Corrosion Protection of Steel Structures with ISO 12944 Protective Paint Systems

EUROLAB laboratory provides testing and compliance services within the scope of ISO 12944 standard. ISO 12944 is a globally recognized standard that sets rules and guidelines for the protection of assets from corrosion through coating systems and the use of paint.

The standard covers paints and coatings for steel structures in atmospheric, immersed and buried environments. Excludes coatings for concrete, non-metallic surfaces, high temperature surfaces, chemical dipping and other uses.

The standard covers three factors related to the corrosion protection of steel structures:

• Corrosiveness;
• Durability;
• Coating system properties.

This is a multi-part standard divided into the following sections:

• Part 1: General introduction
• Part 2: Classification of media
• Part 3: Design considerations
• Part 4: Surface types and surface preparation
• Part 5: Protective paint systems
• Chapter 6: Laboratory performance testing methods and related evaluation criteria
• Chapter 7: Execution and supervision of paint works
• Chapter 8: Developing specifications for new operation and maintenance
• Part 9: Protective paint systems and laboratory performance test methods for offshore and related structures

EUROLAB assists manufacturers with ISO 12944 test compliance. Our test experts, with their professional working mission and principles, provide you, our manufacturers and suppliers, the best service and controlled testing process in our laboratories. Thanks to these services, businesses receive more effective, high-performance and quality testing services and provide safe, fast and uninterrupted service to their customers.