International Organization for Standardization

Paints and Varnishes - Corrosion Protection of Steel Structures by Protective Paint Systems - Part 1: General Introduction - First Edition
 N 12944-1

Annotation

ISO 12944 deals with the corrosion protection of steel structures by protective paint systems.

ISO 12944 covers only the corrosion-protective function of paint systems. Other protective functions, like the protection against:

— microorganisms (marine fouling, bacteria, fungi, etc.),

— chemicals (acids, alkalis, organic solvents, gases, etc.),

— mechanical action (abrasion, etc.) and

— fire

are not covered by ISO 12944.

The field of application is characterized by:

— the type of structure,

— the type of surface and surface preparation,

— the type of environment,

— the type of protective paint system,

— the type of work and

— the durability of the protective paint system.

Although ISO 12944 does not cover all types of structure, surface and surface preparation, it may, by agreement, also be applied to those cases which are not covered by the standard.

The various aspects of the field of application are described in more detail in 1.3.1 to 1.3.6.