Job Specification For Shop & Field Painting For BCPL, Assam: Page 1 of 47

JOB SPECIFICATION FOR SPECIFICATION No.
SHOP & FIELD PAINTING FOR BCPL,

ASSAM 6907-0642-PT-L07, REV.0
SMMS DEPARTMENT Page 1 of 47
JOB SPECIFICATION FOR

ASSAM
ISSUED AS JOB SPECIFICATION

0 17.12.07 DR.DNW GVS G.V. SWAMY
BY SMMS DEPARTMENT
Rev. Prepared Checked

Date Purpose Approved by
No by by
Format No. 8-00-0001-F1 Rev. 0 Copyright EIL – All rights reserved

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Abbreviations:
AS : Alloy Steel
CS : Carbon Steel
LTCS : Low Temperature Carbon Steel
MS : Mild Steel
SS : Stainless Steel
GI : Galvanized Iron
DFT : Dry Film Thickness
WFT : Wet Film Thickness
DM : De-mineralized
ID : Internal Diameter
OD : Outside Diameter
NB : Nominal Bore
RCC : Reinforced Cement Concrete
IRN : Inspection Release Note

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CONTENTS
SL. PAGE
DESCRIPTION
NO NO.
1.0 General 4
2.0 Scope 4
3.0 Reference Codes & Standards 6
4.0 Equipment 6
5.0 Surface Preparation, Shop Primer, Coating Application & Repair and Documentation 7-15
6.0 Paint Materials 16-20
7.0 Paint Systems 21-23
8.0 Paint System for Corrosive Environment-Offsite Areas (Excluding Cooling Tower 24
Area & DM Plant Area)
9.0 Paint System for Corrosive Environment-Unit Areas 25
10.0 Paint System for Highly Corrosive Environment-Unit & Offsite Areas of the Plant 26
with Corrosive Fumes like HCL, H2SO4, Water Impingement, Salty Water, Chloride
& Water Mist, DM Plant Area, Cooling Tower Area
11.0 Paint System for Carbon Steel and Low Alloy Steel Storage Tanks (External)- All 27
Areas (Units & Offsites)
12.0 Paint System for Carbon Steel and Low Alloy Steel Storage Tanks (Internal); All 28-29
Areas (Units & Offsites)
13.0 Coating System for External Side of Underground Carbon Steel Plant Piping and 30
Underground Tanks in All Areas
14.0 Painting Under Insulation All Environments/All Areas (Units & Offsites) 31
15.0 Internal Protection of Carbon Steel Coolers/ Condensers. 32
16.0 Field Painting System for GI Towers/Non-Ferrous Tube Sheet 32
17.0 Storage 33
18.0 Colour Code for Piping 34-39
19.0 Identification of Vessels, Piping etc. 40
20.0 Painting for Civil Defence Requirements 40
21.0 Inspection and Testing 40-41
22.0 Guarantee 42
23.0 Qualification Criteria of Painting Contractor 42
24.0 Procedure for Approval of New Paint Manufacturers 42-43
Annexure-I – List of Recommended Manufacturers 44
Annexure-II – List of Recommended Manufacturers’ Products 44-47

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1.0 GENERAL
1.1 These technical specifications shall be applicable for the work covered by the contract, and
without prejudice to the provisions of various codes of practice, standard specifications etc. It
is understood that contractor shall carry out the work in all respects with the best quality of
materials and workmanship and in accordance with the best engineering practice and
instructions of Engineer-In-Charge.
1.2 Wherever it is stated in the specification that a specific material is to be supplied or a specific
work is to be done, it shall be deemed that the same shall be supplied or carried out by the
contractor.
Any deviation from this specification without written deviation permit from appropriate
authority will result in rejection of job.
2.0 SCOPE
2.1 Scope of work covered in the specification shall include, without being limited to the
following.
2.1.1 This specification defines the requirements for surface preparation, selection and application
of primers and paints on external surfaces of equipment, vessels, machinery, piping, ducts,
steel structures, external & internal protection of storage tanks for all services, MS Chimney
without Refractory lining and Flare lines etc. The items listed in the heading of tables of
paint systems is indicative only, however, the contractor is fully responsible for carrying out
all the necessary painting, coating and lining on external and internal surfaces as per the
tender requirement.
2.2 Extent of Work
2.2.1 The following surfaces and materials shall require shop, pre-erection and field painting:
a. All uninsulated C.S. & A.S. equipment like columns, vessels, drums, storage
tanks(both external & internal surfaces), heat exchangers, pumps, compressors,
electrical panels and motors etc.
b. All uninsulated carbon and low alloy piping, fittings and valves (including painting
of identification marks), furnace ducts and stacks.
c. All items contained in a package unit as necessary.
d. All structural steel work, pipe, structural steel supports, walkways, handrails,
ladders, platforms etc.
e. Flare lines, external surfaces of MS chimney with or without refractory lining and
internal surfaces of MS chimney without refractory lining.
f. Identification colour bands on all piping as required including insulated aluminium

clad, galvanised, SS and nonferrous piping.
g. Identification lettering/ numbering on all painted surfaces of equipment/piping

insulated aluminium clad, galvanized, SS and non-ferrous piping

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h. Marking / identification signs on painted surfaces of equipment/piping including

hazardous service.
i. Supply of all primers, paints and all other materials required for painting (other
than Owner supplied materials)
j. Over insulation surface of equipments and pipes wherever required.
k. Painting under insulation for carbon steel, alloy steel and stainless steel as
specified.
l. Painting of pre-erection/fabrication and Shop primer.
m. Repair work of damaged pre-erection/ fabrication and shop primer and weld joints
in the field/site before and after erection as required.
n. All CS Piping, equipments, storage tanks and internal surfaces of RCC tanks in
ETP plant.
2.2.2 The following surfaces and materials shall not require painting in general. However, if there
is any specific requirement by the owner, the same shall be painted as per the relevant
specifications:
a. Uninsulated austenitic stainless steel.
b. Plastic and/or plastic coated materials
c. Non-ferrous materials like aluminum.
2.3 Documents
2.3.1 The contractor shall perform the work in accordance with the following documents issued to
him for execution of work.
a. Bill of quantities for piping, equipment, machinery and structures etc.
b. Piping Line List.
c. Painting specifications including special civil defence requirements.
2.4 Unless otherwise instructed, final painting on pre-erection/ shop primed pipes and
equipments shall be painted in the field, only after the mechanical completion, testing on
systems are completed as well as after completion of steam purging wherever required.
2.5 Changes and deviations required for any specific job due to clients requirement or otherwise
shall be referred to EIL for deviation permit.

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3.0 REFERENCE CODES & STANDARDS
3.1 Without prejudice to the provision of Clause 1.1 above and the detailed specifications of the
contract, latest editions of the following codes and standards are applicable for the work
covered by this contract.
IS-5 : Colour coding.

RAL DUTCH : International Standard for colour shade (Dutch Standard)
IS-101 : Methods of test for ready mixed paints and enamels.
IS-2379 : Indian Standard for Pipe line identification-colour code.
ASTM-Vol 6.01 & 6.03: American standard test methods for Paints and Coatings.
ASA A 13.1-1981: Scheme for identification of piping systems: American National
Standards Institution.
3.2 Surface Preparation Standards
The latest editions of any of the following standards shall be followed for surface
preparation:
3.2.1 ISO 8501-1 / SIS-05 59 00: ISO standard for Preparation of steel substrates before
application of paints and related products. This standard contains photographs of the various
standards on four different degrees of rusted steel and as such is preferable for inspection
purpose by the Engineer-In-Charge.
3.2.2 Steel Structures Painting Council, U.S.A. (Surface Preparation Specifications (SSPC-SP).
3.2.3 National Association of Corrosion Engineers, U.S.A., (NACE).
3.2.4 Various International Standards equivalent to Swedish Standard for surface preparations are
given in Table-I.
3.3 The contractor shall arrange, at his own cost, to keep a set of latest edition of above standards
and codes at site.
3.4 The paint manufacturer's instructions shall be followed as far as practicable at all times for
best results. Particular attention shall be paid to the following:
a. Instructions for storage to avoid exposure as well as extremes of temperature.
b. Surface preparation prior to painting shall be followed as per Table 8.0 to 16.0 of
this spcification shall be followed.
c. Mixing and thinning.
d. Application of paints and recommended limit on time intervals in between coats.
4.0 EQUIPMENT
4.1 All tools, brushes, rollers, spray guns, blast material, hand power tools for cleaning and all
equipments, scaffolding materials, shot & grit blasting equipments & air compressors etc.
required to be used shall be suitable for the work and all in good order and shall be arranged
by the contractor at site and in sufficient quantity. The manufacturer’s test certificates / data

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sheets for all the above items shall be reviewed by Engineer-in-charge at site before start of
work.
4.2 Mechanical mixer shall be used for paint mixing operations in case of two pack systems
except that the Engineer-In-Charge may allow the hand mixing of small quantities at his
discretion in case of specific requirement for touch up work only.
5.0 SURFACE PREPARATION, SHOP PRIMER COATING APPLICATION & REPAIR

AND DOCUMENTATION
5.1 General
5.1.1 In order to achieve the maximum durability, one or more of following methods of surface
preparation shall be followed, depending on condition of surface to be painted and as
instructed by Engineer-In-Charge. Adhesion of the paint film to surface depends largely on
the degree of cleanliness of the metal surface. Proper surface preparation contributes more to
the success of the paint protective system.
a. Manual or hand tool cleaning.
b. Mechanical or power tool cleaning.
c. Blast cleaning.
5.1.2 Mill scale, rust, rust scale and foreign matter shall be removed fully to ensure that a clean
and dry surface is obtained. Unless otherwise specified, surface preparation shall be done as
per provisions of relevant tables given elsewhere in this specification The minimum
acceptable standard in case of manual or hand tool cleaning shall be St. 2 or equivalent, in
case of mechanical or power tool cleaning it shall be St. 3 or equivalent, in case of blast
cleaning it shall be Sa 2-1/2 as per Swedish Standard SIS-055900(latest edition) or SSPC-SP
or ISO 8501-01.Blast cleaning shall be Sa 3 as per Swedish Standard in case of highly
corrosive environment.
Remove all other contaminants, oil, grease etc. by use of an aromatic solvent prior to surface
cleaning.
5.1.3 Blast cleaning shall not be performed where dust can contaminate surfaces undergoing such
cleaning or during humid weather conditions having humidity exceed 85%. Incase of internal
coating of storage tanks, De-humidifiers shall be used to control the humidity levels during
rainy season, if painting is to be carried out during the no rain days in case of exigency of
project schedule with prior permission of Engineer-in-charge of OWNER/EIL
5.1.4 Irrespective of the method of surface preparation, the first coat of primer must be applied by
airless spray/ air assisted conventional spray if recommended by the paint manufacturer on
dry surface. This should be done immediately and in any case within 4 hours of cleaning of
surface. However, at times of unfavorable weather conditions, the Engineer-In-Charge shall
have the liberty to control the time period, at his sole discretion and/or to insist on re-
cleaning, as may be required, before primer application is taken up. In general, during
unfavorable weather conditions, blasting and painting shall be avoided as far as practicable.
5.1.5 The external surface of R.C.C. chimney to be painted shall be dry and clean. Any loose
particle of sand, cement, aggregate etc. shall be removed by scrubbing with soft wire brush.

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Acid etching with 10-15% HCL solution for about 15 minutes shall be carried and surface
must be thoroughly washed with water to remove acid & loose particles and then dried
completely before application of paint.
5.2 Procedure of Surface Preparation :
5.2.1 Air Blast Cleaning with abrasives
The surfaces shall be blast cleaned using one of the abrasives like copper slag, A12O3
particles, chilled cast iron or malleable iron and steel at pressure of 7kg/cm2 at a appropriate
distance and angle depending of nozzle size maintaining constant velocity and pressure.
Chilled cast iron, malleable iron and steel shall be in the form of shot or grit of size with
appropriate size of G42 grade (maximum) and S250 grade size of steel shots (maximum) to
obtain a desired surface profile of 35-50 microns trough to peak or specified profile in case
of steel and malleable iron . The combination of steel grits and shots shall be normally in the
ratio of 3 : 1. The quality of abrasives shall be free from contaminants and impurities and
shall meet the requirements of SSPC AB1. Compressed air shall be free from moisture and
oil. The blasting nozzles should be venturi style with tungsten carbide or boron carbide as
the materials for liners. Nozzles orifice may vary from 3/16” to ¾”. On completion of
blasting operation, the blasted surface shall be clean and free from any scale or rust and must
show a grey white metallic luster. Primer/first coat of paint shall be applied within 4 hours of
surface preparation. Blast cleaning shall not be done outdoors in bad weather without
adequate protection or when there is dew on the metal, which is to be cleaned. Surface
profile shall be uniform to provide good key to the paint adhesion (i.e. 35 to 50 microns ). If
possible vacuum collector shall be installed for collecting the abrasives and recycling.
5.2.2 Mechanical or Power Tool Cleaning
Power tool cleaning shall be done by mechanical striking tools, chipping hammers, grinding
wheels or rotating steel wire- brushes. Excessive burnish of surface shall be avoided as it
can reduce paint adhesion. On completion of cleaning, the detached rust mill scale etc. shall
be removed by clean rags and /or washed by water or steam and thoroughly dried with
compressed air jet before application of paint.
5.2.3 Manual or hand tool cleaning
Manual or hand tool cleaning is used only where safety problems limit the application of
other surface preparation procedure and hence does not appear in the tables of paint systems.
Hand tool cleaning normally consists of the following:
a. Hand de-scaling and/or hammering
b. Hand scraping
c. Hand wire brushing
Rust, mill scale spatters, old coatings and other foreign matter, shall be removed by
hammering, scrapping tools, emery paper cleaning, wire brushing or combination of the
above methods. On completion of cleaning, loose material shall be removed from the surface
by clean rags and the surface shall be bushed, swept, dusted and blow off with compressed

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air/steam to remove all loose matter. Finally the surface may be washed with water and dried
for effective cleaning.
5.3 Non-Compatible shop coat primer
The paint system followed for Shop coating of structures/equipments etc., shall be mentioned
in IRN. The compatibility of finishing coat should be confirmed from the paint manufacturer.
In the event of use of primer such as zinc Rich epoxy, inorganic zinc silicate etc. as shop
coat, the paint system shall depend on condition of shop coat. If the shop coat is in
satisfactory condition showing no major defect, the shop coat shall not be removed. The
touch up primer and finishing coat(s) shall be identified for application by Engineer-in-
Charge.
5.4 Shop coated (coated with Primer & finishing coat) equipment should not be repainted unless
paint is damaged. Repair shall be carried out as per Table 7.2 of paint systems depending
upon compatibility of paint.
5.5 Shop primed equipment and surfaces will only be 'spot cleaned' in damaged areas by means
of power tool brush cleaning or hand tool cleaning and then spot primed before applying one
coat of field primer unless otherwise specified. If shop primer is not compatible with field
primer then shop coated primer should be completely removed before application of selected
paint system for particular environment.
5.6 For Package units/equipment, shop primer should be as per the paint system given in this
specification. However, manufacturer’s standard can be followed after review.
5.7 Coating Procedure and Application
5.7.1 Surface shall not be coated in rain, wind or in environment where injurious airborne elements
exists, when the steel surface temperature is less than 5oF above dew point when the relative
humidity is greater than 85% or when the temperature is below 40oF and when the
ambient/substrate temp is below the paint manufacturer’s recommended temperature of
application and curing. De-humidifier equipment shall be used to control RH and Dew point.
The paint application shall not be done when the wind speed exceeds 20KM per hour.
5.7.2 Blast cleaned surface shall be coated with one complete application of primer as soon as
practicable but in no case later than 4 hrs the same day.
5.7.3 To the maximum extent practicable, each coat of material shall be applied as a continuous
film uniform thickness free of probes. Any spots or areas missed in application shall be
recoated and permitted to dry before the next coat is applied. Applied paint should have the
desired wet film thickness.
5.7.4 Each coat shall be in proper state of cure or dryness before the application of succeeding
coat. Material shall be considered dry for recoating when an additional coat can be applied
without the development of any detrimental film irregularities, such as lifting or loss of
adhesion of the under coat. Manufacturer instruction shall be followed for inter coat interval.
5.7.5 When the successive coat of the same colour have been specified, alternate coat shall be
tinted, when practical, sufficiently to produce enough contrast to indicate complete coverage
of the surface. The tinting material shall be compatible with the material and not detrimental
to its service life and shall be recommended by the original paint manufacturer.

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5.7.6 Air spray application shall be in accordance with the following:
a. The equipment used shall be suitable for the intended purpose, shall be capable of
properly atomizing the paint to be applied, and shall be equipped with suitable
pressure regulators and gauges. The air caps, nozzles, and needles shall be those
recommended by the manufacturer of the equipment for the material being sprayed.
The equipment shall be kept in satisfactory condition to permit proper paint
application.
b. Traps or separators shall be provided to remove oil and condensed water from the
air. These traps or separators must be of adequate size and must be drained
periodically during operations. The air from the spray gun impinging against the
surface shall show no condensed water or oil.
c. Ingredients shall be kept properly mixed in the spray pots or containers

during application by continuous mechanical agitation.
d. The pressure on the material in the pot and of the air at the gun shall be adjusted for
optimum spraying effectiveness. The pressure on the material in the pot shall be
adjusted when necessary for changes in elevation of the gun above the pot. The
atomizing air pressure at the gun shall be high enough to properly atomize the paint
but not so high as to cause excessive fogging of paint, excessive evaporation of
solvent, or less by over spray
e. Spray equipment shall be kept sufficiently clean so that dirt, dried paint, and other
foreign materials are not deposited in the paint film.
Any solvents left in the equipment shall be completely removed before applying
paint to the surface being painted.
f. Paint shall be applied in a uniform layer, with overlapping at the edge of the spray
pattern. The spray patterns shall be adjusted so that the paint is deposited
uniformly. During application, the gun shall be held perpendicular to the surface
and at a distance which will ensure that a wet layer of paint is deposited on the
surface. The trigger of the gun should be released at the end of each stroke.
g. All runs and sags shall be brushed out immediately or the paint shall be removed
and the surface repainted.
h. Areas inaccessible to the spray gun shall be painted by brush; if not accessible by
brush, daubers or sheepskins shall be used.
i. All nameplates, manufacturer’s identification tags, machined surfaces, instrument

glass, finished flange faces, control valve items and similar items shall be masked
to prohibit coating deposition. If these surfaces are coated, the component shall be
cleaned and resorted to its original condition.
j. Edges of structural shapes and irregular coated surfaces shall be coated first and an
extra pass made later.
k. If spray gun shows choking, immediately de-choking procedure shall be followed.

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5.7.7 Airless spray application shall be in accordance with the following procedure: as per stesl
structure paint Manual Vol.1 & Vol.2 by SSPC, USA, Air less spray relies on hydraulic
pressure rather than air atomization to produce the desired spray. An air compressor or
electric motor is sued to operate a pump to produce pressures of 1000 to 6000 psi. paint is
delivered to the spray gun at this pressure through a single hose within the gun, a single paint
stream is divided into separate streams, which are forced through a small orifice resulting in
automization of paint without the use of air. This results in more rapid coverage with less
over spray. Airless spray usually is faster, cleaner, more economical and easier to use than
conventional air spray.
Airless spray equipment is mounted on wheels, and paint is aspirated in a hose that sucks
paint from any container, including drums. The unit shall have in built agitator that keep the
paint uniformly mixed during the spraying. The unit shall consist of in built strainer. Usually
very small quantity of thinning is required before spray. In case of high build epoxy coating
(two pack). 30:1 pump ratio and 0.020-0.023” tip size will provide a good spray pattern.
Ideally fluid hoses should not be less than 3/8” ID and not longer than 50 ft to obtain
optimum results.
In case of gun choking, de-choking steps shall be followed immediately.
5.7.8 Brush application of paint shall be in accordance with the following:
a. Brushes shall be of a style and quality that will enable proper application of paint.
b. Round or oval brushes are most suitable for rivets, bolts, irregular surface, and
rough or pitted steel. Wide flat brushes are suitable for large flat areas, but they
shall not have width over five inches.
c. Paint shall be applied into all corners.
d. Any runs or sags shall be brushed out.
e. There shall be a minimum of brush marks left in the applied paint.
f. Surfaces not accessible to brushes shall be painted by spray, doubers, or sheepkin.
5.7.9 Manual application by sling (where 6 O’ clock position of pipe is not approachable)
A canvas strip (alternatively a tinplate strip) about 450 mm wide and 1.5m long is hold under
the pipe by two men holding this sling move it up and down and walk slowly forward while
fresh coating is poured on the pipe and they manipulate the sling so that an even coating is
obtained all round the bottom. This work shall be done very carefully and by experienced
personnel. There shall not be any formation of “Whiskers” and holes in the coating. The
coating film shall be inspected by mirror.
5.7.10 For each coat the painter should know the WFT corresponding to the specified DFT and
standardize the paint application technique to achieve the desired WFT. This has to be
ensured in the qualification trial.

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5.8 Drying of coated surfaces
5.8.1 No coat shall be applied until the preceding coat has dried. The material shall be considered
dry for re-coating when another coat can be applied without the development of any film
irregularities such as lifting or loss of adhesion of undercoats. Drying time of the applied
coat should not exceed maximum specified for it as a first coat; if it exceeds the paint
material has possibly deteriorated or maxing is faulty.
5.8.2 No paint shall be force dried under conditions which will cause checking, wrinkling,
blistering formation of pores, or detrimentally affect the conditions of the paint.
5.8.3 No drier shall be added to a paint on the job unless specifically called for in the
manufacturer’s specification for the paint.
5.8.4 Paint shall be protected from rain, condensation, contamination, snow and freezing until dry
to the fullest extent practicable.
5.9 Repair of damaged paint surface
5.9.1 Where paint has been damaged in handling and in transportation, the repair of damaged
coating of pre-erection / fabrication and Shop primer shall be done as given below and as per
the Table 7.2 of this specification.
5.9.2 Repair of damaged inorganic zinc silicate primer after erection / welding in the design
temperature of -90oC to 550oC.
Surface Preparation: Quickly remove the primer from damaged area by mechanical scraping
and emery paper conforming to SSPC-SP-3 to expose the white metal. Blast clean the
surface, if possible. Feather the primed surface over the intact adjacent surface surrounding
the damaged area by emery paper.
Primer coating: One coat of F-9 shall be applied wherever damaged was observed on pre-
erection pre fabrication / shop primer of inorganic zinc silicate coating (F-9). F-9 shall not
be applied if damaged area is not more than 5x5 cm.
5.10 Paint Application
5.10.1 Shop priming/pre-erection priming with F9 or F12 shall be done only on blasted surface
(SSPC-SP-10)
5.10.2 Shop priming/ pre-erection priming with F9 or F12 shall be done only with airless spray.
5.10.3 For large flat surface field painting shall be done by airless spray otherwise brush can be
used.
5.10.4 Assessment of painting requirement
The paint system to be applied for a specific job shall be arrived at sequentially as given
below:
- Identify the environment from area classification details and chose the appropriate table.

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- Identify the design temperature from the technical documents
- Identify the specific field paint system and surface preparation requirement from the above
identified table and temperature range.
- Identify the shop priming requirement from Table 7.1 based on compatibility of the above
paint system.
- Identify the need of repair of shop primer and execute as per Table 7.2.
5.11 Documentation
5.11.1 A written quality plan with procedure for qualification trials and for the actual work.
5.11.2 Daily progress report with details of weather conditions, particular of applications, no of
coats and type of materials applied, anomalies, progress of work versus program.
5.11.3 Results of measurement of temperatures relative humidity, surface profile, film thickness,
holiday detection, adhesion tests with signature of appropriate authority.
5.11.4 Particulars of surface preparation and paint application during trials and during the work.
5.11.5 Details of non-compliance, rejects and repairs.
5.11.6 Type of testing equipments and calibration.
5.11.7 Code and batch numbers of paint materials used.

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TABLE-1 (FOR CLAUSE 5.0)
SURFACE PREPARATION STANDARDS
VARIOUS INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS

SL. (EQUIVALENT)
DESCRIPTION REMARKS
NO. ISO 8501-1/
SSPC-SP, USA NACE, USA
SIS-05 59 00
1 Manual or hand tool This method is
cleaning applied when the
surface is exposed to
Removal of loose rust, ST.2 SSPC-SP-2 -- normal atmospheric
loose mill scale and loose conditions when other
paint, chipping, scrapping, methods cannot be
standing and wire adopted and also for
brushing. Surface should spot cleaning during
have a faint metallic sheen maintenance painting.
2 Mechanical or power tool
cleaning
Removal of loose rust ST.3 SSPC-SP-3 --

loose mill scale and loose
paint to degree specified
by power tool chipping,
de-scaling, sanding, wire
brushing and grinding,
after removal of dust,
surface should have a
pronounced metallic
sheen.
3 Dry abrasive Blast
cleaning
There are four common

grades of blast cleaning
3.1 White metal SA 3 SSPC-SP-5 NACE#1 Where extremely
clean surface can be
Blast cleaning to white expected for prolong
metal cleanliness. life of paint system.
Removal of all visible
rust. Mill scale, paint &
foreign matter 100%
cleanliness with desired
surface profile.
3.2 Near white metal SA 2½ SSPC-SP-10 NACE#2 The minimum
requirement for
Blast cleaning to near chemically resistant
white metal cleanliness, paint systems such as
until at least 95% of each epoxy, vinyl,
element of surface area is polyurethane based
free of all visible residues and inorganic zinc
with desired surface silicate paints, also

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VARIOUS INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS

SL. (EQUIVALENT)
DESCRIPTION REMARKS
NO. ISO 8501-1/
SSPC-SP, USA NACE, USA
SIS-05 59 00
profile. for conventional paint
systems used under
fairly corrosive
conditions to obtain
desired life of paint
system.
3.3 Commercial Blast SA 2 SSPC-SP-6 NO.3 For steel required to
be painted with
Blast cleaning until at conventional paints
least two-third of each for exposure to
element of surface area is mildly corrosive
free of all visible residues atmosphere for longer
with desired surface life of the paint
profile. systems.
3.4 Brush-off Blast SA 1 SSPC-SP-7 NO.4
Blast cleaning to white

metal cleanliness, removal
of all visible rust, mill
scale, paint & foreign
matter. Surface profile is
not so important

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6.0 PAINT MATERIALS
Paint manufacturers shall furnish the characteristics of all paints materials on original printed
literature, alongwith the test certificate for all specified characteristics given in this
specification. All the paint materials shall be of first quality and conform to the following
general characteristics as per the tables 6.1, 6.2, 6.3 and 6.4.
PAINT MATERIALS
TABLE No. 6.1 PRIMERS
Sl. DESCRIPTION P-2 P-4 P-6 P-7

No.
1 Technical name Chlorinated Etch Epoxy zinc ZINGA synthetic
rubber Zinc primer/wash phosphate zinc primer
Phosphate primer primer
primer.
2 Type and composition Single pack, air Two pack Two component One pack
drying polyvinyl polyamine cured Synthetic Resin
chlorinated butyral resin epoxy resin based zinc
rubber based medium cured medium, primer
medium with pigmented with containing 96%
plasticised with phosphoric acid zinc phosphate. of electrolytic
unsaponifiable solution zinc dust of
plasticizer, pigmented with 99.995% purity.
pigmented with zinc tetroxy
zinc phosphate. chromate.
3 Volume Solids 40%. 7-8% 40% 37%
(minimum)
4 DFT (Dry Film 30-40µ 8-10µ 40-50µ 40-50µ
thickness) per coat
(minimum)
5 Theoritical covering 8-10 8-10 8-10 4m²/kg
capacity in M2/coat/
litre (minimum)
6 Weight per litre in 1.3 1.2 1.4 2.67 kg at 15oC
kgs/litre (minimum)
7 Touch dry at 30oC 30 minutes 2 hrs. After 30 min. 10 minutes
(minimum)
8 Hard dry at 30oC 24 hrs. 24 hrs. 24 hrs. 24 hrs.
(maximum.)
9 Overcoating interval Min.: 8 hrs Min: 4-6 hrs. Min.:8hrs. Min.:4 hrs
10 Pot life at 30oC for Not Not applicable 6 - 8 hrs. Unlimited

two component paints Applicable
(minimum)
11 Temperature 60 oC NA 80oC 100oC.
(Resistance
(minimum)

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TABLE No. 6.2 FINISH PAINTS
Sl.
DESCRIPTION F-2 F-3 F-6A/B F-7
No
1 Technical name Acrylic Chlorinated Epoxy-High High build
Polyurethane rubber based Build finish coaltar epoxy
finish paint finish paint paint. coating.
2 Type and composition Two-pack Single pack F6A: Two-pack Two pack
aliphatic plasticised polyamine cured polyamide cured
isocynate cured chlorinated epoxy resin epoxy resin
acrylic finish rubber based medium suitably blended with
paint. medium with pigmented. coaltar medium,
chemical and F6B: polyamide suitably
weather cured epoxy pigmented
resistant resin medium
pigments. suitably
pigmented
3 Volume Solids 40%. 40% 62% 65%
(minimum.)
4 DFT (Dry Film 30-40µ 30-40µ 100-125µ 100-125µ
thickness) per coat
(minimum)
5 Theoritical covering 10-13 8-10 5-6 5.2-6.5
capacity in M2/coat/litre
(minimum)
6 Weight per liter in 1.3 1.2 1.4 1.5
kgs/litre(minimum)
7 Touch dry at 30oC 1 hr. 30 minutes. 3 hrs. 4 hrs.
8 Hard dry at 30oC (max) 16 hrs 8 hrs 16 hrs 48 hrs.
Full cure at 30oC (for 5 days NA 5 days 5 days
immersion/ high
temperature service)
9 Over-coating interval at Min.: 12 hrs. Min.: Overnight Min.: Overnight Min.: 24 hrs
30 oC Max.: 5 days Max.: 5 days.
10 Pot life (approx.) at 30oC 6-8 hrs. Not applicable 4-6 hrs 4-6 hrs.
for two component
paints (minimum)
11 Temperature Resistance 80 oC 60 oC 80oC 125oC.
(minimum)

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Sl.
DESCRIPTION F-8 F-9 F-11 F-12
No
1 Technical name Self priming Inorganic zinc Heat resistant Heat resistant
type surface silicate coating synthetic silicone
tolerant high medium based Aluminium
build epoxy two pack paint suitable
coating Aluminium upto 500oC dry
(complete rust paint suitable temp.
control upto 250oC dry
coating). temp.
2 Type & composition Two pack A two pack air Heat resistant Single pack
epoxy resin drying self curing synthetic silicone resin
based suitable solvent based medium based based medium
pigmented and inorganic zinctwo pack with
capable of silicate coating Aluminium Aluminium
adhering to with minimum paint suitable flakes.
manually 80% zinc content upto 250oC.
prepared on dry film. The
surface and old final cure of the
coating. dry film shall pass
the MEK rub test.
3 Volume Solids 72%. 60% 25% 20%
(minimum)
4 DFT (Dry Film 100-125µ 65-75µ 20-25µ 20-25µ
thickness) per coat
(minimum)
5 Theoritical covering 6.0-7.2 8-9 10-12 8-10
capacity in M2/coat/
litre (minimum)
kgs/litre (minimum)
7 Touch dry at 30oC 3 hrs. 30 minutes. 3 hrs. 30 minutes.
(maximum)
8 Hard dry at 30oC 24 hrs 24 hrs 24 hrs 24 hrs
(maximum)
Full cure 30oC (for 5days NA NA NA
immersion /high
temperature service)
9 Over-coating Min.: 10 hrs Min.: 12 hrs.at Min.: 24 hrs Min.: 24 hrs
interval 20oC & 50% RH
10 Pot life at 30oC for 90 minutes. 4-6 hrs. Not applicable Not applicable
two component
paints (minimum.)
11 Temperature 80 oC 400 oC 250oC 500oC.
Resistance (min)

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Sl.
DESCRIPTION F-14 F-15 F-16 F-17
No
1 Technical name Polyamine cured Two-component Ambient temperature Two component
coal tar epoxy Epoxy phenolic curing Poly Siloxane solvent free type
coating cured coating/High build high build epoxy
with Polyamine cold applied phenolic/novalac
adduct hardner inorganic copolymer epoxy phenolic
system (primer + based aluminium coating cured
intermediate coat coating suitable for with Polyamine
+ finish paint) under insulation adduct hardner
coating of CS and SS system
piping for high
temperature service.
2 Type & Specially Two pack Amercoat 738 from Two component
composition formulated ambient Ameron Products, solvent free type
polyamine cured temperature USA/ Berger 938 high build epoxy
coal tar epoxy curing epoxy from Berger Paints phenolic/novalac
suitable for phenolic coating Ltd., or Intertherm epoxy phenolic
application system suitable 751 CSA from Akzo coating cured
under insulation for application Nobel coating. with Polyamine
under insulation Note: 6 adduct hardner
of CS/SS piping system
3 Volume Solids 70% 65% 60% 98-100 %
(minimum)
4 DFT (Dry Film 125 µm 75-100 µm 75-100 µm 125- 150 µm
thickness) per coat
(minimum)
5 Theoritical 5.5 6.5- 8.5 6.0- 8.0 6.5 - 8
covering capacity
in M2/coat/ litre
(minimum)
kgs/litre (mix
paint) (minimum)
7 Touch dry at 30oC 4 hrs 2 hrs 1 hr 2 hrs
(maximum)
8 Hard dry at 30oC 24 hrs 24 hrs 16 hrs 24 hrs
(maximum)
Full cure 30oC (for 168 hrs (7 days) 168 hrs (7 days) - 168 hrs (7 days)
immersion /high
temp. service)
9 Over-coating Min. 6 hrs Min. 36 hrs Min.16 hrs Min. 16 hrs
interval Max.5 days Max.21 days Max. Not applicable Max.21 days
10 Pot life at 30oC for 4 hrs 1.5 hrs 1 hr 1 hr
two component
paints (minimum.)
11 Temperature -45oC to 125oC -45oC to 150oC Up to 400 deg. C for -45oC to 150oC
Resistance (min) under insulation under insulation CS & SS surfaces for immersion
(Note: 5) under insulation service

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NOTES (for tables 6.1 to 6.4):
1. Covering capacity and DFT depends on method of application. Covering capacity

specified above are theoretical. Allowing the losses during application, min specified
DFT should be maintained.
2. All primers and finish coats should be cold cured and air drying unless otherwise
specified.
3. All paints shall be applied in accordance with manufacturer's instructions for surface
preparation, intervals, curing and application. The surface preparation, quality and
workmanship should be ensured. In case of conflict between this specification and
manufacturer’s recommendation, the same shall be clarified through SMMS.
4. Technical data sheets for all paints shall be supplied at the time of submission of
quotations.
5. F-15: Two-component Epoxy phenolic coating cured with Polyamine adduct hardner
system (primer + intermediate coat + finish paint) suitable upto 225ºC (Intertherm 228
from M/s Akzo Nobel Coatings & Sealants, Bangalore). For all other companies, the
temperature resistance shall be a maximum of 150ºC.
6. F-16: Ambient temperature curing epoxy poly siloxane Coating or high build cold
applied inorganic co-polymer based aluminium coating.
‘Amercoat 738’ from Ameron Products USA/Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd. Mumbai,
suitable upto 400oC for CS surfaces and 600oC for SS surfaces.
‘Berger 938’ from Berger Paints Ltd Kolkata, suitable upto 400oC for CS & SS surfaces.
‘Intertherm 751’ from Akzo Nobel Coatings and Sealants Pvt Ltd, Bangalore, Inorganic
co-polymer cold applied Aluminium spray coating suitable upto 400oC of CS & SS
surfaces.
6.5 List of recommended Manufactures
The paints shall conform to the specifications given above and best quality in their products
range of manufacturers listed in Annexure-I.

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7.0 PAINT SYSTEMS
The paint system should be selected based on the areas classified inside the plant as
given below. The Geographical corrosive and highly corrosive conditions of a plant
located in Coastal and Marine area , Highly Corrosive conditions inside a plant and
Industrial Corrosive Environment are taken care in the specifications in total.
ENVIRONMENT/AREA CLASSFICATION
• Corrosive Environment-Offsite areas (excluding Cooling Tower area, DM-plant)
• Corrosive Environment-Unit areas
• Highly Corrosive Environment-Unit & Offsite areas of a plant with corrosive fumes
like HCL, H2SO4, Water impingement, Salty water, , Chloride and water mist, Cooling
Tower areas, DM Plant area.
Notes:
1. Painting systems (Primers, Finish Paints etc) based upon Area classification/
Environments (Corrosive / Highly Corrosive) / Applications are tabulated in Tables 8.0
to 16.0.
2. Primers & Finish paints covered in Tables 8.0 to 16.0 are listed in Table 7.1.
3. Repair of Pre-Erection/Pre-Fabrication & Shop priming after erection/ welding shall be

done as per Table 7.2.

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TABLE 7.1: LIST OF PRIMERS & FINISH COATS COVERED IN TABLE NOS. 8.0 - 16.0
PRIMERS
P-2 Chlorinated rubber zinc Phosphate Primer
P-4 Etch Primer/Wash Primer
P-6 Two component Epoxy Zinc Phosphate Primer cured with polyamine hardner
P-7 Single pack, synthetic resin based `ZINGA’ zinc primer containing 96% of electrolytic zinc
dust in dry film.
FINISH COATS/PAINTS
F-2 Two component Acrylic – Polyurethane finish paint
F-3 Chlorinated Rubber finish paint
F-6A High Build Epoxy finish coating cured with polyamine hardner
F-6B High Build Epoxy finish coating cured with polyamide hardner
F-7 High build Coal Tar epoxy coating cured with polyamine hardner
F-8 Self priming surface Tolerant High Build epoxy coating. cured with polyamine hardner
F-9 Two component Inorganic Zinc Silicate coating
F-11 Heat resistant synthetic medium based Aluminium paint
F-12 Two component Heat resistant Silicone Aluminium paint.
F-14 Specially formulated coaltar epoxy coating. cured with polyamine hardner
F-15 Two component Epoxy phenolic coating cured with Polyamine adduct hardner system
F-16 Engineered Epoxy poly Siloxane Coating or high build cold applied inorganic co-polymer
based aluminium coating
F-17 Two component solvent free type high build epoxy phenolic/novalac epoxy phenolic
coating cured with Polyamine adduct hardner system

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TABLE 7.2 REPAIR OF PRE-ERECTION/PRE-FABRICATION & SHOP PRIMING

AFTER ERECTION/WELDING for all insulated and un-insulated CS, LTCS & low
allow steel items in all environments. (refer clauses 5.4, 5.5 & 5.9)
Total DFT
Sl.
Design Temp. in oC Surface Preparation Paint System in Microns Remarks
No.
(min.)
7.1 -40 to 150 for SSPC-SP-3 1 coat of F-9 or 65-75 (F-9) For few isolated
structures, hand rails 2 coats of P-7 @ or damaged areas of
and Gratings only 40µ DFT/coat 80 (P-7) more than 5x5 CM
7.2 -90 to 400 SSPC-SP-3 1 coat of F-9 65-75 -DO-
7.3 401 to 550 SSPC-SP-3 1 coat of F-12 20 -DO-
NOTES:
1 The application and repair of pre-erection/pre-fabrication & Shop Priming given in above
tables shall be done for all the items to be painted. In case the damages of primer are severe
and spread on large areas, the Engineer-in-Charge may decide to advise re-blasting and
priming again if required.
2 The pre-fabrication primer P-7, ‘ZINGA’ primer is recommended as alternative repair primer
to F-9 for Structures, Hand Rails and Gratings only. F-9 shall be used for all other areas.

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TABLE 8.0 PAINT SYSTEM FOR CORROSIVE ENVIRONMENT-OFFSITE AREAS

(excluding Cooling Tower area & DM Plant area) for external surfaces of Un-
insulated Structures, Piping, Equipments, Pumps, Vessels etc (Note-1); (For
Carbon Steel, LTCS & Low Alloy Steel)
Surface Preparation Paint system (Field) Total

Design
Sl. & Pre-erection/Shop Final DFT
Temperature Remarks
No. Primer in Microns
in oC Primer Finish paint
(min.)
8.1 -90 to -15 SSPC-SP-10; None None 65-75 No over-coating
1coat of F-9 @ to be done on
65-75µ DFT/coat F-9 as it will
8.2 -14 to 60 SSPC-SP-10; 1 coat of P-2 2 coats of F-3 @ 185 lead to mud
1coat of F-9 @ @ 40µ DFT/ 40µ DFT/coat ; cracking.
65-75µ DFT/coat coat (2x40=80)
8.3 61 to 80 SSPC-SP-10; 1 coat of P-6 1 coat of F-6B @ 245 F-3 paint shall
1coat of F-9 @ @ 40µ DFT/ 100µ DFT/coat + contain pure
65-75µ DFT/coat coat 1 coat of F-2 @ chlorinated
40µ DFT/coat; rubber, not
(100+40=140) modified.
8.4 81 to 250 SSPC-SP-10; None 3 coats of F-11 @ 125
1coat of F-9 @ 20µ DFT/coat; F-12 shall be
65-75µ DFT/coat (3x20=60) ambient
8.5 251 to 400 SSPC-SP-10; None 2 coats of F-12 @ 105-115 or temperature
1coat of F-9 @ 20µ DFT/coat 115-125 curing type
65-75µ DFT/coat (2x20=40) or
1 coat of F-16 @ Flare lines
50 µ DFT/coat. shall be
8.6 401 to 550 SSPC-SP-10; None 2 coats of F-12 @ 60 painted as per
1coat of F-12 @ 20µ DFT/coat Table 9.0.
20µ DFT/coat (2x20=40)
NOTES
1 The list of items given in the heading of the above table is not exhaustive. There may be more
items for a particular contract where these specifications are used. The Contractor is fully
responsible for completing painting including prefabrication primer for all the items supplied and
fabricated through his scope of work as per tender document.
2 For external surfaces of MS chimney with/without refractory lining and for internal surfaces of
MS chimney without refractory lining 8.3, 8.4 & 8.5 shall be followed.
3 For external surfaces of RCC chimney: 2 coats of F-6 @ 100µ DFT/coat to obtain 2x100=200µ
DFT shall be applied after making surface preparation as per guidelines in 5.1.5.
4 If the Pre-erection/Pre-fabrication & Shop Primer has already been completed, the same shall not
be repeated again in the field. In case the damages of primer are severe and spread over large
areas, the engineer-in-charge may decide & advise re-blasting and priming again. Repair of pre-
fabrication/pre-erection primer, if required, shall be done as per Table 7.2
5 In case of Paint systems as per Sl Nos 8.5 and 8.6, the colour bands shall be applied over the
Aluminum paint as per the Colour coding requirement for specific service of piping given in
Clause 18.0.

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TABLE 9.0 PAINT SYSTEM FOR CORROSIVE ENVIRONMENT-UNIT AREAS

for external surfaces of Un-insulated Structures, Piping, Equipments, Columns,
Towers, Vessels, Pumps, Compressors, Blowers etc(Note1); (For Carbon Steel,
LTCS & Low Alloy Steel)

Design
Temperature Remarks
(min.)
9.1 -90 to -15 SSPC-SP-10; 1coat of None None 65-75 No over-coating
F-9 @65-75µDFT/coat to be done on
9.2 -14 to 80 SSPC-SP-10; 1 coat of P-6 1 coat of F-6A @ 245-255 F-9 as it will
1coat of F-9 @ @ 40µ DFT/ 100µ DFT/coat + lead to mud
65-75µ DFT/coat coat 1 coat of F-2 @ cracking.
40µ DFT/coat;
(100+40=140)
9.3 81 to 400 SSPC-SP-10; None 2 coats of F-12 @ 105-115 or F-12 shall be
1coat of F-9 @ 20µ DFT/coat 115-125 ambient
65-75µ DFT/coat (2x20=40) or temperature
1 coat of F-16 curing type
@50 µ DFT/coat.
1coat of F-12 @ 20µ DFT/coat
NOTES:
1. The list of items given in the heading of the above table is not exhaustive. There may be more
responsible for completing painting including prefabrication primer for all the items supplied and
fabricated through his scope of work as per tender document.
2. If the Pre-erection/Pre-fabrication & Shop Primer has already been completed, the same shall not
be repeated again in the field. In case the damages of primer are severe and spread over large
areas, the engineer-in-charge may decide & advise re-blasting and priming again. Repair of pre-
fabrication/pre-erection primer, if required, shall be done as per Table 7.2.
3. In case of paint systems as per Sl Nos 9.3 and 9.4, the colour bands shall be applied over the
clause 18.0.

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TABLE 10.0 PAINT SYSTEM FOR HIGHLY CORROSIVE ENVIRONMENT- UNIT &
OFFSITE AREAS OF THE PLANT with corrosive fumes like HCL, H2SO4,
Water Impingement, Salty Water, Chloride & Water Mist, DM Plant Area,
Cooling Tower Area for external surfaces of Un-insulated Structures, Piping,
Equipments, Towers, Columns, Vessels, Pumps, Compressors, Blowers etc(Note-1);
(For Carbon Steel, LTCS & Low Alloy Steel)

Design
& Pre-erection/Shop Final DFT
Sl. Temperature Remarks
Primer in Microns
No. in oC Primer Finish paint
(min.)
10.1 -90 to -15 SSPC-SP-10; None None 65-75 No over-coating
1coat of F-9 @ to be done on
65-75µ DFT/coat F-9 as it will
10.2 -14 to 80 SSPC-SP-10; 1 coat of P-6 2 coat of F-6A @ 345-255 lead to mud
1coat of F-9 @ @ 40µ DFT/ 100µ DFT/coat + cracking.
65-75µ DFT/coat coat 1 coat of F-2 @
40µ DFT/coat; F-12 shall be
(2x100+40=240) ambient
10.3 81 to 400 SSPC-SP-10; None 2 coats of F-12 @ 105-115 or temperature
1coat of F-9 @ 20µ DFT/coat 115-125 curing type
65-75µ DFT/coat 2x20=40 or
1 coat of F-16 @
50µ DFT/coat.
1coat of F-12 @ 20µ DFT/coat;
NOTES:
1. The list of items given in the heading of the above table is not exhaustive. There may be more
responsible for completing painting including prefabrication primer for all the items supplied
and fabricated through his scope of work as per tender document.
2. If the Pre-erection/Pre-fabrication & Shop Primer has already been completed, the same shall
not be repeated again in the field. In case the damages of primer are severe and spread over
large areas, the engineer-in-charge may decide & advise re-blasting and priming again. Repair
of pre-fabrication/pre-erection primer, if required, shall be done as per Table 7.2.
3. In case of paint systems as per Sl Nos 10.3 and 10.4, the colour bands shall be applied over the
clause 18.0.

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TABLE 11.0 PAINT SYSTEM FOR CARBON STEEL AND LOW ALLOY STEEL
STORAGE TANKS (EXTERNAL)
All areas (Units & Offsites)
Paint system (Field) Total

Design Surface
Sl. Final DFT
Temperature Preparation Remarks
No. in Microns
(min.)
11.1 All external surfaces of shell, internal surfaces of shell above maximum liquid level exposed to atmosphere,
wind girders, appurtenances, roof tops of all above ground tank including top side of floating roof of open tank as
well as covered floating roof tank and associated structural works, rolling and stationary ladders, spiral stairways,
hand rails for all environments for crude oil, LDO, HSD, ATF, Kerosene, Gasolene, motor spirit, DM water,
firewater, raw water, potable water, acids, alkalis, solvents and chemicals etc.
11.1. -14 to 80 SSPC-SP-10; 1coat of F-9 @ 65-75µ 2 coats of F-6A @ 345-355 F-6 should be
1 DFT/coat + 1coat of P-6 100µ DFT /coat + 1 suitable for
@ 40µ DFT/ coat ; coat of F-2 @ 40µ occasional
(65/75+40=105/115) DFT/ coat; water
(2x100+40=240) immersion
11.1. 81 TO 150 SSPC-SP-10; 1 coat of F-15 primer @ 1 coat of F-15 finish 280
2 80µ DFT/ coat + 1 coat coat @80µ DFT/ coat +
of F-15 intermediate 1coat of F-2 @ 40µ
coat @ 80µ DFT/coat ; DFT/ coat;
(80+80=160) (80+40=120)
11.1. 151TO 500 SSPC-SP-10; 1 coat of F-9 @ 2 coats of F-12 @ 20µ 105-115 F-12 shall be
3 65-75µ DFT/ coat DFT/coat; (2x20=40) OR ambient
or 115-125 temperature
1 coat of F-16 @ 50µ curing type
DFT/coat
11.2 External surfaces of bottom plate (soil side) for all storage tanks.
11.2. -14 TO 80 SSPC-SP-10; 1 coat of F-9 @ 3 coats of F-7@ 100µ 365-375 F-7 should be
1 65-75µ DFT/ coat DFT/coat (3x100=300) suitable for
immersion
service of the
products given
11.2. 81 TO 150 SSPC-SP-10; 1 coat of F-15 primer @ 1 coat of F-15 finish 240
2 80µ DFT/ coat + 1 coat coat @ 80µ DFT/ coat
of F-15 intermediate
coat @ 80µ DFT/coat ;
(80+80=160)
NOTES
of pre-fabrication/pre-erection primer, if required, shall be done as per Table 7.2

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TABLE 12.0 PAINT SYSTEM FOR CARBON STEEL AND LOW ALLOY STEEL
STORAGE TANKS (INTERNAL)
All Areas (Units & Offsites)

Design Surface
Sl. Final DFT
No. in Microns
(min.)
12.1 Underside of floating roof, internal surface of cone roof, bottom plate, bottom course up to 1meter height, oil side
surfaces of deck plates, oil side surfaces of pontoons, roof structures, structural steel, ladders, supports for storing
crude oil, LDO, HSD and Gas Oil (Excluding white oil products)
12.1. -14 to 80 SSPC-SP-10 1coat of F-9 @ 65-75µ 2 Coats of F-6A @ 305-315 Note-2
1 DFT/coat + 1coat of P-6 100µ DFT/coat;
@ 40µ DFT/ coat ; (2x100=200)
(65/75+40=105/115)
12.2 Inside of bare shell of floating roof tanks and cone roof tanks for items mentioned in 12.1
12.2. -14 TO 80 SSPC-SP-10 1coat of Phosphating 1coat of Phosphating 2 coats DFT need not
1 treatment with treatment with be measured
phosphating chemical phosphating chemical reconciliation of
@ 10 M²/Litre of @ 10 M²/Litre of Chemical used
coverage coverage shall be done
(Note : 4)
12.3 Floating / Cone roof tanks for petroleum products such as ATF, Gasoline, Naptha, Kerosene, Motor spirit, inside of
bottom plate, bottom course upto 4 meters height inside shell, underside of floating roof and shell above
maximum liquid level, oil side surfaces of deck plates, oil side surfaces of pontoons, support structures and
ladders etc.
12.3. -14 to 80 SSPC-SP-10 1 coat of F-9 @ 3 coats of F-6A @ 365-375 Note-2
1 65-75µ DFT/coat 100µ DFT/ coat;
(3x100=300)
12.4 Inside of Bare shell of floating/cone roof tanks for products mentioned in 12.3.
12.4. -14 to 80 SSPC-SP-10 1 Coat of F-9 @ None 65-75
1 65-75µ DFT/Coat
12.5 Internal protection of fixed roof type storage tanks for potable water: Inside of shell, under side of roof and roof
structure inside surface, bottom plate and structural steel works, ladders, walkways, platforms etc.
12.5. -14 to 80 SSPC-SP-10 2 Coats of P-6 @ 2 Coats of F-6B @ 280 Note-2
1 40µ DFT/coat; 100µ DFT/ Coat;
(2x40=80) (2x100=200)
12.6 D.M. (De-mineralized water) and hydrochloric acid (HCL): Internal shell, bottom plate & all accessories
12.6. -14 to 60 SSPC-SP-10 None Natural Rubber lining 4.5MM For DM tanks
1 as per SMMS without steam
specifications 6-06-204 blanketing
12.6. 61 to150 SSPC-SP-10 1 coat of F-15 primer @ 1 coat of F-15 240 For DM tanks
2 80µ DFT/ coat intermediate coat @ with steam
80µ DFT/coat + 1 coat blanketing
of F-15 finish coat @
80µ DFT/ coat;
(80+80=160)
12.7 EG(Ethylene Glycol) tanks (internal shell, bottom plate roof and all accessories)
12.7. All SSPC-SP-10 None 3 coats of vinyl 225
1 chloride co-polymer
Amercoat 23 @
75µ /Coat ;
(3x75=225)

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12.8 Inside pontoon and inside of double deck of all floating roofs.
12.8. -14 to 80 SSPC-SP-3 1 coat of F-8 @ 100µ 1 coat of F-8 @ 100µ 200
1 DFT/coat DFT/coat
12.9 Internal surfaces of wet slop, amine, sour water , water draw off storage tanks
12.9. -14 TO 80 SSPC-SP-10 1 coat of F-15 primer @ 1 coat of F-15 240
1 80µ DFT/ coat intermediate coat @
80µ DFT/coat + 1 coat
of F-15 finish coat @
80µ DFT/ coat;
(80+80=160)
12.10 Underside of floating roof, internal surface of cone roof, bottom plate, bottom course up to 4meter height, oil side
surfaces of deck plates, oil side surfaces of pontoons, roof structures, structural steel, ladders, supports for storing
Vacuum Residue, Fuel oil , dry slop and other high temperature hydrocarbon liquids.
12.10 81 TO 150 SSPC-SP-10 1 coat of F-17 primer 1 coat of F-17 375 Note:3
.1 @ 125µ DFT/ coat intermediate coat @
125µ DFT/coat + 1 coat
of F-17 finish coat
@125µ DFT/ coat;
(125+125=250)
12.11 Inside of Bare shell of floating/cone roof tanks for products mentioned in 12.10
12.11 81 TO 150 SSPC-SP-10 1 coat of F-17 primer None 125
.1 @ 125µ DFT/ coat
NOTES
of pre-fabrication/pre-erection primer, if required, shall be done as per Table 7.2.
2. F-6A/F6B should be suitable for immersion service of the products given.
3. This system can be used where maximum operating temperature is below 150oC and design
temperature is upto 200oC. Cases of operating temperature > 150oC are not covered in this
spec, such cases shall be covered in the job specifications.
4. The phosphating chemical shall be applied on blast cleaned surface inside the shell of carbon
steel storage tanks at the time of erection. Incase, any corrosion is observed at the time of
commissioning, 2 coats of the phosphating chemical shall be applied at the discretion of
Engineer-in-charge.

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TABLE 13.0 COATING SYSTEM FOR EXTERNAL SIDE OF UNDERGROUND CARBON

STEEL PLANT PIPING AND UNDERGROUND TANKS IN ALL AREAS

Design Surface
Sl. Final DFT
No. in Microns
(min.)
13.1 Underground carbon steel plant piping ( Yard/ Over the Ditch Corrosion protection Coating)
13.1. 25 to 65 SSPC-SP-10 1 coat of synthetic fast 1 layer of coaltar tape 4 mm
1 drying primer 25 @µ coating @ 2mm +1 coat
DFT/ coat of synthetic fast drying
primer 25 @µ DFT/
coat
+1 layer of coal tar
tape coating @ 2mm
/layer as per
EIL Standard Spec.No
6-79-0011
13.2 Carbon steel plant piping (underground).
13.2. 66 to 150 SSPC-SP-10 1 coat of F-17 primer 1 coat of F-17 375
1 @ 125µ DFT/ coat intermediate coat @
125µ DFT/coat + 1
coat of F-17 finish coat
@125µ DFT/ coat;
(125+125=250)
13.2. 151 to 400 SSPC-SP-10 1 coat of F-16 primer 1 coat of F-16 finish 250
2 @ 125µ DFT/ coat coat @125µ DFT/ coat
13.3 External side of un-insulated underground storage tanks:
13.3. -40 to 80 SSPC-SP-10 1 coat of F-9 @ 3 coats of F-7 @ 100µ 365-375
1 65-75µ DFT/ coat DFT/coat (3x100=300)
13.3. 81 to 150 SSPC-SP-10 1 coat of F-17 primer 1 coat of F-17 375
2 @ 125µ DFT/ coat intermediate coat @
125µ DFT/coat + 1
coat of F-17 finish coat
@125µ DFT/ coat;
(125+125=250)
13.3. 151 to 400 SSPC-SP-10 1 coat of F-16 primer 1 coat of F-16 finish 250
2 @ 125µ DFT/ coat coat @125µ DFT/ coat

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TABLE 14.0 PAINTING UNDER INSULATION (ALL ENVIRONMENTS)

All areas (Units & Offsites) for insulated Piping, Storage Tanks, Equipments etc
(Note-1); (For Carbon Steel, LTCS, Low Alloy Steel & Stainless Steel)

Design
Temperature Remarks
(min.)
14.1 Insulated carbon steel, LTCS and low allow steel Piping, Storage Tanks, Equipment etc
14.1. -45 to 125 SSPC-SP-10; None 2 coats of F-14 @ 315-325 or No over-coating
1 1coat of F-9 @ 125µ DFT/coat; 305-315 to be done on
65-75µ DFT/coat (2x125=250) or 3 F-9 as it will
coats of F-15 @ lead to mud
80µ DFT/coat ; cracking.
(3x80=240)
14.1. 126-400 SSPC-SP-10; None 3 coats of F-12 @ 125 – 135 F-12 shall be
2 1coat of F-9 @ 20µ DFT/coat; ambient
65-75µ DFT/coat (3x20=60) or temperature
1 coat F-16 @ curing type
60 µ DFT/coat
14.2 Insulated stainless steel including Alloy-20 piping (Note:2)
14.2. Below 0oC to Aluminium sheeting with aluminium foil and “Chloride free mineral If the piping &
1 all minus sealant coating barium chromate” shall be applied. equipments are
temperature already erected
14.2. 0 to 125 SSPC-SP-10 None 1 coats of F-14 @ 250 than surface
2 (15-25µ surface 125µ DFT/coat; shall be
profile) prepared by
1 coat of F-14 @ 125µ cleaning with
DFT/coat emery paper
0 to 125 SSPC-SP-10 None 1 coat of F-15 240 and wash/flush
(alternate) (15-25µ surface intermediate coat with chloride
profile) @ 80µ DFT/coat free DM water
1 coat of F-15@ 80µ + 1 coat of F-15 followed by
DFT/coat finish coat @ 80µ wiping with
DFT/ coat; organic solvent
(80+80=160)
14.2. 121 to 400 SSPC-SP-10; None 1 coat of F-16@ 250
3 1 coat of F-16@ 125 µ 125 µ DFT/coat
DFT/coat
14.2. 401 to 600 SSPC-SP-10; None 1 coat of 250 Only Amercoat
4 1 coat of Amercoat Amercoat 738 @ 738 is suitable
738 @ 125µ DFT/coat 125µ DFT/coat for the
14.2. Cyclic service SSPC-SP-10 None 1 coat of 250 temperature of
5 (-)196 to 480 1 coat of Amercoat Amercoat 738 @ 600 deg.C and
excepting 738 @ 125µ DFT/coat 125µ DFT/coat cyclic
(-)45 to 120 temperature.
14.3 No painting is required for insulated monel, incoloy and nickel lines.
NOTES
1. Refer Notes 1 & 4 of Table 8.0.

2. The blast cleaning abrasives for SS and Alloy steel surfaces shall be SS grits/shots or
Aluminium oxide grits/shots.
3. For SS surfaces with cyclic temperature of -45 to125 deg.C, both 14.2.1 & 14.2.2 are
applicable.

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TABLE 15.0 INTERNAL PROTECTION OF CARBON STEEL COOLERS / CONDENSERS

Water boxes, channels, partition plates, end covers and tube sheets etc.

Design
Temperature Remarks
(min.)
15.1 Upto 65 SSPC-SP-10; None 2 coats of F-7 @ 290 For CS surfaces
1 coat of P-6 @ 125µ DFT/coat;
40µ DFT/coat (2x125=250)
15.2 Upto 65 SSPC-SP-3; None 2 coats of F-7 @ 300 (Non ferrous
1 coat of P-4 @8-10µ 125µ DFT/coat; and brass tube
DFT/ coat+ 1coat of P- (2x125=250) sheets)
6 @ 40µ DFT/coat.
TABLE 16.0 PAINTING SYSTEM FOR GI TOWERS/NON-FERROUS TUBE SHEET

Design
Temperature Remarks
(min.)
16.1 Upto 65 SSPS-SP-3 1 coat of P-4 2 coats of F-2 @ 130 Shade as per
@8-10µ DFT/ 40µ DFT/coat; defence
coat + 1 coat (2x40=80) requirements
of P-6 @ 40µ
DFT/coat
16.2 Upto 65 SSPS-SP-3 1 coat of P-4 2 coats of F-7 @ 300 (Non ferrous
@ 8µ 125µ DFT/coat; and brass tube
DFT/coat.+ (2x125=250) sheets)
1 coat of P-6
@ 40µ
DFT/coat.

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17.0 STORAGE
17.1 All paints and painting materials shall be stored only in rooms to be arranged by contractor
and approved by Engineer-in-charge for the purpose. All necessary precautions shall be taken
to prevent fire. The storage building shall preferably be separate from adjacent building. A
signboard bearing the word “PAINT STORAGE – NO NAKED LIGHT – HIGHLY
INFLAMABLE” shall be clearly displayed outside. Manufacturer’s recommendation shall be
followed for storage of paint materials.
18.0 PIPING COLOUR CODE:
The following colour coding system has been made based on international standards like
ASME/ ANSI, BS and Indian Standard.
18.1 IDENTIFICATION
The system of colour coding consists of a ground colour and secondary colour bands
superimposed over the ground colour. The ground colour identifies the basic nature of the
service and secondary colour band over the ground colour distinguishes the particular service.
The ground colour shall be applied over the entire length of the un-insulated pipes. For
insulated lines ground colour shall be provided as per specified length and interval to identify
the basic nature of service and secondary colour bands to be painted on these specified length
to identify the particular service. Above colour code is applicable for both unit and offsite
pipelines.
18.1.1 The following ground colour designation for identification of basic classification of various
important services shall be followed:
Post Office Red - Fire protection materials

Off White/Aluminium - Steam (all pressures)
Canary Yellow - Chemicals and dangerous materials
Dark Admiralty Grey - Crude oil, lube oil
Orange - Volatile petroleum products (motor spirit and
lighter)
Oxide red - Non-volatile petroleum products (kerosene and
heavier, including waxy distillates and diesel, gas
oil)
Black - Residual oils, still bottoms, slop oils and asphalts,
fuel oil
Sky blue - Water (all purities and temperatures)
Sea green - Air and its components and Freon
18.1.2 Secondary colours: The narrow bands presenting the secondary colour which identifies the
specific service, may be applied by painting or preferably by use of adhesive plastic tapes of
the specific colour.
18.2 COLOUR BANDS AND IDENTIFICATION LETTERING
18.2.1 The following specifications of colour bands shall be followed for identifying the
piping contents, size and location of bands & letters. The bandwidth and size of letters
in legends will depend to some extent upon the pipe diameter. Either white or black

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letters are selected to provide maximum contrast to the band colour. Bands usually are
50 mm wide and regardless of band width, are spaced 25 mm apart when two bands
are employed
Table 1.0: Colour bands and size of lettering for piping:
Outside diameter of pipe Width of colour bands Size of legend letters in

or covering in mm in mm mm
19 to 32 200 13
38 to 51 200 19
64 to 150 300 32
200 to 250 600 64
Over 250 800 89
In addition, ground colour as per specified length should be provided on insulated

piping for easy identification of nature of fluid, on which the colour bands should be
painted for identification of each service. The length of the ground colour should be 3
times the width of normal band or 2 meters, whichever is suitable depending on the
length of the pipe.
Size of letters stenciled/ written for equipment shall be as given below:
Column and vessel : 150 mm (Height)

Pump, compressor and other machinery : 50 mm (Height)
In addition, the contents of the pipe and/or direction of flow may be further indicated
by arrows and legend. If a hazard is involved it must be identified clearly by legend.
18.2.2 Colour bands: The location and size of bands, as recommended, when used, shall be
applied to the pipe:
- On both sides of the valves, tees and other fittings of importance.

- Where the pipe enters and emerges from walls and where it emerges from road &
walkway overpasses, unit battery limits.
- At uniform intervals along long sections of the pipe.
- Adjacent to tanks, vessels, and pumps.
18.2.3 For piping, writing of name of service and direction of flow for all the lines shall be done at
following locations:
18.2.4 The letters will be in black on pipes painted with light shade colours and white on pipes
painted with dark shade colours to give good contrast.
18.2.5 Only writing of service name shall be done on stainless steel lines. Precautions should be
taken while painting by using low chloride content painting to avoid any damage to the
stainless steel pipes. It is preferable to use adhesive plastic tapes to protect stainless steel
pipes.
18.2.6 Colour band specification:
a) Unit Area: Bands at intervals of 6.0 meters.

Offsite Area: Bands at intervals of 10.0 meters.

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b) Each pipe segment will have minimum one band indication, irrespective of length.
c) The bands shall also be displayed near walkways, both sides of culverts, tanks dykes,
tanks, vessels, suction and discharge of pumps/ compressors, unit battery limit, near valves
of line, etc.
18.3 For alloy steel/ stainless steel pipes and fittings in stores/ fabrication yard, color band
(Minimum ½” wide) should be applied along the complete length of pipe, bends/ tees, side-
curved surface (on thickness) of flanges as well as valves as per the metallurgy.
18.4 In case of camouflaging requirements of civil defence or any other location requirements, the
same shall be followed accordingly.
18.5 The specification for application of the complete Piping identification colour code, including
base and bands colours, are presented in the following table confirming to RAL colour shades
of Dutch Standard:
RECOMMENDED RAL COLOUR CODE FOR PAINTING OF PIPING AND EQUIPMENT
SR. SERVICE RECOMMNDED COLOUR FOR RAL COLOUR CODE

No. PAINT SYSTEM BASE BAND
COLOUR COLOUR
HYDROCARBON LINES (UNINSULATED)
1 CRUDE SOUR Dark Admiralty grey with 1 orange 7012 2011

band
2 CRUDE SWEET Dark Admiralty grey with 1 red band 7012 3001
3 LUBE OILS Dark Admiralty grey with 1 green 7012 6010
band
4 FLARE LINES Heat Resistant Aluminium 9006
5 LPG Orange with 1 oxide red band 2011 3009
6 PROPYLENE Orange with 2 blue bands 2011 5013
7 NAPTHA Orange with 1 green band 2011 6010
8 M.S. Orange with 1 dark admiralty grey 2011 7012
band
9 AV.GASOLINE (96 Orange with 1 band each of green, 2011 6010 9010 3001
RON) white and red bands
10 GASOLINE (regular, Orange with 1 black band 2011 9005
leaded)
11 GASOLINE Orange with 1 blue band 2011 5013
(premium, leaded)
12 GASOLINE (white) Orange with 1 white band 2011 9010
13 GASOLINE Orange with 1 red band 2011 3001
(Aviation 100/130)
14 GASOLINE Orange with 1 purple band 2011 4006
(Aviation 115/145)
15 N-PENTANE Orange with 2 blue bands 2011 5013

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16 DIESEL OIL (White) Oxide red with 1 white band 3009 9010
17 DIESEL OIL (Black) Oxide red with 1 yellow band 3009 1023
18 KEROSENE Oxide red with 1 green band 3009 6010
19 HY.KEROSENE Oxide red with 2 green bands 3009 6010
20 DISUFIDE OIL (EX- Oxide red with 1 black band 3009 9005
MEROX)
21 M.T.O Oxide red with 3 green bands 3009 6010
22 DHPPA Oxide red with 2 white bands 3009 9010
23 FLUSHING OIL Oxide red with 2 black bands 3009 9005
24 LAB FS Oxide red with 2 dark admiralty grey 3009 7012
bands
25 LAB RS Oxide red with 3 dark admiralty grey 3009 7012
bands
26 LAB (Off. Spec) Oxide red with 1 light grey band 3009 7035
27 N-PARAFFIN Oxide red with 1-blue band 3009 5013
28 HEAVY Oxide red with red band 3009 3001
ALKYLATE
29 BLOW DOWN, Off white / Aluminum with 1-Brown 9006 8004
VAPOR LINE band
30 BLOWDOWN Off white / Aluminum with 2 brown 9006 8004
bands
31 A.T.F. Leaf brown with 1 white band 8003 9010
32 TOULENE Leaf brown with 1 yellow band 8003 1023
33 BENZENE Leaf brown with 1 green band 8003 6010
34 LAB PRODUCT Leaf brown with 1 blue band 8003 5013
35 FUEL OIL Black with 1 yellow band 9005 1023
36 FULE OIL Black with 2 yellow bands 9005 1023
(Aromatic rich)
37 ASPHALT Black with 1 white band 9005 9010
38 SLOP AND WASTE Black with 1 orange band 9005 2011
OILS
39 SLOP AROMATICS Black with 2 orange bands 9005 2011
CHEMICAL LINES
40 TRI-SODIUM Canary yellow with 1 violet band 1012 5000

PHOSPHATE
41 CAUSTIC SODA Canary yellow with 1 black band 1012 9005
42 SODIUM Canary yellow with 1 white band 1012 9010
CHLORIDE
43 AMMONIA Canary yellow with 1 blue band 1012 5013
44 CORROSION Canary yellow with 1 Aluminum band 1012 9006
INHIBITOR
45 HEXAMETA Canary yellow with 2 black bands 1012 9005
PHOSPHATE
46 ACID LINES Golden Yellow with 1 red band 1004 3001
47 RICH AMINE Canary yellow with 2 blue bands 1012 5013
48 LEAN AMINE Canary yellow with 3 blue bands 1012 5013
49 SOLVENT Canary yellow with 1 green band 1012 6010
50 LCS Canary yellow with 1 smoke grey 1012 7031

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WATER LINES
51 RAW WATER Sky blue with 1 black band 5015 9005

52 INDUSTRIAL Sky blue with 2 signal red band 5015 3001
WATER
53 TREATED WATER Sky blue with 1 oxide red band 5015 3009
54 DRINKING Sky blue with 1 green band 5015 6010
WATER
55 COOLING WATER Sky blue with 1 light brown band 5015 1011
56 SERVICE WATER Sky blue with 1 signal red brown 5015 3001
57 TEMPERED Sky blue with 2 green bands 5015 6010
WATER
58 DM WATER Sky blue with 1 aluminum band 5015 9006
59 DM WATER Sky blue with 2 black bands 5015 9005
ABOVE 150°F
60 SOUR WATER Sky blue with 2 yellow bands 5015 1013
61 STRIPPED WATER Sky blue with 2 blue bands 5015 5013
62 ETP TREATED Sky blue with 2 oxide red bands 5015 3009
WATER
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM (ABOVE GROUND)
63 FIRE WATER FOAM & Post office red 3002

EXTINGUISHERS
AIR & OTHER GAS LINES (UNINSULATED)
64 SERVICE AIR Sea green with 1 signal red band 6018 3001
65 INSTRUMENT AIR Sea green with 1 black band 6018 9005
66 NITROGEN Sea green with 1 orange band 6018 2011
67 FREON Sea green with 1 yellow band 6018 1023
68 CHLORINE Canary yellow with 1 oxide band 1012 3009
69 SO2 Canary yellow with 2 white 1012 9010
bands
70 H2S Orange with 2 red oxide bands 2011 3009
71 GAS (Fuel) Orange with 1 aluminum band 2011 9006
72 GAS (Sour) Orange with 2 aluminum bands 2011 9006
73 GAS (Sweet) Orange with 2 signal red band 2011 3001
74 HYDROGEN Orange with 1 light green band 2011 6021
STEAM AND CONDENSATE LINES (UNINSULATED)
75 HP STEAM Off white / Aluminum with 1 9006 1023

yellow band
76 MP STEAM Off white / Aluminum with 1 red 9006 3001
band
77 MLP STEAM Off white / Aluminum with 1 9006 2011
orange band
78 LP STEAM Off white / Aluminum with 1 9006 6021
light green band

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79 CONDENSATE Sky blue with 1 white band 5015 9010

80 CONDENSATE ABOVE Sky blue with 3 oxide red band 5015 3009
150°F
81 BFW Sky blue with 2 red bands 5015 3001
Note: For all insulated steam lines, the colour coding shall be follow as given for un-insulated lines
with the specified length of color bands.
INSULATED HYDROCARBON PIPING
82 IFO SUPPLY 1Black ground colour with 1

9005 1023
yellow band in centre
83 IFO RETURN Black ground colour with 1 9005 6010
green band in centre
84 HPS Black ground colour with 1 red 9005 3001
band in centre
85 BITUMEN Black ground colour with 2 red 9005 3001
bands in centre
86 CLO Black ground colour with 1 9005 8004
brown band in centre
87 VB TAR Black ground colour with 2 9005 8004
brown bands in centre
88 VR AM (BITUMEN / VBU 1 Black ground colour with 1 9005 5013
FEED) blue band in centre
89 VR BH 1 Black ground colour with 2 9005 5013
blue bands in centre
90 VAC. SLOP 1 Black ground colour with 1 9005 9010
white band in centre
91 SLOP 1 Black ground colour with 1 9005 2011
orange band in centre
92 CRUDE SWEET 1 Dark admiralty grey ground 7012 3001
colour with 1 red band in
centre
93 CRUDE OUR 1 Dark admiralty grey ground 7012 2011
colour with 1 orange band in
centre
94 VGO / HCU 1 Oxide red ground colour with 3009 7011
2 steel grey bands in centre
95 OHCU BOTOM / FCCU 1 Oxide red ground colour with 3009 7011
FEED 2 steel grey bands in centre
UNINSULATED EQUIPMENTS, TANKS AND STRUCTURES
96 HEATER STRUCTURE Steel grey 7011

97 HEATER CASING Heat resistant aluminium 9006
98 VESSELS & COLUMNS Aluminium 9006
99 HYDROGEN BULLETS Pink 3014
100 LPG VESSELS Oxide red 3009
101 SO2 VESSEL Canary yellow 1012
102 HEAT EXCHANGER Heat resistant aluminium 9006
103 FO TANK AND HOT TANKS Black 9005
104 ALL OTHER TANKS Aluminum / Off white 9006

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105 CAUSTIC / AMINE / ACID Golden yellow 1004

TANKS
106 SOUR WATER Sky Blue 5015
107 OUTER SURFACE IN BOILER Heat resistant aluminum 9006
HOUSE
108 COMPRESSORS AND Dark admiralty grey 7012
BLOWERS
109 PUMPS Navy blue 5014
110 MOTORS & SWITCH GEAR Bluish green 5024
111 HAND RAILING Signal red 3001
112 STAIRCASE, LADDER AND Black 9005
WALKWAYS
113 LOAD LIFTING EQUIPMENT Leaf brown 8003
AND MONORAILS ETC
114 GENERAL STRUCTURE Black 9005
PIPES AND FITTINGS OF ALLOY STEEL AND SS MATERIAL IN STORE
115 IBR Signal red 3001

116 9Cr-1Mo Verdigris green 6021
117 5Cr-0.5Mo Satin blue 5012
118 21/4Cr-1 Mo Aircraft yellow 1026
119 11/4Cr- ½ Mo Traffic Yellow 1023
120 SS-304 Dark blue grey 5008
121 SS-316 Dark violet 4005
122 SS-321 Navy blue 5014
SAFETY COLOUR SCHEMES
123 DANGEROUS OBSTRUCTION Black and alert orange 9005 2008

band
124 DANGEROUS OR EXPOSED Alert orange 2008
PARTS OF MACHINERY
19.0 IDENTIFICATION OF VESSELS, PIPING ETC.
19.1 Equipment number shall be stencilled in black or white on each vessel, column, equipment &
machinery (insulated or uninsulated) after painting. Line number in black or white shall be
stencilled on all the pipe lines of more than one location as directed by Engineer-In-Charge,
Size of letter printed shall be as below :
Column & Vessels - 150mm (high)

Pump, compressor & other machinery - 50mm (high)
Piping - 40-150 mm
19.2 Identification of storage tanks:
The storage tanks shall be marked as detailed in the drawing.

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20.0 PAINTING FOR CIVIL DEFENCE REQUIREMENTS
20.1 Following items shall be painted for camouflaging if required by the client.
a. All Columns
b. All tanks in Offsites
c. Large Vessels
d. Spheres
20.2 Two coats of selected finishing paint as per defence requirement shall be applied in a
particular pattern as per 20.3 and as per the instructions of Engineer-In-Charge.
20.3 Method of Camouflaging
20.3.1 Disruptive painting for camouflaging shall be done in three colours in the ratio of 5:3:2 (all
matt finish).
Dark Green Light Green Dark Medium Brown
5: 3: 2
20.3.2 The patches should be asymmetrical and irregular.
20.3.3 The patches should be inclined at 30º to 60º to the horizontal.
20.3.3 The patches should be continuous where two surfaces meet at an angle.
20.3.4 The patches should not coincide with corners.
20.3.5 Slits and holes shall be painted in dark shades.
20.3.6 Width of patches should be 1 to 2 meters.
21.0 INSPECTION AND TESTING
21.1 All painting materials including primers and thinners brought to site by contractor for
application shall be procured directly from manufactures as per specifications and shall be
accompanied by manufacturer's test certificates. Paint formulations without certificates are
not acceptable.
21.2 Engineer-In-Charge at his discretion, may call for tests for paint formulations. Contractor
shall arrange to have such tests performed including batch-wise test of wet paints for
physical & chemical analysis as per clause 24.4 of relevant ASTM test method. All costs
there shall be borne by the contractor.
The contractor shall produce test reports from manufacturer regarding the quality of the
particular batch of paint supplied. The Engineer-in-Charge shall have the right to test wet
samples of paint at random for quality of same. Batch test reports of the manufacturer's for
each batch of paints supplied shall be made available by the contractor.
21.3 The painting work shall be subject to inspection by Engineer-In-Charge at all times. In
particular, following stage-wise inspection will be performed and contractor shall offer the
work for inspection and approval of every stage before proceeding with the next stage. The
record of inspection shall be maintained in the registers. Stages of inspection are as follows:

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(a) Surface preparation

(b) Primer application
(c) Each coat of paint
In addition to above, record should include type of shop primer already applied on equipment
e.g. Red oxide zinc chromate or zinc chromate or Red lead primer etc.
Any defect noticed during the various stages of inspection shall be rectified by the contractor
to the entire satisfaction of Engineer-In-Charge before proceeding further. Irrespective of the
inspection, repair and approval at intermediate stages of work, contractor shall be responsible
for making good any defects found during final inspection/guarantee period/defect liability
period as defined in general condition of contract. Dry film thickness (D F T)) shall be
checked and recorded after application of each coat and extra coat of paint should be applied
to make-up the DFT specified without any extra cost to owner, the extra coat should have
prior approval of Engineer-in-charge.
21.4 Primer Application
After surface preparation, the primer should be applied to cover the crevices, corners, sharp
edges etc. in the presence of inspector nominated by Engineer-In-Charge.
21.5 The shades of successive coats should be slightly different in colour in order to ensure
application of individual coats, the thickness of each coat and complete coverage should be
checked as per provision of this specification. This should be approved by Engineer-In-
Charge before application of successive coats.
21.6 The contractor shall provide standard thickness measurement instrument with appropriate
range(s) for measuring.
Dry film thickness of each coat, surface profile gauge for checking of surface profile in case
of sand blasting. Holiday detectors and pinhole detector and protector whenever required for
checking in case of immersion conditions.
21.7 Prior to application of paints on surfaces of chimneys, the thickness of the individual coat shall
be checked by application of each coat of same paint on M.S.test panel. The thickness of paint
on test panels shall be determined by using gauge such as 'Elkometer'. The thickness of each
coat shall be checked as per provision of this specification. This shall be approved by
Engineer-In-Charge before application of paints on surface of chimney.
21.8 At the discretion of Engineer-In-Charge, the paint manufacturer must provide the expert
technical service at site as and when required. This service should be free of cost and without
any obligation to the owner, as it would be in the interest of the manufacturer to ensure that
both surface preparation and application are carried out as per their recommendations. The
contractor is responsible to arrange the same.
21.9 Final inspection shall include measurement of paint dry film thickness, Adhesion, Holiday
detection check of finish and workmanship. The thickness should be measured at as many
points/ locations as decided by Engineer-In-Charge and shall be within + 10% of the dry film
thickness, specified in the specifications.
21.10 The contractor shall arrange for spot checking of paint materials for Sp.gr., glow time (ford
cup) and spreading rate.

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22.0 GUARANTEE
22.1 The contractor shall guarantee that the chemical and physical properties of paint materials
used are in accordance with the specifications contained herein/to be provided during
execution of work.
23.0 QUALIFICATION CRITERIA OF PAINTING CONTRACTOR/SUB-CONTRACTOR
Painting contractor who is awarded any job for EIL, Projects under this standard must have
necessary equipments, machinery, tools and tackles for surface preparation, paint application
and inspection. The contractor mush have qualified, trained and experienced surface
preparator, paint applicator, inspector and supervisors. The contractor supervisor, inspector,
surface preparator and paint applicator must be conversant with the standards referred in this
specification.
24.0 PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL OF NEW COATING MATERIALS AND

MANUFACTURERS
Following procedure is recommended to be followed for approval of new manufacturers.
24.1 The manufacturer should arrange testing of the coating materials as per the list of tests given
in para 24.4 below from one of the reputed Government laboratories.
24.2 Samples of coating materials should be submitted to the Govt. laboratory in sealed containers
with batch no. and test certificate on regular format of manufacturer’s testing laboratory. The
sampling shall be certified and sealed by a certifying agency.
24.3 All test panels should be prepared by Govt. testing agency coloured photographs of test panels
should be taken before and after the test and should be enclosed alongwith test report.
Sample batch no. and manufacturer’s test certificate should be enclosed alongwith the report.
Test report must contain details of observation and rusting if any, as per the testing code.
Suggested Government laboratories are:
IICT, Hyderabad
HBTI, Kanpur
DMSRDE, Kanpur
IIT, Mumbai
BIS Laboratories
UICT, Matunga, Mumbai
RITES, Kolkata
PDIL, Sindri
NTH, Kolkata
24.4 Manufacturers should intimate the company, details of sample submitted for testing, name of
Govt. testing agency, date, contact personnel of the govt. testing agency. At the end of the test
the manufacturer should submit the test reports to the company for approval. The
manufacturer(s) shall be qualified based on the results of these tests and other assessment and
the company’s decision in this regard shall be final and binding on the manufacturer.
Test required for evaluation of acceptance of coating materials for onshore application.

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Test ASTM Test Method
Density D 1475
Dipping properties D 823
Film characteristics
Drying time D 1640
Flexibility D 1737/D 522
Hardness D 3363
Adhesion D 2197
Abrasion resistance D 968/ D 1044
DFT/coat AS PER SSPC GUIDELINES
Storage Stability D 1849
Resistance to
Humidity for 2000 hrs. D 2247
Salt spray 2000 hrs B 117
Accelerated Weathering D 822
% Zn in Dry film for Inorganic Zinc G 53
Silicate primer
24.5 Coating systems for panel test shall be decided after discussion with EIL.
24.6 Clause No. 24.0 is for approval prior to award of the contract. In case any agency proposes for
any fresh approval after award of work, the same shall have no time implications upon the
contract.

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ANNEXURE-I
LIST OF RECOMMENDED MANUFACTURERS
Indian Vendors
1. Asian Paints (I) Ltd., Mumbai

2. Berger paints Ltd., Kolkata
3. Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd., Mumbai ( including Ameron, USA Products ).
4. Chugoku Marine Paints Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai
5. Shalimar Paints Ltd., Kolkata
6. Sigma Kalon Marine and Protective Coatings(India) Pvt Ltd, Mumbai.
7. CDC Carboline Ltd., Chennai
8. Premier products Ltd., Mumbai
9. Coromandel Paints & Chemicals Ltd., Visakhapatnam
10. Anupam Enterprises, Kolkata
11. Grand Polycoats, Vadodata
12. Bombay Paints Ltd., Mumbai
13. Akzo Nobel Coatings and Sealants Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore
14. Cipy Polyurethanes Pvt. Ltd., Pune
15. Gunjan Paints Ltd., Ahmedabad
16. Advance Paints Ltd., Mumbai
17. VCM Polyurethane Paints (for polyurethane paints only)
18. Jotun Paints India Pvt Ltd, Chennai(Singapore)
19. Paladin Paints and Chemicals , Mumbai
20. Chembond Chemicals Pvt Ltd , Navi Mumbai
21. Aashish Coating Technologies Pvt. Ltd, Vadodara/Mumbai
Foreign Vendors
1. Sigma Kalon Protective Coatings, Singapore

2. Ameron, USA
3. Kansai Paints, Japan
4. Hempel Paints, USA
5. Valspar Corporation, USA
6. Akzo Nobel/International Coatings, UK
7. Jotun Paints, Singapore
The following are approved for specific materials only.
1.0 Mark-chem Incorporated, Mumbai (for phosphating chemicals only).
2.0 ChemTreat India Ltd.( for Phosphating Chemical and glass flake filled coatings of M/s Atlas
Chemicals Corporation, USA).
3.0 Carolina equipment and supply Co., USA.
4.0 Zinga Metall(Rozenstraat 4-Industrial Zone)-9810 EKE-Belgium, Indian Agent-Newkem,

Mumbai-14 (for cold spray zinc coating)

ASSAM 6907-0642-PT-L07, REV.0
ANNEXURE-II
LIST OF RECOMMENDED MANUFACTURERS’ PRODUCTS
Sl. Manufacturers P2 P4 P6 F9
No Name Chlorinated Etch Primer/ Epoxy Zinc Inorganic Zinc
Rubber Zinc Ph Wash Primer Ph. Primer Silicate Primer/
Primer Coating
1 ASIAN PAINTS (I) ASIOCHLOR APCONYL WP636 APCODUR APCOSIL 605
LTD. HB.ZN.PH.PRIMER (PC335) HB.ZP.
RO PC 168 PC433
2 BERGER PAINTS LINOSOL HIGH BISON WASH EPILUX 610 HB ZINC ANODE 304
LTD. BUILD ZP PRIMER PRIMER PRIMER MZS
3 AMERON - AMERCOAT 178 AMERCOAT 71/ DIMETCOTE-9FT
PRODUCTS 385P
4 CHEMBOND KEMCHLOR 201 KEMGALVA GRIP KEMOXY 301 KEMGUARD 501
CHEMICALS A1
5 SHALIMAR PAINTS CHLOROKOTE ZINC TUFFKOTE ETCH EPIGUARD TUFFKOTE
LTD PHOSPHATE PRIMER PRIMER ZINC ZILIKATE
GREY PHOSPHATE
PRIMER GREY
6 SIGMA KALON SIGMA NUCOL SIGMA ETCH SIGMA COVER SIGMAZINC- 158
INDIA PVT LTD, UNICOAT 7321 PRIMER (7185) 256 (7412)
7 CDC CARBOLINE - - CARBOLINE 893 CARBOZINC 11
LTD.
8 PREMIER - - P-15/3A U17/92 ETHYL
PRODUCTS LTD. U-16/92 SILICATE
INORGANIC
ZINC
9 CORAMANDEL COROCLORE CR CPC WASH PRIMER COROPEX CPC INORGANIC
PAINTS & HB.ZN.PH PRIMER EPOXY ZN.PH. ZINC SILICATE
CHEMICALS LTD. HIGH BILD PRIMER
PRIMER
10 ANUPAM ANUCHLOR ZP ANUPRIME-291 ANUPAM ANUZINC 2001 TP
ENTERPRISES PRIMER ANLICOR A-EZP-
500
11 GRAND POLYCOATS GP CHLOROPRIME GP PRIME 401 - GP PRIME 402
601
12 BOMBAY PAINTS PENTA CHLOR HB PENTOLITE WASH PENTADUR ZINC-O-SIL 75
LTD. PRIMER 8632 PRIMER 8520 PRIMER 8530
13 HEMPEL MARINE HEMPA TEX - HEMPEL’S SHOP GALVASOL 1570
PAINTS HIGHBUILD 4633 PRIMER E1530
14 AASHISH COATING
TECH-NOLOGIES
15 AKZO NOBEL - - INTERGARD 251 INTERZINC 12/22
PAINTS
16 PALADIN PAINTS VEGCHLOR HB VEGWASH PRIMER VEGPOX 1241ZP THERMOSIL1362
PRIMER 1143 1181 ZINC
17 VCM
POLYURETHANE
PAINTS
18 JOTUN PAINTS JOTA ETCH TWO EPOXY CQ RESIST-86
PACK WASH SPECIAL ZINC
PRIMER PHOSPHATE
PRIMER
19 KCC PRODUCTS EZ 180(N)
(KOREA)
20. CHUGOKU MARINE - - CAMIDECK GALBONS HB
PAINTS PVT. LTD. PRIMER
21. KANSAI NEROLAC NEROLAC HB CR NEROLAC ETCH NEROLAC NEROSIL 118
PAINTS LTD. ZINC PHOSPHATE PRIMER EPOXY ZINC
PRIMER PHOSPHATE
PRIMER

ASSAM 6907-0642-PT-L07, REV.0
LIST OF RECOMMENDED MANUFACTURERS PRODUCTS (Cont. …)
Sl. Manufacturers F2 F3 F6A/B F7

No Name Acrylic- Chlorinated High Build High Build Coal
Polyurethane Rubber Epoxy Finish Tar Epoxy
Finish Paint Finish Paint Paint Coating
1 ASIAN PAINTS (I) APCOTHANE CF676 ASIOCHLOR CF 621 (PC APCODUR HB APCODUR CF
LTD. (PC 1109) 319) COATING PC 651/655(PC 131/471)
1262
2 BERGER PAINTS BERGER ACRYLIC PU LINOSOL EPLIUX 04 AND EPILUX 555
LTD. FINISH CHLORINATED 78 HB EPOXY
RUBBER HB COATING COATING
3 AMERON AMERCOAT 450GL AMERCOAT 515 AMERCOAT 383 AMERCOAT 78HB
HS
4 CHEMBOND KEMTHANE 411 KEMCHLOR 211 KEMOXY 324 KEMOXY 314
CHEMCIALS
5 SHALIMAR SHALITHANE FINISH CHLORKOTE HB FINISH EPIGARD TL BIPIGARD CTE ZL
PAINTS LTD FINISH BLACK HB COAL
POLYAMINE/ TAR EPOXY
POLYAMIDE COATING
6 SIGMA SIGMADUR GLOSS SIGMA NUCOL FINISH SIGMA GUARD SIGMACOVER 300
COATINGS. (7528) 7308 720 (7472)
7 CDC CARBOLINE CARBOLINE 132 - CARBOLINE 191 CARBO-
LTD. MASTIC-14
8 PREMIER U3/92 CR-71, CR FINISH PAINT 42B/4A HIGH 350/3A, COAL TAR
PRODUCTS LTD. POLYURETHANE BUILD EPOXY EPOXY COATING
9 CORAMANDEL COROTHANE SUPER COROCLORE CR COROPEX COROPEX EPOXY
PAINTS & PU FINISH FINISHING EPOXY HB COAL TAR
CHEMICALS LTD. COATING COATING
10 ANUPAM ANUTHANE ENAMEL ANUCHLOR HB DURACOAT-6000 COROGUARD
ENTERPRISES ENAMEL
11 GRAND GP BOND 141 GP CHLOROGAURD 631 GP GUARD POLYGUARD CE
POLYCOATS HP234
12 BOMBAY PAINTS PENTATHANE FP 4510 PENTACHLOR PENTADUR HB PENTADUR
LTD. FB 4635 5540/5520 COALTAR EPOXY
8518/6518
13. HEMPEL MARINE - HEMPATEX HIBUILD HEMPADUR HEMPADUR 1510
PAINTS 4633 HIGH BUILD
5520
14. AASHISH GA 1110 PU-UB GA701 HB
COATING TECH
15 AKZO NOBEL INTERTHANE 990 - INTERGARD 966 INTERTUF 262
COAITNGS / 410 (TAR FREE TYPE)
16 PALADIN PAINTS VEGTHANE VEGCHLOR FP3140 VEGEPOX VEGEPOX 4265
(ALIPHATIC) 3245/3562
17 VCM PIPCOTHANE
POLYURETHANE ALIPHATIC
PAINTS POLYURETHANE
FINISH PAINT
18 JOTUN PAINTS HARDTOP XP PENGUARD HB JOTAGUARD 85
19 KCC PRODUCTS KOEPOX EH 173
(KOREA) TOPCOAT HB ET
5740
20. CHUKOGU UNY MARINE - EPICON MARINE BISCON HB
MARINE PAINTS FINISH HB 2001/ACHB
PVT LTD.
21. KANSAI NEROTHANE NEROLAC HB NEROPOXY HB NEROLAC EPOXY
NEROLAC PAINTS ENAMEL CHLORINATED 262/6061 COAL TAR
RUBBER ENAMEL POLYAMINE/POLY
AMIDE CURED.

ASSAM 6907-0642-PT-L07, REV.0
LIST OF RECOMMENDED MANUFACTURERS PRODUCTS (cont. …)

Sl. Manufacturers F8 F-11 F-12 F-15
No. Name Epoxy Mastic Heat Resistant Heat Resistant Two Pack
Coating Surface Synthetic Medium Silicone Ambient
Tolerant Aluminium Paint Aluminium Temperature
Paint Curing Epoxy
Phenolic
Coating
1 ASIAN PAINTS (I) APCODOR CF 640 ASIAN HR HR SILICONE
LTD. ALUMINIUM PAINT ALUMINIUM
(PC 300) PAINT
(PC 189)
2 BERGER PAINTS PROTECTO FERROTOL HR LUMEROS HR BERGER EPOXY
LTD. MASTIC ALUMINIUM PAINT SILICONE AL. PHENOLIC
PAINT(HR/143) COATING
3 AMERON AMERLOCK 400 AMERCOAT 878
4 CHEMBOND KEMGUARD 555 KEMGUARD 250HR - -

CHEMICALS
5 SHALIMAR EPIPLUS 556 HEAT RESISTING LUSTOTHERM HS EPIGARD TL 543
PAINTS LTD LUSTROL SILICONE HS FINISH
ALUMINIUM ALUMINIUM
6 SIGMA COATINGS. SIGMA HIGH SIGMATHERM SIGMA
COVER 630 (7428) TEMPERATURE 540/SUPER PHENGUARD 930
RESISTANT EPOXY THERMOVIT 600 SYSTEM
SYSTEM UPTO 200OC
7 CDC CARBOLINE CARBO CARBOLINE 1248 CARBOLINE 4674
LTD. MASTIC-15
8 PREMIER BH EPOXY MASTIC
PRODUCTS LTD. 150B/150A
9 CORAMANDEL - SILVOTOL HR CPC SILICONE HR
PAINTS & ALUMINIUM PAINT ALUMINIUM
CHEMICALS LTD. PAINT
10 ANUPAM ANU- - ANUPAM HEAT
ENTERPRISES MASTIC-102 GUARD.
11 GRAND GP PRIME - -
POLYCOATS GUARD 235
12 BOMBAY PAINTS PENTADUR MASTIC KANGAROO HHR PENTHOLITE HRR
LTD. 5515 ALUMINIUM 4950 ALUMINIUM 4951
13. HEMPEL MARINE HEMPDUR 1708
PAINTS
14 AASHISH GA700SPE - - -
COATING TECH
15 AKZO NOBEL INTERSEAL 670HS INTERTHERM 891 INTERTHERM 50 INTERTHERM 228
COATINGS
16 PALADIN PAINTS VEGEPOX MASTIC VEG HR AL PAINT VEG HHR AL

2285 PAINT 600 DEG C
17 VCM - - - -
POLYURETHANE
PAINTS
18 JOTUN PAINTS PRIMASTIC JOTUN AL PAINT HR SOLVELITT AL TANKGUARD
UNIVERSAL 250 DEG.C SILICONE PAINT STORAGE
19 KCC PRODUCTS EH 4158H QT 606
(KOREA)
20. CHUKOGU J&N UMEGUARD MT/SX
LTD.
21. KANSAI NEROLAC NEROMASTIC 400 NEROTHERM 250 NEROTHERM 538
PAINTS LTD.
Note : This list is subject to revision based on fresh approval/ re-approval/ deletion.

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JOB SPECIFICATION FOR SPECIFICATION No.

SHOP & FIELD PAINTING FOR BCPL,

JOB SPECIFICATION FOR

ISSUED AS JOB SPECIFICATION

Rev. Prepared Checked

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LTCS : Low Temperature Carbon Steel

DFT : Dry Film Thickness

WFT : Wet Film Thickness

RCC : Reinforced Cement Concrete

IRN : Inspection Release Note

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2.2 Extent of Work

c. All items contained in a package unit as necessary.

f. Identification colour bands on all piping as required including insulated aluminium

g. Identification lettering/ numbering on all painted surfaces of equipment/piping

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h. Marking / identification signs on painted surfaces of equipment/piping including

j. Over insulation surface of equipments and pipes wherever required.

l. Painting of pre-erection/fabrication and Shop primer.

a. Uninsulated austenitic stainless steel.

b. Plastic and/or plastic coated materials

c. Non-ferrous materials like aluminum.

a. Bill of quantities for piping, equipment, machinery and structures etc.

b. Piping Line List.

c. Painting specifications including special civil defence requirements.

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3.0 REFERENCE CODES & STANDARDS

IS-5 : Colour coding.

3.2 Surface Preparation Standards

3.2.3 National Association of Corrosion Engineers, U.S.A., (NACE).

a. Instructions for storage to avoid exposure as well as extremes of temperature.

c. Mixing and thinning.

d. Application of paints and recommended limit on time intervals in between coats.

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5.0 SURFACE PREPARATION, SHOP PRIMER COATING APPLICATION & REPAIR

a. Manual or hand tool cleaning.

b. Mechanical or power tool cleaning.

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5.2 Procedure of Surface Preparation :

5.2.1 Air Blast Cleaning with abrasives

5.2.2 Mechanical or Power Tool Cleaning

5.2.3 Manual or hand tool cleaning

Hand tool cleaning normally consists of the following:

a. Hand de-scaling and/or hammering

c. Hand wire brushing

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5.3 Non-Compatible shop coat primer

5.7 Coating Procedure and Application

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5.7.6 Air spray application shall be in accordance with the following:

c. Ingredients shall be kept properly mixed in the spray pots or containers

i. All nameplates, manufacturer’s identification tags, machined surfaces, instrument

k. If spray gun shows choking, immediately de-choking procedure shall be followed.

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In case of gun choking, de-choking steps shall be followed immediately.

5.7.8 Brush application of paint shall be in accordance with the following:

c. Paint shall be applied into all corners.