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SSPC-SP 1
November 1, 1982
Editorial Revisions November 1, 2004
SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings
SURFACE PREPARA
PREPARATION
TION SPECIFIC
SPECIFICAATION NO. 1
Solvent Cleaning
1. Scope 4.1.5 Emulsion or alkaline cleaners may be used in place

4.1.5 Emulsion
of the methods described. After treatment, wash the surface
1.1 This specification covers the requirements for the with fresh water or steam to remove detrimental residues.
solvent cleaning of steel surfaces.
4.1.6 Steam clean, using detergents or cleaners and
4.1.6
2. Definition follow by steam or fresh water wash to remove detrimental
residues.
2.1 Solvent cleaning is a method for removing all visible
2.1 Solvent
oil, grease, soil, drawing and cutting compounds, and other
5. Inspection
soluble contaminants from steel surfaces.
5.1 All work and materials supplied under this standard

5.1 All
2.2 It is intended that solvent cleaning be used prior to the
2.2 It
shall be subject to timely inspection by the purchaser or his
application of paint and in conjunction with surface prepara-
authorized representative. The contractor shall correct such
tion methods specified for the removal of rust, mill scale, or
work or replace such material as is found defective under
paint.
this standard. In case of dispute the arbitration or settlement
procedure established in the procurement documents, if any,
3. Surface Preparation Before and After Solvent shall be followed. If no arbitration or settlement procedure is
Cleaning established, then a procedure mutually agreeable to purchaser
and contractor shall be used.
3.1 Prior to solvent cleaning, remove foreign matter (other
3.1 Prior
than grease and oil) by one or a combination of the following:
5.2 The procurement documents covering work or purchase
brush with stiff fiber or wire brushes, abrade, scrape, or clean
should establish the responsibility for testing and for any re-
with solutions of appropriate cleaners, provided such cleaners
quired affidavit certifying full compliance with the standard.
are followed by a fresh water rinse.
3.2 After solvent cleaning, remove dirt, dust, and other 6. Disclaimer
contaminants from the surface prior to paint application. Ac-
ceptable methods include brushing, blow off with clean, dry 6.1 While every precaution is taken to ensure that all
6.1
air, or vacuum cleaning. information furnished in SSPC standards and specifications is
as accurate, complete, and useful as poss ible, SSPC cannot
4. Methods of Solvent Cleaning assume responsibility nor incur any obligation resulting from
the use of any materials, coatings, or methods specified herein,
Remove heavy oil or grease first by scraper. Then
4.1 Remove
4.1 or of the specification or standard itself.
remove the remaining oil or grease by any of the following
methods: 6.2 This specification does not attempt to address
address prob-
lems concerning safety associated with its use. The user of this
4.1.1 Wipe or scrub the surface with rags or brushes wet-
4.1.1 Wipe specification, as well as the user of all products or practices
ted with solvent. Use clean solvent and clean rags or brushes described herein, is responsible for instituting appropriate
for the final wiping. health and safety practices and for ensuring compliance with
all governmental regulations.
4.1.2 Spray the surface with solvent. Use clean solvent
4.1.2 Spray
for the final spraying.
7. Note
4.1.3 Vapor degrease using stabilized chlorinated hydro-
4.1.3 Vapor
Notes are not requirements of this specification.
carbon solvents.
4.1.4 Immerse completely in a tank or tanks of solvent.

4.1.4 Immerse 7.1 A Commentary
7.1 A Commentary Section is available and contains ad-
For the last immersion, use solvent which does not contain ditional information and data relative to this specification. The
detrimental amounts of contaminant. Surface Preparation Commentary, SSPC-SP COM, is not part
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SSPC-SP 1
November 1, 1982
Editorial Revisions November 1, 2004
of this specification. The table below lists the subjects discussed

relevant to solvent cleaning and the appropriate Commentary
section.
Section Subject SSPC-SP COM Section
Solvents and Cleaners .................... 5.1.1 through 5.1.3

Steam Cleaning ......................................................5.1.4
Threshold Limit Values ...........................................5.1.5
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1. Scope 4.1.5 Emulsion or alkaline cleaners may be used in place

5.1 All work and materials supplied under this standard

4.1.4 Immerse completely in a tank or tanks of solvent.

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of this speciﬁcation. The table below lists the subjects discussed

Section Subject SSPC-SP COM Section

Solvents and Cleaners .................... 5.1.1 through 5.1.3

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