SSPC-Paint 25 BCS

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PAINT SPECIFICATION NO.25 BCS

Zinc Oxide, Alkyd, Linseed Oil Primer for Use Over Blast Cleaned Steel
Type I and Type II
1. Scope 2.3 The Type II primer contains approximately 72% by
volume of nonvolatile film forming solids (pigment and
1.1 This specification covers a French process zinc binder). The theoretical spreading rate for a 50 micrometer
oxide, raw linseed oil and alkyd primer suitable for use over (2.0 mil) dry film thickness is 14.2 mz/L(580ftW.S. gallon).
blast cleaned steel. Actual spreading rates can be significantly lower. On a
calculated basis, the VOC content is 220 g/L (1.9 Iblgal).
1.2 This is an alkyd/linseed oil primer containing 30%
more alkyd resinthan SSPC Paint 25. It is not recom- 3. ReferenceStandards
mended for hand cleaned steel.
3.1 The standards referenced in this specification are
1.3 This primer is suitable for exposures in Environ- listed in Sections 3.4 through 3.8 and form a part of this
mental Zones 1 A(interior, normally dry) and 1 B(exterior, specification.
normally dry), and is intended for brush, roller, or spray
application over steel surfaces prepared in accordance with 3.2 The latest issue, revision, or amendment of the
SSPC-SP 6/NACE No. 3, “Commercial Blast Cleaning,” or referenced standards in effect on the date of invitation to bid
SSPC-SP 11, “Power Tool Cleaning to Bare Metal,” or shall govern unless otherwise specified.
better. (See Note 9.6.) It is suitable as ashop primer, field
primer, maintenance primer, or intermediate coat and is to 3.3 If there is a conflict between the requirements of
be applied in accordance with SSPC-PA 1, “Shop, Field, any of the cited reference standards and thisspecification,
and Maintenance Painting of Steel.” If the primed part of the the requirements of this specification shall prevail.
structure is to be exposed to the weather, it should be
topcoated as soon as practical. 3.4 SSPC STANDARDS AND JOINT STANDARDS:

2. Description Guide 7 Guide for the Disposal of Lead-

Contaminated Surface Prepara-
2.1 This specification contains requirements to ensure tion Debris
performance that is comparable to that customarily ex- PA 1 Shop, Field, and Maintenance
pected from paints containing lead and chromate pigments. Painting of Steel
It has fair wetting ability, about 18 hours drying time PA Guide3 A Guide to Safety in Paint Appli-
and good resistance to weathering before field coating. cation
The wetting ability of this primer is the result of one third of Paint 25 Zinc Oxide, Alkyd, Linseed Oil
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the binder being raw linseed oil. Type II has a lower Primer for Use Over Hand
percentage of volatile organic compounds (VOC) thanType Cleaned Steel
I. The reduced VOC content of Type II was achieved by SP YNACE No. 1 White Metal Blast Cleaning
replacing some of the mineral spirits with high flashnaphtha SP 6/NACE No. 3 Commercial Blast Cleaning
and by making other minor composition changes. Details of SP 10/NACE No. 2 Near-White Metal Blast
the compositions are given in Table 1 for Type Iand in Table Cleaning
2 for Type II. 11
SP Power Tool Cleaning to Bare
Metal
2.2 The Type I primer contains approximately 65% by
volume of nonvolatile film forming solids (pigment and 3.5 AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MA-
binder). The theoretical spreading rate for a 50 micrometer TERIALS (ASTM) STANDARDS:
(2.0 mil) dry film thickness is 12.8 mz/L(520ftW.S. Gallon).
Actual spreading rates can be significantly lower. On a D 79 Specification for Zinc Oxide
Pigments
calculated basis, the VOC content is 270 grams per liter
185
D Test Method for Coarse Particles
(2.3 Iblgal).
in Pigments, Pastes and Paints
234
D SpecificationRaw
for Linseed Oil

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D 235 Specification for Mineral Spirits (Petro- 2369

D Test Method for Volatile Content of
leum Spirits) (Hydrocarbon Dry Clean- Coatings
ing Solvent) D 2371 Test Method for Pigment Content of
562 Test Method for Consistency of Paints Solvent-Reducible Paints
Using the Stormer Viscometer 2448 D Test Method for Water-Soluble Salts in
D 600 Specification for Liquid Paint Driers Pigments by Measuring the Specific Re-
D 605 Specification for Magnesium Silicate Pig- sistance of the Leachate of the Pigment
ment (Talc) 2832 D Standard Guide for Determining Volatile
D 607 Specification for Wet Ground Mica Pig- and Nonvolatile Content of Paint and
ments Related Coatings
D 1208 Test Methods for Common Properties of 3278
D Test Methodsfor Flash Point of Liquids by
Certain Pigments Setaflash Closed-Cup Apparatus

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D 1210 Test Methods for Fineness of Dispersion 3722
D Specification for Natural Red and Brown
of Pigment-Vehicle Systems Iron Oxide Pigments
D 1296 Test Method for Odors of Volatile Sol- 3724
D Specification for Synthetic Brown Iron
vents and Diluents Oxide Pigment
D 1475 Test Method for Density of Paint, Varnish, D
3734 Specification for High-Flash Aromatic
Lacquer, and Related Products Naphthas
D 1542 Test Methodfor QuantitativeTest for Rosin D3925 Practice for Sampling Liquid Paints and
in Varnishes Related Pigmented Coatings
D 1640 Standard Test Methods for Drying, Cur- D 3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
ing, or Film Formation of Organic Coat- 4400
D Test Method for Sag Resistance of Paints
ings at Room Temperature Using a Multinotch Applicator

TABLE 1
COMPOSITION
SSPC-Paint 25 BCS, Type I

TYPICAL
REQUIRED STANDARDS
INGREDIENT
COMPOSITION
Max. Min.
INGREDIENTS
Wt.% Wt. % Wt. % Vol. % FEDERAL
ASTM
PIGMENT*: (52.5 f 2 wt. %)
Oxide Zinc 2.3 8.4 17.0 15 D 79, Dry
Pigment, -
French Process
Iron Oxide(85% minimum Fe&) 39.0 -7.9 21.5 D 3722lD
3724 -
Magnesium Silicate - 33.0
9.2 17.3 D 605 -
Mica 10.0 12.0
2.8 5.3 D 607
TOTAL PIGMENT: 1O0 52.5 22.2

VEHICLE: (47.5 f 2 wt. %)

Linseed Raw Oil 21 .o - 10.0 16.2 D 234 -
ids Resin Alkyd 41 .O - 19.5 27.0 - n"R-266,
Type I Class A
Type II Class B
hinner Spirit Mineral - 38.0 18.0 34.6 D 235 -
Driers - - - - D 600, Non-Lead -
TOTAL VEHICLE: 1O0 77.8 47.5

TOTAL: 1O0 1O0

The preblended composite pigment shall comply with the following:

REQUIRED
METHOD
PROPERTY
PH - 7 to 8
Specific Resistance of Leachate ASTM D 2448 5000 ohm-cmminimum
*See Note 9.3 for supplier of preblended pigment
and Note 9.4 for properties of component pigments.

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3.6 FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS ANDSTANDARDS: 4. Composition

TT-R-266 Resin, Alkyd: Solutions 4.1 Ingredients and proportions shall be as specified
in Table 1 for Type I and in Table 2 for Type II.
FED-STD-141: Paint, Varnish, Lacquer and Related
Materials: Methods of Inspection, Sampling and Testing 4.2 The primer based on the specified ingredients
shall be uniform, stable in storage, and free from grit and
Method 301 1 Condition in Container coarse particles. No rosin or rosin derivatives may be used.
Method 3021 Skinning (Partially Filled Con- Beneficial additives such as anti-skinning agents, suspend-
tainer) ing agents, or wetting aids may be added.
Method 4203 Reducibility and Dilution Stabil-
ity 4.3 The paint shall conform to the composition (analy-
Method 4321 Brushing Properties sis) requirements of Table 3.
Method 4331 Spraying Properties
Method 4541 Working Properties and Appear- 5. Properties
ance of Dried Film
5.1 The primers for Type I and Type II shall meet the
3.7AMERICANNATIONALSTANDARDSINSTI- requirements of Tables 3 and 4 and of Sections 5.2 through
TUTE (ANSI) STANDARD: 5.8.

ANSI 2129.1 Hazardous Industrial Chemicals 5.2 ODOR: The odor shall be normal for the materials
-Precautionary Labeling permitted (ASTM D 1296).

TABLE 2
COMPOSITION
SSPC-Paint 25 BCS, Type II

~
REQUIRED
TYPICAL INGREDIENT
STANDARDS
COMPOSITION
Max.
Min.
INGREDIENTS
Wt.% Wt. % Wt. % Vol. % FEDERAL
ASTM

Oxide Zinc 15.0 2.417.0 8.7 D 79, Dry Pigment,

French Process

Iron Oxide (85% minimum

Fe203) 39.0 - 22.1 8.5 D 3722lD 3724
Magnesium Silicate - 33.0 17.8 9.9 D 605
Mica 10.0 12.0 5.4 3.0 D 607
TOTAL PIGMENT: 1O0 54.0 23.8

VEHICLE: (47.5f 2 wt. %)

Linseed Raw Oil 22.5 - 10.3 17.5 D 234

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46.5 SolidsResinAlkyd - 21.4 31 .O - TT-R-266,
Type I Class A
Type II Class B
Mineral Spirit Thinner - 21 .o 19.4 9.7 D 235
High Flash Naphtha - 10.0 4.6 8.3 D 3734
Driers - - - - D 600, Non-Lead
TOTAL VEHICLE: 1O0 46.0 76.2

TOTAL: 1O0 1O0

The preblended composite pigment shall comply with the following:

REQUIRED
METHOD
PROPERTY
PH - 7 to 8
SpecificResistance of Leachate ASTM D 24485000ohm-cmminimum

*See Note 9.3 for supplier of preblended pigment and Note

9.4 for properties of component pigments.

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5.3 COLOR: The color shall be typical of the specified found in the National Paint and Coating Association (NPCA)
mixture of zinc oxide and red or brown iron oxide. “Paint Industry Labeling Guide.”

5.4 COMPATIBILITY: There shall be no evidence of 6.2MARKINGOFCONTAINERS: Each container

incompatibility of any of the ingredients of the paint when shall be legibly marked with the following information:
two volumes of the paint are slowly mixed with one volume
of mineral spirits (FED-STD-141, Method 4203). Name: Zinc Oxide, Alkyd, Linseed Oil Primer for Use
Over Blast Cleaned Steel, Type I (or Type II)
5.5 WORKING PROPERTIES: The paint shall be eas- Specification: SSPC-Paint 25 BCS
ily applied by brush, roller or spray when tested in accor- Color: Red or Brown Iron Oxide
dance with FED-STD-141, Methods 4321,4331, and 4541. Lot Number:
The paint shall show no streaking, running, or sagging Batch Number:
during application or while drying. Stock Number:
Date of Manufacture:
5.6 CONDITION IN CONTAINER: The paint shall show Quantity of Paint in Container:
no thickening, curdling, gelling, or hard caking when tested Information and Warnings as may be required by
as specified in FED-STD-141, Method 301 1, after storage Federal and State Laws:
for six months from the date of delivery, in a full, tightly VOC Content:
covered container, at a temperature of 1O-43°C (50-1 10°F). Manufacturer’s Name and Address:

5.7 SKINNING: There shall be no skinning in a three- 6.3PACKAGING: Material shall be packaged and
quarters filled closed container after 48 hours when tested labeled in accordance with the requirements of ASTM D
in the standard manner specified in FED-STD-141, Method 3951 unless otherwise specified.
3021.
6.4 DIRECTIONS FOR USE: The following directions
5.8 SALT CONTAMINATION: Content of salt con- for use shall be supplied with each container of paint:
tamination shall have been minimized by the incorporation
of only high purity materials. The specific resistance of the Directions for Use of Zinc Oxide,
aqueous leachate of the composite of the pigments in Alkyd, Linseed Oil Primer for Use Over
required proportions shall be a minimum of 5,000 ohm-cm Hand Cleaned Steel
when tested in accordance with ASTM D 2448.
This paint is intended for use as a primer over steel
6. Labeling surfaces cleaned at least to SSPC-SP 6, “Commercial Blast
Cleaning,”or toSSPC-SP 11, “Power Tool Cleaning to Bare
6.1 Referto ANSI 2129.1 ,“HazardousIndustrial Chemi- Metal” in atmospheric exposure. The surfaces shall be free
cals- Precautionary Labeling.” Other guidelines can be of all visible oil, grease, dirt, dust, mill scale, rust and paint.

TABLE 3
ANALYSIS
REQUIREMENTS
Max. Min.
CHARACTERISTICS Wt. Yo Wt. Yo FED-STD-141
ASTM
Pigment content
Type I 50.5 54.5 D 2371 -
Type II 52.0 56.0 D 2371 -
Volatiles
Type II - 18.8 D 2369 -
Type II - 14.9 D 2369 -
Nonvolatile vehicle
Type II 28.2 - D 2832 -
Type II 30.4 - D 2832 -
Uncombined water - 1.o D 1208 -
Coarse particles and skins, - 1.5 D 185 -
as retained on standard
325 mesh screen
or Rosin - O D 1542 -

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Mix paint thoroughly before use. If the pigment has set- 7.2 Samples of paints may be requested by the pur-
tled, pour off most of the liquid. Thoroughly mix pigment
the chaser and shall be supplied upon request along with the
withtheremainingliquid,takingcaretoscrapeallthe manufacturer's name and identification for the materials.
pigment off thebottom of thecan. Gradually addthe Samples may be requested at thetime the purchaseorder
poured-off liquid and mix thoroughly. Mixing may be made is placedor may betaken from unopened containers at the
easier by transferring the contentsto a larger container or job site.
by pouring the paintto and from another container. Exam-
ine bottom of container for unmixed pigment. Screen paint 7.3 Unless otherwise specified, the sampling shallbe
before applying. in accordance with ASTM D 3925.
The thinning of paint may change the VOC class. For
roller, brush, orairless spray application, nothinning should 8. Disclaimer
be necessary. Aminimumamountof thinning maybe
necessary for conventional air spray. 8.1 While every precaution is taken to ensure that all
Apply by brush or spray to the specifiedfilm thickness information furnished in SSPC standards and specifica-
or, if none is specified, to at least50 micrometers (2 mils) tionsisasaccurate, complete, andusefulas possible,
dry. The surface to be painted shall be dry; the surface SSPC cannot assume responsibility nor incur any obliga-
temperature shallbe at least 3C" (5F") abovethe dew point tion resulting from the use of any materials, coatings, or
and the temperatureof the air shall be over 4°C (40°F). Do methods specified therein, or of the specification or stan-
not paint outdoors in rainy weather or if freezing tempera- dard itself.
tures are expected before the paint dries.
Allow paintatleast 18hoursdrying timebefore 8.2 Thisspecificationdoesnotattempttoaddress
recoating. problems concerning safety associated with its use. The
user of this specification,as well as theuser of all products
7. Inspection or practices described herein,is responsible for instituting
appropriate health and safety practices and for insuring
7.1 All materials (coatings) supplied under this speci- compliance with all governmental regulations.
fication are subject to timely inspectionby the purchaser or
his authorized representative. The purchasershall have the 9. Notes
right to rejectany materials supplied which are found tobe
defective underthis specification.(See Note9.1.) In case of Notes are not a requirement of this specification.
dispute, unless otherwise specified,the arbitrationor settle- 9.1 The procurement documents should establish the

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ment procedure established in the procurement documents responsibility for samples, testing, andany required affida-
shall be followed. If no arbitration procedure established,
is vit certifying full compliance with the specification.
the procedure specified by the American Arbitration Asso-
ciation shall be used.

TABLE 4
PROPERTIES

REQUIREMENTS
Min. CHARACTERISTICS
Consistency* shear rate 200 rpm
Grams 300 225 D 562 -
Krebs units
95 86 D 562 -
Density, kg/L (Ib/US gal)
Type I 2.5) (1 1.50 - D 1475 -
Type II 3.0) (1 1.56 - D 1475 -
units
Hegmangrind, ofFineness 3.0 - 1210 D -
Drying time, hours
Tack 1640 D - 6 -
Dry 1640 D - 18 -
point, Flash 00) - D 3278 -
(mils)resistance,
mm Sag (1 0.25 (7) O.18 O) D 4400 -

*Consistency 48 hours or more after manufacture

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9.2 The extraction of chlorides and other anions from The calculated resistance for the formula blend using
corrosion pits in severe corrosivity areas of the structure is these purities for the individual paints is 5000 ohm-cm.
recommended.
9.5 Handle wastes in accordance with federal, state
9.3 The preblended composite pigment can be ob- and local government regulations. See SSPC-Guide 7,
tained from Hoover Color Corporation, P. O. Box 218, “Guide for the Disposal of Lead-Contaminated Surface
Hiwasse, VA 24347; Phone (703) 980-7233. Preparation Debris.”

9.4 During the development of SSPC-Paint 25, the 9.6 The degrees of surface preparation SSPC-SP 51
purity of each pigment was measured in accordance with NACE No. 1 and SSPC-SP IOINACE No. 2 are better than
ASTM D 2448. The specific resistances of the leachate for SSPC-SP GINACE No. 3 and SSPC-SP 11.
the individual pigments were as follows:

French process zinc oxide ....... 20,000 ohm-cm

Iron oxide ..................................... 5,000 ohm-cm
Magnesium silicate ...................... 2,800 ohm-cm
Mica ........................................... 17,000 ohm-cm

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