IS 14948 : 2001 Paint Coal Tar Epoxy, two Pack, Black and Brown (Base and Hardner) - Specification

1 Scope

1.1 This standard prescribes requirements, sampling and methodof tests for two pack, black and brown (base and hardner) coal tarepoxy paint intended to be used for protection of ships or steelsurfaces, immersed in sea water.

1.2 The paint system is required to be normally applied in threealternate coats of black and brown to steel surfaces which has beensuitably prepared by abrasive blasting or other approved methods.

2 References

IS101Methods of sampling and test for paints, varnishesand related products:

Part 1 : Sec 1 : 1986Test on liquid paints (general and physical),Section 1 Sampling

Part 1 : Sec 2 : 1987Test on liquid paints (general and physical),Section 2 Preliminary of samples for testing

Part 1 : Sec 6 : 1987Test on liquid paints (general and physical),Section 6 Flash point

Part 1 : Sec 7 : 1987Test on liquid paints (general and physical),Section 7 Mass per 10 l

Part 2 : Sec 2 : 1986Test on liquid paints (chemical examination),Section 2 Volatile matter

Part 3 : Sec 1 : 1986Tests on paint film formation,Section 1 Drying time

Part 3 : Sec 2 : 1989Tests on paint film formation,Section 2 Film thickness

Part 3 : Sec 4 : 1987Tests on paint film formation,Section 4 Finish

Part 5 : Sec 2 : 1988Mechanical tests on paint films,Section 2 Flexibility and adhesion tests

Part 5 : Sec 3 : 1988Mechanical tests on paint films,Section 3 Impact resistance (failling weight)

Part 8 : Sec 6 : 1993Tests for pigments and other solids,Section 6 Volume solids

IS 513 :1986Specification for cold rolled low carbon steelsheets and strips

IS 1070 :1992Reagent grade water

IS 1303 :1983Glossary of terms relating to paints

IS 2552 :1971 Steel drums (galvanised and ungalvanised)

IS 4683 :1968Chilled iron shots and grits for use infoundries