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THE C O R R O S I O N S O C I E T Y

Standard Recommended Practice

Method for Conducting Coating (Paint) Panel Evaluation Testing in Atmospheric Exposures

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Foreword

This standard recommended practice provides guidelines for establishing standardized procedures for selecting coating (paint) coating test panels, preparing and painting the surfaces of coating test panels, selecting test sites, and grading and evaluating coating test panels in atmospheric exposure. Such standardization procedures are necessary for meaningful comparisons of coating panel tests.

The recommendations in this standard apply only to atmospheric exposure and specifically exclude immersion testing and laboratory testing. Standards and other recommendations relating to the procedures described herein are listed in Appendix D. This standard provides minimum procedural guidelines for all parties concerned with the field performance evaluation of protective coating systems.

This standard was originally prepared by,NACE Task Group T-6H-25 of Unit Committee T-6H on Coating Materials for Atmospheric Service, and later transferred to Task Group T-6Q-i6 of Unit Committee T-6Q on Quality Assurance of Protective Coating Materials and Their Application. The members of Task Group T-6Q-16 included representatives from consulting firms, users of protective coatings, and coating manufacturers. This standard was editorially updated in 1993 and reaffirmed in 1998 by Unit Committee T-6H and is issued under the auspices of Group Committee T-6 on Protective Coatings and Linings.

In NACE standards, the terms shall, must, should, and may are used in accordance with the definitions of these terms in the NACE Publications Style Manual, 3rd. ed., Paragraph 8.4.1.8. Shall and must are used to state mandatory requirements. Should is used to state that which is considered good and is recommended but is not absolutely mandatory. May is used to state that which is considered optional.

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Contents

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General ..................................................................................................................... 1 Purpose of Testing Program .................. ................................................................. 1 Coating Test Panel Selection ................................................................................... 1 Surface Preparation ................................................................................................. 2 Panel Preparation .................................................................................................... 2 Selection of Exposure Site ....................................................................................... 3 Panel Test Racks ..................................................................................................... 4 Coating Test Panel Evaluation ................................................................................. 4 Processing Field Grading Data ................................................................................. 5

10 . Interpretation of Coating Test Panel Results ............................................................ 5 References ..................................................................................................................... 6 Appendix A - Application Record ................................................................................. 6 Appendix B - Single-Panel Paint Record Form ............................................................ 7 Appendix C - Multi-Panel Paint Inspection Sheet ........................................................ 8 Appendix D - List of Standards and Other Information Related to Panel Testing ......... 9

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Section 1: General

1.1 This standard provides guidelines for establishing standard procedures for coating test panel selection, surface preparation, coating application, field exposure sites and conditions, and the grading and evaluation of coating test panels. Appendices A, B, and C provide example forms that may be used in conjunction with these recommendations. Appendix D provides a list of standards and other information related to coating panel testing.

1.2 While many of these recommendations may be appropriate for testing in other environments (such as accelerated weathering, salt fog, fume chambers, etc.), they are specifically intended for coating test panel evaluation in an atmospheric exposure. These recommendations are not intended to be used for laboratory testing, immersion testing, etc.

1.3 Preliminary screening of coating systems may be more efficiently and economically accomplished by laboratory testing. Also, superior performance of a coating system on a coating test panel in an atmospheric environment does not ensure that equivalent perform ance will be attained during actual field application and service.

Section 2: Purpose of Testing Program

2.1 The purpose of a test program should be clearly of gradings should always be done with the purpose of detailed prior to the establishment of test procedures. The the test program in mind. choice of coating test panel, surface preparation, coating application methods, grading methods, and interpretation 2.2 Written procedures andor instructions should be

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Section 3: Coating Test Panel Selection

3.1 The coating test panel should be fabricated from the same material over which the coating is expected to perform in field service. For structural steel, this should be American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI)(') Ni020 hot- rolled carbon steel. A 1.6-mm (0.063-in.) minimum thickness should be maintained to prevent deformation during blast cleaning. The panel may have a lesser thickness if it is not blast cleaned. The minimum size should be 51 cm (20 in.) per side with a 7.6-cm (3.0-in.) minimum width.

3.2 The variety of sizes and shapes of commercially available coating test panels can be divided into two categories: flat panels and composite panels.

3.2.1 A flat panel should be uniform with no surface irregularity. Variations in performance properties

such as rusting, loss of gloss, and chalking as a result of formulation variables are best evaluated if coating is applied over a flat coating test panel. This type of surface minimizes the effect of application variables.

3.2.2 A composite coating test panel should be specially fabricated to include welds, sharp angles, crevices, and other hard-to-coat surface irregularities. Composite coating test panels are commonly used to evaluate a coating system over irregularities similar to those encountered during the coating of structural steel.

3.3 The same type of coating test panel shall be used for comparative evaluation of all candidate coating systems.

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Section 4: Surface Preparation

4.1 Surface preparation of coating test panels should be that expected to be done in the field. Because of possible variations in uniformity of blast cleaning, testing is commonly done on panels cleaned to a white metal surface in accordance with NACE No. I/SSPC?)-SP5,’ particularly if small coating test panels are used (see Appendix D, Surface Preparation Section, for additional information).

4.2 If testing over rusty surfaces, the coating test panels should be prerusted (weatheyed) in the same environment in which they will ultimately be exposed. Alternatively, prerusting in a laboratory or an environment different from that of the intended exposure may be done.

4.3 The surface profile shall be the same for all coating test panels unless it is a variable to be evaluated. When blast cleaning, the same cleaning conditions (Le., abrasives, blast angles, nozzle pressures, distances, and/or wheel velocities [for rotary wheel blast cleaning]) shall be used for each coating test panel.

4.4 After surface preparation, the panels must be prime coated as soon as possible to prevent flash rusting or deposition of foreign contaminants on the cleaned surface. If the panels are stored prior to coating,

precautions must be taken to preserve the clean surface after surface preparation. 4.5 The following recommended storage methods should be used:

4.5.1 Temperature should be raised to 71 to 82°C (160 to 18O0F), and relative humidity should be re- duced using a lamp or oven.

4.5.2 Desiccation/humidity control should be used to reduce humidity. Relative humidity shall be maintained at 30%.

4.5.3 Solvent immersion should be used to exclude moisture and/or oxygen from the coating test panel surface. Care must be taken to ensure that no oily residues remain after coating test panel removal and solvent evaporation (clean mineral spirits are commonly used).

4.5.4 Vapor-phase inhibitor paper, a chemically treated paper, should be wrapped around the panel to inhibit corrosion.

4.6 When handling coating test panels after surface preparation and during coating, precautions must be taken to avoid touching or contaminating the surface.

Section 5: Panel Preparation

5.1 Coatings are formulated for application by a variety of methods (e.g., airless or conventional spray, brushing, roller coating, etc.). If a coating is formulated to be applied in a specific manner, it should not be applied by other means. All application shall be done in strict accordance with the coating manufacturer’s written recommendations. The method of application to be used during field application should also be used for coating test panel application, although special procedures may be necessary because of panel size or configuration. Coating application may be done in either the laboratory or field area of intended use (see Appendix A).

5.2 Ambient Conditions

5.2.1 The following ambient conditions shall be measured and recorded during application and curing of the coating test panels: air and surface temperature, humidity, dew point, and, if coating outside, wind, rain, and other pertinent weather information. All coating test panels shall be coated under the same ambient conditions.

5.3 Coating Application

5.3.1 The coating application should be done by a trained applicator, preferably an individual skilled in coating test panels.

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5.3.2 The application equipment must be clean and, if compressed air is used, free of water, oil, and other contaminants. If a spray application is specified, the fan should be narrowed to 3.8 to 5.1 cm (1.5 to 2.0 in.) for smaller coating test panels to simulate laps. At least one lap shall be made (see Appendix D, Coating Application Section).

5.4 Drying and Cure Time

5.4.1 The drying time between coats should meet the recommendations of the coating manufacturer. The drying or cure time after application and prior to exposure should ideally be the same as that normally encountered in field service, which usually begins immediately after application. However, because coating thickness must be accurately measured, the edges and backside must be further protected and, if required, the panel scribed, impacted, and then installed in a test rack. A minimum of seven days should be allowed for final dry and cure prior to handling for the above purposes.

5.5 Scribe and Impact

5.5.1 Coating test panels may be scribed. Other means of inflicting intentional damage to the coating may also be used. If this is done, the same procedures must be used for all coating test panels. A recommended scribing procedure is ASTM(3) D 1 654.2

5.6 Coating Thickness

5.6.1 Coating thickness may be determined by a number of instruments and techniques; however, the same method shall be used for all coating test panels.

5.6.2 There should be at least one thickness determination for each 97 cm* (15 in.2) of panel surface. Each thickness determination shall consist of an average of at least three measurements in a given area. No panel shall have less than three thickness determinations (see Appendix D).

5.7 Thickness Variation for Specification

5.7.1 When applying coatings, it is difficult to obtain an exact specified thickness. However, a trained applicator should be able to obtain a 525% thickness deviation per coat, and remain within -10% to +20% of the minimum specified total coating thickness. If it is found that the applied coating is not within the recommended range, a new coating test panel must be prepared. In no case shall the thickness be beyond the range recommended by the manufacturer.

5.7.2 As different generic types of coatings build to different thicknesses, the number of coats and the thickness per coat for the total coating system should be that recommended by the coating manufacturer.

NOTE: In some cases, coatings of the same generic type made by different manufacturers have different recommended application thicknesses.

Section 6: Selection of Exposure Site

6.1 An exposure site should be established for each specific corrosive environment, and a general “weathering” site should be established for milder areas. In localized areas of more severe corrosion, care must be exercised to ensure that failure does not result from unrealistic conditions, such as a local ambient temperature that is too high, water washdown, etc. In certain severe exposure environments, sufficient discriminatory failure can be detected soon after exposure (6 to 24 months) by careful grading and evaluation procedures to allow a comparative ranking of candidate coating systems. In other environments, substantive evidence of deterioration may not appear for up to five years.

6.2 All testing should be duplicated at least once, and a control system should be used in every test series. The comparative performance of the control panels in each test series should indicate the increasing severity of environmental changes with time. It is then necessary to describe, in general terms, the exposure environment (location, predominating chemical fumes, moisture conditions, etc.). For standardization purposes, corrosion coupons shall be exposed at periodic intervals to deter- mine the corrosion rate of uncoated steel.

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Section 7: Panel Test Racks

7.1 The test racks shall be protected from corrosion failure and shall be designed to hold a relatively large number of panels in a relatively small area. The panels must be isolated from each other and insulated from the rack to eliminate dissimilar metal couplings.

7.2 All panels must be mounted in a similar fashion. Panels shall be mounted at an angle to provide maximum incidence of ultraviolet radiation (this is commonly either 45” or vertical (depending on the latitude of the test location), facing south. This also allows air pollutants, etc., to settle on the test-panel surface. For chemical- fume environments, the coating test panels may be mounted either at an angle or vertically. Other considerations for mounting coating test panels should include the mounting angle, direction of prevailing winds, direction facing the sun, etc.

Section 8: Coating Test Panel Evaluation

8.1 Consistent grading of the coating test panels and accurate interpretation of the grading results are both necessary to ensure the validity of the coating test program.

8.2 Prior to grading, debris must be removed from the panel surface by dusting, freshwater washing, etc. If the coating test panel is washed, this must be noted on the grading sheet (see Appendices B and C).

8.3 When grading coating test panels, the ratings for all panels over each grading period must be consistent. To achieve this effectively, the same individual(s) should evaluate all coating test panels during at least one grading period. If a grading team is used, the ratings should be averaged. Photographs provide a method of recording panel surface deterioration over time but do not give the specific details of recorded gradings.

8.4 To ensure uniform grading, the following standard procedures must be established:

8.4.1 Identification of Coating Test Panel Grading Areas: Grading areas must be physically defined on each type of coating test panel: for a flat panel, grading areas include flat areas, edges (if not specially protected), and the scribe or impact (if on the panel). For a composite panel, each irregularity (¡.e., plane areas, localized areas, welds, round edges, sharp edges, crevices, scribes, etc.) should be considered a different grading area. Failure emanating from any given grading area shall be evaluated for that grading area only. Additionally, a grading reflecting the overall general appearance of the coating test panel provides a background reference and summary of all localized gradings.

8.4.2 Categorizing Types of Coating Failure: After each grading area is identified, the specific types of failures must also be identified. The most common failures are rusting, blistering, peeling, flaking, cracking, check cracking, “alligatoring,” chalking, and fading. The individual grader must know the specific characteristics of each failure type.

8.4.2.1 The grader should be aware that a failure of one type may change to another type. In time, most blisters will crack or split open, thus going from a blister to another type of failure. Appendix D lists standards that define recognized coating-failure categories.

8.4.2.2 The grader should exercise caution in evaluating the cause of blisters. Some blisters are rust-filled, while others may be moisture- or air-filled. It is impossible to conclusively state the cause of a blister without breaking it. Therefore, such a failure should be identified only as a blister.

8.4.3 Numerical Grading Method: This involves the establishment of a method of evaluation. ASTM standard grading procedures (Appendix D, Grading Test Panels Section) should be used. The extent of a certain failure in a specific grading area is rated on a O to 10 scale, with 10 indicating no failure and O indicating complete failure. Photographic or recorded grading definitions in these standards are helpful in grading coating failures.

8.4.4 Rusting, blistering, or other failures obviously emanating from a scribe or edge should be graded by measuring the maximum and average distance the failure extends from the scribe or edge; for example, scribehust: 0.24 cm (0.094 in.) maximum,



0.08 cm (0.031 in.) average: blister: 0.64 cm (0.25 in.) maximum, 0.33 cm (0.13 in.) average.

8.5 Prior to grading, it should be verified that all coating test panels are in their proper rack position.

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should be identified by their position on the rack or by code.

8.6 Termination of Test: Coating test panels should be removed by either of two methods: either all coating test panels are removed at the same time or on a prescribed schedule, or coating test panels are removed individually when failure reaches a certain stage. If the latter method of coating test panel removal is chosen, the stage at which coating test panels are removed must be clearly defined.

Section 9: Processing Field Grading Data

9.1 Grading data may be presented in graph form by This overall rating is then plotted graphically or presented plotting the grading for each individual grading area on in tabular form for comparison with other coating each coating test panel versus time. systems.

9.2 An alternative method of presenting grading data 9.2.1 A computer may be useful if evaluation in- involves assigning a weighting factor to each individual volves large numbers of panels or if the effects of grading. The grading is then multiplied by its weightng different variables (such as surface preparation, factor, and the resultant weighted gradings for each test thickness, type of coating failure, generic type of are summed to yield an overall rating for the coating test coating, etc.) are required. panel.

Section 10: Interpretation of Coating Test Panel Results

10.1 Coating test panel preparation and grading, as well as the presentation of grading results, are usually relatively mechanical, rote functions. Interpretation depends primarily on data presentation, which in turn is dependent on the purpose of the test program. In general, coating panel test programs provide information about the resistance and suitability of the coating system in an exposure environment. Other factors, such as cost of material, cost of application, ease of application, and safety or pollution issues must be considered.

10.2 Comparisons should be made between coating systems exposed at the same time. However, comparison of systems exposed at different times may be made if each system is compared with a different control panel. The relative performance of each coating test panel, compared with that of the control panel, may enable a ranking of the candidate coating systems.

10.3 When comparing coating systems, emphasis should be placed upon grading trends, rather than any specific grading. Coating systems often show rapid initial defects but then “stabilize,” and further deterioration is

quite slow. Also, lighting and other weather conditions, surface contaminants, etc., can cause the grader’s evaluation to vary slightly from inspection to inspection. Any failure grading should be confirmed by at least one subsequent grading.

10.4 A properly conducted coating panel testing program, coordinated closely with the results of actual field performance of recommended systems, may allow a coatings user to screen candidate systems in as little as six months after initial exposure. More commonly, however, the exposure period for well-performing systems is 24 months or more before differential failure is observed.

10.5 Appendices A, B, and C provide sample forms for coating application records, coating performance rating and identification, and multipanel inspections. However, the format used to present or record grading or evaluation results may vary considerably from these examples. Any convenient method of reporting results may be used.



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References

1. NACE No. l/SSPC-SP 5 (latest revision), “White 2. ASTM D 1654 (latest revision), “Standard Method Metal Blast Cleaning” (Houston, TX: NACE and for Evaluation of Painted or Coated Specimens to Pittsburgh, PA: SSPC). Corrosive Environments” (West Conshohoken, PA:

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Appendix A Application Record

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Appendix D List of Standards and Other Information Related to Panel Testing

ASTM D 609 (latest revision). “Standard Practice for Preparation of Cold-Rolled Steel Panels for Testing Paint, Varnish, Conversion Coatings, and Related Coating Products.” West Conshohoken, PA: ASTM.

ASTM D 1014 (latest revision). “Standard Test Method for Conducting Exterior Exposure Tests of Paints on Steel.” West Conshohocken, PA: ASTM.

ASTM D 1669 (latest revision). “Standard Practice for Preparation of Test Panels for Accelerated and Outdoor Weathering of Bituminous Coatings.” West Conshohocken, PA: ASTM.

ASTM D 1730 (latest revision). “Standard Practices for Preparation of Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Surfaces for Painting.” West Conshohocken, PA: ASTM.

ASTM D 2092 (latest revision). “Standard Practice for Preparation of Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Steel Surfaces for Painting.” West Conshohocken, PA: ASTM.

ASTM D 2201 (latest revision). “Standard Practice for Preparation of Zinc Coated and Zinc Alloy Coated Steel Panels for Testing Paint and Related Coating Products.“ West Conshohocken, PA: ASTM.

ASTM G 1 (latest revision). “Standard Practice for Preparing, Cleaning, and Evaluating Corrosion Test Specimens.” West Conshohocken, PA: ASTM.

ASTM G 4 (latest revision). “Method for Conducting Corrosion Coupon Tests in Plant Equipment.” West Conshohocken, PA: ASTM.

ASTM G 7 (latest revision). “Standard Practice for Atmospheric Environmental Exposure Testing of Nonmetallic Materials.” West Conshohocken, PA: ASTM.

Koleske, J.V., ed. ASTM Manual 17. “Paint and Coating Testing Manual (Gardner-Sward Handbook, 1 4‘h ed.)” West Conshohocken, PA: ASTM, 1995.

NACE Publication 6D170. “Causes and Prevention of Coating Failures.” Houston, TX: NACE, 1970.

Surface Preparation

ASTM D 22OO/SSPC VIS 1 (latest revision). “Pictorial Surface Preparation Standards for Painting Steel Surfaces.” West Conshohocken, PA: ASTM.

NACE Publication 6G174. “Centrifugal Wheel Blast Cleaning of Steel Plate, Shapes, and Fabrications.” Houston, TX: NACE, 1974.

Coating Application

ASTM D 823 (latest revision). “Standard Practices for Producing Films of Uniform Thickness of Paint, Varnish, and Related Products on Test Panels.” West Conshohocken, PA: ASTM and Pittsburgh, PA: SSPC.

ASTM D 1669 (latest revision). “Standard Practice for Preparation of Test Panels for Accelerated and Outdoor Weathering of Bituminous Coatings.” West Conshohocken, PA: ASTM.

FTMS6)-2112 (latest revision). “Application by Roller.” Washington, DC: FTMS.

FTMS-2131-1 (latest revision). “Application of Sprayed Films.’’ Washington, DC: FTMS.

FTMS-2141-1 (latest revision). “Application of Brushed Films.” Washington, DC: FTMS.

Thickness Measurements

ASTM B 499 (latest revision). “Standard Test Method for Measurement of Coating Thicknesses by the Magnetic Method: Nonmagnetic Coatings on Magnetic Basis Metals.” West Conshohocken, PA: ASTM.

ASTM D 823 (latest revision). “Standard Practices for Producing Films of Uniform Thickness of Paint, Varnish, and Related Products on Test Panels.” West Conshohocken, PA: ASTM.

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ASTM D 1005 (latest revision). “Standard Test Method for Measurement of Dry-Film Thickness of Organic Coatings Using Micrometers.” West Conshohocken, PA: ASTM.

ASTM O 1186 (latest revision). “Standard Test Methods for Nondestructive Measurement of Dry Film Thickness of Nonmagnetic Coatings Applied to a Ferrous Base. ” West Conshohocken, PA: ASTM.

ASTM D 121 2 (latest revision). “Standard Test Methods for Measurement of Wet Film Thickness of Organic Coatings.” West Conshohocken, PA: ASTM.

ASTM D 1400 (latest revision). “Standard Test Method for Nondestructive Measurement of Dry Film Thickness of Nonconductive Coatings Applied to a Nonferrous Metal Base.” West Conshohocken, PA: ASTM.

ASTM D 4138 (latest revision). “Standard Test Method for Measurement of Dry Film Thickness of Protective Coating Systems by Destructive Means.” West Conshohocken, PA: ASTM.

ASTM E 376 (latest revision). “Standard Practice for Measuring Coating Thickness by Magnetic-Field or Eddy-Current (Electromagnetic) Test Methods.” West Conshohocken, PA: ASTM.

SSPC PA 2 (latest revision). “Paint Application Specification No. 2 Measurement of Dry Paint Thickness with Magnetic Gauges.” Pittsburgh, PA: SSPC.

Grading Coating Test Panels

ASTM D 523 (latest revision). “Standard Test Method for Specular Gloss.” West Conshohocken, PA: ASTM.

ASTM D 610 (latest revision). “Standard Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Rusting on Painted Steel Su daces .” West Conshohoc ken, PA: ASTM.

ASTM D 660 (latest revision). “Standard Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Checking of Exterior Paints.” West Conshohocken, PA: ASTM.

ASTM D 661 (latest revision). “Standard Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Cracking of Exterior Paints.” West Conshohocken. PA: ASTM.

ASTM D 662 (latest revision). “Standard Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Erosion of Exterior Paints.” West Conshohocken, PA: ASTM.

ASTM D 714 (latest revision). “Standard Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Blistering of Paints.” West Conshohocken, P A ASTM.

ASTM D 772 (latest revision). “Standard Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Flaking (Scaling) of Exterior Paints.” West Conshohocken, PA: ASTM.

ASTM D 1150 (latest revision). “Standard Single- and Multipanel Forms for Recording Results of Exposure Tests of Paints.“ West Conshohocken, PA: ASTM.

ASTM D 1654 (latest revision). “Standard Method for Evaluation of Painted or Coated Specimens Subjected to Corrosive Environments.” West Conshohocken, PA: ASTM.

ASTM D 1848 (latest revision). “Standard Classification for Reporting Paint Film Failures Characteristic of Exterior Latex Paints.” West Conshohocken, PA: ASTM.

ASTM D 2197 (latest revision). “Standard Test Method for Adhesion of Organic Coatings by Scrape Adhesion.” West Conshohocken, PA: ASTM.

ASTM D 3359 (latest revision). “Standard Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test.” West Conshohocken, PA: ASTM.

ASTM D 4541 (latest revision). “Standard Test Method for Pull-Off Strength of Coatings Using Portable Adhesion Testers.” West Conshohocken, PA: ASTM.

FTMS-6304.1 (latest revision). “Knife Test.” Washing- ton, DC: FTMS.

