Scopes of SSPC Painting System and Coating System Standards, Guides and Specifications

SSPC-PS COM, Commentary on Painting Systems

November 1, 2004

This commentary summarizes and presents a general description of the SSPC Painting System (PS) and Coating System (CS) documents, of which there are three types: complete painting systems, painting system guides, and performance-based painting system material specifications. The SSPC documents of this type were developed only for steel, not for wood or concrete. This commentary is for information only and is not part of any standard, guide, or specification.

SSPC-PS COM is one of the complete collection of SSPC standards, guides, and specifications that members can access through the new SSPC Members Only Download Area. Nonmembers can purchase PDF copies through SSPC Online Standards Store. It can also be found in the latest edition of Systems and Specifications, SSPC Painting Manual, Volume 2, available through the SSPC Online Bookstore.

SSPC-PS Guide 1.00, Guide for Selecting Oil Base Painting Systems

November 1, 1982
Editorial Revisions November 1, 2004

These specifications cover oil base painting systems for steel cleaned with hand or power tools.

These systems are suitable for use on parts or structures exposed in Environmental Zone 1A (interior, normally dry) and Zone 1B (exterior, normally dry).

The oil base primers are slow in drying, but provide the wetting ability necessary for adhesion to nondescaled steel.

The color of the finish paint must be specified.

SSPC-PS Guide 1.00 is one of the complete collection of SSPC standards, guides, and specifications that members can access through the new SSPC Members Only Download Area. Nonmembers can purchase PDF copies through SSPC Online Standards Store. It can also be found in the latest edition of Systems and Specifications, SSPC Painting Manual, Volume 2, available through the SSPC Online Bookstore.

SSPC-PS 1.09, Three-Coat Oil Base Zinc Oxide Painting System (Without Lead or Chromate Pigment)

November 1, 1982
Editorial Revisions November 1, 2004

This specification covers an oil base, lead- and chromate-free painting system for steel cleaned with hand or power tools.

This system is suitable for use on parts or structures exposed in Environmental Zone 1A (interior, normally dry) and Zone 1 B (exterior, normally dry).

The finish paint allows for a choice of durable, fade-resistant colors.

SSPC-PS 1.09 is one of the complete collection of SSPC standards, guides, and specifications that members can access through the new SSPC Members Only Download Area. Nonmembers can purchase PDF copies through SSPC Online Standards Store. It can also be found in the latest edition of Systems and Specifications, SSPC Painting Manual, Volume 2, available through the SSPC Online Bookstore.

SSPC-PS 1.10, Four-Coat Oil Base Zinc Oxide Painting System (Without Lead or Chromate Pigment)

November 1, 1982
Editorial Revisions November 1, 2004

This specification covers an oil base, lead- and chromate-free painting system for steel cleaned with hand or power tools.

This system is suitable for use on parts or structures exposed in Environmental Zone 1A (interior, normally dry) and Zone 1 B (exterior, normally dry).

The finish paint allows for a choice of durable, fade-resistant colors.

SSPC-PS 1.10 is one of the complete collection of SSPC standards, guides, and specifications that members can access through the new SSPC Members Only Download Area. Nonmembers can purchase PDF copies through SSPC Online Standards Store. It can also be found in the latest edition of Systems and Specifications, SSPC Painting Manual, Volume 2, available through the SSPC Online Bookstore.

SSPC-PS 1.13, One-Coat Oil Base Slow Drying Maintenance Painting System (Without Lead or Chromate Pigments)

November 1, 1982
Editorial Revisions November 1, 2004

This specification covers a one-coat oil base, lead- and chromate-free painting system for steel cleaned with hand or power tools.

This system is suitable for use on parts or structures exposed in Environmental Zone 1A (interior, normally dry) and Zone 1B (exterior, normally dry).

This system is never used as a shop coat because of its very long drying time. It is unsuitable for use where the slow drying, slippery paint film would be dangerous to workmen when walking or climbing on painted surfaces.

SSPC-PS 1.13 is one of the complete collection of SSPC standards, guides, and specifications that members can access through the new SSPC Members Only Download Area. Nonmembers can purchase PDF copies through SSPC Online Standards Store. It can also be found in the latest edition of Systems and Specifications, SSPC Painting Manual, Volume 2, available through the SSPC Online Bookstore.

SSPC-PS Guide 2.00, Guide for Selecting Alkyd Painting Systems

November 1, 1982
Editorial Revisions November 1, 2004

These specifications cover alkyd painting systems for commercial blast cleaned or pickled steel.

These systems are suitable for use on parts or structures exposed in Environmental Zones 1A (interior, normally dry) and 1B (exterior, normally dry).

The color of the finish paint must be specified.

SSPC-PS Guide 2.00 is one of the complete collection of SSPC standards, guides, and specifications that members can access through the new SSPC Members Only Download Area. Nonmembers can purchase PDF copies through SSPC Online Standards Store. It can also be found in the latest edition of Systems and Specifications, SSPC Painting Manual, Volume 2, available through the SSPC Online Bookstore.

SSPC-PS Guide 4.00, Guide for Selecting Vinyl Painting Systems

November 1, 1982
Editorial Revisions November 1, 2004

This guide covers vinyl painting systems for blast cleaned or pickled steel.

These systems are suitable for use on parts or structures exposed in Environmental Zones 1A (interior, normally dry), 2A (frequently wet by fresh water), 2B (frequently wet by salt water), 2C (fresh water immersion), 2D (salt water immersion), 3A (chemical, acidic), and 3B (chemical neutral).

The color of the finish paint must be specified.

SSPC-PS Guide 4.00 is one of the complete collection of SSPC standards, guides, and specifications that members can access through the new SSPC Members Only Download Area. Nonmembers can purchase PDF copies through SSPC Online Standards Store. It can also be found in the latest edition of Systems and Specifications, SSPC Painting Manual, Volume 2, available through the SSPC Online Bookstore.

SSPC-PS 4.02, Four-Coat Vinyl Painting System (For Fresh Water, Chemical, and Corrosive Atmospheres)

November 1, 1982
Editorial Revisions November 1, 2004

This specification covers a complete vinyl painting system for structural steel.

This system is suitable for use on parts or structures exposed in Environmental Zones 2C (fresh water immersion), 3A (chemical exposure, acidic), and 3B (chemical exposure, neutral).

The finish paint allows for a choice of colors.

SSPC-PS 4.02 is one of the complete collection of SSPC standards, guides, and specifications that members can access through the new SSPC Members Only Download Area. Nonmembers can purchase PDF copies through SSPC Online Standards Store. It can also be found in the latest edition of Systems and Specifications, SSPC Painting Manual, Volume 2, available through the SSPC Online Bookstore.

SSPC-PS 4.04, Four-Coat White or Colored Vinyl Painting System (For Fresh Water, Chemical, and Corrosive Atmospheres)

November 1, 1982
Editorial Revisions November 1, 2004

This specification covers a complete vinyl painting system for structural steel.

This system is suitable for use on parts or structures exposed in Environmental Zones 2B (frequently wet by salt water), 2C (fresh water immersion), 3A (chemical exposure, acidic), and 3B (chemical exposure, neutral).

The finish paint allows for a choice of colors.

SSPC-PS 4.04 is one of the complete collection of SSPC standards, guides, and specifications that members can access through the new SSPC Members Only Download Area. Nonmembers can purchase PDF copies through SSPC Online Standards Store. It can also be found in the latest edition of Systems and Specifications, SSPC Painting Manual, Volume 2, available through the SSPC Online Bookstore.

SSPC-PS Guide 7.00, Guide for Selecting One-Coat Shop Painting Systems

November 1, 1982
Editorial Revisions November 1, 2004

This guide covers one coat shop painting systems for steel that will not be exposed to corrosive conditions for long periods. They are also suitable for steel encased in concrete in those cases where bonding of steel to concrete is not required. They can be used under fireproofing.

These systems are suitable for use on parts or structures exposed in Environmental Zones 0 (encased in concrete or masonry, normally dry) and 1A (interior, normally dry).

These one-coat painting systems are not expected to protect steel exposed to the weather for periods longer than six months in normal rural and industrial areas and for even shorter exposure periods for heavy industrial or marine exposures. They can be used on open frames or structural steel in buildings not subjected to high humidity, condensation, or corrosive fumes.

The paints covered by this guide are primers, and if a color other than the standard color is required, then the color must be specified

SSPC-PS Guide 7.00 is one of the complete collection of SSPC standards, guides, and specifications that members can access through the new SSPC Members Only Download Area. Nonmembers can purchase PDF copies through SSPC Online Standards Store. It can also be found in the latest edition of Systems and Specifications, SSPC Painting Manual, Volume 2, available through the SSPC Online Bookstore.

SSPC-PS Guide 8.00, Guide to Topcoating Zinc-Rich Primers

April 1, 2002
Editorial Revisions November 1, 2004

This guide covers the selection and application (including surface preparation) of topcoats to surfaces coated with a zinc-rich primer. Both organic and inorganic zinc-rich primers are included.

The guide does not cover the selection and application of the zinc-rich primer.

SSPC-PS Guide 8.00 is one of the complete collection of SSPC standards, guides, and specifications that members can access through the new SSPC Members Only Download Area. Nonmembers can purchase PDF copies through SSPC Online Standards Store. It can also be found in the latest edition of Systems and Specifications, SSPC Painting Manual, Volume 2, available through the SSPC Online Bookstore.

SSPC-PS 9.01, Cold-Applied Asphalt Mastic Painting System with Extra-Thick Film

November 1, 1982
Editorial Revisions November 1, 2004

This specification covers a cold-applied asphalt mastic painting system for above-ground steel structures.

This system is suitable for use on parts or structures exposed in Environmental Zones 2A (frequently wet by fresh water), 2B (frequently wet by salt water), 3B (chemical, neutral), and 3C (chemical, alkaline). It should not be used in contact with oils, solvents, or other reagents which tend to soften or attack the coating.

SSPC-PS 9.01 is one of the complete collection of SSPC standards, guides, and specifications that members can access through the new SSPC Members Only Download Area. Nonmembers can purchase PDF copies through SSPC Online Standards Store. It can also be found in the latest edition of Systems and Specifications, SSPC Painting Manual, Volume 2, available through the SSPC Online Bookstore.

SSPC-PS 10.01, Hot-Applied Coal Tar Enamel Painting System

November 1, 1982
Editorial Revisions November 1, 2004

This specification covers a hot applied coal tar painting system for underground and underwater steel structures, consisting of a primer and two hot-applied coats.

This system is suitable for use on parts or structures exposed in Environmental Zones 2C (fresh water immersion), 3B (chemical, neutral), and 3C (chemical, alkaline). It has good abrasion resistance. It is also suitable for underground use. It must be used with discretion for immersion in corrosive chemicals since the coating is dissolved by some organic solvents and attacked by oxidizing solutions.

The coal tar enamel must be topcoated with coal tar emulsion when exposed to sunlight to prevent checking and alligatoring.

SSPC-PS 10.01 is one of the complete collection of SSPC standards, guides, and specifications that members can access through the new SSPC Members Only Download Area. Nonmembers can purchase PDF copies through SSPC Online Standards Store. It can also be found in the latest edition of Systems and Specifications, SSPC Painting Manual, Volume 2, available through the SSPC Online Bookstore.

SSPC-PS 10.02, Cold-Applied Coal Tar Mastic Painting System

November 1, 1982
Editorial Revisions November 1, 2004

This specification covers a cold-applied coal tar painting system for underground and underwater steel structures, consisting of two cold-applied coats.

This system is suitable for use on parts or structures exposed in Environmental Zones 2C (fresh water immersion), 3B (chemical, neutral), and 3C (chemical, alkaline). It has fairly good abrasion resistance and is suitable for underground use. It must be used with discretion for immersion in corrosive chemicals since the coating is dissolved by some organic solvents and attacked by oxidizing solutions.

The coal tar mastic must be topcoated with coal tar emulsion when exposed to sunlight to prevent checking and alligatoring.

SSPC-PS 10.02 is one of the complete collection of SSPC standards, guides, and specifications that members can access through the new SSPC Members Only Download Area. Nonmembers can purchase PDF copies through SSPC Online Standards Store. It can also be found in the latest edition of Systems and Specifications, SSPC Painting Manual, Volume 2, available through the SSPC Online Bookstore.

SSPC-PS 11.01, Black (or Dark Red) Coal Tar Epoxy Polyamide Painting System

November 1, 1982
Editorial Revisions November 1, 2004

This specification covers a complete coal tar epoxy polyamide black (or dark red) painting system for the protection of steel surfaces that will be exposed to severely corrosive conditions.

This system is suitable for use on parts or structures exposed in Environmental Zones 2A (frequently wet by fresh water), 2B (frequently wet by salt water), 2C (fresh water immersion), 2D (salt water immersion), 3A (chemical, acidic), 3B (chemical, neutral), and 3C (chemical, alkaline). Its resistance to chemical fumes, mists, and splashings is generally considered to be good, but its suitability for prolonged immersion in specific chemicals should be confirmed by trial tests in the absence of applicable case histories. It is also suitable for underground exposure and as a protective coating for sound concrete surfaces in marine and some chemical environments.

Its good weathering properties can be improved by applying a finish coat of a compatible aluminum pigmented paint.

Although it is self-priming and exhibits good adhesion to clean structural steel surfaces, it may also be used over suitable inhibitive primers.

The color of paint is black unless red is specified.

SSPC-PS 11.01 is one of the complete collection of SSPC standards, guides, and specifications that members can access through the new SSPC Members Only Download Area. Nonmembers can purchase PDF copies through SSPC Online Standards Store. It can also be found in the latest edition of Systems and Specifications, SSPC Painting Manual, Volume 2, available through the SSPC Online Bookstore.

SSPC-PS Guide 12.00, Guide to Zinc-Rich Coating Systems

April 1, 2002
Editorial Revisions November 1, 2004

This guide provides general information on the description, selection, and application of zinc-rich coatings and the selection of topcoats.

Zinc-rich primers as referenced in this guide are broadly defined as primers containing high levels of zinc, such asSSPC-Paint 20 or SSPC-Paint 29.

Zinc-rich coatings are classified as follows:

Zinc-rich coatings, both topcoated and untopcoated, have been used successfully in a wide variety of environmental zones. A detailed breakdown of applicability of various types of zinc-rich coatings in different environmental zones is provided.

SSPC-PS Guide 12.00 is one of the complete collection of SSPC standards, guides, and specifications that members can access through the new SSPC Members Only Download Area. Nonmembers can purchase PDF copies through SSPC Online Standards Store. It can also be found in the latest edition of Systems and Specifications, SSPC Painting Manual, Volume 2, available through the SSPC Online Bookstore.

SSPC-PS 12.01, One Coat Zinc-Rich Painting System

April 1, 2002
Editorial Revisions November 1, 2004

This specification covers a one coat zinc-rich painting system to be used on carbon steel in mild to moderately severe environments and corrosive marine atmospheric environments.

Zinc-rich coatings, both topcoated and untopcoated, have been used successfully in a wide variety of environmental zones. For a detailed breakdown of applicability of various types of zinc-rich coatings in different environmental zones, refer to SSPC-PS Guide 12.00. Consult the coating manufacturer for specific exposure recommendations.

This specification does not pertain to weldable prefabrication zinc-rich primers, which are typically applied at thicknesses less than 25 micrometers (1 mil). Further information regarding these and other zinc-rich primers can be found in SSPC-PS Guide 12.00.

SSPC-PS 12.01 is one of the complete collection of SSPC standards, guides, and specifications that members can access through the new SSPC Members Only Download Area. Nonmembers can purchase PDF copies through SSPC Online Standards Store. It can also be found in the latest edition of Systems and Specifications, SSPC Painting Manual, Volume 2, available through the SSPC Online Bookstore.

SSPC-PS 13.01, Epoxy Polyamide Painting System

November 1, 1982
Editorial Revisions November 1, 2004

This specification outlines a three-coat epoxy polyamide painting system for the protection of steel surfaces subject to industrial exposure, marine environments, and areas subject to chemical exposure such as acid and alkali.

This system, when properly applied and cured, is capable of giving excellent protection to steel surfaces in Environmental Zones 2A (frequently wet by fresh water), 2B (frequently wet by salt water), 3A (chemical, acidic), 3B (chemical, neutral), and 3C (chemical, alkaline), but not in potable water tanks. Although the coating herein specified has exhibited good chemical protection, its resistance against specific chemicals should, in the absence of applicable case histories, be appropriately tested.

SSPC-PS 13.01 is one of the complete collection of SSPC standards, guides, and specifications that members can access through the new SSPC Members Only Download Area. Nonmembers can purchase PDF copies through SSPC Online Standards Store. It can also be found in the latest edition of Systems and Specifications, SSPC Painting Manual, Volume 2, available through the SSPC Online Bookstore.

SSPC-PS 14.01, Steel Joist Shop Painting System

November 1, 1982
Editorial Revisions November 1, 2004

This specification covers a one coat shop joist primer that will provide temporary protection to the steel joists during delivery and erection.

This system is intended as a one-coat shop paint for open web and long span steel joists that may be either enclosed or exposed in the interiors of buildings (Environmental Zone 1A, interior, normally dry) where the temperature rarely falls below the dew point, where the humidity rarely exceeds 85 percent, and where corrosion protection is not necessary.

SSPC-PS 14.01 is one of the complete collection of SSPC standards, guides, and specifications that members can access through the new SSPC Members Only Download Area. Nonmembers can purchase PDF copies through SSPC Online Standards Store. It can also be found in the latest edition of Systems and Specifications, SSPC Painting Manual, Volume 2, available through the SSPC Online Bookstore.

SSPC-PS Guide 15.00, Guide for Selecting Chlorinated Rubber Painting Systems

November 1, 1982
Editorial Revisions November 1, 2004

These specifications cover chlorinated rubber painting systems for blast cleaned or pickled steel. These coatings are not recommended for areas exposed to strong organic solvents, oxidizing acids, or the areas where the surface temperature exceeds 74°C (165°F). Straight chain unsaturated acids, and fats and oils of animal or vegetable origin will cause softening and swelling of these coatings.

These systems are suitable for use on parts or structures exposed in Environmental Zones 1A (interior, normally dry), 1B (exterior, normally dry), 2A (frequently wet by fresh water), 2B (frequently wet by salt water), 2C (fresh water immersion), 2D (salt water immersion), 3A (chemical, acid), 3B (chemical, neutral), and 3C (chemical, alkaline).

Chlorinated rubber paints are single-package systems that dry by solvent evaporation and have low permeability to water vapor and oxygen. After drying, they are nonflammable and resistant to mildew growth.

The color of the finish must be specified.

SSPC-PS Guide 15.00 is one of the complete collection of SSPC standards, guides, and specifications that members can access through the new SSPC Members Only Download Area. Nonmembers can purchase PDF copies through SSPC Online Standards Store. It can also be found in the latest edition of Systems and Specifications, SSPC Painting Manual, Volume 2, available through the SSPC Online Bookstore.

SSPC-PS 15.01, Chlorinated Rubber Painting System for Salt Water Immersion

March 1, 1985
Editorial Revisions November 1, 2004

This specification covers a complete chlorinated rubber painting system for structural steel.

This system is suitable for use on parts or structures exposed in Environmental Zones 2B (frequently wet by salt water), and 2D (salt water immersion).

The finish paint allows for a choice of colors.

SSPC-PS 15.01 is one of the complete collection of SSPC standards, guides, and specifications that members can access through the new SSPC Members Only Download Area. Nonmembers can purchase PDF copies through SSPC Online Standards Store. It can also be found in the latest edition of Systems and Specifications, SSPC Painting Manual, Volume 2, available through the SSPC Online Bookstore.

SSPC-PS 15.02, Chlorinated Rubber Painting System for Fresh Water Immersion

March 1, 1985
Editorial Revisions November 1, 2004

This specification covers a complete chlorinated rubber painting system for structural steel.

This system is suitable for use on parts or structures exposed in Environmental Zones 2A (frequently wet by fresh water) and 2C (fresh water immersion). It may also be used in nonsolvent chemical atmospheres.

The finish paint allows for a choice of colors.

SSPC-PS 15.02 is one of the complete collection of SSPC standards, guides, and specifications that members can access through the new SSPC Members Only Download Area. Nonmembers can purchase PDF copies through SSPC Online Standards Store. It can also be found in the latest edition of Systems and Specifications, SSPC Painting Manual, Volume 2, available through the SSPC Online Bookstore.

SSPC-PS 15.03, Chlorinated Rubber Painting System for Marine and Industrial Atmospheres

March 1, 1985
Editorial Revisions November 1, 2004

This specification covers a complete chlorinated rubber painting system for structural steel.

This system is suitable for use on parts or structures exposed in Environmental Zones 1A (interior, normally dry), 1B (exterior, normally dry), 2A (frequently wet by fresh water), 2B (frequently wet by salt water), 3A (chemical exposure, acidic), 3B (chemical exposure, neutral), and 3C (chemical exposure, alkaline).

The finish paint allows for a choice of colors.

SSPC-PS 15.03 is one of the complete collection of SSPC standards, guides, and specifications that members can access through the new SSPC Members Only Download Area. Nonmembers can purchase PDF copies through SSPC Online Standards Store. It can also be found in the latest edition of Systems and Specifications, SSPC Painting Manual, Volume 2, available through the SSPC Online Bookstore.

SSPC-PS 15.04, Chlorinated Rubber Painting System for Field Application over a Shop-Applied Solvent Base Inorganic Zinc-Rich Primer

March 1, 1985
Editorial Revisions November 1, 2004

This specification covers a field applied chlorinated rubber painting system for structural steel shop-primed with a solvent base inorganic zinc-rich primer.

This system is suitable for use on parts or structures exposed in Environmental Zones 1A (interior, normally dry), 1B (exterior, normally dry), 2A (frequently wet by fresh water), 2B (frequently wet by salt water), 3A (chemical exposure, acidic), 38 (chemical exposure, neutral), and 3C (chemical exposure, alkaline).

The finish paint allows for a choice of colors.

SSPC-PS 15.04 is one of the complete collection of SSPC standards, guides, and specifications that members can access through the new SSPC Members Only Download Area. Nonmembers can purchase PDF copies through SSPC Online Standards Store. It can also be found in the latest edition of Systems and Specifications, SSPC Painting Manual, Volume 2, available through the SSPC Online Bookstore.

SSPC-PS 16.01, Silicone Alkyd Painting System for New Steel

November 1, 1982
Editorial Revisions November 1, 2004

This specification covers a complete silicone alkyd painting system for structural steel.

This system is suitable for use on parts or structures exposed in Environmental Zones 2A (frequently wet by fresh water) including high humidity, infrequent immersion, and mild chemical atmospheres.

The primary virtue of this system is the exterior durability and minimum deterioration of the silicone alkyd finish as shown by chalk resistance, gloss retention, and color retention.

In addition, the finish paint allows for a choice of colors.

SSPC-PS 16.01 is one of the complete collection of SSPC standards, guides, and specifications that members can access through the new SSPC Members Only Download Area. Nonmembers can purchase PDF copies through SSPC Online Standards Store. It can also be found in the latest edition of Systems and Specifications, SSPC Painting Manual, Volume 2, available through the SSPC Online Bookstore.

SSPC-PS Guide 17.00, Guide for Selecting Urethane Painting Systems

November 1, 1982
Editorial Revisions November 1, 2004

This guide outlines urethane painting systems for structural steel surfaces. There are three types of urethane coatings covered by the guide. They are Types II, IV, and V, as classified by ASTM D 16.

These painting systems are suitable for use on parts or structures exposed in varied types of environments ranging from severely corrosive environments to mild atmospheric conditions.

These painting systems are intended principally for structural steel where excellent weathering, color retention, and chemical resistance is desired. The color of the finish must be specified.

SSPC-PS Guide 17.00 is one of the complete collection of SSPC standards, guides, and specifications that members can access through the new SSPC Members Only Download Area. Nonmembers can purchase PDF copies through SSPC Online Standards Store. It can also be found in the latest edition of Systems and Specifications, SSPC Painting Manual, Volume 2, available through the SSPC Online Bookstore.

SSPC-PS 18.01, Three-Coat Latex Painting System

November 1, 1982
Editorial Revisions November 1, 2004

This specification covers a complete latex painting system for structural steel.

This system is suitable for use on parts or structures exposed in Environmental Zones 1A (interior, normally dry), and 1B (exterior, normally dry), and high humidity or mild chemical atmospheres.

The finish paint is semi-gloss, chalk resistant, and allows for a choice of colors.

SSPC-PS 18.01 is one of the complete collection of SSPC standards, guides, and specifications that members can access through the new SSPC Members Only Download Area. Nonmembers can purchase PDF copies through SSPC Online Standards Store. It can also be found in the latest edition of Systems and Specifications, SSPC Painting Manual, Volume 2, available through the SSPC Online Bookstore.

SSPC-PS Guide 19.00, Guide for Selecting Painting Systems for Ship Bottoms

November 1, 1982
Editorial Revisions November 1, 2004

This guide covers painting systems for ship bottoms from the keel to the light load line on steel ships. The area from the light load line to the deep load line, more commonly called the boottop area, may also be coated with these systems; however, SSPC-PS Guide 20.00 covers painting systems for this area. It should be noted that boottops are rarely used with today’s commercial ships, and bottom systems may extend up to the deep load line.

These coating systems may also be used for other floating or stationary structures exposed to or submerged in salt or brackish water. This would include barges, buoys, oceanographic installations, etc.

SSPC-PS Guide 19.00 is one of the complete collection of SSPC standards, guides, and specifications that members can access through the new SSPC Members Only Download Area. Nonmembers can purchase PDF copies through SSPC Online Standards Store. It can also be found in the latest edition of Systems and Specifications, SSPC Painting Manual, Volume 2, available through the SSPC Online Bookstore.

SSPC-PS Guide 20.00, Guide for Selecting Painting Systems for Boottoppings

November 1, 1982
Editorial Revisions November 1, 2004

This guide covers painting systems for the protection of the exterior boottop areas (the area from the light load line to the deep load line) of steel ships. It should be noted that boottops are rarely used with today’s commercial ships and bottom systems may extend up to the deep load line. In general, the anti corrosive and antifouling paints covered in SSPC-PS Guide 19.00 are applicable to boottop areas.

SSPC-PS Guide 20.00 is one of the complete collection of SSPC standards, guides, and specifications that members can access through the new SSPC Members Only Download Area. Nonmembers can purchase PDF copies through SSPC Online Standards Store. It can also be found in the latest edition of Systems and Specifications, SSPC Painting Manual, Volume 2, available through the SSPC Online Bookstore.

SSPC-PS Guide 21.00, Guide for Selecting Painting Systems for Topsides

November 1, 1982
Editorial Revisions November 1, 2004

This guide covers painting systems for the protection of the topside or exterior area of steel ships. This includes the area from the deep load line to the rail, more commonly called the freeboard, decks, and superstructure.

These systems can also be used for above-water parts of floating structures exposed to salt or fresh water and the normal marine environment. They also cover all above-water areas on ships such as deck equipment or machinery, booms, mast, and bulwarks.

SSPC-PS Guide 21.00 is one of the complete collection of SSPC standards, guides, and specifications that members can access through the new SSPC Members Only Download Area. Nonmembers can purchase PDF copies through SSPC Online Standards Store. It can also be found in the latest edition of Systems and Specifications, SSPC Painting Manual, Volume 2, available through the SSPC Online Bookstore.

SSPC-PS Guide 22.00, Guide for Selecting One-Coat Preconstruction or Prefabrication Painting Systems

November 1, 1982
Editorial Revisions November 1, 2004

This guide covers those shop primers used in todayís modern commercial shipyards for preconstruction and prefabrication priming of abrasive blast cleaned structural steel and steel plates. To maximize efficiency in new construction, all shipsí steel plates, shapes, and angles are abrasive blast cleaned, shop primed, and stored for future use in preparation of sections of ships, called modules or units. Shop primers are covered by generic classification.

Automatic abrasive blast cleaning and coating with preconstruction primer is common practice in shipbuilding today. The reason for the popularity of this practice is the reduction of costly hand abrasive blasting after unit or module construction. Some of the attributes of good preconstruction primers include:

SSPC-PS Guide 22.00 is one of the complete collection of SSPC standards, guides, and specifications that members can access through the new SSPC Members Only Download Area. Nonmembers can purchase PDF copies through SSPC Online Standards Store. It can also be found in the latest edition of Systems and Specifications, SSPC Painting Manual, Volume 2, available through the SSPC Online Bookstore.

SSPC-CS 23.00/AWS C2.23M/NACE No. 12, Specification for the Application of Thermal Spray Coatings (Metallizing) of Aluminum, Zinc, and Their Alloys and Composites for the Corrosion Protection of Steel

July 1, 2003

This standard is a procedure for the application of metallic thermal spray coatings (TSCs) of aluminum, zinc, and their alloys and composites for the corrosion protection of steel. Required equipment, application procedures, and in-process quality control (QC) checkpoints are specified. This standard may be used as a procurement document. Appendix A presents a fill-in-the-blanks model procurement specification. The flow diagram in Figure 1 provides an overview of the thermal spray coating process presented in this standard.

Not included in this standard are requirements for design and fabrication, thermal spray equipment qualification, coating selection, and operator and inspector certification. Additional consideration should be given to weldments whose oxyfuel cut edges may affect hardness which may preclude adequate profile depth.

This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

SSPC-CS 23.00 is one of the complete collection of SSPC standards, guides, and specifications that members can access through the new SSPC Members Only Download Area. Nonmembers can purchase PDF copies through SSPC Online Standards Store. It can also be found in the latest edition of Systems and Specifications, SSPC Painting Manual, Volume 2, available through the SSPC Online Bookstore.

SSPC-PS 24.00, Latex Painting System for Industrial and Marine Atmospheres, Performance-Based

August 1, 1991
Editorial Revisions November 1, 2004

This specification covers a painting system for steel surfaces based on multiple coats of air-drying, single-component latex paints having a total dry film thickness of a minimum of six mils (152 micrometers).

A painting system is categorized according to its performance level over blast-cleaned steel, the intended substrate.

The system is suitable for exposure in Environmental Zones IA (interior, normally dry), IB (exterior, normally dry), 2A (frequently wet by fresh water), 2B (frequently wet by salt water), 3A (chemical exposure, acidic), 3B (chemical exposure, neutral), 3C (chemical exposure, alkaline) and 3D (chemical exposure, mild solvent).

The system is not intended for immersion service.

SSPC-PS 24.00 is one of the complete collection of SSPC standards, guides, and specifications that members can access through the new SSPC Members Only Download Area. Nonmembers can purchase PDF copies through SSPC Online Standards Store. It can also be found in the latest edition of Systems and Specifications, SSPC Painting Manual, Volume 2, available through the SSPC Online Bookstore.

SSPC-PS 26.00, Aluminum Pigmented Epoxy Coating System Materials Specification, Performance-Based (Type I, for Use over Blast Cleaned Steel, and Type II, for Use over Hand Cleaned Steel)

June 1, 2000
Editorial Revisions November 1, 2004

This specification covers the requirements for an ambient temperature cure, two-component aluminum pigmented epoxy coating that is intended for use as a single or multi-coat system on steel.

Coating systems meeting this specification are suitable for exposures in environmental zones 1A (interior, normally dry), 1B (exterior, normally dry), 2A (frequently wet by fresh water, excluding immersion), 2B (frequently wet by salt water, excluding immersion), and 3B (chemical exposure, neutral).

The specified coating system is intended for application by brush, spray, or roller. Type I is for use over steel surfaces blast cleaned to SSPC-SP 6 or better. Type II is for use over non blast cleaned as well as blast cleaned steel surfaces, i.e., surfaces cleaned to SSPC-SP 2 or better. For either Type I or Type II, the surface should be prepared in accordance with the manufacturer’s written recommendations.

SSPC-PS 26.00 is one of the complete collection of SSPC standards, guides, and specifications that members can access through the new SSPC Members Only Download Area. Nonmembers can purchase PDF copies through SSPC Online Standards Store. It can also be found in the latest edition of Systems and Specifications, SSPC Painting Manual, Volume 2, available through the SSPC Online Bookstore.

SSPC-PS 27.00, Alkyd Coating System Materials Specification, Performance-Based

June 1, 2000
Editorial Revisions November 1, 2004

This specification covers the requirements for an air-drying solvent-based alkyd coating system consisting of two or more coats of alkyd intended for use over blast cleaned steel. The specification covers both the system and the individual coating requirements. The requirements are based primarily on the performance of the coating system.

The coating system is suitable for exposure in Environmental Zones 1A (interior, normally dry), 1B (exterior, normally dry), 2A (frequently wet by fresh water, excluding immersion), and 2B (frequently wet by salt water, excluding immersion). The coating system is classified according to the drying time (fast, medium, slow) of the slowest drying coating layer.

SSPC-PS 27.00 is one of the complete collection of SSPC standards, guides, and specifications that members can access through the new SSPC Members Only Download Area. Nonmembers can purchase PDF copies through SSPC Online Standards Store. It can also be found in the latest edition of Systems and Specifications, SSPC Painting Manual, Volume 2, available through the SSPC Online Bookstore.