Reducer
PZT 1
2.1 Apply one coat of PUR 1 PUR 1
Plascozinc 1 as per the Refer to Refer to
Thinning Refer to Product
table. Product Data Product Data
Ratio Data Sheet
2.2 Apply 2 coats of Sheet. Sheet
Plascotherm 540 allowing Universal Universal
Plascon
12 hrs between coats. Cleaner Reducer Reducer
PZT 1
PUR 1 PUR 1
Please Note: This product only cures Determine Min: 12 hrs at Min: 12 hrs at
Overcoating
cure with MEK 25ºC 25ºC
when heated to 204˚C time at 25°C
Rubs. Max: Extended Max: Extended

SPECIFICATION
Uninsulated surfaces operating between 200 – 600°C
ISO 12944
[New work and complete coating replacement]
PAINT SYSTEM INTERMEDIATE FINISHING

COAT NOT
1.1 Degrease all surfaces REQUIRED
using Plascon Aquasolv Inorganic Zinc Silicone
degreaser [GR 1] followed Generic Type Silicate
N/A
Aluminium
by clean water rinsing. Plascotherm
1.2 Abrasive blast clean to Trade name Plascozinc 1
N/A 540
Sa2.5 of the International and Code PZI233/LYE2
HRA 6
Standard ISO 8501-1:1988
with a blast profile of 40- Colour Pink Aluminium
60 µm. Volume 58% WFT/DFT
1.3 Ensure that all surfaces 8 - 12%
Solids Method
are dry, free from dust and Theoretical
all other contaminants. 7.7m²/ℓ 5m²@20µm
Spreading
@ 75µm DFT
The primer must be applied Rate
within 4 hours of cleaning Dry Film
before oxidation of the steel Thickness 50 to75µm 15 to 25µm
occurs. If oxidation does occur (Microns)
the entire oxidised areas 7.861ℓ liquid
should be reblasted to the Mixing ratio component to
Single Pack
standard specified above 15.2 kg Zinc
Powder
Airless
Application Agitated
2. Application Spray,Brush
Method Pressure Pot
2.1 Apply one coat of Interzinc Roller
687 as per table. Pot Life 8hrs @25°C N/A
2.2 Apply two coats of Plascon Zinc Universal
Plascotherm 540 as per Thinner Thinner Reducer
table PZT 1 PUR 1
Thinning Refer Data Refer to data
Ratio Sheet sheet
All products must be applied in Plascon Zinc Universal
strict accordance with the relevant Cleaner Thinner Reducer
manufacturers product Data PZT 1 PUR 1
Sheets Min: 12hrs at
Determine
Overcoating 25ºC
Please note: This product only cure with MEK
time at 25°C Max:
fully cures when heated to 204˚C Rubs.
Extended

SPECIFICATION
Anti-stress Lacquer for use on stainless steel surfaces
ISO 12944
[New and existing surfaces]
February 2016 SPEC. 10
1. Surface Preparation PAINT SYSTEM PRIMER INTERMEDIATE FINISHING

COAT NOT
1.1 Degrease using Plascon
REQUIRED
Aquasolv Degrease [GR1] Anti-stress Anti-stress
followed by clean water Generic Type N/A
lacquer lacquer
rinses. Repeat the Plascothane Plascothane
cleaning procedures until Trade name Industrial PU Industrial PU
a water break free surface N/A
and Code Enamel UP Enamel UP13
is obtained. 13 KAT 514
Data sheet
2. Application Latest Issue
2.1 Apply two coats of Colour Clear Clear
Plascothane Industrial PU Volume Solids 37% mixed 37% mixed
Enamel [UP13] as per the Theoretical
table. 14 m²/ℓ 14 m²/ℓ
Spreading
@ 30µm @ 30µm
Rate
Dry Film
All products must be applied in Min: 25µm Min: 25µm
Thickness
strict accordance with the relevant Max: 40µm Max: 40µm
(Microns)
manufacturer’s product Data 9:1 9:1
Mixing ratio
sheets. by volume by volume
Application
Spray Spray
Method
Pot Life 6h @ 23°C 6h @ 23°C
Plascothane Plascothane
Thinner Thinner Thinner
[TH302] [TH302]
Refer to data Refer to data
Thinning Ratio
sheet sheet
Plascothane Plascothane
Cleaner Thinner Thinner
[TH302] [TH302]
Min: 30 mins Min: 30 min at
Overcoating at 23ºC 23ºC
time at 25°C Max: 48 hrs Max:48 hrs at
at 23ºC 23ºC

SPECIFICATION
Coating system for general equipment, motor pumps,
Hand rails, etc.
N.B. ALSO FOR 3CR12 AND ALUMINIUM ISO 12944
February 2016
SPEC. 11 Rev 2

1. Surface Preparation COAT NOT
2. Degrease all surfaces using RQUIRED
Plascon Aquasolv degreaser Polyamide
[GR 1] followed by clean water Generic Type Epoxy
N/A Polyurethane
rinsing.
3. Abrasive blast clean to Sa2.5 Plascothane
Plascoguard
of the International Standard Trade name 40 Primer N/A
9000 Series
ISO 8501-1:1988 with a blast and Code Code
PEX 40/
PRT###/PRH 9
profile of 40- PEH 40
60 µm.
4. Ensure that all surfaces are Colour Red Oxide Range
dry, free from dust and all other Volume
50% 53%±2%
contaminants. Solids
The primer must be applied Theoretical
10m²/ℓ@ 40µm 10.6m²ℓ@ 50µm
within 4 hours of cleaning Spreading
DFT DFT
before oxidation of the steel Rate
occurs. If oxidation does occur Dry Film
the entire oxidised areas Thickness 40 µm 50-75 µm
should be reblasted to the (Microns)
standard specified above 4:1 parts by 6:1 parts by
Mixing ratio
volume volume
Application; Application Airless spray Airless Spray
Method Brush Roller Brush Roller
1 Apply one coat on Pot Life 8 hr @25°C 2 hr @ 25°C
Plascoguard 40 as per table Epoxy Polyurethane
2 Apply one coat of EPT 2 PT 2
Plascothane 9000 Series as Thinning Refer product Refer Product
per table Ratio Data Sheet Data Sheet
Epoxy Polyurethane
EPT 2 PT 2
Min : 8 hrs at Min; 6 hrs at
Overcoating
25ºC 25ºC
time at 25°C
Max: Extended Max: Extended

SPECIFICATION
Floor Coating
ISO 12944

Surface preparation
Two pack Water based Water based
Ensure that concrete screed has cur for at least 28 Generic Type
Epoxy Epoxy Epoxy
days and that moisture content measured with a Plascon Plascon
Trade name and Plascon
suitable moisture meter is less than 5 % (Max Gehopon Gehopon
Code Gehopon GW7
Dozer BD 4 Scale). GW3000 GW3000
 Ensure that no curing compounds are present. Transparent

If a curing compound has been used, it is vital Colour Range Range
Green
that it is removed by means of Porta Shot
Blasting. Volume Solids 20% 56% 56%
 Remove any traces of oil, grease or Depends on
contaminants with Aquasolv Degreaser. Rinse Theoretical
the porosity of 5m²/l@80µm 5m²/l@80µm
thoroughly with clean potable water and allow Spreading Rate
to dry completely. substrate
 An Errut Grinder, Diamond Grinder or Acid Material
Etching using Hydrochloric Acid (mix ratio Dry Film
should be
2 parts water to 1 part acid) may be used to Thickness 40 to 80µm 40 to 80µm
remove the laitance from the concrete absorbed into
(Microns)
substrate. (Should the substrate be metallic substrate
hardened or alternatively uncoated steelwork
and machinery is present, only Phosphoric 5 : 1 by parts 5 : 1 parts by 5: 1 parts by
Mixing ratio
Acid may be used at a mix ratio of 1:1 with mass mass mass
fresh water). Where Acid Etching has taken Airless
place, a thorough rinsing with fresh water is Application Airless Spray,
required and then is allowed to dry Brush, roller Spray,
Method Brush, Roller
completely. Brush, Roller
 Porta Shotblasting is the preferred method of
surface preparation.
Pot Life 16 hr @ 25°C 1 hr @25°C 1 hr @ 25°C
Application: Epoxy
1 Apply one coat GW7 as per Thinner Thinner Water Water
table EPT 1
Refer data Refer data Refer data
Thinning Ratio
2 Apply two coats of GW3000 as sheet sheet sheet
per table Epoxy
Cleaner Thinner Soapy Water Soapy Water
EPT 1
Min: 16 hours
Min: 12 hours Min: 16 hours
Overcoating at 25ºC.
at 25ºC. at 25ºC.
time at 25°C Max:
Max: Extended Max: Extended
Extended

SPECIFICATION
Coating system for 3 CR 12
ISO 12944
Amibient to 100°C
INTERMEDIATE
1. Surface Preparation PAINT SYSTEM PRIMER COAT NOT FINISHING
REQUIRED
All 3 CR 12 surface areas to
Epoxy Red
painted shall be microblasted Generic Type N/A Polyurethane
Oxide
with a non-metellic IIimenite or
Plascoguard Plascothane
garnet blast media to remove
Trade name 40 9000 Series
surface oxidation and N/A
and Code PEX 40/ PRT9000/
provide a profile (±20µ) PEH 40 PRH 9
suitable for the application of
the coating system. Colour Red Oxide Colour Range
Volume
50% 53%±2%
Solids
Theoretical
2. Application 10m²@40µm 10.6m²@50µm
Spreading
2.1 Apply 1 coat of DFT DFT
Rate
Plascoguard 40 as per the Dry Film
table. Thickness 40 - 150µm 40 - 70µm
2.2 Apply 1 coat of (Microns)
Plascothane 9000 Series 4-1 parts by 6-1 parts by
as per table. Mixing ratio
volume volume
Application Spray, Brush, Brush, Roller,
Method Roller Spray
Pot Life 6hrs @25°C 2hrs @25°C
Epoxy Polyurethane
All products must be applied in EPT 2 PT 2
strict accordance with the relevant Refer to
Thinning Refer to Product
manufacturers’ product Data Product Data
Ratio Data Sheet.
sheets. Sheet
Epoxy Polyurethane
EPT 2 PT 2
Min:8 hrs Min;6hrs at
Overcoating
@25°C 25ºC
time at 25°C
Max:Extended Max: Indefinite

SPECIFICATION
Heavy duty floor coating system
ISO 12944

Ensure that concrete screed has cur for at PAINT PRIMER INTERMEDIATE FINISHING
SYSTEM
least 28 days and that moisture content High build
Generic Type Epoxy High build Epoxy
measured with a suitable moisture meter is Epoxy
Trade name Plascotuff Plascotuff
less than 5 % (Max Dozer BD 4 Scale). Gehopon GW7
and Code FHB4000 FHB4000
 Ensure that no curing compounds are Colour

Transparent
Range Range
present. If a curing compound has been Green
used, it is vital that it is removed by Volume Solids ± 20% 99% 99%
means of Porta Shot Blasting. Theoretical
Substrate
 Remove any traces of oil, grease or Spreading
Porosity varies
5m²L@200µ 5m²L@200µ
contaminants with Aquasolv Degreaser. Rate
Rinse thoroughly with clean potable Product is
Dry Film
water and allow to dry completely. absorbed into 200µ per 200µ per coat
Thickness
 An Errut Grinder, Diamond Grinder or (Microns)
substrate coat (2) (2)
Acid Etching using Hydrochloric Acid
(mix ratio 2 parts water to 1 part acid) Mixing ratio 5-1 part by mass 4-1 by volume 4-1 by volume
may be used to remove the laitance Application Block brush Trowel spiked Trowel spiked
from the concrete substrate. (Should the Method short nap roller roller roller
substrate be metallic hardened or Pot Life 16hrs @ 25°C
30min @ 25 30min @ 25
alternatively uncoated steelwork and
machinery is present, only Phosphoric Epoxy
Acid may be used at a mix ratio of 1:1 Thinner Thinner N/A N/A
with fresh water). Where Acid Etching EPT1
has taken place, a thorough rinsing with Refer to Product
Thinning Ratio N/A N/A
fresh water is required and then is Data Sheet
allowed to dry completely. Epoxy Epoxy Epoxy
 Porta Shotblasting is the preferred Cleaner Thinner Thinner Thinner
method of surface preparation. EPT1 EPT1 EPT1
.
Min:12hrs @
Overcoating
25°C 8hrs @ 25 8hrs @ 25
time at 25°C
Max: Extended

Application
2.1 Apply one coat of GW7 as per

table
2.2 Apply two coats of FHB4000 as

per table
All products must be applied in strict Min:12hrs @

25°C
accordance with the relevant Overcoating
Max: Extended 8hrs @ 25 8hrs @ 25
manufacturers’ product Data sheets. time at 25°C
All products must be applied in strict

accordance with the relevant
manufacturers’ product Data sheets.

SPECIFICATION
For hand preparation and coating for Pipework C – 5 Industrial Environment
with limited (3/5years) operational life – 0 to 90°C ISO 12944
1. Surface Preparation PAINT SYSTEM PRIMER INTERMEDIATE FINISHING

All surface areas of Steel to be
Generic Type Alkyd Alkyd
painted shall be wire brushed
Super
and sanded to remove loose Plascoprime
Universal
and flaking mill scale and rust, Trade name 50 Series
Enamel
to St 2 of the ISO 8501:1-1988 and Code PP 50 or
Code G
This shall be followed by PP 54
range
washing with a emulsion Data sheet
detergent to remove dirt grease Latest Issue
and other surface Colour Buff / Grey Range
contaminants, followed by Volume Solids 41% 48%
clean running water, allow to Theoretical
dry before painting. 6.8²/ℓ@60µm 19m²/ℓ@25
Spreading
DFT µm
Rate
Dry Film
2. Application Thickness 50 to 75µm 25 to 35µm
2.1 Prime all prepared (Microns)
steelwork with one coat of Mixing ratio Single Pack Single pack
Plascoprime 50 Series as Airless Airless
per table. Application
Spray, Brush, spray,
2.2 Apply two coats of Alkyd Method
roller Brush Roller
based enamel as per Pot Life N/A N/A
table. Plascon
Universal Mineral
Thinner Reducer Turpentine
PUR 1 AZH1
Refer to Refer to
All products must be applied in Thinning Ratio Product Data Product
strict accordance with the relevant Sheet Data Sheet
manufacturers’ product Data Plascon
sheets. Universal Mineral
Cleaner Reducer Turpentine
PUR 1 AZH1
Min: 2 hours
Min: 16
Overcoating at 25ºC
hours at
time at 25°C Max:
23ºC
Extended


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INSPECTION BY Kansai Plascon South Africa

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2.0 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

3.2 Coat/coating/film: Refers to a single layer of a product.

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4.1.2 Composition of Coating Systems

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4.1.2.4 During application, solvents may only be used:

4.1.4 Forwarding and Storage

4.1.6 Storage, Marking and Use of Paint

4.2 SURFACE PREPARATION OF THE SUBSTRATE

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4.2.2 Metal Surfaces

4.2.2.2 Cleaning with acids

4.2.3 Abrasive Blast Cleaning

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4.2.4 Mechanical Wirebrushing or Grinding

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4.3 APPLICATION OF COATINGS

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4.4 GENERAL CONDITIONS OF WORKMANSHIP

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4.5 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

4.5.1.2 Identification by the Contractor

4.5.2 QUALITY CONTROL OF SURFACE PREPARATION

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4.5.3 Quality Control of Coating Application

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4.6 EQUIPMENT TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CONTRACTOR

4.7 SYSTEMS CONTAINING LIQUIDS OR GASES

6.0 VESSELS AND TANKS

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7.0 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

8.0 UNDERGROUND PIPEWORK

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NEW WORK SPEC. NO.

LIMITED LIFE SPEC. NO.

PUMP BASES X X F11 STRONG BLUE 1 2

HAND RAILS (NON-GALVANISED) X X B49 YELLOW 1 2

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LIMITED LIFE SPEC. NO.

SIGNAL RED – 200mm BANDS PAINTED AT 20 X X A11 SIGNAL RED 1 2 16

FIRE WATER MAINS 20 - X X X A11 SIGNAL RED 1 2 16

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LIMITED LIFE SPEC. NO.

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LIMITED LIFE SPEC. NO.

DRAINS N/A BLACK 16 16

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LIMITED LIFE SPEC. NO.

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February 2016 SPEC. 1 Rev 3

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February 2016 SPEC 2 Rev 2

PAINT SYSTEM PRIMER INTERMEDIATE FINISHING