TRANSMISSION MATERIALS STANDARD SPECIFICATION 78-TMSS-06, Rev.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 SCOPE

2.0 CROSS REFERENCES

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

3.1 American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) Standards

3.2 Other International Standards

4.0 ALUMINIUM PIGMENTED PAINTS

4.1 Use
4.2 General Requirements
4.3 Mixing Paint
4.4 Method of Packaging
4.5 Tests

5.0 STRUCTURAL STEEL PAINTS

5.1 Use
5.2 General Requirements
5.3 Method of Packaging
5.4 Tests

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1.0 SCOPE

This Transmission Material Standard Specification (TMSS) specifies the minimum technical
requirements for the procurement of long oil alkyd resin type Pigmented Paints, intended to be
used in Transmission System of Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

2.0 CROSS REFERENCES

This Material Standard Specification shall be read in conjunction with the latest revision of SEC
General Specification No. 01-TMSS-01, titled "General Requirements for All
Equipment/Materials" and SEC Engineering Standard TES-H-107.01, titled "Painting Standard"
which shall be considered as an integral part of this TMSS.

This TMSS shall also be read in conjunction with SEC Purchase Order or Contract Schedules
for project, as applicable.

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

The latest revision/amendments of the following Codes and Standards shall be applicable for
the paints covered in this TMSS. In case of conflict, the vendor/manufacturer may propose coal
tar epoxy conforming to one group of Industry Codes and Standards quoted hereunder without
jeopardizing the requirements of this TMSS.

3.1 American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) Standards

3.1.1 ASTM D 93 Test Method for Flash Point by Pensky-Martens Closed Cup
Tester-IP Designation: 34/99

3.1.2 ASTM D 154 Guide for Testing Varnishes

3.1.3 ASTM D 480 Test Method for Sampling and Testing of Flaked Aluminum
Powders and Pastes

3.1.4 ASTM D 1398 Test Method for Fatty Acid Content of Alkyd Resins and
Alkyd Resin Solutions

3.1.5 ASTM D 1475 Test Methods for Density of Liquid Coatings, Inks and
Related Products

3.1.6 ASTM D 1544 Test Method for Color of Transparent Liquids (Gardner Color
Scale)

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3.1.7 ASTM D 1545 Test Method for Viscosity of Transparent Liquids by Bubble
Time Method

3.1.8 ASTM D 1640 Test Methods for Drying, Curing or Film Formation of
Organic Coatings at Room Temperature

3.1.9 ASTM D 2197 Test Methods for Adhesion of Organic Coatings by Scrape
Adhesion

3.1.10 ASTM D 2369 Test Methods for Volatile Content of Coatings

3.2 Other International Standards

3.2.1 141D US Federal Standard Test Methods - Paint, Varnish, Lacquer

and Related Materials; Methods for Sampling and Testing

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4.0 ALUMINIUM PIGMENTED PAINTS

4.1 Use

This high quality aluminum paint is primarily intended for use over suitably primed
steel surfaces in industrial atmospheres at temperatures up to 120°C. The paint shall be
applied by brush or spray. It is resistant to industrial fumes, hydrogen sulfide fumes,
high humidity and spillage of gasoline. It is not suitable for immersion or continuous
wetting services.

4.2 General Requirements

4.2.1 Paste

a. Condition in Container

The paste as received shall be in a homogeneous condition. It shall be

free from separation of pigment from liquid and shall show no hardening
or caking when stored in a full tightly closed container at a temperature
of 30°-40°C for one year from the date of manufacturer.

b. Leafing Properties

Leafing properties shall not be less than 50%.

c. Composition

The aluminum paste shall consist of commercially pure aluminum

manufactured in the form of fine flakes mixed with a volatile paint
thinner and a suitable fatty lubricant to form a uniform paste. No mica,
fillers or other adulterants are permissible.

MAXIMUM MINIMUM
% %

Non-volatile, percent by weight 65

Impurities, percent by weight 0.7

Acetone extract, percent by Weight 3.0

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4.2.2 Vehicle

a. Condition in Container

The vehicle shall be clear and free from sediment and suspended matter,
and shall show no curdling or jelling when stored in a full, tightly closed
container for one year from the date of manufacture, at a temperature of
30°-40°C.

b. Skinning

Shall be negligible after forty eight (48) hours in a tightly closed half-
filled container at 20°C.

c. Viscosity

The viscosity shall be D-G according to Gardner (30 sec. - 50 sec. Ford
Cup 4)

d. Color

The color shall be maximum twenty (20) according to he Gardner color

scale.

e. Flash Point

The flash point shall be higher than 27°C.

f. Composition

The vehicle shall be linseed or Soya oil modified phthalic alkyd resin,
together with aliphatic and aromatic thinners, driers and anti-skinning
agents as necessary to meet the requirements of this specification.

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MAXIMUM MINIMUM
% %
Non-volatile matter, percent by
44
weight
Acid number of non-volatile Matter 12

Phthalic anhydride content, percent

28 35
by weight of non-volatile vehicle

45 55
Linseed oil acids

Rosin and rosin derivatives shall not be present. The vehicle shall contain
no benzene or chlorinated solvents.

4.3 Mixing Paint

Paint to be mixed just prior to use.

4.3.1 Mixing Ratio

The paste (as in clause 4.2.1) shall be mixed with the vehicle (as in clause 4.2.2)
in a proportion of minimum 0.9 kg paste to 3.8 litres vehicle.

4.3.2 Working Properties

The resulting paint shall be free flowing. When brush or spray is applied to
cover 8.6 sq.m per liter with a 0.02 mm dry film thickness, the paint coating
shall be free from runs, drips and sags.

4.3.3 Drying

The paint shall dry to set to touch in one (1) to four (4) hours and dry hard within
sixteen (16) hours.

4.3.4 Adhesion

A film of the paint shall adhere well to and shall neither flake nor crack from an
appropriate primer coat.

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4.3.5 Flexibility

After an accelerated aging of five (5) hours at 100°C, the 0.02 mm thick paint
coat, applied to a sanded 0.3 mm thick cold rolled steel panel, shall show no
defects, when indented with an Erichsen machine to a depth of five (5) mm.
Examine the coat at a 10-fold magnification in strong light.

4.3.6 Cold Water Resistance

The dried paint film shall show no whitening, dulling, blister formation or other
visible defects after immersion in distilled water for two weeks and subsequently
drying at room temperature of 20°C for two hours.

4.3.7 Gasoline Resistance

The dried paint film shall withstand immersion in lead-free gasoline at room
temperature of 20°C for sixteen (16) hours.

4.3.8 Precautions During Application

No paint application shall be made during harsh weather conditions. e.g.

sandstorms, rains etc.

4.4 Method of Packaging

Packaging shall be done as per 01-TMSS-01 and as per manufacturer recommendations.

4.5 Tests

4.5.1 Tests on Coatings

The coating supplier shall submit to SEC test report certifying that the proposed
coating meets the qualification test and the requirements of this TMSS, with the
preparation and testing performed and/or witnessed by an independent laboratory
or inspection agency approved by SEC.

4.5.2 Sampling

Sampling shall be done in accordance with US Federal Test Method Standard

No. 141B, Method 1022.

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4.5.3 List of Applicable Tests

The following tests shall be made in accordance with the latest revision/edition
of the US Federal Test Method or ASTM Standards as listed below or equivalent
methods approved by SEC:

Name of Test US Federal ASTM US Federal

Standard 141B Standard TT-E489
Test Method F Test Method
Adhesion (parallel-groove - D 2197(B) -
method)
- -
Acetone Extract 5151
- -
Condition in Container 3011
- -
Qualitative Test for Benzene 7356B
Presence of Chlorinated
Compounds 5132 - -
Acid Number (resins) 1639 - -

Oil acids content of alkyd resins - D 1398 -

Drying time of coatings 4061 D 1640 -
Appearance of transparent liquids 4261 D 154 -
Color (Gardner Standards) - D 1544 -
Flash point of pigmented materials - D 93 -
Water Resistance - - 4.3.21
Hydrocarbon Resistance - - 4.3.22
-
Skinning 3021 -
-
Volatile and non-volatile content - D 2369
Spraying properties 4331 - -
-
Leafing test (Aluminum) - D 480
-
Viscosity of transparent liquids - D1545/1200
Working properties and - -

appearance of dried film 4541

Flexibility shall be determined in accordance with DIN 53165

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5.0 STRUCTURAL STEEL PAINTS

5.1 Use

This paint is intended for use on structural steel and equipment in industrial, rural, or
marine atmospheres at temperatures up to 120°C where high gloss and gloss retention
are not necessary. The paint shall be resistant to hydrogen sulfide and other industrial
fumes and to high humidity. It is not for immersion or continuous wetting services.

5.2 General Requirements

5.2.1 Condition in Container

The paint shall not show excessive settling in a freshly opened, full can, and
shall be easily re-dispersed with a paddle to a smooth, homogeneous state. The
paint shall show no curdling, jelling, or hard caking, when stored in a full tightly
closed container at a temperature of 30-40°C for one year from the date of
manufacture.

5.2.2 Brushing and Spraying Properties

The paint as received shall be applied easily with the use of brush, possess good
leveling properties and show no running or sagging tendencies when applied
over an appropriate primer coat at a minimum average dry film thickness of
0.040 mm.

5.2.3 Skinning

The paint shall not skin in forty eight (48) hours in a three quarter filled closed
container at 20°C.

5.2.4 Specific Gravity

The weight per liter shall be 1.1 kg minimum.

5.2.5 Drying Properties

The paint shall dry to touch within six (6) hours and dry hard within thirty six
(36) hours.

5.2.6 Adhesion

A film of the paint shall adhere well to and shall neither flake nor crack from an
appropriate primer coat.

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5.2.7 Flexibility

After an accelerated aging of five (5) hours at 100°C, the 0.020 mm thick paint
coat, applied to a sanded 0.3 mm thick cold rolled steel panel, shall show no
defects when indented with an Erichsen machine to a depth of four (4) mm.
Examine the coat at a ten (10) fold magnification in strong light.

5.2.8 Pigment

The pigment composition shall conform to the following percentages by weight:

MINIMUM MAXIMUM
% %
Natural crystalline flake graphite 65
Carbon black 5

Inert extenders 30

Pigment content 35

5.2.9 Vehicle

The vehicle shall be a long oil linseed oil modified phthalic resin with necessary
thinners, driers and other auxiliary additives, to meet the requirements of this
Specification.

Phthalic anhydride, percent by weight of

23% Minimum
non-volatile vehicle:
Drying oil acids, percent by weight of non-
55% Minimum 65% Maximum
volatile vehicle:
Non-volatile vehicle, percent by weight of
55% Minimum
vehicle

Rosin and rosin derivatives shall not be present.

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5.2.10 Toxicity

The paint shall not contain benzene or chlorinated solvents.

5.2.11 Precautions During Application

No paint application shall be made during harsh weather conditions. e.g.

sandstorms, rains etc.

5.3 Method of Packaging

Packaging shall be done as per 01-TMSS-01 and as per manufacturer recommendations.

5.4 Tests

5.4.1 The coating supplier shall submit to SEC test report certifying that the proposed
coating meets the qualification test and the requirements of this TMSS, with the
preparation and testing performed and/or witnessed by an independent laboratory
or inspection agency approved by SEC.

5.4.2 Sampling

Sampling shall be done in accordance with US Federal Test Method Standard

141B, Method 1022.

5.4.3 List of Applicable Tests

The following tests shall be made in accordance with the latest revision of US
Federal Test Method or ASTM Standard as listed below or equivalent methods
approved by SEC.

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US Federal Standard
Name of Test ASTM
141B Test Method
Brushing Properties 4321
Adhesion (Parallel Groove Method) D2197(B)
Condition in Container 3011
Qualitative Test for Benzene 7356B
Presence of Chlorinated Compounds 5132
Drying Time of Coatings 4061 D1640
Oil Acids Content of Alkyd Resins D1398
Vehicle Solids 4051
Weight per liter D1475
Pigment Content (Ordinary Centrifuge) 4021 -
Skinning (Partially filled Container) D154

Flexibility shall be in accordance with DIN 53156.

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