Construction Manual – ARIIL CM01

METHOD STATEMENT
Project – QLY/SOP
Food Grade Epoxy Coating to water
retaining structures Doc No.ARIIL-QM
QM-MS-089

INDEX

SR NO DESCRIPTION
1 Introduction
2 Scope
3 Reference Documents
4 Materials
5 Technical Specifications and Applicable Standards
6 Tools and Equipment’s
7 Responsibility
8 Datum / Survey Reference Point
9 Work Procedure
10 Records
11 Quality Assurance and Quality Control
12 Acceptance Criteria
13 Safety

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 Construction Manual – ARIIL CM01
METHOD STATEMENT
Project – QLY/SOP
Food Grade Epoxy Coating to water
retaining structures Doc No.ARIIL-QM
QM-MS-089

1. Introduction:

The purpose of this Method Statement is to outline the requirements to carry out Food Grade
epoxy coating work for water retaining structures and describe in detail the procedure such as
Surface preparation, priming, Application Techniques & Finishing for the project.
Food grade epoxy paints are the derivative of Epoxies conjunctions with Amine Adducts, Poly
amide, Polyamines etc. They provide air drying, salt water Resistant Finish and anti-Corrosive
anti
coating, it also give anti-fungal
fungal properties, as per guide line of FDA and USDA
USDA.
The product possesses good flexibility, adhesion and sa salt
lt water resistance. Food grade Paint can
safely be used for, marine areas
areas,, food processing /packaging companies, internal side of water
tanks.etc

2. Scope:

The scope of this Method Statement covers all the Antistatic epoxy flooring Works in all ARIIL
projects as per GFC Drawings / Project Specifications / Codes for Good Engineering Practices.

3. Reference Documents:

- Contract Documents
- BOQ / Work Order
- Project Specifications
- GFC / Coordinated Shop hop Drawings
- Site Instruction, if any

4. Materials:

All Materials should be approved before commencement of work. Source and make shall be
approved for all materials.

- Degreaser equipment
- Vacuum cleaner
- Epoxy primer
- Top coat :Storage life Up to 12 months as long as the sealed containers are kept under cover
in a dry place under normal temperature conditions
- Approved Epoxy Top Coats

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METHOD STATEMENT
Project – QLY/SOP
Food Grade Epoxy Coating to water
retaining structures Doc No.ARIIL-QM
QM-MS-089

• EPOSEAL from Apurva & Floor prime WB Primer.

• BASF’s Master P
Protect 180

Material Testing:

Ensure Material Inspection Request (MIR) should be raised at the every delivery / receiving at site for
inspection and approval. Only after approval may allow unloading the material. Inspection and
Testing of material shall be done as per attached / approv
approved ITP.
The product shall confirms to USFDA Regulation - 21 CFR 175.300 & CFTRI

5. Technical Specifications and Applicable Standards:

Food grade epoxy coating workork shall be carried out as per following specifications / standards / code
and / or others as applicable.
- SOP’s
- Material manufacturer’s & applicators guidelines

6. Tools and Equipment:

De greaser, Grinder, Vacuum cleaner, Electric Peddle Mixer, Bucket, Trowel, Measuring Jar, Brush
,roller etc.

7. Responsibility:

Responsibilities described by RACI Matrix

(RACI represents: R - Responsibility, A - Accountable, C - Consulted, and I – Informed)

QAQC QAQC Project Site Execution

Activities
Engineer Manager Manager Team
Document Preparation R C C I
Document Review R A/R C I
Approval I A A I
Implementation I/C I/C A/R A/R

RACI:

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 Construction Manual – ARIIL CM01
METHOD STATEMENT
Project – QLY/SOP
Food Grade Epoxy Coating to water
retaining structures Doc No.ARIIL-QM
QM-MS-089

Responsibility - person or role responsible for ensuring that the item is completed
Accountable- person or role responsible for actually doing or completing the item
Consulted- person or role whose subject matter expertise is required in order to complete the item
Informed- person or role that needs to be kept informed of the status of item completion

8. Datum / Survey Reference Point

Point:

Reference point i.e. bench mark will be given by surveyor at one point or wherever is required.

9. Work Procedure

9.1. Substrate Requirements: Substrate must be free from rising dampness. All contamination must
be removed to give a clean dry textured surface. Concrete tanks must be tested for water
tightness before coating.
9.2. New concrete or cementitious substrates should have been placed at least 28 days and have a
moisture content of less than 5% before coating with food grade epoxy.
9.3. Before application, the surface to be coated, should be free from loose particles, rust, oils,
grease, or earlier coatings and should be thoroughly dry.
9.4. After surface is dry, all repair work like sealing of joints,
s, crack filling of cavities and crevices by
grouting or any other means should be carried out.
9.5. Cracks should be cut open in “V” Shape groove. Cracks should be filled with Epoxy based Flexible
Putty as a Sealant having Sufficient Flexibility to with stand the differential thermal movements
& level finish.
9.6. If pinholes are observed on the surface, the same should be filled with epoxy putty.
9.7. Primer: Mix the two components of recommended primer and apply on the prepared surface surfac by
means of brush or roller. TThickness of coating approx. 150 micron.
9.8. Coating: Food grade epoxy top coat must be applied immediately after mixing the two
components. Apply two coats of food grade epoxy top coat on previously primed surface by
means of brush or roller with an inter coat interval of 6 - 8 hrs. Thickness
hickness of coating approx. 200
to 300 micron.
9.9. Curing: The surface of top coat will be tack free in 3-4 hours.
9.10. The coated area may be put back in service after 5 days.

10 Records:

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METHOD STATEMENT
Project – QLY/SOP
Food Grade Epoxy Coating to water
retaining structures Doc No.ARIIL-QM
QM-MS-089

- Inspection and Test plan

- WIR
- Checklist
- 3rd Party Test Report

11 Quality Assurance and Quality Control:

- As per approved PQMP / ITP

- Any no-conformity affecting the product Quality, SSite / QA QC Engineer

ngineer shall raise Non-
Non
Conformance Report (NCR) and shall suggest and follow-up up for Corrective and Preventive
Action.

12 Acceptance Criteria:

- Material –As
As per Approved ITP.

- Workmanship - Acceptance with C

Checklist, Work Inspection Request Form
orm and
a ITP.

13 Safety:

- Use of PPE’s like safety shoes, dust masks, hand gloves, helmet, safety belts (Working at
height above 1.80m) etc.

- Proper illumination to be provided for working during night.

- Material safety data sheet (MSDS) needs to be submitted prior start of work.

- Electrical equipment’s and machinery should have tag with month color code.

- Safety risk assessment shall be submitted separately for all work activities.

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