Gs 09 Painting

General Technical Specification
01 G E N E R AL
01.01 This specification covers the materials, tools, facilities and quality
requirement for surface preparation and painting of steel structures,
equipment, piping, ducts, chutes, wood work etc.
01.02 This is only a general guideline of the painting scheme to be followed by

the Tenderer. However, in case a specific painting procedure is stipulated
in any tendering specification, then this general guideline shall be
s u p e r c e d e d . A n y s p e c i a l c a s e w h i c h m a y a r i s e f r o m t im e t o t i m e s h a l l b e
dealt with individually on the merit of each case
01.03 The term “painting” referred herein covers rust preventive, fungus/insects
preventive and decorative coating along with surface protection of the
following area but not limited to the areas indicated below.
i) Structural steel works

ii) Mechanical equipment
iii) Electrical equipment
iv) Instrumentation and control equipment.
v) Pipe work
vi) O x yg e n p l a n t , e t c .
01.04 Surfaces made of asbestos, aluminum, brass, bronze, galvanized steel,

s t a i n l e s s s t e e l , c a s t i r o n a n d o t h e r c o r r o s i o n r e s i s t a n t a l l o ys a n d
r u b b e r / s yn t h e t i c p o l y m e r / f i b e r r e i n f o r c e m e n t p l a s t i c a n d b u r i e d p i p e w o r k
are not required to be painted unless specified except for aesthetic
purposes or for identification bands, wherever relevant.
01.05 T h e c o m p l e t e p a i n t s ys t e m f o r a n y i t e m i n c l u d e s t h e f o l l o w i n g b a s i c
activities:
i) Proper surface preparation

ii) Application of primer coats
iii) Application of intermediate coats
iv) Application of finished coats
All the above coats shall be of quality paint products and of approved
m ak e . T h e s c o p e o f w o r k s h a l l a l s o i n c l u d e s u p p l y o f a l l p a i n t m a t e r i a l s a s
per specification described herein.
01.06 I f t h e c o n t r a c t o r d e s i r e s t o a d o p t a l t e r n a t i v e p a i n t s ys t e m f o r a n y s p e c i f i c
i t e m f o r a n i m p r o v e m e n t o r e q u i v a l e n t t o t h e s ys t e m s p e c i f i e d h e r e - i n o r
as per recommendations of paint manufacturer, may do so subject to
purchaser’s approval in advance.
02 S U R F AC E P R E P AR AT I O N
02.01 Surface preparation required for paint application, shall be such as to

clean the surface thoroughly of any material which will be conducive to
premature failure of the paint substrates.
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02.02 All surfaces shall be cleaned of loose substances, and foreign materials,
such as dirt, rust, scale, oil, grease, welding flux, etc. in order that the
prime coat is rigidly anchored to the virgin metal surface. The surface
preparation shall confirm to pictorial representation of surface quality
g r a d e o f S we d i s h S t a n d a r d s I n s t i t u t i o n SIS – 055900 or equivalent
standards such as SSPC – VIS – 1.67 or DIN 55928(Part 4) or BS 4232 or
IS 1477 – 1971 (Part I)
02.03 The acceptable surface preparation quality / grade are described under
e a c h p a i n t s ys t e m . T h e p r o c e d u r e s i n c l u d e s o l v e n t c l e a n i n g , h a n d t o o l
cleaning, power tool cleaning, blast cleaning, wood surface cleaning,
f l a m e c l e a n i n g a n d p i c k l i n g . T h i s wi l l e n s u r e s u r f a c e q u a l i t y a s r e q u i r e d
by the specific primer paint. For ready reference surface preparation
quality grade to be adopted in respect of SIS 055900 and DIN 55928
(part-4) is given in Annexure-01.
02.03.01 Solvent Cleaning
T h e s u r f a c e s h a l l b e c l e a n e d b y w i p i n g , i m m e r s i o n , s p r a yi n g o r v a p o u r
c o n t a c t i n g o f a s u i t a b l e s o l v e n t o r wa s h i n g wi t h a n e m u l s i o n o r a l k a l i n e
solution to remove oil, grease, dirt, old paint, etc. Solvent cleaning shall
n o t r e m o v e r u s t , s c a l e s , m i l l s c a l e s o r we l d f l u x . T h e r e f o r e , b e f o r e
a p p l i c a t i o n o f p a i n t , s o l v e n t c l e a n i n g s h a l l b e f o l l o we d b y o t h e r c l e a n i n g
procedures as stated in subsequent clauses.
02.03.02 Hand Tool Cleaning
The surface shall be cleaned manually by vigorous wire brushing as per

g r a d e S t - 2 q u a l i t y o f S we d i s h S t a n d a r d I n s t i t u t i o n S I S 0 5 5 9 0 0 a n d D I N
555928. This method effectively removes loosely adherent materials, but
would not affect residues of rust or mill scales that are intact are firmly
a d h e r e n t . F i n a l l y t h e s u r f a c e i s t o b e c l e a n e d wi t h a v a c u u m c l e a n e r o r
with clean compressed air or with clean brush. After preparation the
surface shall have a faint metallic shine. The appearance shall
correspond to the prints designated St – 2.
02.03.03 Power Tool Cleaning
The surface shall be cleaned by electric or pneumatic tools, such as

brushes, sanding machines, disc abrasive grinder, rotar y disc scaler etc.
t o S t – 3 q u a l i t y. T h e t o o l s s h a l l b e u s e d c a r e f u l l y t o p r e v e n t e x c e s s i v e
roughening of surface and formation of ridges and burrs. This method will
remove loosely adherent materials but would not affect residues of rust or
mill scales that are firmly adherent and intact.
02.03.04 Blast Cleaning
The surface shall be cleaned by impingement of abrasive materials, such

as graded sand at high velocity created by clean and dr y compressed air
blast as per the grade according to Swedish Standard Institution SIS
0 5 5 9 0 0 . T h i s m e t h o d wi l l r e m o v e l o o s e l y a d h e r e n t m a t e r i a l s a s w e l l a s
adherent scales and mill scales. Prior to application of blast, heavy
deposit of oil and grease are removed by solvent cleaning excessive

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surface scales are removed by hand tools or power tool cleaning. The
extent of removal of adherent scales is varied, depending on the
application and are defined by the surface quality grades Sa1, Sa2, Sa2.5
and Sa3 in the order of increasing cleanliness. The blast cleaning is not
recommended for sheet metal work.
02.03.05 Flame Cleaning
T h e s u r f a c e i s c l e a n e d b y r a p i d h e a t i n g b y m e a n s o f o x ya c e t yl e n e f l a m e
to loosen the adherent scales, followed immediately by wire brushing.
T h i s m e t h o d w i l l r e m o v e l o o s e l y a d h e r e n t m a t e r i a l s a s we l l a s m o s t o f t h e
a d h e r e n t s c a l e s a n d m i l l s c a l e s . I n o r d e r t o m i n i m i ze o r p r e v e n t d i s t o r t i o n
f l a m e c u t t i n g s h a l l n o t b e u s e d o n m em b e r s h a v i n g t h i c k n e s s o f 6 m m a n d
lower.
02.03.06 Pickling
In this method the surface is cleaned of mill scales, rust or rust scales by
c h e m i c a l r e a c t i o n o r e l e c t r o l ys i s o r b o t h .
03. P AI N T AP P L I C AT I O N
03.01 Paints
03.01.01 Paint shall be applied in accordance with paint manufacturer’s

r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s . T h e wo r k s h a l l g e n e r a l l y f o l l o w I S 1 4 7 7 – 1 9 7 1 ( P a r t I I )
for jobs carried out in India and SSPC-PA-1 or DIN 55928 or equivalent
for jobs carried out outside India.
03.01.02 General compatibility between primer and finishing paints shall be

established by the paint manufacturer supplying the paints.
03.01.03 In the event of conflict between this general procedure on painting and
the paint manufacturer’s specification, the same shall be immediately
brought to the notice of the Purchaser. Generally in cases of such
conflicts, manufacturer’s specifications/recommendations shall prevail.
03.01.04 B e f o r e b u yi n g t h e p a i n t i n b u l k , i t i s r e c o m m e n d e d t o o b t a i n s a m p l e o f
paint and establish “Control Area of Painting”. On Control Area, surface
preparation and painting shall be carried out.
03.01.05 If required, samples of paint shall be tested in laboratories to establish

quality of paint with respect to:
(i) Viscosity
(ii) Adhesion/Bond of paint in steel surfaces
(iii) Adhesion/Simulated salt spray test.
(iv) C h e m i c a l a n a l ys i s ( p e r c e n t a g e o f s o l i d s b y w e i g h t )
(v) Normal wear resistance as encountered during handling & erection.
(vi) Resistance against exposure to acid fumes, etc.
03.01.06 W h o l e q u a n t i t y o f p a i n t f o r a p a r t i c u l a r s ys t e m o f p a i n t s h a l l b e o b t a i n e d
f r om t h e s a m e m a n u f a c t u r e r .

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03.01.07 The main Contractor shall be responsible for supply of paints and this
responsibility shall not be passed on to the sub-contractor.
03.01.08 The painting material as delivered to the Contractor, must be in the

manufacturer’s original container bearing thereon manufacturer’s name
b r a n d a n d d e s c r i p t i o n . P a i n t / P a i n t i n g m a t e r i a l i n c o n t a i n e r s wi t h o u t l a b e l s
or with illegible labels shall be rejected, removed from the area and shall
not be used.
03.01.09 T h i n n e r s wh e r e v e r u s e d s h a l l b e t h o s e r e c o m m e n d e d b y t h e p a i n t
manufacturers and shall be obtained in containers with manufacturer’s
name and brand name of thinner legibly printed, failing which the thinner
is liable to be rejected and shall not be used.
03.01.10 All paint containers shall be clearly labeled to show the paint
identification, date of manufacture, batch number, special instruction,
shelf life etc. The container shall be opened only at the time of use.
03.01.11 All paints shall be stored in accordance with the requirements of laid
down procedure by the paint manufacturer.
03.01.12 All ingredients in a paint container shall be thoroughly mixed to break-up

lumps and disperse pigments before use and during application to
maintain homogeneity.
03.01.13 The proposed make, quality and shade of the paint shall have the
approval of the client.
03.01.14 The colour code of the finishing paint to be followed shall be intimated to
the successful Tenderer after finalisaiton of order. The undercoat shall
have different tint to distinguish the same from the finishing coat.
03.01.15 The Contractor shall furnish paint manufacturer’s test report or technical
data sheet pertaining to the paint selected. The data sheet shall indicate
a m o n g o t h e r t h i n g s t h e r e l e v a n t s t a n d a r d s , i f a n y, c o m p o s i t i o n i n we i g h t
p e r c e n t o f p i g m e n t s , v e h i c l e s , a d d i t i v e s , d r y i n g t i m e , v i s c o s i t y, s p r e a d i n g
rate, flash point, method of application, quality of surface preparation
required, corrosion resistance properties and colour shades available.
03.01.16 For details of paint materials refer Annexure - 02
03.02 General
03.02.01 Each coat of paint shall be continuous, free of pores and of even film
t h i c k n e s s wi t h o u t t h i n s p o t s .
03.02.02 Each coat of paint shall be sufficiently dr y before application of next coat.
03.02.03 Paint shall be applied at manufacturer’s recommended rates. The number

of coats shall be such that the minimum dry film thickness specified is
a c h i e v e d . T h e d r y f i l m t h i c k n e s s o f p a i n t e d s u r f a c e s s h a l l b e c h e c k e d wi t h
ELCOMETER of measuring gauges to ensure application of specified DFT.

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03.02.04 Z i n c r i c h p r i m e r p a i n t s wh i c h h a v e b e e n e x p o s e d s e v e r a l m o n t h s b e f o r e
finishing coat is applied shall be washed down thoroughly to remove
soluble zinc salt deposits.
03.02.05 T h e m a c h i n e f i n i s h e d s u r f a c e s s h a l l b e c o a t e d w i t h wh i t e l e a d a n d t a l l o w
before shipment or before being put out into the open air.
03.02.06 Areas which become inaccessible after assemble shall be painted before
a s s e m b l y ( a f t e r o b t a i n i n g p a i n t i n g c l e a r a n c e f r om t h e i n s p e c t i n g a u t h o r i t y)
after requisite surface cleaning as specified.
03.02.07 P a i n t s h a l l n o t b e a p p l i e d wh e n t h e a m b i e n t t e m p e r a t u r e i s 5 d e g C a n d
below or 45 deg C and above. Also paint shall not be applied in rain,
wind, fog or at relative humidity of 80 % and above unless the
manufacturer’s recommendations permit. Applications of paint shall be
o n l y b e s p r a yi n g o r b r u s h i n g a s p e r I S 4 8 6 – 1 9 8 3 a n d I S 4 8 7 – 1 9 8 5 .
03.02.08 Primer paint shall be applied not later than 2 – 3 hours after preparation
of surface, unless specified otherwise.
03.02.09 Edges, corners, crevices, depressions, joints and welds shall receive
special attention to ensure that they receive painting coats of the required
thickness.
03.02.10 Surfaces which cannot be painted but require protection shall be given a
coat of rust inhibitive grease according to IS 958 – 1975 or solvent
deposited compound according to IS 1153 – 1975 or IS 1674 – 1960.
03.02.11 Surfaces in contact during shop assembly shall not be painted. Surfaces
which will be inaccessible after assembly shall receive minimum two coats
of specified primer.
03.02.12 Surfaces to be in contact with wood, brick or other masonr y shall be given
one shop-coat of the specified primer.
03.03 Site/Field Painting
03.03.01 W herever shop primer painting is scratched, abraded or damaged, the

surface shall be thoroughly cleaned using emery paper and power driven
w i r e b r u s h w h e r e v e r wa r r a n t e d , a n d t o u c h e d u p w i t h c o r r e s p o n d i n g
primer. Touching up paint shall be matched and blended to eliminate
conspicuous marks.
03.03.02 If more than 50% of the painted surface of an item requires repair, the
entire item shall be mechanically cleaned and new primer coats shall be
applied followed by intermediate and finishing coats as per painting
specification.
03.03.03 A l l f i e l d we l d e d a r e a s o n s h o p p a i n t e d i t e m s s h a l l b e m e c h a n i c a l l y
cleaned (including the weld area proper, adjacent areas contaminated by
w e l d s p a t t e r o r f u m e s a n d a r e a s wh e r e e x i s t i n g p r i m e r p a i n t i s b u r n t ) .

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S u b s e q u e n t l y, n e w p r i m e r a n d f i n i s h i n g c o a t s o f p a i n t s h a l l b e a p p l i e d a s
per painting specification.
03.03.04 T h e f i r s t c o a t o f f i n i s h p a i n t a t s i t e s h a l l b e a p p l i e d p r e f e r a b l e wi t h i n t h r e e
months of the shop paint.
03.04 Structural
03.04.01 All fabricated steel structure, fabricated steel pipes, etc. shall have a
m i n i m um o f t w o c o a t s o f p r i m e r p a i n t b e f o r e d i s p a t c h t o s i t e .
03.04.02 Parts of steel structures embedded in concrete shall be given a protective

coat of Portland cement slurry immediately after fabrication and after
s u r f a c e s o f t h i s p a r t i s t h o r o u g h l y c l e a n e d f r om g r e a s e , r u s t , m i l l s c a l e s ,
etc. No paint shall be applied on this part.
03.04.03 All structures shall receive appropriate number of primer and finishing
coats in order to achieve overall DFT as per design
drawings/specification.
03.05 Hot Surfaces
03.05.01 Total DFT for heat resistant paints should not exceed 100 – 120 microns,
otherwise flaking occurs (as per paint manufacturer’s recommendations).
03.05.02 Heat resistant paints should be applied by brush.
03.05.03 Primer coat should not be applied on the surfaces having temperature
condition more that 120 deg C.
04 P AI N T I N G S C H E M E S
F o r a c o m p l e t e p a i n t i n g s c h e m e o f a n y i t e m b e i n g p r i n t e d , a l l t yp e s o f
p a i n t s a r e t o b e p r o c u r e d f r o m t h e s a m e m an u f a c t u r e r a s a p p r o v e d b y t h e
purchaser.
04.01 Legend
SP - Surface preparation quality as per SIS standard

2P1 - T wo ( 2 ) c o a t s o f P r i m e r p a i n t t yp e P 1
1I1 - O n e ( 1 ) c o a t s o f I n t e r m e d i a t e p a i n t t yp e I 1
2F1 - T wo ( 2 ) c o a t s o f F i n i s h p a i n t t yp e F 1
DFT - Dry Film Thickness in microns developed
CRT- Clean and Retouch
T yp e o f p a i n t p r o d u c t s l i k e P 1 t o P 9 , I 1 t o I 4 a n d F 1 t o F 1 0 h a v e b e e n
specified under Annexure-02.
04.02 The painting scheme to be followed for various structure/equipment

exposed to different condition is briefly given in Annexure-03 for guidance
to the tenderer.

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04.03 The colour code for different applications are indicated in Annexure-04.
W herever colour codes are not specified, the same is to be mutually
agreed between the Purchaser and Contractor.
05. G U AR AN T E E
05.01 T h e C o n t r a c t o r s h a l l g u a r a n t e e t h a t t h e p h ys i c a l a n d c h e m i c a l p r o p e r t i e s
of the paint materials conform with the specification of paint products.
05.02 The Contractor shall submit internal test reports from paint manufacturers
regarding the quality of paint whenever asked by the
Purchaser/Consultant.
05.03 Guarantee period shall commence from the date of completion of finishing
coat of paint. The guarantee period will be indicated depending on the
t yp e o f s u r f a c e p r e p a r a t i o n a n d s ys t e m o f p a i n t i n g . T o f u l f i l l t h i s
obligations the Contractor may obtain from the painting manufacturer,
guarantee for the performance of paint/painted surfaces.

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Annexure-01
Surface Preparation Grade
Sl. Swedish Std DIN Std. Din

Surface Preparation
No. SIS 055900 55928 (Part 4)
1 Blast cleaning to white metal
Removal of all visible rusts, mill-scales, paint and Sa 3 Sa 3
foreign matters.
2 Blast cleaning to near white metal:
95% of any section of surface area is free from all Sa 2.5 Sa 2.5
rusts, mill-scales and visible residues.
3 Blast cleaning to commercial quality:
At least 2/3 of any section of the surface area is free Sa 2 Sa 2
from all rusts, mill-scales and visible residues.
4 Brush-off blast cleaning:
Removal of all loose mill-scales, rust and foreign Sa 1 Sa 1
matters etc.
5 Power tool cleaning:
Very thorough scrapping and wire brushing to St 3 St 3
remove loose mill-scale, rust and foreign matters to
have pronounced metallic shine.
6 Hand tool cleaning:
Removal by hand brushing of loose mill-scale, loose St 2 St 2
rust and foreign matters.

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Annexure - 02
P AI N T M AT E R I AL S
01. P R I M E R P AI N T S ( P )
Primer paint products shall be applied only on dr y and clean surfaces.
01.01 P r i m e r P a i n t – P 1 ( P h e n o l i c – Al k y d B a s e d )
A s i n g l e p a c k a i r d r y i n g p h e n o l i c m o d i f i e d a l k yd c o m p o s i t i o n w i t h z i n c
phosphate as a primer paint conforming generally to IS : 2074.
Air drying time - About 60 minutes (touch dry)
- Overnight (hard dry)
Dry film thickness (DFT)/Coat - 40 microns (min)

0
Temperature resistance - Upto 100 C dry heat
01.02 Primer Paint – P2 (Chlororubber Based)
A single pack air d r yi n g high build chlorinated rubber based zinc

phosphate primer.
Percent chlororubber - 20 to 22 (% Chlorine above 65% in

chlororubber)

- Overnight (hard dry)
DFT/ Coat - 50 microns (min)

0
Temperature resistance - Up to 65 C dry heat
01.03 Primer Paint – P3 (PVC Copolymer Alkyd Based)
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) - Alkyd zinc phosphate – redoxide

based primer
Ratio : PVC copolymer + alkyd resin (1:1)
Pigments : Zinc phosphate & Fillers
Air drying time - 24 hours
DFT/Coat - 80 microns
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01.04 Primer Paint – P4 (Epoxy Based)
A t w o p a c k a i r d r yi n g E p o x y p o l ya m i d e r e s i n b a s e d r e d o x i d e - z i n c
phosphate primer.
Epoxy content (% wt.) - 15 to 18

- overnight (hard dry)
DFT/Coat - 30 microns (min)

0
01.05 Primer Paint – P5 (Epoxy Based)
A t w o p a c k a i r d r yi n g E p o x y p o l ya m i d e w i t h zi n c d u s t o f a t l e a s t 9 2 % z i n c
dust on the dr y film
Epoxy content (% wt.) - 8 to 10
Air drying time - Less than 10 minutes (touch dry)

Less than 2 hours (hard dry)

0
01.06 Primer Paint – P6 (Poly – Vinyl Butyral Resin Based)
A t w o p a c k a i r d r yi n g p o l yv i n yl b u t yr a l r e s i n b a s e d w a s h p r i m e r w i t h r u s t
inhibitive pigments.
Air drying time - 5 to 7 minutes (touch dry)

- 2 hours (hard dry)
0
Application for - Galvanised iron, aluminium, light

alloys etc. on which the adhesion of
conventional paints are poor.
01.07 Primer Paint – P7 (Ethyl Zinc Silicate, EZS Based).
A t wo p a c k h e a v y d u t y z i n c d u s t r i c h s i l i c a t e p r i m e r wh i c h p r o t e c t s t h e
surface with just a single coat.
T ota l s o l i ds ( 3 wt) - 84 +/- 2

De ns it y ( g / c c ) - 3. 0 7 + /- 0. 0 5

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A ir dr yi n g t im e - T o t op c o a t 16 ho ur s
DF T / c o at - 60 m ic r o ns
T em per at ur e r es is t a nc e - Up to 45 0 d eg C dr y h e at
01 . 08 P ri m e r P a in t – P8 ( H i g h B u i ld Co al T a r Ep o x y)
A t wo p ac k c o l d c ur ed H. B. ep ox y c o a l tar c o at i ng – no pr im er is r e qu ir e d.
M ix i n g r a ti o - B as e : Ha r d e ner ( 4: 1b y v o l .)
A ir dr yi n g t im e - 48 ho ur s ( h ar d dr y)
F u l l c ur e 7 d a ys
DF T / C oa t - 10 0 m ic r o ns
01 . 09 W o o d V a rn i sh - P 9
T r eat e d o il bas e d pr im er p igm e nt ed wi th s u it ab l e p i gm ents :
A ir dr yi n g t im e - 16 ho ur s f or a pp l ic at i o n of
to p c o at .
Co v er ag e - 10 t o 1 4 s q . m /l it r e
02 . INT E RM EDI AT E P AI N T S ( I)
T hes e p a in ts s ha l l be ap p l ie d o v er p r im er c o ats as an i n ter m ed i a te l a yer t o

pr o v i d e we a th er pr o of s ea l of pr im er c oa ts .
02 . 01 In t er m e d i at e P ain t - I I ( P h e n o l i c al k yd b a s e d )
A s i n g le p ac k hi g h b u il d p h en o l ic b as e d p a in t wit h m ic ac e o us i r on ox id e
( M 10) .
A ir Dr yi n g T im e - 4 to 6h o ur s ( to uc h dr y) -
2 d a ys ( ha r d d r y)
DF T /C o at - 7 5 m ic r ons ( m in)
T em per at ur e r es is t a nc e - Up to 10 0 d eg C d r y h e at
Com pa t ib l e wi t h - P r im er P 1
02 . 02 In t er m e d i at e P ain t - I 2 ( Ch lo ro ru b b e r b a s ed )
A s i n gl e p ac k a ir dr yi n g h ig h b u i ld c h l or o b a s ed pa i nt wi th MIO .
A ir Dr yi n g T im e - 1 5 m i nu t es ( to uc h dr y)
- 24 ho ur s ( h ar d dr y)
DF T /C oa t - 70 m ic r o ns ( m i n )
T em per at ur e r es is t a nc e - U pt o 6 5 d eg C d r y h e at
Com pa t ib l e wi t h - P r im er P 2, P 3 & P 4
02 . 03 In t er m e d i at e P ain t - I 3 ( P V C – Al k yd B a se d )
P VC C op l o ym er - Res i n 1 : 1
P igm e nts - M ic ac e ous ir o n ox i d e ( MIO )
DF T /C oa t - 80 m ic r o ns ( m i n)

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T em per at ur e r es is t a nc e - Up to 80 d e g C dr y h e a t
Com pa t ib l e wi t h - Pr im er P2 & P 3
02 . 04 In t er m e d i at e p ai n t - I 4
A t wo p ac k a ir dr yi n g h ig h b u il d e p ox y r es in bas e d p ai n t wi t h MI O .
A ir dr yi n g t im e - 6 to 8 ho ur s ( t o uc h d r y)
- 7 d a ys ( f u l l c ur e)
DF T / c o at - 10 0 m ic r o ns
0
T em per at ur e r es is t a nc e - Up t o 1 80 C dr y h ea t
Com pa t ib l e wi t h - Pr im er P4 & P 5
03. F I N I S H P AI N T S ( F )
Finish paint costs shall be applied over primer coats and intermediate
coats after proper cleaning and touch up of primed surface.
03.01 Finish Paint – F1
A s i n g l e p a c k a i r d r y i n g h i g h g l o s s p h e n o l i c a l k yd m o d i f i e d s yn t h e t i c
enamel paint suitably pigmented.
Air drying time - 3 to 4 hours (touch dry)


0
Compatible with - Primer P1

Intermediate I1
Colour - Generally all shades
A s i n g l e p a c k a i r d r yi n g p o l yu r e t h a n e e n a m e l o f h i g h g l o s s a n d h a r d f i n i s h
suitably pigmented.
Air drying time - 2 to 2 ½ hours (touch dry)


0
Compatible with - Primer P1 & P8 and

Intermediate I1

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A t w o p a c k a i r d r yi n g b i t u m i n o u s a l u m i n u m p a i n t .


0
Compatible with - Primer P1 and Intermediate I1
Colour - Bright metallic
A r e a d y m i x e d o i l - a l k yd b a s e d s yn t h e t i c e n a m e l p a i n t o f h i g h g l o s s a n d
hard wearing properties.
Air drying time - 6 to 8 hours
Coverage - 14 to 16 Sq. m /litre

0
Compatible with - P8
A s i n g l e p a c k a i r d r yi n g p l a s t i c i z e d c h l o r o r u b b e r p a i n t s u i t a b l y p i g m e n t e d .
Air drying time - 30 minutes (touch dry)


0
Compatible with - Primer P2 & P3,

Intermediate I2 & I3
Colour - Nearly all shades except few.

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A P V C – C o p o l ym e r a l k yd b a s e d e n a m e l .
Density - 1.17 + 0.05
Total solids (1 wt) - 55 + 2
Compatible with - P2 and P3
A t w o p a c k a i r d r yi n g e p o x y p o l ya m i d e e n a m e l s u i t a b l y p i g m e n t e d .

- 7 days (full cure)

0
Temperature resistance - Up to 130 C dry heat
Compatible with - Primer P4 & P5,

Intermediate I4
Colour - Generally all shades.
A s i n g l e p a c k s yn t h e t i c r u b b e r b a s e d a l u m i n i u m p a i n t .
Air drying time - 2 hours (touch dry)


0
Compatible with - No Primer paint except primer P6 is

applicable in case of non-ferrous
substrate.
Colour - Smooth aluminium.

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Annexure - 03
PAINTING SCHEME
Sl. Description Painting Scheme Total

No. At Shop At Site DFT
1.0 Steel Structures (Refer
0
(Temp. not exceeding 80 C) Note-1)
1.1 Technological steel structures for plant and

equipment
Indoor SP – Sa 2.5 CRT

2P1 2F1 130
Outdoor SP – Sa 2.5 CRT

2P1 1I1 2F1 205
1.2 Fabricated steel structures at site for rung

ladders, cat-ladders, gates, rolling shutters,
etc. (Springs/rubbing surfaces excluded)
- Indoor / Outdoor SP – St-2 and/ CRT

or St-3
2P1 2F1 130
1.3 Walkways, stairs, platforms etc. which are of

wearing surface
- Indoor SP – St-2 and/ CRT

or St-3
2P1 2F1 130
- Outdoor SP- St2 and/ CRT

or St-3
2P1 1I1 2F1 205
1.4 Steel doors and windows
- Indoor / outdoor SP–St-2 and / or CRT

St-3
2P1 1I1 2F2 215
Sl. Painting Scheme Total

Description
2.0 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
2.1 Mechanical equipment

0
(Temp. not exceeding 80 C)
2.1.1 Static equipment like storage tanks, vessels,

bins, bunkers, heat exchangers, coolers,

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Description
cyclones, scrubbers, etc.
- Indoor SP – Sa 2.5 CRT

2P2/2P3 2F5/2F6 170/240
- Outdoor SP – Sa 2.5 CRT

2P2/2P3+1I2/1I3 2F5/2F6 240/320
2.1.2 Rotary/moving equipment and machineries

like crushers, mills, vibratory screens, bin
activators, blowers, fan, air/gas
compressors, pumps, gear boxes, machine
housings etc.
- Indoor SP – Sa 2.5 CRT

2P3/2P4 2F6/2F7 240/140
- Outdoor SP-Sa 2.5 CRT

2P3 + 1I3/1I4 2F6/2F7 320/340

Description
3.0 Pipe / Duct work
(Overground)
3.1 Non – insulated

0
(temperature up to 80 C)
- Indoor SP – St2 and CRT

or St3
2P1 2F1 130
- Outdoor SP – St2 and / CRT
or St3
2P1 + 1I1 2F1 205
3.2 Insulated (hot)
- Indoor/Outdoor SP- St2 and/ Remove

or St3 paint and
insulate
1P1

Description
4.0 Oxygen Plant
4.1 Outdoor steel SP – St2 and / CRT

structures or St3

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Description
2P1 + 1I1 2F3 205
4.2 Rotary equipment like air compressors Sa 2.5 CRT
2P4 2F7 140
5.0 Others
5.1 Standard mobile equipment like chasis of As per manufacturer’s standards

trucks, dumpers, crawler cranes bulldozers,
railway rakes, chasis of slag cars, ladle cars,
etc.
5.2 Laboratory equipment like ovens, screens, Stove enamelling CRT 110
magnetic stirrers, samplers, etc.
5.3 Steel structures partly immersed in water SP – Sa 2.5 CRT
2P8 200
Notes: -
1. Painting scheme of all fabricated steel structures, fabricated pipe work, building
s t r u c t u r e , c o n v e yo r g a l l e r i e s , p i p e t r e s t l e s e t c . i s i n d i c a t e d i n t h e T e c h n i c a l
Specification of steel structures.
2. Primer Paint
Primer coat shall be suitable for intended temperature applications as per

manufacturer’s recommendation. The primer selection shall be generally in line
with the specification laid down in Annexure-02.
3. Finish Paint
I n c a s e o f A l u m i n i u m c l a d d i n g f i n a l p a i n t i n g wi l l n o t b e r e q u i r e d .

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ANNEXURE - 04
COLOUR CODE
The colour codes are mentioned for all the items including pipe work. Shades of finish coat of paint applied
over respective item indicated below are tentative and subject to alteration as per Purchaser’s request or due
to compatible paint system adopted. The service for which colour code/bands are not specified are to be
mutully agreed for by the Purchaser & the Contractor.
Sl. Colour No. of

Items Painted Colour
No. IS:5
1. Structures
Building frames including bracings, side Aircraft grey 693
girts, louvers etc.
Crane girders Azure blue 104
Crane stops Post office red 538
Gutters Black bituminous aluminium -
Fire escape platforms ladders, etc. Signal red 537
General hand railing, top runners Lemon yellow 355
Rung ladders Lemon yellow 355
All members blocking passages for Lemon yellow 355
movement
Trestles, towers and pipe bridges Dark admiralty grey 632
Conveyor gallery structures Aircraft grey 693
Steel chimneys Aluminium -
2. Equipment and Machinery
General indoor equipment Light grey 631
General outdoor equipment Dark admiralty 632
Crane bridges, trolleys, hooks etc. and Base : Lemon yellow 355
other mobile equipment Stripes : Black (100 mm
wide)
Furnaces Aluminium
Tanks Base : Same as for general
equipment
Strips : Same shade as for
piping around the tnk at half
the tank height
Fire-fighting equipment Signal red 537
3. Pipe work
Colours shall be as given below. The base colour shall be applied throughout entire length except
on surfaces of materials such as asbestos, aluminium, brass, bronze, galvanized steel, stainless
steel and other corrosion resistant alloys and rubber / synthetic polymers. In such cases
identification colour bands of at least 500mm width shall be provided near each branch, valve and at
distances not exceeding 10m either as local colour coatings or coloured adhesive type of suitable
material or label attached to the pipe work. Additional identification bands superimposed over the
base colour shall be provided near each branch, valve and at distance not exceeding 10m. The
bands shall be atleast 25mm wide except in care of double bands where the first band shall be about
100mm wide. Direction of flow shall be clearly marked on the pipelines at intervals not exceeding
10m and all branches and change of directions.

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Service Colour Colour No. of IS:5

Sea or river water (untreated) Base – Sea green 217
Band - White -
Cooling water Base – Sea green 217
Band - White 166
Boiler feed water Base – Sea green 217
Condensate Base – Sea green 217
Band – Light brown 410
Drinking water Base – Sea green 217
First band - French blue 166
Second band – Signal red 537
Industrial water Base – Sea green 217
Band – Light orange 557
Compressed air Base – Sky blue 101
Instrument air Base – Sky blue 101
Band – Light brown 410
Drainage Base – Black -
Fuel oil Base – Light brown 410
Band – Signal red 537
Coke oven/BF gas/other fuel Base – Canary yellow 309
gases Band – Signal red 537
Argon Base – Canary yellow 309
Band – French blue 166
Acetylene Base – Canary yellow 309
Band – Dark violet 796
LP Gas (LPG) Base – Canary yellow 309
First band – Signal read 537
Second band – Traffic 267
green
Nitrogen Base – Canary yellow 309
Band – Black -
Oxygen Base – Canary yellow 309
Band – White -
Non-acidic slurries Base – Sea green 217
Band – White -
Fire-fighting system Base – Signal red 537
Rain water down pipes Base – Sea green 217
Band – Sky blue 101
Duct work Base – Aluminium -
Note : For these services, hazard marking as per fig. 4C of IS:2379 shall also be provided.

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General Technical Specification

01.02 This is only a general guideline of the painting scheme to be followed by

i) Structural steel works

01.04 Surfaces made of asbestos, aluminum, brass, bronze, galvanized steel,

i) Proper surface preparation

02.01 Surface preparation required for paint application, shall be such as to

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02.03.01 Solvent Cleaning

02.03.02 Hand Tool Cleaning

The surface shall be cleaned manually by vigorous wire brushing as per

02.03.03 Power Tool Cleaning

The surface shall be cleaned by electric or pneumatic tools, such as

02.03.04 Blast Cleaning

The surface shall be cleaned by impingement of abrasive materials, such

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02.03.05 Flame Cleaning

03.01.01 Paint shall be applied in accordance with paint manufacturer’s

03.01.02 General compatibility between primer and finishing paints shall be

03.01.05 If required, samples of paint shall be tested in laboratories to establish

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03.01.08 The painting material as delivered to the Contractor, must be in the

03.01.12 All ingredients in a paint container shall be thoroughly mixed to break-up

03.01.16 For details of paint materials refer Annexure - 02

03.02.03 Paint shall be applied at manufacturer’s recommended rates. The number

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03.03 Site/Field Painting

03.03.01 W herever shop primer painting is scratched, abraded or damaged, the

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03.04.02 Parts of steel structures embedded in concrete shall be given a protective

03.05 Hot Surfaces

03.05.02 Heat resistant paints should be applied by brush.

SP - Surface preparation quality as per SIS standard

04.02 The painting scheme to be followed for various structure/equipment

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Sl. Swedish Std DIN Std. Din

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Primer paint products shall be applied only on dr y and clean surfaces.

Air drying time - About 60 minutes (touch dry)

- Overnight (hard dry)

Dry film thickness (DFT)/Coat - 40 microns (min)

01.02 Primer Paint – P2 (Chlororubber Based)

A single pack air d r yi n g high build chlorinated rubber based zinc

Percent chlororubber - 20 to 22 (% Chlorine above 65% in

Air drying time - About 15 minutes (touch dry)

DFT/ Coat - 50 microns (min)

01.03 Primer Paint – P3 (PVC Copolymer Alkyd Based)

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) - Alkyd zinc phosphate – redoxide

Ratio : PVC copolymer + alkyd resin (1:1)

Pigments : Zinc phosphate & Fillers

Air drying time - 24 hours

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01.04 Primer Paint – P4 (Epoxy Based)

Epoxy content (% wt.) - 15 to 18

Air drying time - About 30 minutes (touch dry)

DFT/Coat - 30 microns (min)

01.05 Primer Paint – P5 (Epoxy Based)

Epoxy content (% wt.) - 8 to 10

Air drying time - Less than 10 minutes (touch dry)

DFT/Coat - 40 microns (min)