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 BRITISH STANDARD BS 3416:1991
Reprinted,
incorporating
 Amendment No. 1

Specification for

Bitumen-based
coatings for cold
application, suitable
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Committees responsible for this

British Standard

The preparation of this British Standard was entrusted by the Pigments,

Paints and Varnishes Standards Policy Committee (PVC/-) to Technical
Committee PVC/27, upon which the following bodies were represented:

 Aluminium Federation
 Aluminium Finishing Association
 Aluminium Window Association
British Railways Board
British Telecommunications plc
Consumer Policy Committee of BSI
Department of the Environment (Building Research Establishment)
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   ) Institute of Corrosion
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 , Institute of Metal Finishing
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  p Institution of Structural Engineers
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   C Institution of Water and Environmental Management (IWEM)
   d London Regional Transport
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  c National Federation of Painting and Decorating Contractors
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   3 Paint Research Association
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  e Society of Chemical Industry
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   5 Union of Construction, Allied Trades and Technicians
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Varnishes
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  c Second edition January 1973  Amd. No. Date Comments
  o Third edition December 1988
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 BS 3416:1991

Contents

Page
Committees responsible Inside front cover
Foreword ii
1 Scope 1
2 Definitions 1
3 Classification 1
4 Sampling 1
5 Flash point 1
6 Drying and over-coating times 1
7 Finish 1
8 Protection against corrosion 2
9 Bend resistance 2
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   B 11 Shelf life 2
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  y  Appendix A Guidance on the use of bitumen-based coatings
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  o for cold application 3
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 Appendix B Methods of test for performance
performance requirements 4
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coating of test panels 5
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Foreword

This British Standard was prepared under the direction of the Pigments, Paints
and Varnishes Standards Policy Committee. It supersedes BS 3416:1988, which
is withdrawn.
This edition introduces technical changes but it does not reflect a full review or
revision of the standard, which will be undertaken in due course.
The main technical changes are:
a) introduction of separate immersion periods for type 1 and type 2 materials;
b) a change in the size of the panel used in Appendix B.
NOTE Differences
Differences in the text
text between this
this edition
edition and BS 3416:198
3416:1988
8 are indicated
indicated by a line in the
the
margin.
This edition includes provisions to satisfy the requirements of
EEC Directive 80/778/EEC “The quality of water intended for human
consumption” which specifies admissible concentrations and guide levels for a
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   S wide range of parameters in respect of all drinking water and water used in food
   B and drink manufacture. It applies to the water at the point where it is made
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  c available to the user. Compliance with the EEC Directive is required by UK law.
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 , The statutory water supplier has a responsibility to ensure that the components
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  p of the water service connected to the water supply do not adversely affect the
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   C quality of the water supplied if that water is likely to be ingested or could be back
   d syphoned into a part of the service from which it is likely to be ingested. The
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   l various water authorities will therefore require evidence that bitumen-based
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  o coatings in contact with potable water are satisfactory in this respect.
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  n  All types and classes of bitumen-based coatings in BS 3416 give films that are
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  c suitable for use in contact with potable water and that may be submitted for
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   U approval by the UK Water Fittings Byelaws Scheme administered by the Water
 , Research Centre, 660 Ajax Avenue, Slough, Berkshire SL1 4BG.
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   0 This British Standard also takes account of recent developments in this type of
   2 paint enabling the use of mineral fillers and alternative solvents.
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  n This British Standard specifies requirements for two types of bitumen coatings
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   J for cold application, each type having three classes relating to the solvent system
   5 used for the solution.
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 ,  Attention is drawn to BS 6949, which specifies requirements
requirements for bitumen-based
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  g coatings not intended for use in contact with potable water.
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  o Guidance on the use of these materials is given in Appendix A, and reference
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  o should also be made to BS 5493 and to BS 6150.
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   h  Product certification. Attention is drawn to the fact that bitumen-based coatings
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  u for use in contact with potable water must be certified by the Water Research
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   L Centre under the UK Water Fittings Byelaws Scheme in order to comply with
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  o EEC Directive 80/778/EEC. For full details, apply to the Water Research
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   t Centre, 660 Ajax Avenue, Slough, Berkshire SL1 4BG.
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purport to include all the necessary provisions of a
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back cover and a back cover.
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1 Scope 3 Classification
This British Standard specifies performance and 3.1 Bitumen-based coatings shall be classified into
marking requirements for a range of bitumen-based two types as follows.
solvent-borne coatings. It covers coatings for cold a) Type 1, without fillers.
application by either brushing, spraying, rolling or
b) Type 2, with fillers.
dipping processes intended to give a coat for the
corrosion protection and water-proofing of 3.2 Each type shall be further sub-classified as
substrates including iron and steel. follows.
Two types, each with three classes, are included. All a) Class A, using white spirit complying with
of these give films that are suitable for use on BS 245 as the carrier.
potable water tanks and cisterns as well as for b) Class B, using either a solvent other than
general applications. white spirit, or a solvent mixture with a flash
   I The level of gloss of the finished film is not specified point of or above
above 21 °C and below
below 32 °C as the
   S in this British Standard. carrier.
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   ) NOTE 1 These bitumenbitumen coatings
coatings are neither
neither intended
intended to c) Class C, using either a solvent other than white
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   ( withstand hot conditions, as on boilers, smoke stacks, etc., for spirit, or a solvent mixture with a flash
flas h point of or
 , which special coatings should be obtained, nor to resist
  y above 3232 °C as the carrier
carrier..
  p contamination with mineral oils or paint solvents, all of which
  o conditions will cause softening of the film.
   C NOTE 2 Guidance
Guidance on the use use of bitumen
bitumen-based
-based coatings
coatings is 4 Sampling
   d given in Appendix A, BS 5493 and BS 6150.
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of the publication
publicationss referred
referred to
to in this
this Take and store in accordance with BS 3900-A1
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  o standard are listed on the inside back cover. representative samples
samples of not less than
than 1 000 mL of
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2 Definitions more previously unopened containers. Condition the
  n samples for at least 12 h at 23 ± 2 °C before carrying
carrying
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 , out any tests.
definitions given in BS 2015 apply together with the
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   0 5 Flash point
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  e bitumen When tested in accordance with B.1, coatings shall
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   J a viscous liquid, or a solid, consisting essentially of
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a) Coatings of classes A and C shall not flash at a
hydrocarbons and their derivatives, which is soluble
   2 temperatu
temperature
re below
below 32 °C.
 , in trichloroethylene and is substantially
   h non-volatile and softens gradually when heated. It b) Coatings of class B shall not flash at a
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temperature
re below
below 21 °C.
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   b obtained by refinery processes from petroleum, and 6 Drying and over-coating times
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  g is also found as a natural deposit or as a component 6.1 Surface-dry time
  u of naturally occurring asphalt in which it is
  o When tested in accordance with B.2.1, films of
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internationa
tionall definition
definition of bitumen
bitumen relates
relates its
its
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safer material trichoroethylene is used as the test solvent as
b) if type 2, in not more than 8 h.
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  r a liquid mixture of bitumen in a carrier (solvent or show no cissing, crawling, sinking, lifting or
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  o chlorinated hydrocarbons and aromatic time.
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  c or dipping in accordance with the recommendations When tested in accordance with B.3, the film shall
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   l of the manufacturer. The coating may exhibit be smooth, opaque and free from sags or runs or
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8 Protection against corrosion 11 Shelf life

8.1 Resistance to tap water immersion The product, if stored in unopened containers for 12
8.1.1 When tested in accordance with B.4.1.1, the months at a temperature not exceeding 30 °C, shall
film shall remain completely adherent to the meet the requirements of clauses 5 to 9. No
substrate. separation shall take place which cannot be
removed by stirring.
 Any blistering shall not exceed rating 2 (S3) in
NOTE In the casecase of thixotr
thixotropic
opic coatings
coatings,, sufficient
sufficient time,
time, as
accordance with BS 3900-H2. advised by the manufacturer, should be allowed after any stirring
8.1.2 When tested in accordance with B.4.1.2, the to redevelop the thixotropy.
surface of exposed metal revealed shall show no
visible rust or pitting. 12 Marking
8.2 Resistance to artificial sea water Each container of bitumen-based coating shall be
immersion clearly labelled with the following information:
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   S8.2.1 When tested in accordance with B.4.2.1, the a) the manufacturer’s identification;
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   ) film shall show no signs of breakdown. Any b) the number of this British Standard and the
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   ( blistering shall not exceed rating 2 (S3) in appropriate type and class of the
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  y accordance with BS 3900-H2. product, e.g. BS 3416:19911), type 1, class A;
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  o 8.2.2 When tested in accordance with B.4.2.2, the c) a statement that it is suitable for use in contact
   Csurface of exposed metal revealed shall show no with potable water;
   d visible rust or pitting.
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   l d) the nominal content by mass or volume;
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  o e) the batch number from which the container
  r 9 Bend resistance
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  c When tested in accordance with B.5 , the film shall f) the month and year in which the batch was
  n show no signs of cracking or of becoming detached
   U manufactured;
 , from the substrate.
   3 g) whether the coating is suitable for brushing,
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   0 10 Effect on potable water spraying, rolling or dipping.
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 Appendix A Guidance on the

the use of The degree of exposure largely controls the rate of
bitumen-based
bitumen-based coatings for cold deterioration of the film surface. Bitumen is
application sensitive to sunlight and other strong light, which
quickly cause complete loss of gloss, followed later
 A.1 Safety instructions by a form of chalking. This is, however, confined to
Consult the safety instructions of the manufacturer the surface and provided that the film is of adequate
before application and, especially, before spraying thickness it will continue to give protection. In
these materials. situations protected from such attack, the gloss is
NOTE Attention
Attention is
is drawn
drawn to the Health
Health and
and Safety
Safety Executive
Executive maintained longer.
Guidance Note GS5 “Entry into Confined Spaces” regarding the Crazing sometimes occurs with bitumen coatings
safe working in confined spaces.
but bitumen-coated ferrous metals are seldom
 A.2 General properties subject to early corrosion from this cause.
Like some other protective coatings referred to in  A.5 Thinning
   I BS 5493 and BS 6150, bitumen coatings are used to
   S Where thinning is necessary, e.g. as a first coat on
protect surfaces rather than to decorate them, their
   B very porous surfaces, only white spirit, in the case of
   ) function being to exclude moisture or other corrosive
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class A coatings, or the manufacturer’s
agents. It is thus important that each coat is applied
 , recommended thinners should be used. In all cases
  y in a continuous manner, without holidays or
  p thinning should be kept to a minimum for the type
  o “misses”. Bitumen coatings have little power to
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of use required.
inhibit corrosion. Hence, if ferrous surfaces are not
   d adequately cleaned to be free from rust and  A.6 Primer
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   l mill-scale before these coatings are applied, In order to prevent under-rusting on f errous metals,
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   t under-rusting may occur with consequent failure of a system of rust-inhibiting primer and bitumen
  n the film. They have good adhesion to most surfaces
  o coating is often advocated. Reference should be
  c commonly found in building, e.g. ferrous metals, made to the bitumen-coating manufacturer. It is
  n
   U slightly etched galvanized iron and steel, concrete important to allow adequate time for the hardening
 , and brick, and will withstand moderate
   3 of primers prior to the application of bitumen-based
   0 concentrations of acids and alkalis. coatings. Lead-based primers and other primers
   0
   2 These bitumen coatings are neither intended to containing toxic material are not to be used in
  e conjunction with materials in contact with potable
  n withstand hot conditions, as on boilers, smoke
  u stacks, etc., for which special coatings should be water.
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   5 obtained, nor to resist contamination with mineral  A.7 Preparation of surfaces
   2 oils or paint solvents, all of which conditions will
 , Establish that the substrate and the bitumen-based
   h cause softening of the film.
  g coating are compatible and prepare the substrate
  u  A.3 Precautions according to its type as follows.
  o
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  o Provide adequate ventilation, particularly of closed a) Bare non-porous surfaces. All dirt, including
   b
   h vessels, while the material is being applied and loosely adhering rust, mill-scale and grease
  g until it is thoroughly dry. The use of air fed masks should be removed.
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  o for personal ventilation is recommended. When
   L b) Surfaces previously covered with bitumen
   f painting the interiors of tanks, use a forced air coating. All dirt, grease and loosely adhering
  o supply to disperse the solvent and prevent residual
  y bitumen coat should be removed by washing or
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   i solvent condensing on the coating and washing it
  s other suitable means. Any bare patches of metal
  r off. Avoid naked lights in or near the tanks or
  e should be spot-primed with bitumen coating
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   i cisterns during these periods. Use appropriate before the general coating is applied.
  n barrier creams and protective clothing to prevent
   U c) Porous surfaces. All dirt and dust should be
 , skin sensitization. Skin should be thoroughly
  r removed by thorough brushing and any loosely
  z washed and clothing removed and cleaned as soon
  v adhering flakes of material should be detached.
  c as possible after the work has been completed.
  o Washing of porous surfaces is not usua lly
   b
   l  A.4 Durability satisfactory unless adequate time is given for the
  r
  z The durability of bitumen coatings depends mainly water to evaporate.
  v
  c upon a) the thickness of the film and b) the degree of d) Other surfaces.  Reference should be made to
  o exposure. It is important to apply the products
   b
   l the manufacturer of the bitumen-based coatings.
  : liberally in a number of coats, as thick films give
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  p proportionately greater protection than thin ones,
  o and to ensure that all areas of a surface are covered.
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 A.8 Painting e)  Application of material when used for coating

 All surfaces should be allowed to dry following the drinking water tanks or cisterns.  Surfaces should
preparation. Painting during humid weather, or in be dry and cleaned free of mill-scale, rust and
other conditions giving rise to condensation, should dirt. All surfaces, new or otherwise, should then
be avoided. Further details of the establishment of be degreased immediately before coating. Two
conditions and appropriate application of coatings coats are recommended and on bare metal; brush
are given in a) to e) and in BS 6150. application of the first coat is preferable. Full
coats should be applied, particular care being
a)  Application to non-porous surfaces. A full coat
taken to coat thoroughly all recesses, edges, rivet
should be applied by the appropriate method
and bolt heads and nuts. In no case should a
taking care to obtain a uniform and continuous
second coat be applied until the first coat is
film at the recommended spreading rate.
thoroughly dry and a period of 48 h should
Particular care should be taken to coat
normally be allowed for this. Drying may be
thoroughly all recesses, edges, joints,
   I assisted materially by the provision of a forced
intersections of members, rivet and bolt heads
   S draught. It is essential to use clean brushes or
   B and nuts.
   ) spray equipment; such tools contaminated with
  c
   (
No subsequent coat should be applied until the other types of bitumen paint or with tar paint are
 , previous coat has dried thoroughly. unsuitable.
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  p b) Systems of bitumen-based coatings and
  o  After thorough drying of the two-coat system,
system,
   C corrosion-inhibitive primer on bare steel.  One or and before being put into service, the tank or
   d more coats of primer should be applied followed cistern should be filled with cold drinking water,
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final coat
coat of bitumen-
bitumen-based
based coating
coating may,
may, with
with detected in this water, the flushing should be
  n advantage, be one which contains leafing aluminium as an
  o repeated. This procedure is necessary as a
  c additive to minimize the effect of sunlight (see  A.4).
  n safeguard against initial contamination of the
c) Systems of bitumen-based coatings on water because of entrapped solvent in the
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   3 bitumen coat.
   0 sealed with a thinned coating of type 1
   0 bitumen-based coating (see A.5). If the original
   2  Appendix B Methods
Methods of test for
for
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   5 coating are usually necessary, all coatings being
   2 Test the coating in accordance with the method
 , applied after ensuring the previous coating is described in BS 3900-A8 or BS 3900-A13.
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  u Record the results.
  o material should be adjusted so as to give a
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50 ± 5 %.
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 Apply a single coat of the coating as described in
in vision.
 Appendix C to a burnished Record the observations.
nominal 300 mm × 300 mm steel panel to give the
appropriate dry film thickness for its type given  Appendix C Preparation
Preparation and
and coating
in C.2. of test panels
Inspect the resultant film visually by normal or C.1 Material and dimensions
corrected vision.
Use test panels of the material specified in
Record the observations. BS 3900-A3 and of the specified dimensions.
B.4 Protection against corrosion C.2 Preparation and coating
B.4.1 Resistance
B.4.1 Resistance to tap water immersion
immersion Prepare the test panels in accordance with
B.4.1.1 Apply two coats as described in Appendix C BS 3900-A3 and then coat by brushing,
brushin g, spraying,
   I to a burnished
burnished nominal
nominal 150 mmmm × 100 mm steel rolling or dipping as recommended by the
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thickness
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of 35 ± 5 µm for
for type
type 1 coatin
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for type
type 2 coati
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ngs..
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  p C.3 Drying of test panels
  o type 2 material.
   C Dry the test panels in a vertical position at a
   d Inspect the film visually by normal or corrected temperatur
temperature e of 23 ± 2 °C and
and a relative
relative humidity
humidity
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   l of 50 ± 5 % for
for the
the spec
specifi
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time.
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the first coat to dry for 24 h before application
application
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  c remover complying with BS 3761.
  n For the tests required in clause 8 coat the backs and
   U Inspect the surface of the exposed metal by normal edges of the panels with a protective paint system.
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B.4.2 Resistance to artificial sea
sea water
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burnished nominal
nominal 150 mm
mm × 100 mm steel
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  g
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  o BS 3900-G5:1976. Use artificial sea water
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  o B.5 Bend resistance
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Appendix C to a
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burnished
hed nomina
nominall 100
100 mm × 50 mm × 0.3 mm
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  o thick tinplate panel. Allow to dry for 7 days.
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Publication(s) referred to

BS 245, Specification for mineral solvents (white spirit and related hydrocarbon solvents) for paints and
other purposes.
BS 2015, Glossary of paint terms.
BS 2523, Specification for lead-based priming paints.
BS 3761, Specification for solvent-based paint remover.
BS 3900, Methods of test for paints.
BS 3900-A1, Sampling.
BS 3900-A3, Standard panels for paint testing.
BS 3900-A8, Test for flash /no flash (closed cup equilibrium method).
BS 3900-A13, Test for flash /no flash (rapid equilibrium method).
BS 3900-C2, Surface-drying test (ballotini method).
   I BS 3900-E1, Bend test (cylindrical mandrel).
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   B BS 3900-F4, Resistance to continuous salt spray.
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  c BS 3900-G5, Determination of resistance to liquids.
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 , BS 3900-H2, Designation of degree of blistering.
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  o BS 5493, Code of practice for protective coating of iron and steel structures against corrosion.
   C BS 6150, Code of practice for painting of buildings.
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   l BS 6920, Suitability of non-metallic products for use in contact with water intended for human consumption
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  o with regard to their effect on the quality of the water.
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  n BS 6920-1, Specification.
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  c BS 6949, Specification for bitumen-based coatings for cold application, excluding use in contact with potable
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   3 EEC Directive 80/778/EEC. The quality of water intended for human consumption (also referred to under
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   2 consumption [Official Journal of the European Communities L229 pp 11-29)].
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  n UK Water Fittings Byelaws Scheme Information and Guidance Note No 5-01-02.
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   J Health and Safety Executive Guidance Note GS5 — Entry into Confined Spaces (obtainable from HMSO).
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