SSPC-Paint 18

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PAINT SPECIFICATION NO. 18

Chlorinated Rubber Intermediate Coat Paint
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1. Scope 2. Description
1.1 This specification covers a fast drying chlorinated 2.1 This coating is a mixture of white pigments, tinting
rubber intermediate paint, available in white or tints, in- pigments, chlorinated rubber, chlorinated resins, plasticiz-
tended for use as either an intermediate coat or topcoat over ers, and solvents. Details of the composition are given in
a chlorinated rubber primer or other suitable primers. It has Table 1.
good durability when exposed to exterior environments but
may show some tendency to chalk. This coating may be 2.2 This paint contains approximately 35% by volume of
used on exterior non-submerged surfaces, as well as most nonvolatile film-forming solids (pigment and binder). The
submerged surfaces. This coating is not recommended for theoretical spreading rate for a 3.0 mil (76 micrometers) dry
areas exposed to strong organic solvents, oxidizing acids, film thickness is 190 square feet/U.S. gallon (4.6 square
or areas where the surface temperature exceeds 165°F meters/liter). Actual spreading rates can be significantly
(74°C). Straight chain unsaturated acids and fats and oils of lower.
animal or vegetable origin will cause softening and swelling
of the coating. 3. Reference Standards

1.2 This coating, when applied over properly primed 3.1 The standards referenced in this specification are
steel surfaces and followed by at least one (optional) finish listed in Sections 3.4 through 3.7 and form a part of this
coat of SSPC-Paint 19, “Chlorinated Rubber Topcoat Paint,” specification.
is suitable for exposures in Environmental Zones 1A (inte-
rior, normally dry), 1B (exterior, normally dry), 2A (fre- 3.2 The latest issue, revision, or amendment of the
quently wet by fresh water), 2B (frequently wet by salt referenced standards in effect on the date of invitation to bid
water), 2C (fresh water immersion), 2D (salt water immer- shall govern unless otherwise specified.
sion), 3A (chemical, acid), 3B (chemical, neutral), and 3C
(chemical, alkaline). 3.3 If there is a conflict between the requirements of any
of the cited reference standards and this specification, the
1.3This paint is intended for application by brush, roller, requirements of this specification shall prevail.
or spray and is to be applied in accordance with SSPC-PA
1, “Shop, Field, and Maintenance Painting of Steel.” 3.4 SSPC STANDARDS:

1.4 The preferred types of primers for use under this PA 1 Shop, Field, and Maintenance Painting of
coating and on steel surfaces include chlorinated rubber Steel
(SSPC-Paint 17), modified chlorinated rubber, chemically Paint 17 Chlorinated Rubber Primer
cured epoxy, zinc-rich, and others specifically recommended Paint 19 Chlorinated Rubber Topcoat Paint
by the manufacturer. Recoat of each primer should conform
to the manufacturer’s directions. Where a zinc-rich primer is 3.5 AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATE-
used and the system is considered for water-immersion RIALS (ASTM) STANDARDS:
services, a sealcoat between the primer and this intermedi-
ate coat may be required to eliminate blistering. D 13 Specification for Spirits of Turpentine
D 185 Test Methods for Coarse Particles in Pig-
1.5 If this coating is applied over alkyd- or oil-base ments, Pastes, and Paints
enamels, there is the possibility of lifting, particularly on D 445 Test Method for Kinematic Viscosity of
interior surfaces. A spot check is necessary to determine Transparent and Opaque Liquids (and the
suitability. If lifting occurs, then a seal-coat, as recom- Calculation of Dynamic Viscosity)
mended by the manufacturer, may be required. For immer- D 476 Specification for Titanium Dioxide Pig-
sion service, this coating should not be applied over alkyd- ments
or oil-base enamels. D 562 Test Method for Consistency of Paints
Using the Stormer Viscometer

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TABLE 1
COMPOSITION

TYPICAL INGREDIENT
REQUIRED COMPOSITION STANDARDS
Min. Max.

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INGREDIENTS wt. Yo wt. Yo Wt.% Vol.% ASTM Federal

PIGMENT: (23 f 7 wt. Yo)

Titanium Dioxide 10.0 4.0 1.3 D 476,
Type IV
Tinting Pigments' 3.0 0.4 0.3
Extender Pigments:
Magnesium Silicate 50.0 65.0 15.6 7.3 D 605
Mica 8.0 25.0 6.4 2.9 D 607
VEHICLE: (77 f 7 wt. Yo)
Chlorinated Rubber2 23.0 30.0 20.1 15.5 -
Chlorinated Hard Resins - - 5.0 4.0 MIL-C-429,
Type II
Chlorinaed Plasticizers 8.0 22.0 10.0 11.0 MIL-C-429,

Plasticizei" - - -
Solvents4 - 65.0 37.0 37.0 56.2
Vehicle Stabilizers5 0.7 - 0.6 0.7 -
Vapor Phase Stabilizers6 0.3 - 0.2 0.3
Suspending Aids7 0.5 2.0 0.7 1.5
TOTALS 100.0 100.0

1 Lampblack or lightfast and compatible, chemically resistant colored pigments shall be used to provide
a tint or color when desired. NOTE: When this paint is to be used in a paint system to the interior of potable
water vessels, the ingredients used shall not be deemed objectionable for such use by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency or any agency that would have jurisdiction over such matters.
2
The chlorinated rubber shall contain approximately 66% by weight chlorine. The viscosity (based on a
solution of 20% by weight concentration in toluene at 20°C) shall fall in the range of 9 to 14 centi-
poise, when measured according to ASTM D 445. Up to 50% by weight of the amount of chlorinated
rubber could be of the viscosity range of 17 to 25 centipoises, but spray application is more difficult.
3
Alternative plasticizers can be used, provided they are compatible, high quality, and chemically
resistant.
4
The solvent shall consist of aromatic or a blend of aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons, with the
aliphatic portion limited to 25% by weight, and shall have a minimum kauri butanol value of 75. Up to
10% by weight of turpentine (ASTM D 13) or other high-boiling aromatic type solvents may
be added to improve application properties.
5
The vehicle stabilizer shall be a mixture of four parts zinc oxide and one part pentaerythritol. Other
suitable chloride acceptors, such as an epoxidized vegetable oil, may be used.
6
A vapor-phase stabilizer, such as propylene oxide, can also be used. It must be a high-grade com-
mercial material suitable for the intended purpose.
7
The suspending aid shall be hydrogenated castor oil or montmorillonite mineral.

D 605 Specification for Magnesium Silicate Pig- D 1296 Test Method for Odor of Volatile Solvents
ment (Talc) and Diluents
D 607 Specification for Wet Ground Mica Pig- D 1475 Test Method for Density of Paint, Varnish,
ments Lacquer, and Related Products
D 1208 Test Methods for Common Properties of D 1542 Test Method for Qualitative Detection of
Certain Pigments Rosin in Varnishes
D 121O Test Methods for Fineness of Dispersion D 3278 Test Methods for Flash Point of Liquids by
of Pigment-Vehicle Systems Setaflash Closed-Cup Apparatus

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D 3925 Practice for Sampling Liquid Paints and 3.7 AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE
Related Pigmented Coatings (ANSI) STANDARD:

3.6 FEDERAL STANDARDS: 21 29.1 Hazardous Industrial Chemicals -

Precautionary Labeling
MIL-C-429 Chlorinated Paraffin. Technical
4.Composition
FED-STD-141 Paint, Varnish, Lacquer and Related
Materials: Methods of Inspection, Sampling and Testing 4.1 Ingredients and proportions shall be as specified in
Table 1.
Method 201 1 Preparation of Steel Panels
Method 3011 Condition in Container 4.2 The paint based on the specified ingredients shall
Method 4021 Pigment Content (Ordinary Cen- be uniform, stable in storage, and free from grit and coarse
trifuge) particles. No rosin or rosin derivatives may be used. Benefi-
Method 4053 Nonvolatile Vehicle Content cial additives such as anti-skinning agents, suspending
Method 4061 Drying Time agents, or wetting aids may be added.
Method 4203 Reducibility and Dilution Stability
Method 4321 Brushing Properties 4.3 The paint shall conform to the composition (analy-
Method 4331 Spraying Properties sis) requirements of Table 2.
Method 4541 Working Properties and Appear-
ance of Dried Film

TABLE 2
ANALYSIS

REQUIREMENTS
CHARACTERISTICS Min. Max. ASTM FED-STD-141
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Pigment and extender 16.0 30.0 D 1208 4021

Volatiles - 54.6 D 1208 -
Nonvolatile vehicle 22.0 - - 4053
Uncombined water - 0.25 D 1208 -
Coarse particles and skins,
as retained on standard
325 mesh screen - 0.05 D 185 -
Rosin or rosin derivatives - O D 1542 -

TABLE 3
PROPERTIES

REQUIREMENTS

CHARACTERISTICS Min. Max. ASTM FED-STD-141

Viscosity* shear rate 200 rpm
Kreb units 75 1O0 D 562 -
Weight per U.S. gallon, pounds 10.0 (1.2 kg/L) 11.3 (1.4 kg/L) D 1475 -
Fineness of grind, Hegman units 5.0 - D 1210 -
Dryint time:
Set to Touch, minutes 15 - - 4061
Dry hard, hours 1 - - 4061
Flash Point, degrees F 80 (27°C) - D 3278 -

*Viscosity 48 hours or more after manufacture.

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5. Properties Directions for Use of Chlorinated Rubber

Intermediate Coat Paint
5.1 The paint shall meet the requirements of Table 3
and Sections 5.2 through 5.6. This paint is intended for use as an intermediate coat or
topcoat over rust inhibitive chlorinated rubber primer or
5.2 ODOR: Shall be normal for the materials permitted other suitable primers on structural steel. Before applying,
(ASTM D 1296). removal all moisture, oil, grease, dirt, and loose or
nonadhering paint. Sound old coatings that are compatible
5.3 COLOR: The color, or contrasting shade, shall be with this chlorinated rubber paint may remain, but damaged
obtained by using compatible, chemically resistant tinting areas or areas of poor adhesion must be spotcleaned and
pigments. spot-primed.
Preferred primers are chlorinated rubber, modified chlo-
5.4 COMPATIBILITY: There shall be no evidence of rinated rubber, chemically cured epoxy, zinc-rich, and oth-
incompatibility of any of the ingredients of the paint when ers specifically recommended by the manufacturer. Where
one volume of paint is slowly mixed with one volume of a zinc-rich primer is used and the system is considered for
xylene (FED-STD-141, Method 4203). water-immersion service, a seal-coat between the primer
Solvent blends shall be checked in an unpigmented and this intermediate or topcoat paint may be required to
film deposited on glass. The dried film must be clear and eliminate blistering.
bright. The flexibility and permeability of the trial film shall Contaminated prime coats shall be cleaned by appro-
also be compared with that obtained from the "typical formu- priate methods before application of succeeding coats.
lation" paint. Mix paint thoroughly before use. If simple stirring is
inadequate pour off most of the liquid into a clean container.
5.5 WORKING PROPERTIES:The paint shall be easily Thoroughly mix the pigment with the remaining liquid, taking
applied by all three methods when tested in accordance with care to scrape all the pigment off the bottom of the can.
FED-STD-141, Methods 4321, 4331, and 4541. The paint Gradually add the poured-off liquid and mix thoroughly.
shall show no streaking, running, or sagging after drying. Mixing may be made easier by transferring contents of a
larger container or by pouring the paint to and from another
5.6 CONDITION IN CONTAINER: The paint shall show container. Examine bottom of container for unmixed pig-
no thickening, curdling, gelling, or hard caking when tested ment. Screen paint before applying.
as specified in FED-STD-141, Method 301 1, after storage Generally, thinners are not used for brush application.
for 12 months from date of delivery, in a full, tightly covered For spray application, the coating may be thinned with
container, at a temperature of 50-1 10°F (10-43°C). xylene up to 1-1/2 pints per gallon (190 ml/L) of unthinned
paint. A by volume blend of 80% minimum of xylene and 20%
6. Labeling maximum of an aliphatic solvent having an evaporation rate
faster than that of xylene may be used instead of straight
6.1 Referto ANSI Z129.1, "Hazardous Industrial Chemi-
xylene.
cals- Precautionary Labeling." Other guidelines can be
found in the National Paint and Coating Association (NPCA) Apply by brush or spray to the specified film thickness
"Paint Industry Labeline Guide." or, if none is specified, to at least 3.0 mils (75 micrometers)
dry or approximately 9 mils (225 micrometers) wet. When
6.2 MARKING OF CONTAINERS: Each container shall application is by spraying, the equipment and operator
be legibly marked with the following information: technique should be properly adjusted to prevent dry spray
and to deposit a wet film of paint on the substrate. Clean the
Name: Chlorinated Rubber Intermediate Coat Paint equipment with xylene or the reducing thinner both before
Specification: SSPC-Paint 18 and after use.
Color: The surface to be painted shall be dry and the surface
Lot Number: temperature shall be at least 5°F (3°C) above the dew point.
Stock Number: When no ice or frost is present on the substrate, this coating
Date of Manufacturer: may be applied at temperatures as low as 5°F (-15°C). Do
Quantity of Paint in Container: not paint outdoors if precipitation, dew, or condensation is
Information and Warnings as may be required by expected before the paint dries.
Federal and State Laws: At temperatures of 50-80°F (1527°C) and relative hu-
Manufacturer's Name and Address: midities of 40% to 60% allow at least three hours drying time
between coats. Allow at least 48 hours of drying time after
6.3 DIRECTIONS FOR USE: The following directions the last coat is applied before placing in water immersion
for use shall be supplied with each container of paint: service. If the temperature is below 60°F (16°C) or if the

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relative humidity is above 60%, allow 4 to 7 days before 8. Disclaimer

placing in water immersion service.
8.1 While every precaution is taken to ensure that all
7. Inspection information furnished in SSPC standards and specifications
is as accurate, complete, and useful as possible, SSPC
7.1 All materials (coatings) supplied under this specifi- cannot assume responsibility nor incur any obligation result-
cation are subject to timely inspection by the purchaser or ing from the use of any materials, coatings, or methods
his authorized representative. The purchaser shall have the specified herein, or of the specification or standard itself.
right to reject any materials supplied which are found to be
defective under this specification. (See Note 9.1) In case of 8.2 This specification does not attempt to address
dispute, unless otherwise specified, the arbitration or settle- problems concerning safety associated with its use. The
ment procedure established in the procurement documents user of this specification, as well as the user of all products
shall be followed. If no arbitration procedure is established, or practices described herein, is responsible for instituting
the procedure specified by the American Arbitration Asso- appropriate health and safety practices and for insuring
ciation shall be used. compliance with all governmental regulations.

7.2 Samples of paints may be requested by the pur- 9. Notes

chaser and shall be supplied upon request along with the
manufacturer’s name and identification for the materials. Notes are not requirements of this specification.
Samples may be requested at the time the purchase order
is placed or may be taken from unopened containers at the 9.1 The procurement documents should establish the
job site. responsibility for samples, testing, and any required affida-
vit certifying full compliance with the specification.
7.3 Unless otherwise specified, the sampling shall be in
accordance with ASTM D 3925.

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