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NORSOK PRE-QUALIFICATION
REPORT
Date: 11/10/2012
Testing in accordance with Norsok Rev 5 June
2004 System No.7 when used in Tidal or Splash Copy: 1
Zone
Issue No: Issue 1
N957134
Authored by:
Testing Carried out on behalf of:- R.Emery
KCC Corporation Project Manager

1234 , Bangeo-dong
Dong-Gu Exova
Ulsan
South Korea
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Registered Office: Exova (UK) Ltd, Lochend Industrial Estate, Newbridge, Midlothian EH28 8PL United Kingdom. Reg No.SC 70429
This report in issued in accordance with our terms and conditions, a copy of which is available on request.
Norsok pre-qualification testing in accordance with Norsok Rev 5
June 2004 System No.7 Tidal or Splash Zone
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Author: R.Emery Issue Date: 11/10/2012
Client: KCC Corporation Issue No.: Issue 1
Contents
Page
1. Introduction 4
2. Summary 4
3. Test Method 5
4. Application Details 6
5. Product Identification 7
6. Results 8 – 10
Appendices 11
Photographs 12 – 14
IR Traces 15 – 16
Appendix A
Test Details 17
Appendix B
Equipment Details 18

1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Exova was instructed to carry out a program of testing in accordance with NORSOK M-501, rev 5, June
2004, system no.7 tidal or splash zone, at the request of:
KCC Corporation
1234 , Bangeo-dong
Dong-Gu
Ulsan
South Korea
1.2. Exova has tested the items supplied by KCC, as sampled in accordance with NORSOK M-501, rev 5, June
2004, system no.7 tidal or splash zone.
1.3. Paint system:
 Coat 1: Korepox EH2351 - Grey @ 175µm nominal dry film thickness

 Coat 2: Korepox EH2351 - Yellow @ 175µm nominal dry film thickness
2. SUMMARY
Test Specification Result

Cyclic Ageing ISO 20340 Pass
Water Immersion EN ISO 2812-2 Pass
Cathodic Disbondment ISO 15711 Pass
2.1. The paint system has met the requirements for the CYCLIC UV SALT SPRAY/LOW-TEMP due to the
CORROSION FROM THE SCRIBE NOT EXCEEDING THE ALLOWED LEVEL.
The paint system is in full accordance with the requirements in

o
NORSOK M-501 Rev 5 June 2004 System N 7.
for use in tidal or splash zone.

3. TEST METHOD
3.1. The pre-qualification tests have been executed in accordance with NORSOK M-501, rev 5, June 2004,
NORSOK system no.7 tidal or splash zone. All testing has been carried out in full accordance with the
requirements given in these standards and controlled within the accredited quality system of the laboratory.
3.2. Test program:
Test Applicable standard

Dry film thickness ISO 19840 : 2004
Wet paint density ISO 2811
Non-volatile matter BS EN ISO 3251 : 2008
Ash content ISO 14680-2 : 2000
FTIR In-house method
Adhesion (pull-off) BS EN ISO 4624 : 2003
Cyclic Ageing ISO 20340 : 2009
Water Immersion EN ISO 2812-2 2007
Cathodic Disbondment ISO 15711 : 2003
Blistering ISO 4628-2
Rusting ISO 4628-3
Cracking ISO 4628-4
Flaking ISO 4628-5

4. APPLICATION DETAILS:
4.1. Surface preparation:
Date of preparation: 09/01/2012

Substrate: Steel panels
Blast cleaning standard: Blast cleaned to Sa 2½ (ISO 8501-1:2007)
Abrasive used: Mix of 1mm, 1.5mm, 2mm grit
Roughness profile: 90µm
Water Soluble Salts: 14.3mg/m²
Dust/abrasive inclusions: None
4.2. Paint system information:
Coat 1 Coat 2
N957133
Korepox EH2351 Grey Korepox EH2351 Yellow
NDFT, m: 175µm 175µm
o
Batch N Part A: KC-11223088 KC-11114137
o
Batch N Part B: XC-11215045 XC-11215045
4.3. Application conditions:
Paint Coat 1 Coat 2

Date of application: 10/01/2012 11/01/2012
Method of application: Spray Spray
Pump: Han Kil HK-731 Han Kil HK-731
Inlet pressure: 3.5 3.5
Nozzle orifice: 5:31 5:31
Fan width: 50 50
Mix ratio (volume) 4:1 4:1
Volume solid: 72 72
Thinning(%): 10 10
Thinner name 024 024
Batch no. thinner MC-11207082 MC-11207082
o
Ambient temperature ( C) 11.8 10
Relative humidity (%) 25.2 16.9
o
Steel temperature ( C) 12 14

4.4. Dry film thickness measurements:
Coat 1 Coat 2
Paint:
Korepox EH2351 Grey Korepox EH2351 Yellow
NDFT (m) 175µm 175µm
Date of measuring: Date of measuring:

10/01/2012 11/01/2012
KCC
Panel Exova Ref No. X High Low Std X High Low Std
No:
N957134 -1 181 199 171 11.6 362 385 352 12.1

N957134 -2 215 226 208 6.9 399 414 386 10.2
N957134 -3 204 215 190 10.1 379 383 370 4.8
N957134 -8 188 200 178 8.5 342 355 326 12.4
N957134 -11 191 195 185 3.9 335 349 326 9.5
N957134 -12 195 202 187 5.0 338 340 333 2.8
N957134 -16 121 128 115 5.1 357 367 342 9.8
N957134 -17 123 138 114 9.1 364 371 354 6.3
N957134 -18 117 131 108 9.4 364 385 343 17.1
N957134 -19 142 157 129 10.1 390 402 382 7.8
Accumulated Nominal
175 350
DFT m
Accumulated
140 - 210 280 - 420
DFT m  20%
Note: -
The above data (4.0.) was supplied by the client to Exova. The above paint system was applied by the client
at their premises and was witnessed by an Exova coatings division representative.
5. Product Identification:
5.1 Results:
Wet density
Non-volatile(%) Ash content (g/cm³)
Sample Batch number
BS EN ISO 3251 (%) BS EN ISO
2811
Korepox EH2351 Grey Part A KC-11223088 88.63 51.9 1.63

Korepox EH2351 Yellow Part A KC-11114137 88.54 52.4 1.63
Korepox EH2351 Part B XC-11215045 62.29 0.0 0.93

Norsok pre-qualification testing in accordance with Norsok Rev 5 June
2004 System No.7 Tidal or Splash Zone
6. DETAILED RESULTS
6.1. SUMMARY OF RESULTS
Disbonding Blistering Rusting Cracking Adhesion RESULT

NORSOK-std ISO 4628-2 ISO 4628-3 ISO 4628-4 ISO 4624
Test Parameter Standard Panel No mm Density (Size) Ri Density (Size) MPa
(Pass/Fail)
Mean
Req. Res. Req. Res. Req. Res. Req. Res. Req.
Result
N957134 -1 ≤8.0 6.09 0(0) 0 0 0 0(0) 0 5 9.5 Pass

Cyclic Ageing ISO 20340 N957134 -2 ≤8.0 5.66 0(0) 0 0 0 0(0) 0 5 7.8 Pass
N957134 -3 ≤8.0 5.45 0(0) 0 0 0 0(0) 0 5 9.7 Pass
N957134 -16 ≤8.0 0.33 0(0) 0 0 0 0(0) 0 5 18.6 Pass
Seawater
ISO 2812-2 N957134 -17 ≤8.0 0.51 0(0) 0 0 0 0(0) 0 5 17.7 Pass
Immersion
N957134 -18 ≤8.0 0.39 0(0) 0 0 0 0(0) 0 5 20+ Pass
N957134 -8 ≤20 9.68 0(0) 0 0 0 0(0) 0 Pass
Cathodic
ISO 15711 N957134 -11 ≤20 9.82 0(0) 0 0 0 0(0) 0 Pass
Disbondment
N957134 -12 ≤20 9.87 0(0) 0 0 0 0(0) 0 Pass
Adhesion test
(unexposed)
ISO 4624 N957134 - 19 Mean - - - - - - - 5 20+ Pass
TOTAL EVALUATION Pass
 Corrosion from scribe shall be less than or equal to 3.0mm for coatings systems with a zinc based primer, or less than or equal to 8.0mm for coatings
systems with a primer that is non-zinc based.
 Cathodic disbondment from artificial holiday shall be less than or equal to 20mm.
 The minimum adhesion value of 5 MPa or maximum reduction of 50% of the original measured value.
 The adhesion result for the unexposed test panel is the mean value of 2 results.

6.2 Adhesion Results
Test
Panel Number Result (MPa) Mode of failure
Parameter
9.3 100% B
N957134 - 1 9.1 100% B
10.1 75%B, 25% -/Y
Cyclic Ageing 8.0 80%B 5%C 15%D

(ISO N957134 - 2 7.6 100% B
20340:2009) - (Dolly could not be removed)
12.2 100% B
N957134 - 3 9.6 100% B
9.6 100% B
17.2 90% C, 10% -/Y
N957134 - 16 20+ 20% B, 75% C, 5% -/Y
18.5 65% C, 35% -/Y
Water 17.5 85% C, 15% -/Y
Immersion
N957134 - 17 18.2 75% C, 25% -/Y
(EN ISO 2812-
2) 17.5 85% C, 15% -/Y
14.5 40% C, 60% -/Y
N957134 - 18 20+ 35% B, 60% C, 5% -/Y
20+ 20% B, 60% C, 20% -/Y
Adhesion test 20+ 40% B/C, 30% C, 30% -/Y

unexposed N957134 - 19 20+ 65% B/C, 25% C, 10% -/Y
(ISO 4624) 20+ 10% B, 30% B/C, 45% C, 15% -/Y
* Requirement for qualification testing: there shall be no adhesive failure between the substrate and the first coat
unless the pull-off value is 5MPa or more.
st
A/B Fracture between the steel surface and 1 coat (shop primer).
st
B Fracture in the 1 coat.
st nd
B/C Fracture between the 1 and 2 coat.
nd
C Fracture in the 2 coat.
nd rd
C/D Fracture between the 2 and 3 coat.
rd
D Fracture in the 3 coat
rd th
D/E Fracture between the 3 and 4 coat.
th
E Fracture in the 4 coat.
-/Y Fracture between the outer coat and the glue.

6.3 Corrosion Results
Test
Panel Number Disbondment Measurements (mm)
Parameter
14.88 14.58 14.19 13.81 13.66 14.02 14.95 14.50 13.00
N957134 -1
Cyclic Corrosion creep = 6.09
Ageing 13.52 13.50 13.48 12.89 10.44 13.97 13.91 15.01 13.22
N957134 -2
(ISO Corrosion creep = 5.66
20340:2009) 14.49 13.22 12.08 11.94 11.87 12.06 14.32 14.12 12.04
N957134 -3
Corrosion creep = 5.45
5.58 2.92 3.15 2.13 2.00 2.12 2.00 2.10 2.00
N957134 -16
Water Corrosion creep = 0.33
Immersion 3.92 4.10 2.70 2.57 1.80 2.10 2.46 1.50 1.50
N957134 -17
(EN ISO Corrosion creep = 0.51
2812-2) 2.18 2.59 2.68 1.58 2.20 3.14 2.66 1.84 1.64
N957134 -18
Corrosion creep = 0.39
Corrosion creep was calculated from the average of 9 measurements of the maximum width of the
corrosion across the scribe. The maximum width is measured in the middle of the scribe, and four points on
each side of the middle, 5mm between each point.
Corrosion creep (M) is calculated as:
(C-W)/2
Where: C is the average of the nine width measurements of corrosion across the scribe, and W is the
original width of scribe.
Normally the disbondment width and the width between the corrosion edges is the same, but sometimes it
is possible to lift the coating system from the substrate in a larger distance from the scratch than the
corrosion edge. The width between the corrosion edges across the scratch is reported as corrosion creep
width.
6.4 Cathodic Disbondment Results
Test Panel
Disbondment Measurements (mm)
Parameter Number
2.58 2.63 2.90 2.74 2.80 2.64 2.66 2.62
N957134 -8
Cathodic Equivalent Diameter = 9.68
Disbondment 2.87 2.69 2.63 2.58 2.60 2.88 2.89 2.91
N957134 -11
(ISO 15711 : Equivalent Diameter =9.82
2003) 2.22 2.93 2.97 2.95 2.30 3.00 2.95 2.90
N957134 -12
Equivalent Diameter =9.87
Notes -
1. Determine the maximum disbondment along each of the eight points from the centre of the holiday, made when
making 4 radial cuts through the centre of the holiday at angles of 45O
2. Record the total area exposed including the holiday (πr2 where r is the average of the eight readings)
3. Calculate the disbonded area A, as the difference between the total area less the area of the holiday
(28.3mm2)
4. From the disbonded area calculate the equivalent diameter ( d= 2√ A/π)
Worked Example
Average of the eight readings = 6mm
Exposed area = πr2 = 113.1mm2
Disbonded area = 113.1- 28.3 = 84.8mm2
Equivalent Diameter = (2√ A/π) = 10.4mm

Appendices
Figure 1; Cyclic Ageing – Photographs
Figure 2; Water immersion – Photographs
Figure 3; Cathodic Disbondment - Photographs
Figure 4; Infrared scan - Coat 1 (Base)
Figure 5; Infrared scan - Coat 2 (Base)
Figure 6; Infrared scan - Coat 1 & 2 (Additive)
Appendix A ; General test information
Appendix B Equipment information

FIGURE 1: Cyclic Ageing - Photographs
N957314-1 N957314-2
N957314-3

FIGURE 2: Water Immersion - Photographs
N957314-16 N957314-17
N957314-18 N957314-19 (Ref)

FIGURE 3: Cathodic Disbondment - Photographs
N957314-8 N957314-11
N957314-12

FIGURE 4: Korepox EH2351 Part A – Grey
POLYM3701: EH2351 Part A Grey (1128) - KC-11223088

100
90
80
%T
70
60
50
4000 3000 2000 1000

Wavenumbers (cm-1)
FIGURE 5: Korepox EH2351 Part A - Yellow
POLYM3702: EH2351 Part A Beige (1151) - KC-11114137
100
95
90
85
%T
80
75
70
65
60
55
4000 3000 2000 1000
Wavenumbers (cm-1)

FIGURE 6: Korepox EH2351 Part B
POLYM3703: EH2351 Part B - XC

KC-11215045
100
95
90
%T
85
80
75
70
4000 3000 2000 1000
Wavenumbers (cm-1)

APPENDIX A:
Cyclic Ageing:- scribed panels are subjected to 25 cycles (4200 hours) which consist of (per cycle):
72 hours UV exposure in accordance to ISO 11507:2007

72 hours salt spray in accordance with ISO 9227
24 hours exposed to low temperature (-20OC ± 2)
Seawater Immersion:-
Testing was carried out in accordance to ISO2812-2 with the solution defined in ISO 15711. Scribed panels
were subjected to an exposure of 4200 hours in circulating aerated water maintained at a temperature of 40
±1OC. The water was changed if it became turbid or coloured.
The scribe line was horizontal with the following dimension: minimum 50mm long, 2mm wide and down to
bare metal.
Any defects seen within 10mm of the edges of the test panel were not taken into account.
Cathodic Disbondment:-
Testing was carried out in accordance with ISO 15711. Panels with an artificial holiday introduced were
exposed for 4200hours in an artificial seawater solution with an impressed current of -1.05 Volts. The
electrolyte solution was maintained at a temperature of 23 ±1OC.
The artificial holiday was 6mm in diameter.
Measured DFT:-
All panels were checked after each application to confirm correct dry film thickness
All panels tested are within the limitations set for the specification.
Adhesion Testing:-
The pull off testing was carried out in accordance with ISO 4624. The dollies used had a contact area of
3.14cm2, and the glue used was 3M Scotch-Weld DP460.
The uncertainty of the pull-off test method is 10% for adhesion values less than 20 MPa and 15% for
adhesion values greater than 20 MPa.
General:-
All work sheets are available for inspection if required, and will be retained for a minimum of 6 years.
For all exposure tests three test panels were used.
Panels were subjected to 2 weeks reconditioning – upon completion of cyclic ageing/seawater immersion
test – before adhesion evaluations were carried out.

APPENDIX B
Equipment Machine Reference Serial Number

CLQV01 05-13722-73
CLQV02 83-1702-24
CLQV03 97-9739-600E
QUV machine CLQV04 05-13723-73
CLQV05 09-3101-77-SE
CLQV06 09-3088-77-SE
CLQV07 07-14494-75-SE
CLSS03 CWL/47190
Saltspray cabinet
CLSS04 CWL/98397
CLTH01 36240
Thermotron climate control cabinet
CLTH02 34622
Portable adhesion tester Model GM01 164
DFT gauge Elcometer 456 T456F65
Pressure cup Sheen 1510 092789/4
Analytical balance CLBL02 U25075
Furnace CWF 12/13 20-402756
FTIR FTIR BX Spectrum
78389
II (Perkin Elmer)

Report Signatories and Approval

Author
R.Emery, Project Manager , Exova UK

(For and on behalf of Exova (UK) Ltd)
Approver
Daniel Fielding – Laboratory Manager (Exova Coatings)

(For and on behalf of Exova (UK) Ltd)
The results contained within this report have been reported in an abbreviated format. The test data and result
sheets containing more detailed information in accordance with the technical works procedures or standards used
are held at Exova as part of the accredited quality assurance system. Opinions and interpretations expressed
herein are outside the scope of the UKAS accreditation of this laboratory.


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1.3. Paint system:

 Coat 1: Korepox EH2351 - Grey @ 175µm nominal dry film thickness

Test Specification Result

The paint system is in full accordance with the requirements in

for use in tidal or splash zone.

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3.2. Test program:

Test Applicable standard

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4.1. Surface preparation:

Date of preparation: 09/01/2012

4.2. Paint system information:

4.3. Application conditions:

Paint Coat 1 Coat 2

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4.4. Dry film thickness measurements:

NDFT (m) 175µm 175µm

Date of measuring: Date of measuring:

N957134 -1 181 199 171 11.6 362 385 352 12.1

Korepox EH2351 Grey Part A KC-11223088 88.63 51.9 1.63

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6.1. SUMMARY OF RESULTS

Disbonding Blistering Rusting Cracking Adhesion RESULT

N957134 -1 ≤8.0 6.09 0(0) 0 0 0 0(0) 0 5 9.5 Pass

TOTAL EVALUATION Pass

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6.2 Adhesion Results

Cyclic Ageing 8.0 80%B 5%C 15%D

Adhesion test 20+ 40% B/C, 30% C, 30% -/Y

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6.3 Corrosion Results

6.4 Cathodic Disbondment Results

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Figure 2; Water immersion – Photographs

Figure 3; Cathodic Disbondment - Photographs

Figure 4; Infrared scan - Coat 1 (Base)

Figure 5; Infrared scan - Coat 2 (Base)

Figure 6; Infrared scan - Coat 1 & 2 (Additive)

Appendix A ; General test information

Appendix B Equipment information

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FIGURE 1: Cyclic Ageing - Photographs

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FIGURE 2: Water Immersion - Photographs

N957314-18 N957314-19 (Ref)

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FIGURE 3: Cathodic Disbondment - Photographs

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FIGURE 4: Korepox EH2351 Part A – Grey