ISO 12944-1 Paints and Varnishes - General Introduction Standard Test

EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of ISO 12944-1 testing. This standard defines the general scope of ISO 12944 (all parts). It provides a general introduction to other parts of ISO 12944 with some key terms and definitions.

Unprotected steel is subject to corrosion in atmosphere, water and soil, which can cause damage. Therefore, to prevent corrosion damage, steel structures are normally protected to withstand the corrosion stresses they will be subjected to during the service life required of the structure.

There are different ways to protect steel structures from corrosion. ISO 12944 (all parts) deals with the protection of various parts, with paint systems and covers, all the features that are important in providing adequate corrosion protection. Additional or other measures are possible but require specific agreement between the parties involved.

To ensure effective protection of steel structures against corrosion, owners, planners, consultants, companies carrying out corrosion protection studies, protective coating inspectors and coating material manufacturers must have state-of-the-art knowledge. It is vital that such information is as complete, clear and easy to understand as possible in order to avoid difficulties and misunderstandings between parties involved in the practical application of conservation work.

ISO 12944 (all parts) aims to provide this information in the form of a set of instructions. Written for those with little technical knowledge. It is also assumed that the user of ISO 12944 (all parts) is familiar with other relevant International Standards, particularly those relating to surface preparation.

While ISO 12944 (all parts) does not deal with financial and contractual questions, failure to comply with the requirements and recommendations given in ISO 12944 (all parts) has serious financial consequences, due to the significant consequences of inadequate corrosion protection.

EUROLAB assists manufacturers with ISO 12944-1 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.