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SSG 1022E
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Paints for protection against corrosion of meallic materials.

Zinc powder-pigmented epoxy primer GB, GZ

Orientation Paint conforming to this standard is intended for priming steel and hot-dip
galvanised steel requiring a high standard of anticorrosive protection, chemical
resistance and mechanical strength. As a rule, it is intended that the primer be
painted over with undercoat and/or top paint. The standard describes the
property requirements that apply to paints that are defined according to SSG's
GB and GZ paint types and provides instructions about which tests are requi-
red for the stipulated properties, as well as how the tests should be carried out,
with references to applicable standards and norms.

Changes since the This edition differs from the preceding by verifying that the references to other
previous edition standards and guidelines are still relevant.

Introduction SSG has stipulated paint types for finishing paints and primers adapted for
different industrial environments. SSG 1021E-1030E describe the different pa-
int types and the quality requirements imposed upon them, and provides
instructions about the testing and evaluation norms that apply to determining
properties. SSGs list of makes SSG 1006E specifies brands and paint pro-
ducts that comply with SSGs quality requirements. Paint manufacturers who
wish to have products approved for inclusion in SSG 1006E can contact SSG
if they
require more information before testing begins. The paint products properties
are tested in accordance with the relevant standard (SSG 1021E-1030E). If the
product satisfies the requirements, complete test reports, certificate(s) and a
test result summary should be sent in the appropriate template (available from
the SSG website) to SSG. Test materials and test panels should remain
accessible at the paint manufacturers at least until the product has been app-
roved. After approval, the manufacturer should keep the documentation for as
long as the product is included in SSG 1006E.

1 Paint code Paint code for the primer stated in accordance with the following.

Paint
Paint Type/Composition
code 1)
GB Chemically hardening two-pack zinc powder-pigmented epoxy or polyure-
thane primer..
GZ One pack zinc powder-pigmented epoxy ester primer.
1) NOTE! A product can only be specified as one paint type/code

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2 Requirements

2.1 General The paint must contain the required zinc content and zinc pigment quality in ac-
cordance with EN ISO 12944-5, subsection 5.2 and ISO 3549. This must be
verified by means of documentation from an impartial laboratory.

2.1.1 Toxic substances The primer must not contain such large quantities of toxic substances as to be
classified as toxic or carcinogenic.

2.1.2 Miscellaneous pro- The following miscellaneous properties of the primer must be indicated by the
perties manufacturer:
Colour
Gloss
Mixing ratio in parts by volume
Binders and pigments
Type of solvent
Pot life at +23C
Dry content by volume with standardised determination method or theo-
retical method of calculation
Volatile organic compounds (VOC, stated in grams per litre of wet paint)
Drying time at recommended coat thickness
surface dry at +23C and 50% relative humidity
tack free at +23C and 50% relative humidity
tolerant at +23C and 50% relative humidity
Can be painted over at +23C and 50% relative humidity, Min. and max.
Time
Storage time in original packaging, max. Time
Relevant safety data sheet(s) should be included with documentation
material.

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2.2 Properties of the dry coat of paint

Requirement
Property 1) 2) Testing and evaluation
or value
Adhesion between
-coat of paint and steel 3) EN ISO 4624 Min 3MPa
-coat of paint and hot-dip EN ISO 4624 Min 3MPa
galvanised steel
-several coats of paint with itself EN ISO 4624 Min 3MPa
Scratch test with needle EN ISO 1518 Min 20 N (2kp)
Impact resistance EN ISO 6272 >200 kgcm
Salt mist resistance EN ISO 9227:2006 edition 1
Exposure time 480h
-Degree of blistering ISO 4628-2 0 (S0)
-Degree of rusting ISO 4628-3 Ri 0
-Spread of rust around the EN ISO 4628-8:2005 Max 1 mm
scratch
Moisture resistance ISO 6270
Exposure time 480h
-Degree of blistering ISO 4628-2 0 (S0)
-Degree of rusting ISO 4628-3 Ri 0
-Degree of cracking ISO 4628-4 0 (S0)
-Degree of flaking ISO 4628-5 0 (S0)
Water resistance EN ISO 2812-1, method 1
Distilled water in accordance with se-
ction 2.5
Exposure time 360h
-Degree of blistering ISO 4628-2 0 (S0)
Resistance to cutting fluid EN ISO 2812-1, method 1
Statoil Coolway E 32 Exposure time 96h at 1002C
-Adhesion ISO 4624 Min 3Mpa
-Degree of blistering ISO 4628-2 0 (S0)
Heat resistance In accordance with section 2.6 below.
Exposure time 24h at 1202C
-Adhesion ISO 4624 Min 3Mpa
-Degree of cracking ISO 4628-4 0 (S0)
1) When testing for moisture resistance and water resistance, the thickness of the coats of
paint on the test panels must be 80 m. Other tests are carried out with 40 m thick coats
of paint.
2) If not specified, testing is carried out on hot-rolled construction steel (not hot-dip galvani-
sed).
3) Adhesion must be tested on both hot-rolled plate according to section 2.3 below and on
hot-rolled plate accordning to SS-EN ISO 1514 prepared in accordance to section 3.4
(Burnishing).

2.2.1 Testing Each characteristic must be tested on at least three test panels and following
appraisal, at least two of the panels must meet the requirements for approval.

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2.3 Test panels
2.3.1 Drying/curing of paint on test panels
2.3.2 Measuring coat thickness
2.4 Application
2.4.1 Paint brush applica-
tion
2.5 Resistance to liquids
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Test panels for testing the paints properties are to be manufactured from hot-
rolled construction steel S 235 JRG2, steelnr. 1.0038 according to
SS-EN 10025-2 measuring at least 3 mm x 100 mm x 150 mm. The panels
must be pretreated by blast-cleaning to a pre-treatment degree of Sa 2 in
accordance with EN ISO 8501-1. The surface profile must be medium in
accordance with EN ISO 8503-2 (G).
Hot-dip galvanised steel panels must satisfy the requirements of EN ISO 1461.
The panels should be sweep-blasted to a surface profile corresponding to fine
in accordance with EN ISO 8503-2 (G).
Testing is carried out on a vertically positioned test panel in accordance with
section 2.3 above. The paint must be allowed to dry for at least 21 but not more
than 60 days at an air temperature of 232C and a relative humidity of 505%
prior to testing. After drying/curing, the paint must be free of runs, pores or
other defects which could affect the anticorrosive properties.
Coat thickness should be measured in accordance with ISO 19840.
Tolerances: max. 20% over the thickness of the coat.
The primer must be suitable for high pressure spraying, if necessary after
thinning in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. Application must
otherwise be carried out in accordance with the manufacturers application in-
structions.
It should be possible to apply the primer to a 40 m dry coat.
It should be possible to apply the primer with a brush to a 40 m dry coat
without showing any defects which could be considered to affect the
anticorrosive properties of the paint. Such defects can include pores, deep
brush marks or craters.
In this standard, resistance to liquids means the ability of a coat of paint to with-
stand different liquids at a certain temperature for a certain period of time.
The paint should be allowed to dry for at least 21 but not more than 60 days at
an air temperature of 232C and a relative humidity of 505% prior to testing.
At least three determinations are required, of which two must be approved.
Test liquids must be:
Distilled water with resistivity of 250,000 cm or greater at 23C.
This requirement applies at the start of the test.
Cutting fluid (Statoil Coolway E32 which is mixed in the concentration 1 volume
part cutting fluid to 30 volume parts distilled water )
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For testing, EN ISO 2812-1, method 1 applies. However, test liquid, tempera-
ture and exposure time apply in accordance with section 2.2 above.
The coat of paint is examined for the formation of blistering immediately after
testing and for adhesion after 24-48 h and a temperature 232C at room at-
mosphere.

2.6 Heat resistance Heat resistance is understood to mean the ability of a coat of paint to withstand
heat for a certain length of time. The panels are kept in a heating cabinet at a
temperature of 1202C for 24 h. Immediately after this, they must be allowed
to cool down at room atmosphere.
It is examined for cracking immediately on removal from the heating cabinet
and after 24-48 h. The coat of paint is examined as regards adhesion after 24-
48 h and a temperature of 232C. At least three determinations are required,
of which two must be approved.

2.7 Over painting Following chemical treatment it should be possible to paint over a coat of pri-
mer with further coats of the same type of primer conforming to this standard,
undercoats consisting of the primers GA, GS and GK or top paints of type TA,
TB and TD. Adhesion between the coats of paint should be min. 3 MPa (30 kp/
cm2) when testing in accordance with EN ISO 4624. However, this assumes
that the paints can be combined.

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