ISO 12944 - 2018
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ISO 12944
the universally accepted standard
for corrosion protection of structural steel
Whether in the atmosphere, water or soil, all
un-protected steel is subject to corrosion which will
eventually lead to failure. To avoid this, steel should
be protected not only from the service environment
but also for the proposed lifetime of a structure.
The ISO 12944 standard is designed as a guideline
for architects, engineers, speci ers, contractors and
applicators in choosing the correct systems to meet
the demands of both environment and service life.
Atmospheric corrosivity categories and examples of
typical environments are given in BS EN ISO 12944-2
(Table 1) and BS EN ISO 9226 (Table 2).
With vast experience and expertise globally in
protecting on & offshore structures of all concepts
of the protective market, Jotun has a coating system
to meet the exact anticorrosive requirements for
every situation.
Choosing a coating system that complies
with ISO 12944 can be achieved in three
straightforward steps:
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ENVIRONMENT
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DURABILITY
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COATING SYSTEM
Systems for CX and Im4 are not included in this
brochure. For further information please contact
your local Jotun of ce.
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Select
the corrosive environment
most suited to your project
Corrosion category
Exterior
Interior
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
Very Low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
Atmospheres with low level of pollution;
mostly rural areas
Urban and industrial atmospheres,
moderate sulfur dioxide pollution;
coastal areas with low salinity
Industrial areas and coastal areas with
moderate salinity
Industrial areas with high humidity and
aggressive atmosphere and coastal areas
with high salinity
Unheated buildings where condensation
can occur, e.g. depots, sports halls
Production rooms with high humidity and
some air pollution, e.g. food processing
plants, laundries, breweries, dairies
Heated buildings with clean atmospheres,
e.g of ces, shops, schools, hotels
Chemical plants, swimming pools,
coastal ships and boatyards
Buildings or areas with almost permanent
condensation and with high pollution
Categories for water and soil
lm1
lm2
lm3
Fresh water
Seas or brackish water
Soil
River installations, hydro-electric power plants
Immersed structures without cathodic protection
(e.g. harbour areas with structures like sluice gates, locks or jetties)
Buried tanks, steel piles, steel pipes
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the required lifetime
of the coating system
Low (L)
Medium (M)
High (H)
Up to 7 years
Durability
Years to rst major maintenance
Common durability considerations:
Design of a structure
Conditions during application
Very high (VH)
7 years to 15 years
15 years to 25 years
More than 25 years
Time to rst maintenance
Accessibility for maintenence
Table C.2 Paint systems for carbon steel for corr
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AK 1 Type of product No of Coats DFT Pr oduct No of Coats Type of product DFT Total DFT um Total No of Coats low med high very highPenguard HSP ZP or Penguard Express ZP Penguard HSP ZP or Penguard Express ZP EP ZnR ZnR EP ZnR ZnR AK AK AK
1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 40 60 120 80 70 50 80 120 60 60 Pilot II or Pioner TC Pilot II or Pioner TC Pilot II or Pioner TC Pilot II or Pioner TC Hardtop AX or XP Hardtop AX or XP Hardtop AX or XP Hardtop AX or XP Hardtop AX or XP 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 AK / A Y AK / A Y AK / A Y AK / A Y
PUR PUR PUR PUR PUR 40 40 40 40 50 70 100 60 100 80 100 160 200 120 120 180 180 60 160 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 1 2
Barrier 80 Barrier 80 Barrier 80 Barrier 80
System No C2.01 Pilot QD Pr oduct C2.05 Alter native C2.06 Alter native C2.07 C2.08 C2.02 C2.03 C2.04
Pilot QD Pilot QD Pilot QD
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Table C.3 Paint systems for carbon steel for corr
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C3.01 Pilot QD AK 1 Pr oduct Type of product No of Coats DFT Pr oduct No of Coats Type of product DFT Total DFT um Total No of Coats low med high very highPenguard HSP ZP or Penguard Express ZP Barrier 80 Barrier 80 Penguard HSP ZP or Penguard Express ZP
C3.05 Alter native C3.06 Alter native EP ZnR ZnR EP C3.02 C3.03 C3.04
Pilot QD Pilot QD Pilot QD AK AK AK 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 60 120 80 100 70 50 80 120 100 160 200 260 120 120 180 180 2 2 3 3 2 2 2 2 Pr oduct No of Coats Type of product DFT
Pilot II or Pioner TC Pilot II or Pioner TC Pilot II or Pioner TC Pilot II or Pioner TC Hardtop AX or XP Hardtop AX or XP Hardtop AX or XP Hardtop AX or XP 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 AK / A Y AK / A Y AK / A Y AK / A Y
PUR PUR PUR PUR 40 40 40 60 50 70 100 60 C3.07 ZnR 1 60 240 3 Hardtop AX or XP 1 PUR 60 Alter native EP 1 180 240 2 Hardtop AX or XP 1 PUR 60 Barrier 80 C3.08 C3.09 C3.10 ZnR ZnR ZnR 1 1 1 60 60 60 EP 1 180 60 160 200 1 2 3 Hardtop AX or XP Hardtop AX or XP 1 1 PUR PUR 100 60
Barrier 80 Penguard HSP ZP or Penguard Express ZP Barrier 80 Barrier 80 Penguard HSP ZP or Penguard Express ZP Penguard HSP ZP or Penguard Express ZP
EP 1 120
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Table C.4 Paint systems for carbon steel for corr
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C4.01 Pilot QD AK 1 Pr oduct Type of product No of Coats DFT Pr oduct No of Coats Type of product DFT Total DFT um Total No of Coats low med high very high C4.02 C4.03 Pilot QD Pilot QD AK AK 2 2 120 80 100 160 200 260 2 3 3 Pr oduct No of Coats Type of product DFTPilot II or Pioner TC Pilot II or Pioner TC Pilot II or Pioner TC 1 1 1 AK / A Y AK / A Y AK / A Y 40 40 60
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C4.04 Alter native C4.05 Alter native C4.06 Alter native C4.07 Alter native C4.08 C4.09 C4.10 C4.11Penguard HSP ZP or Penguard Express ZP Barrier 80 Barrier 80 Penguard HSP ZP or Penguard Express ZP Barrier 80 Penguard HSP ZP or Penguard Express ZP Barrier 80 Penguard HSP ZP or Penguard Express ZP Barrier 80 Barrier 80 Barrier 80 Barrier 80
EP 1 70 ZnR 1 50 ZnR 1 80 EP 1 120 ZnR 1 60 EP 1 180 ZnR 1 60 EP 1 120 ZnR 1 60 ZnR 1 60 ZnR 1 60 ZnR 1 60
Penguard HSP ZP or Penguard Express ZP Penguard HSP ZP or Penguard Express ZP Penguard HSP ZP or Penguard Express ZP Penguard HSP ZP or Penguard Express ZP Penguard HSP ZP or Penguard Express ZP
EP 1 180 EP 1 120 EP 1 80 EP 1 140 EP 1 120 120 2 Hardtop AX or XP 1 PUR 50 120 2 Hardtop AX or XP 1 PUR 70 180 2 Hardtop AX or XP 1 PUR 100 180 2 Hardtop AX or XP 1 PUR 60 240 3 Hardtop AX or XP 1 PUR 60 240 2 Hardtop AX or XP 1 PUR 60 300 3 Hardtop AX or XP 1 PUR 60 300 Hardtop AX or XP 1 PUR 60 160 2 Hardtop AX or XP 1 PUR 100 200 3 Hardtop AX or XP 1 PUR 60 260 3 Hardtop AX or XP 1 PUR 60 60 1 3
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Table C.5 Paint systems for carbon steel for corr
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C5.01 Pr oduct Type of product No of Coats DFT Pr oduct No of Coats Type of product DFT Total DFT um Total No of Coats low med high very high Pr oduct No of Coats Type of product DFTIN
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Alter native C5.02 Alter native C5.03 Alter native C5.04 Alter native C5.05 C5.06 C5.07 C5.08Barrier 80 Penguard HSP ZP or Penguard Express ZP Barrier 80 Penguard HSP ZP or Penguard Express ZP Barrier 80 Penguard HSP ZP or Penguard Express ZP Barrier 80 Penguard HSP ZP or Penguard Express ZP Barrier 80 Barrier 80 Barrier 80 Barrier 80
ZnR 1 80 EP 1 120 ZnR 1 60 EP 1 180 ZnR 1 60 EP 1 120 ZnR 1 80 EP 1 150 ZnR 1 60 ZnR 1 60 ZnR 1 60 ZnR 1 60
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EP 1 200 180 2 Hardtop AX or XP 1 PUR 100 180 2 Hardtop AX or XP 1 PUR 60 240 3 Hardtop AX or XP 1 PUR 60 240 2 Hardtop AX or XP 1 PUR 60 300 3 Hardtop AX or XP 1 PUR 60 300 3 Hardtop AX or XP 1 PUR 60 360 3 Hardtop AX or XP 1 PUR 80 360 3 Hardtop AX or XP 1 PUR 60 160 2 Hardtop AX or XP 1 PUR 100 200 3 Hardtop AX or XP 1 PUR 60 260 3 Hardtop AX or XP 1 PUR 60 320 3 Hardtop AX or XP 1 PUR 60
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Table C.6 Paint systems for carbon steel for immersion categories Im1 Im2 Im3
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I.03 Penguard Pro EP 1 Pr oduct Type of product No of Coats DFT Pr oduct No of Coats Type of product DFT Total DFT um Total No of Coats low med high very high I.04 I.05Penguard Pro Penguard Pro EP EP 1 1 190 270 200 380 540 400 2 2 Pr oduct No of Coats Type of product DFT
Penguard Pro Penguard Pro Penguard Pro 1 1 1 EP EP EP 190 270 200
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TSM 4.01 Binder Type No of Coats DFT Pr oduct No of Coats Type of product DFT Total DFT um Total No of Coats high very high Pr oduct No of Coats Type of product DFTS
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EP , PUR 1 Corr osivity category TSM 4.02 TSM 5.01 TSM 5.02 EP , PUR 1 EP , PUR 1 EP , PUR 1 C4 C5 160 2 200 2 200 2 240 2Penguard HSP ZP or Penguard Express ZP Penguard HSP ZP or Penguard Express ZP Penguard HSP ZP or Penguard Express ZP Penguard HSP ZP or Penguard Express ZP 1 1 1 1 EP EP EP EP 100 140 140 160 Hardtop AX or XP Hardtop AX or XP Hardtop AX or XP Hardtop AX or XP 1 1 1 1 PUR PUR PUR PUR 60 60 60 80
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Table D.1 Paint systems on hot dip galvanised steel for corr
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G2.01 Pr oduct Type of product No of Coats DFT Pr oduct No of Coats Type of product DFT Total DFT um Total No of Coats low Pr oduct No of Coats Type of product DFTIN
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Penguard HB EP 1 80 160 2 Hardtop AX or XP 1 PUR 80 Corr osivity category G2.03 G3.01 G3.02 G3.04 G4.01 G4.02 G4.04 G4.06 G5.01 G5.02 G5.04 G5.05 Penguard HB EP 1 120 Penguard HB EP 1 80 Penguard HB EP 1 120 Penguard HB EP 1 80 Penguard HB EP 1 80 Penguard HB EP 1 120 Penguard HB EP 1 80 Penguard HB EP 1 80 Penguard HB EP 1 120 Penguard HB EP 1 80 Penguard HB EP 1 80 Penguard HB EP 1 80 C2 C3 C4 C5 160 2 Hardtop AX or XP 1 PUR 80 200 3 Hardtop AX or XP 1 PUR 60 160 2 Hardtop AX or XP 1 PUR 80 200 3 Hardtop AX or XP 1 PUR 50 240 3 Hardtop AX or XP 1 PUR 50Penguard HSP ZP or Penguard Express ZP
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