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InspectThis! Fall 2015

Supplement to CoatingsPro Magazine Fall 2015

MSDS, SDS, and Chemical Safety


By Dave Allmand, CIP Chair

I
t ’s a beautiful fall recommendations; therefore, no country is For those aligning themselves with the
morning here in obligated to adopt the GHS. GHS, chemicals are now classified in two
North America, and As has been seen in the past, the differ- categories:
people here love this ence in national law and international law • Physical hazards—flammable/explosive/
change in seasons. Cooler will continue to create opportunity for confu- corrosive…
• Health hazards—acute toxicity/irritant/
temperatures and a more sion. These differences will for the time
carcinogen…
colorful landscape are being challenge understanding, and could
Additionally, in each of these sections,
the hallmark of these compromise safety. The purpose of this
chemicals will be classified by how hazardous
changes…yet sadly, change is not always so UN-recommended GHS was the creation of
they are, and given a rating from 1 to 4, with 1
easily accepted. It appears that confusion a common approach that identifies hazards
now being the most hazardous and 4 being the
continues to exist regarding a change in associated with chemicals for those who
least. This rating may differ from previously
terms from the “Material Safety Data Sheet” potentially may come into contact with those
recognized classifications like the National
(MSDS) to “Safety Data Sheet” (SDS). chemicals in the workplace.
Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) 4-diamond
There has been an attempt to standard- Manufacturers and suppliers will still
rating designations where the 4 was consid-
ize this change following the United Nations have a duty to provide a copy of an MSDS for
ered the most hazardous.
(UN)-recommended “Globally Harmonized the workplace. However, for those who follow
The purpose of an SDS and MSDS
System” (GHS) of classification and label- the UN’s recommended GHS, the format and
continues to be providing understanding
ing of chemicals. The premise is that existing name will be different. Packaging and labeling
of the various risks that are associated with
labeling and classifications (like OSHA’s will also change appearance, as will content
chemicals that will be used in the workplace.
Hazard Communication Standard) “should with the GHS SDS. Previous hazard symbols
While change may be a challenge to our
be harmonized in order to develop a single on product labels and MSDS are being
understanding, our responsibility remains
globally harmonized system to address classi- replaced by newer symbols called “picto-
the same—be it an SDS or MSDS, we still have
fication of chemicals and safety data sheets.” grams,” as well as the inclusion of “signal
a job to do. Obtain it, read it, and attempt to
(Note the word “should.”) This GHS is not a words” that more easily identify hazards and
gain the understanding required to...stay safe!!
global law. The GHS is a system of regulation precautions.

IN THIS ISSUE...

MSDS, SDS, and Chemical Safety............. 1


The purpose of an SDS and MSDS NACE Releases New Editions of
continues to be providing understanding Logbooks for Coating Inspectors........ 2
Variables to Consider When Coating
of the various risks that are associated Concrete...................................................... 3
Get This!............................................................. 4
with chemicals that will be used MP Launches New Dedicated
in the workplace. Web Site...................................................... 6
NACE Coatings Course Schedule............ 7
Coatings Resources..................................... 10
2 InspectThis! Fall 2015

NACE Releases New Editions


of Logbooks for Coating Inspectors

T
he NACE Coating Inspector’s has now released the fifth edition of this
Logbook has been used for many best-selling book, as well as a condensed
years as a resource for coating version. The fifth edition contains more
inspectors to enter and keep track of than 150 additional pages—for a total of
data from the field. NACE International 720 pages—with new forms and check-

lists. Written and compiled by coatings


expert Arthur K. Marshall, the logbook
provides step-by-step job-specific entry
spaces for the entire coating or lining
project. Inspectors use the book to notate
and keep track of the following tasks and
resources:
• Applicable standards
• Checklists of tasks
• Data tracking
• Essential and nonessential personnel
tracking
• Safety documentation
• Ambient weather conditions
• Pre-inspection log for salt tests and
lead/heavy metal reporting
• Surface preparation
• Mixing and coating application
• Contact information
The NACE Coating Inspector’s
Logbook is designed to document work
in real time and can be used to generate
daily reports as required. The condensed
version of the book has all of the useful
forms and checklists contained in the
full version, but instead of a four- to
six-month supply, there is a 30-day
supply.
To order either book, go to nace.org/
store and enter Item No. 37602 for the
full edition or 37603 for the condensed
edition.!
Fall 2015 InspectThis! 3

Variables to Consider When Coating Concrete


By Louis D. Vincent

C
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to its wide range of properties. where conductive fillers have to be used of square feet of concrete surfaces. In areas
Steel is fairly uniform in texture, and in conjunction with organic polymers to where aggressive acids are being processed,
workers a re fa mi lia r w it h t he proper dissipate static electricity. the alkalinity of the concrete must be
ways to prepare and coat it. In contrast,
concrete is quite porous and uneven in
texture, with differences in density from
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Get This!

G
ustavo Garcia, a NACE-certified
Coating Inspector, is the winner
of this issue’s drawing for a free
Coating Inspector Program (CIP) course.
Based in Bakersfield, California, Garcia
is currently certified to CIP Level 1. A
graduate of Bakersfield College with an
preserved by isolation from these acids with creation of a soap-like film (saponification) A.S. degree in electronics, Garcia works
chemically resistant mortars, bricks, tiles, or that leads to delamination of the coating in the pipeline industry and decided to
sheet membranes. from the concrete. take NACE training to better his knowl-
edge in coatings and corrosion. “With
Properties of Concrete and Coatings Curing Mechanism support from my wife, I took CIP Level 1
Before one can successfully coat a Regardless of the mix involved, or last fall and passed the course,” he says.
concrete structure, it is necessary to under- the additives in the mix, concrete cures “I then decided to sign up for Cathodic
stand and overcome the natural properties of by a process of hydrolyzing water with Protection (CP) 1 in January 2015 to
concrete. Concrete can be a simple mixture the ingredients in the mix. The commonly learn more about CP, since coatings and
of Portland cement, lime, aggregate, and used rule of thumb is that concrete needs CP coincide. Next, I took and passed CP
water, but it can also contain fillers selected 28 days at an average temperature of 20 2 in June 2015. I wanted to register for
for specific structural properties and resins °C (75 °F). It should be recognized that CIP 2 this year. Winning this drawing is
selected for specific chemical-resistant proper- this traditional 28-day cure cycle allows the best, to say the least!”
ties, along with various additives selected to the concrete to achieve the compres-
add specific strengthening properties to the sive strength designed into the mix ratio How can you enter the drawing
otherwise simple mixture. Each variation that was selected for the specific service to win a free CIP course?
creates a different surface with properties that conditions. Many coatings can be applied Simply send an e-mail message to
can add or detract from a coating system’s satisfactorily before the cure cycle is inspectthis@nace.org and mention that
ability to bond with the concrete. completed; however, this must be done you saw this article. To be eligible, you
in accordance with the manufacturer’s must have completed CIP Level 1 and your
Alkalinity recommendations. ACI 308, “Guide certification must be active. The free CIP
First and foremost, concrete is to Curing Concrete,” provides recom- course (Level 2 or Level 3—Peer Review)
naturally alkaline, both in its curing stages mendations on temperature, moisture must be taken within one year of winning
and after its final cure. Therefore, any conditions, and time of cure for various the drawing.
coating chosen must not only be able to concrete structures. Please note that the drawing only
withstand the environment that comes into applies to CIP courses and not other NACE
contact with the concrete, but it must also be This article is based on a chapter from course offerings. The prize is transferrable
able to penetrate and bond with the alkaline The Protective Coating User’s Handbook, but may not be sold. If the prize is trans-
surface of the concrete. Oil-based or alkyd Second Edition, Louis D. Vincent (Houston, ferred, the recipient must meet the same
coatings are unsuitable because the alkali TX: NACE International, 2010), pp. criteria as the winner. !
in the concrete will react with the natural 163-165. This book is available from NACE
or synthetic oils in the coating, causing the as Item no. 37593.!
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MP Launches New
Dedicated Web Site

M
a t e r i a l s Pe r f o r m a n c e (M P)
magazine, the f lagship publica-
tion of NACE International, has
introduced its standalone Web site, materi-
alsperformance.com. With a circulation of
more than 36,000, is the leading resource
for corrosion professionals worldwide. “We
are very proud of this new addition to our
online portfolio and the value it will bring to
our readers,” says Bob Chalker, chief execu-
tive officer of NACE International. “The new
Web site for Materials Performance will give
our members easier access to the content and
resources that corrosion professionals have
come to depend on as a knowledge base for
the industry.”
The MP Web site features select techni-
cal and feature articles from the magazine, as
well as content written specifically for the site.
New articles are posted each month, and older
articles are archived. The extensive collec-
tion of articles currently on the site date back
to 2005 and include the popular Phorgotten
Phenomena, Failure Analyses, Case Histories,
and Corrosion Basics features from past
issues. MP Web site content in the month of
November 2015 includes a roundtable article
in which a panel of experts discuss the San
Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge component
failures, long-term protective coating success,
a nonphosphorus cooling tower treatment
to prevent corrosion, protecting vessels from
sulfide stress cracking in sour service, corro-
sion of public aquariums, how to conduct a
technical committee meeting, and more.
The digital issues of MP accessible from
on the Web site mirror the print issues, with
links from the table of contents to each of the
articles. In addition, content can be sorted by
corrosion control technologies and methods—
coatings and linings, cathodic protection,
chemical treatment, and materials selection
and design.
The “Recent News” section, which is
updated daily, highlights press releases on new
products and services, company news, indus-
try developments, regulations, and more.
Companies are welcome to submit their press
releases for consideration.
Finally, the Web site offers links to other
NACE publications and numerous other
resources for corrosion control professionals.
Other types of content and enhancements—
including white papers and videos—will
continue to be added on an ongoing basis.
Visit materialsperformance.com.!
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ARGENTINA ITALY
CIP PEER REVIEW CIP LEVEL 1
Buenos Aires, Argentina November 30-December 3, 2015 Milano, Italy February 21-26, 2016
BELGIUM MALAYSIA
CIP LEVEL 1 CIP LEVEL 1
Brasschaat, Belgium January 25-30, 2016 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia January 11-16, 2016
CIP LEVEL 2 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia March 7-12, 2016
Brasschaat, Belgium December 7-12, 2015 CIP LEVEL 2
CANADA Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia November 30-December 5, 2015
CIP LEVEL 1 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia January 18-23, 2016
Edmonton, AB, Canada December 6-11 CIP PEER REVIEW
Halifax, NS, Canada January 10-15, 2016 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia December 6-9, 2015
Red Deer, AB, Canada January 10-15, 2016 MEXICO
Montreal, QC, Canada January 31-February 5, 2016 CIP LEVEL 1
CIP LEVEL 2 Cuernavaca, MOR, Mexico December 7-12, 2015
Edmonton, AB, Canada December 13-18, 2015 THE NETHERLANDS
Halifax, NS, Canada January 17-22, 2016 CIP LEVEL 1
Red Deer, AB, Canada January 17-22, 2016 Ridderkerk, The Netherlands December 7-12, 2015
Montreal, QC, Canada February 7-12, 2016 Ridderkerk, The Netherlands March 7-12, 2016
CIP PEER REVIEW SOUTH KOREA
Edmonton, AB, Canada December 18-21, 2015 CIP EXAM COURSE 1
Halifax, NS, Canada January 22-25, 2016 Ulsan, South Korea January 11-13, 2016
Red Deer, AB, Canada January 22-25, 2016 CIP EXAM COURSE 2
Montreal, QC, Canada February 12-15, 2016 Ulsan, South Korea January 14-16, 2016
COATINGS IN CONJUNCTION WITH CATHODIC PROTECTION SPAIN
Calgary, AB, Canada January 3-8, 2016 CIP LEVEL 2
CHILE Madrid, Spain November 30-December 5, 2015
CIP LEVEL 2 UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Talcahuano, Chile November 30-December 5, 2015 CIP LEVEL 1
CHINA Dubai, UAE January 30-February 4, 2016
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Jiangsu Province, China December 7-12, 2015 Dubai, UAE February 6-11, 2016
Shanghai, China January 10-15, 2016 CIP PEER REVIEW
Shanghai, China March 13-18, 2016 Dubai, UAE February 13-16, 2016
CIP LEVEL 2 UNITED KINGDOM
Jiangsu Province, China December 14-19, 2015 CIP PEER REVIEW

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Shanghai, China March 20-25, 2016
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Cape Canaveral, FL November 29-December 4, 2015
Shanghai, China January 9-13, 2016
GERMANY Houston, TX November 29-December 4, 2015
CIP LEVEL 2 Houston, TX December 6-11, 2015
Frankfurt, Germany November 30-December 5, 2015 Lanhma, MD December 6-11, 2015
INDIA Strongsville, OH December 7-11, 2015
CIP LEVEL 1 Chicago, IL December 13-18, 2015
Chennai, India December 7-12, 2015 Houston, TX December 13-18, 2015
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Coatings Resources
NACE International Technical Committees Need You!
• Help influence industry standards. • Exchange technical information. • Strengthen your leadership skills.
As a NACE International member, you can sign up online to join a committee—go to the NACE Committees section
at nace.org to join an STG or TEG. Contact the chair of a TG to indicate interest in that type of committee.
Types of Committees
• Specific Technology Groups (STGs) • Task Groups (TGs) • Technology Exchange Groups (TEGs)
TECHNICAL COMMITTEES
Committee Description Scope/Assignment
STG 02 Coatings and Linings, Protective: Atmospheric Scope: Determine uses, application, and performance of coatings for
atmospheric service. Atmospheric service denotes industrial and commercial
equipment, architectural structures, and bridges.
TG 146 Coatings, Thermal-Spray Assignment: Review and revise joint standard NACE No. 12/AWS C2.23M/
SSPC-CS 23.00, “Specification for the Application of Thermal Spray Coatings
(Metalizing) of Aluminum, Zinc, and their Alloys and Composites for the
Corrosion Protection of Steel.”
TG 148 Threaded Fasteners: Coatings for Protection of Threaded Assignment: Revise NACE Publication 02107, “Coatings for Protection of
Fasteners Used with Structural Steel, Piping, and Threaded Fasteners Used with Structural Steel, Piping, and Equipment.”
Equipment
TEG 192X Coating Industry Problems Confronting Owners and Assignment: To provide a format for handling problems and issues that affect
Contractors the owner and contractor utilizing coatings. Problems and issues may include
hazardous waste, volatile organic compounds, applicator training, federal and
state regulations, and others that may develop.
TEG 255X Coatings, Thermal-Spray for Corrosion Protection Assignment: Exchange of information regarding thermal-spray coatings (TSCs)
used for corrosion protection.
TG 260 Review of NACE Standard TM0304-2004 Assignment: Review and revise as necessary the test methods in NACE Standard
TM0304.
TEG 311X Threaded Fasteners: Coatings and Methods of Protection Assignment: Share information concerning, and discuss effective methods
for Threaded Fasteners Used with Structural Steel, Piping, for, corrosion control of fasteners used with structural, piping, and equipment
and Equipment connections.
TG 312 Offshore Platform Coatings for Atmospheric and Splash Assignment: Review and revise as necessary the test methods in NACE Standard
Zone New Construction TM0404.
TG 340 Offshore Coating Condition Assessment for Maintenance Assignment: Develop a standard practice addressing a standard method and
Planning grading system to assess the in-service condition of offshore coatings. Provide
direction regarding the use of assessment data in managing maintenance
painting programs. The documented process will serve as an aid in the
planning, budget, and execution of offshore maintenance programs.
TEG 346X Offshore Coatings: Laboratory Testing Criteria Assignment: Review and critique laboratory testing methods designed to
predict performance in an offshore environment. Assess test variables and
gather data needed to improve industry standard techniques.
TEG 399X Evaluation, Testing, and Specifying Coating Materials for Assignment: Exchange information, create a task group for state-of-the-art
Elevated Temperatures for Insulated and Uninsulated report, followed by formation of a task group to write a standard practice, and
Service sponsor symposium.
TG 415 Review and Revise as Necessary NACE Standard RP0281- Assignment: Review and revise if necessary NACE Standard RP0281-2004,
2004 “Method for Conducting Coating (Paint) Panel Evaluation Testing in
Atmospheric Exposures.”
TG 422 Coatings for Elevated-Temperature Insulated or Assignment: To write a state-of-the-art report.
Noninsulated Exterior Service
TEG 424X Liquid-Applied Insulative Coatings for Atmospheric Assignment: To discuss issues of spray-applied insulative coatings for elevated-
Service at 0 to 375 °F temperature exterior surfaces.
TEG 428X Hot-Dip Galvanizing for Steel Corrosion Protection Assignment: To discuss and furnish technical information on the process
of hot-dip galvanizing and its use as a corrosion protection system for steel
fabrications as well as the inspection of hot-dip galvanized coatings with other
corrosion protection systems.
TG 477 Test Methods for Determining True Insulation Value of Assignment: To write a standard to determine thermal conductivity of liquid
Liquid Insulative Materials Applied on Steel Surfaces from applied insulative materials.
80 °F to 275 °F
TG 525 Determining True Insulative Value of Liquid Insulative Assignment: Develop test methods for determining the true insulative value of
Materials Applied on Steel Surfaces liquid insulative materials applied on steel surfaces.
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Coatings Resources
Committee Description Scope/Assignment
STG 03 Coatings and Linings, Protective: Immersion and Buried Scope: Determine effectiveness, performance criteria, and quality needs of
Service immersion coatings and lining materials used in immersion service.
TG 009 Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic Linings for Aboveground Assignment: To develop a standard practice for installing fiberglass-reinforced
Storage Tank Floors plastic linings within aboveground storage tanks.

TG 030 Coating Conductance Assignment: To update and revise NACE Technical Committee Report 1D157,
“Methods for Measuring Leakage Conductance of Coating on Buried or
Submerged Pipelines,” into a NACE standard test method.
TG 031 Pipeline Coating, Plant-Applied Fusion-Bonded Epoxy: Assignment: To update and revise NACE Standard RP0394-2002, “Application,
Review of NACE Standard RP0394 Performance, and Quality Control of Plant-Applied, Fusion-Bonded Epoxy
External Pipe Coating.”
TG 034 Pipeline Coatings, External: Gouge Test Assignment: To write a test method and criteria for evaluation of gouge
resistance of a particular coating.
TG 037 Pipelines, Oilfield: Thermoplastic Liners Assignment: To review and revise NACE Standard RP0304-2004 as necessary.
TG 141 Coatings and Linings over Concrete for Chemical Assignment: To update SP0892-2007 to incorporate current technologies and
Immersion and Containment Service practices to successfully protect concrete.
TG 246 Thin-Film Organic Linings Applied to Process Vessels and Assignment: Develop application technology for applying thin-film linings to
Tankages prevent corrosion, hydrogen-induced cracking, or other corrosion deterioration
by internal corrosion mechanisms.
TG 247 Reaffirm NACE Standard RP0105-2005 Assignment: To reaffirm NACE Standard RP0105-2005, “External Repair,
Rehabilitation, and Weld Joints on Pipelines.”
TG 248 Coatings, Heat-Shrink Sleeves for External Repair, Assignment: To review and revise as needed NACE Standard RP0303-2003,
Rehabilitations, and Weld Joints on Pipelines “Field-Applied Heat-Shrinkable Sleeves for Pipelines: Application, Performance,
and Quality Control.”
TG 249 Review and Revise as Necessary NACE Standard RP0402- Assignment: Review and revise as necessary NACE Standard RP0402-2002,
2002 “Field-Applied Fusion-Bonded Epoxy (FBE) Pipe Coating Systems for Girth Weld
Joints: Application, Performance, and Quality Control.”
TG 250 Coal-Tar Enamel Coatings for External Repair, Assignment: Review and revise/reaffirm as necessary NACE Standard
Rehabilitations, and Weld Joints on Pipelines RP0602-2002, “Field-Applied External Coal Tar Enamel Pipe Coating Systems:
Application, Performance, and Quality Control.”
TG 251 Review and Revise or Reaffirm SP0109-2009 Assignment: To review and revise or reaffirm SP0109-2009, “Field Application
of Bonded Tape Coatings for External Repair, Rehabilitation, and Weld Joints on
Buried Metal Pipelines.”
TG 263 Review of NACE Standard TM0104-2004 Assignment: Review and revise as necessary the test methods in NACE Standard
TM0104-2004.
TG 264 Offshore Exterior Submerged Coatings: Standard Test Assignment: Review and revise as necessary the test methods in NACE Standard
Methods TM0204-2004.
TG 266 Coating and Lining Materials in Immersion Service: Assignment: Review and revise as necessary NACE Standard TM0174-2002,
Review of NACE Standard TM0174 “Laboratory Methods for the Evaluation of Protective Coatings and Lining
Materials in Immersion Service.”
TG 281 Coatings, Polyurethane for Field Repair, Rehabilitation, Assignment: To develop a standard practice for a minimal specification for the
and Girth Weld Joints on Pipelines field application, repair, and testing for a polyurethane coating to be used on
the exterior of buried pipelines.
TG 296 Coating Systems, Wax, for Underground Piping Systems: Assignment: To review and revise as necessary NACE Standard RP0375, “Wax
Review of NACE Standard RP0375 Coating Systems for Underground Piping Systems.”
TG 298 Review and Revise as Necessary NACE Standard RP0399- Assignment: To review and revise as necessary NACE Standard RP0399-2004,
2004 “Plant-Applied External Coal Tar Enamel Pipe Coating Systems: Application,
Performance, and Quality Control.”
TG 336 External Pipeline Coatings: Practices, Test Methods, Assignment: Develop a technical committee report that outlines state-of-the-
and/or Test Methodologies for High-Operating- art practices as described in the title.
Temperature Pipelines, Immersion and Buried Service
Only
TG 337 External Pipeline Coatings: Field Installation and Assignment: Develop a standard practice that identifies common aspects of
Inspection Criteria for Maximum Performance field installation pertaining to quality installation and long-term performance.

TG 352 Coating Systems (External) for Pipeline Directional Drill Assignment: To develop a standard practice for minimum specifications for
Applications external coatings for use in directional drill service.
TEG 354X Pipeline Coatings: Underground Blistering Assignment: Discuss blistering of underground pipeline coatings, causes of
blistering, and prevention methods.
TG 425 State of the Art in CUI Coating Systems Assignment: Describe available systems, performance, and industry-accepted
criteria for coatings under insulation.
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Committee Description Scope/Assignment
TEG 435X Effects of Bioethanols on Fused Silica Containment Assignment: To hold technical information exchanges (TIEs) on the effects
Vessels in Immersion and Phase Change Exposures of bioethanols, aromatic ethanols, and sulfurous emissions on fused silica
containment vessels.

TG 470 Cathodic Disbondment Test for Coated Steel Structures Assignment: To develop a standard test method to conduct the cathodic
under Cathodic Protection disbondment test.
TG 479 NACE Adoption of ISO 21809-3 Assignment: Review ISO 21809 with the goal to adopt or adopt with changes
(amendments) to the standard and create a NACE/ISO, possibly modified,
standard.
TG 490 Review and Adoption of API 5L2, “Recommended Assignment: To review and modify (if and where necessary) API 5L2,
Practice for Internal Coating of Line Pipe for “Recommended Practice for Internal Coating of Line Pipe for Non-Corrosive Gas
Non-Corrosive Gas Transportation Service” Transmission Service,” with input from NACE user community. The standard will
have a dual NACE/API number.
TG 507 Review and Revise as Necessary SP0188-2006 Assignment: To review and revise as necessary SP0188-2006, “Discontinuity
(Holiday) Testing of New Protective Coatings on Conductive Substrates.”
TG 508 Review and Revise as Necessary SP0490-2007 Assignment: To review and revise as necessary SP0490, “Holiday Detection of
Fusion-Bonded Epoxy External Pipeline Coatings of 250 to 760 µm (10 to 30
mils)
TG 516 Standard Practice for Evaluating Protective Coatings for Assignment: To write a standard practice for testing coatings for corrosion
Use under Insulation under insulation (CUI) prevention.
TG 520 Pipeline Coating Peel Strength Test Assignment: To develop a simple and reliable peel test standard for the three-
layer polyethylene, three-layer polypropylene, heat-shrink sleeve, and tape
coatings in the field and laboratory.
TG 523 Consequences of Coating Failures as Related to Assignment: Write a state-of-the-art report describing coating failure
Interaction with Cathodic Protection mechanisms and integrity management of pipelines after coating failure.
TG 537 Corrosion Prevention Coating of Bolt Connections of Assignment: To develop terminology and definitions, including
Steel Structures by “CUP” components of coating systems, fabrication of “CUP” technical
requirements, application process, and requirements for a coating system
for bolt connections.
STG 04 Coatings and Linings, Protective: Surface Preparation Scope: Determine effectiveness, performance criteria, and quality needs of
various methods of surface preparation for the application of coatings and
linings.
TG 006 Blasting: Review of Joint Standards NACE 1-4/SSPC-SP 5, Assignment: To review, revise, or reaffirm as necessary joint blasting standards
10, 6, and 7, and NACE No. 8/SSPC-SP 14 NACE No. 1-4/SSPC-SP 5, 10, 6, 7: “White Metal Blast Cleaning,” “Near-White
Metal Blast Cleaning,” “Commercial Blast Cleaning,” and “Brush-Off Blast
Cleaning,” and NACE No. 8/SSPC-SP 14, “Industrial Blast Cleaning.”
TG 320 Review and Revise as Necessary NACE No. 13/SSPC-ACS-1 Assignment: To review and revise as necessary NACE No. 13/SSPC-ACS-1,
“Industrial Coating and Lining Application Specialist Qualification and
Certification.”
TG 323 Wet Abrasive Blast Cleaning Assignment: To review and update joint technical committee report NACE
6G198/SSPC-TR 2, “Wet Abrasive Blast Cleaning.”
TG 350 Surface Preparation by Wet Abrasive Blast Cleaning Assignment: Develop a standard for wet abrasive blast cleaning of steel
surfaces that will complement the existing NACE/SSPC joint standards for dry
abrasive blast cleaning.
TG 417 Review and Revise as Necessary Joint Surface Preparation Assignment: Review and revise as necessary joint standard NACE No. 6/SSPC-SP
Standard NACE No. 6/SSPC-SP 13 13, “Surface Preparation of Concrete,” to reflect current industry practices and
to reflect proper reference to other industry publications.
TG 419 Review and Revise as Necessary NACE Standard RP0287- Assignment: Review and revise as necessary RP0287-2002, “Field Measurement
2002 of Surface Profile of Abrasive Blast-Cleaned Steel Surfaces Using a Replica Tape,”
and to include other methods of profile measurement now being widely used
throughout the industry.
TEG 423X Nonvisible, Nonwater-Soluble Contaminants Affecting Assignment: Discuss the effects of coating performance when applied over
Corrosion Protection nonvisible, nonwater-soluble contaminants and their effects on coating
performance.
TG 443 Field Testing for Soluble Salts: Commonly Used Methods Assignment: Develop a technical committee report detailing commonly used
soluble salts field test methods.

TEG 469X Surface Preparation Issues Assignment: To provide a forum to discuss various issues affecting surface
preparation.

TG 518 Soluble Salt Testing Frequency and Locations on Assignment: Develop a standard regarding soluble salt testing frequency and
Previously Coated Surfaces locations on previously coated surfaces.
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STG 43 Transportation, Land Scope: To promote the development of techniques to extend the life of land
transportation equipment.
TG 061 Revision of NACE SP0592 (formerly RP0592), “Application Assignment: To update and revise NACE SP0592 (formerly RP0592),
of a Coating System to Interior Surfaces of New and Used “Application of a Coating System to Interior Surfaces of New and Used Railway
Railway Tank Cars in Concentrated (90-98%) Sulfuric Acid Tank Cars in Concentrated (90-98%) Sulfuric Acid Service.”
Service”
TG 063 Railcars: Corrosion Protection and Control Program Assignment: Develop guidelines for railcar lining requalification.
TEG 064X Railcar Surface Preparation Assignment: To keep abreast of industry changes and techniques and report
findings annually.
TG 067 Review and Revise or Reaffirm NACE SP0302-2007 Assignment: To review and revise or reaffirm NACE SP0302-2007, “Selection
and Application of a Coating System to Interior Surfaces of New and Used Rail
Tank Cars in Molten Sulfur Service.”
TG 271 Removal Procedures for Nonvisible Contaminants on Assignment: To prepare a technical committee report describing surface
Railcar Surfaces decontamination for railcars prior to coating application.

TEG 291X Land Transportation: Information Exchange on Assignment: Technical information exchange in conjunction with an STG
Corrosion and Coating-Related Issues meeting.

TG 332 Review and Revise or Reaffirm as Necessary NACE Assignment: To review and revise as necessary NACE SP0386-2007 (formerly
SP0386-2007 RP0386), “Application of a Coating System to Interior Surfaces of Covered Steel
Hopper Railcars in Plastic, Food, and Chemical Service.”
TG 333 Review and Revise or Reaffirm as Necessary NACE Assignment: To review and revise or reaffirm NACE SP0295-2008 (formerly
SP0295-2008 RP0295), “Application of a Coating System to Interior Surfaces of New and Used
Rail Tank Cars.”
TG 339 Railcars: Coating Application on Exterior Surfaces of Steel Assignment: Review and revise as appropriate NACE Standard RP0692-2003,
Railcars “Application of a Coating System to Exterior Surfaces of Steel Rail Cars.”
TG 366 Railcars:  Corrosion under Tank Car Insulation Assignment: Review and revise as appropriate NACE Publication 14C296 to
ensure information is still relevant.
TG 378 Waterborne Coatings on Railcars Assignment: To prepare a state-of-the-art report on waterborne coatings on
railcars.
TG 379 Surface Preparation by Encapsulated Blast Media for Assignment: To prepare a state-of-the-art report on surface preparation by
Repair of Existing Coatings on Railcars encapsulated blast media for repair of existing coatings on railcars.
TG 394 Guidelines for Qualifying Personnel as Abrasive Blasters Assignment: To review and revise NACE Standard RP0495-2003.
and Coating and Lining Applicators in the Rail Industry
TG 406 Review of NACE SP0398-2006 Assignment: Review and revise as necessary NACE SP0398-2006 (formerly
RP0398), “Recommendations for Training and Qualifying Personnel as Railcar
Coating and Lining Inspectors.”
TG 437 Maintenance Overcoating of Railcar Exteriors Assignment: To prepare a state-of-the-art report for the application of
maintenance overcoating of railcar exteriors.
TG 444 Guidelines for Data Collection and Analysis of Railroad Assignment: To produce a standard that provides guidelines for inspecting,
Tank Car Interior Coating/Lining Condition rating, and documenting the condition of interior coatings and linings in
railroad tank cars to comply with H-201.
TG 456 Coating Thickness Measurement, Methods, and Assignment: Prepare a state-of-the-art report outlining currently used
Recording—Specific to the Railcar Industry procedures for dry film thickness measurement and recording for coatings on
railcars.
TG 535 Corrosion and Protection of Tank Cars in Crude Oil Assignment: To prepare a state-of-the-art report regarding corrosion and
Service protection of railroad tank cars in crude oil service.

STG 44 Marine Corrosion: Ships and Structures Scope: To study the corrosion mechanisms, causes, effects, and corrosion
control remedies for ships, structures, and equipment exposed to marine
environments and to disseminate information in the form of industry standards
and formal and informal technical information exchanges on the research, devel-
opment, and performance of materials, coatings, and improved or innovative
methods to mitigate problems related to marine corrosion.
TEG 181X Marine Vessel Corrosion Assignment: To study the causes, effects, and remedies of corrosion in various
marine vessels.
TG 452 Testing of Coating Suitability, Anode Consumption, and Assignment: To write a standard on evaluation of risk for damage to coatings,
Corrosion Evaluation with Use of BWT Systems increased anode consumption, and corrosion in conjunction with the use of
ballast water treatment (BWT) systems.
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TG 461 Standard for Hull Roughness Measurements on Ship Hulls Assignment: To develop a standard on how to perform both in-docking hull
in Dry Dock roughness readings (before blasting and cleaning in dry dock) and before
out-docking hull roughness readings.
TG 475 Standard for Underwater Evaluation of Degrees of Fouling Assignment: To develop a pictorial standard to be used to evaluate the (1)
extent, (2) location, and (3) type of fouling to ship hulls and propellers.
TG 476 Corrosion Protection of Offshore Wind Power Units Assignment: To write a standard practice that defines a life cycle of corrosion
protection for offshore wind power structures.
TEG 523X Marine Corrosion of Copper Alloys Assignment: To discuss and disseminate information on marine corrosion of
copper and copper alloys.
STANDARDS & REPORTS
Atmospheric Service
Standards Item Number
SP0108-2008 Corrosion Control of Offshore Structures by Protective Coatings 21126
RP0281-2004 Method for Conducting Coating (Paint) Panel Evaluation Testing in Atmospheric Exposures 21026
SP0297-2012 (formerly RP0297) Maintenance Painting of Electrical Substation Apparatus Including Flow Coating of 21081
Transformer Radiators
NACE No. 12/AWS C2.23M/SSPC-CS Specification for the Application of Thermal Spray Coatings (Metallizing) of Aluminum, Zinc, 21100
23.00 and Their Alloys and Composites for the Corrosion Protection of Steel (RP0203-2003)
TM0304-2004 Offshore Platform Atmospheric and Splash Zone Maintenance Coating System Evaluation 21245
TM0404-2004 Offshore Platform Atmospheric and Splash Zone New Construction Coating System 21246
Evaluation
Reports Item Number
NACE Publication 80200/SSPC-TR 4 Preparation of Protective Coating Specifications for Atmospheric Service 24209
NACE Publication 02103 Liquid-Applied Coatings for High-Temperature Atmospheric Service 24219
NACE Publication 02203/ICRI Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Protective Polymer Flooring Systems for Concrete 24220
Technical Guideline 03741/SSPC-TR 5
Immersion/Buried Service
Standards Item Number
SP0274-2011 (formerly RP0274) High-Voltage Electrical Inspection of Pipeline Coatings Prior to Installation 21010
RP0375-2006 Field-Applied Underground Wax Coating Systems for Underground Pipelines: 21013
Application, Performance, and Quality Control
SP0185-2007 (formerly RP0185) Extruded Polyolefin Resin Coating Systems with Soft Adhesives for Underground or 21029
Submerged Pipe

SP0111-2011 Coating Technical File in Accordance with the IMO Performance Standard for Protective 21153
Coatings
SP0188-2006 (formerly RP0188) Discontinuity (Holiday) Testing of New Protective Coatings on Conductive Substrates 21038
SP0288-2011 (formerly RP0288) Inspection of Linings on Steel and Concrete 21039
SP0490-2007 (formerly RP0490) Holiday Detection of Fusion-Bonded Epoxy External Pipeline Coatings of 250 to 760 µm (10 21045
to 30 mils)
SP0892-2007 (formerly RP0892) Coatings and Linings over Concrete for Chemical Immersion and Containment Service 21060
SP0394-2013 (formerly RP0394) Application, Performance, and Quality Control of Plant-Applied, Fusion-Bonded Epoxy 21064
External Pipe Coating
SP0298-2007 (formerly RP0298) Sheet Rubber Linings for Abrasion and Corrosion Service 21085
RP0399-2004 Plant-Applied, External Coal Tar Enamel Pipe Coating Systems: Application, Performance, 21089
and Quality Control
NACE No. 10/SSPC-PA 6 Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Linings Applied to Bottoms of Carbon Steel 21093
Aboveground Storage Tanks (RP0202-2002)
RP0402-2002 Field-Applied Fusion-Bonded Epoxy (FBE) Pipe Coating Systems for Girth Weld Joints: 21096
Application, Performance, and Quality Control
RP0105-2005 Liquid-Epoxy Coatings for External Repair, Rehabilitation, and Weld Joints on Buried Steel 21106
Pipelines
SP0181-2006 (formerly RP0181) Liquid-Applied Internal Protective Coatings for Oilfield Production Equipment 21025
RP0602-2002 Field-Applied Coal Tar Enamel Pipe Coating Systems: Application, Performance, and 21098
Quality Control
NACE No. 11/SSPC-PA 8 Thin-Film Organic Linings Applied in New Carbon Steel Process Vessels (RP0103-2003) 21099
RP0303-2003 Field-Applied Heat-Shrinkable Sleeves for Pipelines: Application, Performance, and Quality 21101
Control
RP0304-2004 Design, Installation, and Operation of Thermoplastic Liners for Oilfield Pipelines 21103
TM0174-2002 Laboratory Methods for the Evaluation of Protective Coatings and Lining Materials on 21206
Metallic Substrates in Immersion Service
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Standards Item Number
TM0102-2002 Measurement of Protective Coating Electrical Conductance on Underground Pipelines 21241
TM0104-2004 Offshore Platform Ballast Water Tank Coating System Evaluation 21243
TM0204-2004 Exterior Protective Coatings for Seawater Immersion Service 21244
SP0109-2009 Field Application of Bonded Tape Coatings for External Repair, Rehabilitation, and Weld 21143
Joints on Buried Metal Pipelines
TM0109-2009 Aboveground Survey Techniques for the Evaluation of Underground Pipeline Coating 21254
Condition
Surface Preparation
Standards Item Number
SP0178-2007 (formerly RP0178) Design, Fabrication, and Surface Finish Practices for Tanks and Vessels to be Lined for 21022
Immersion Service
RP0287-2002 Field Measurement of Surface Profile of Abrasive Blast Cleaned Steel Surfaces Using a 21035
Replica Tape
TM0105-2012 Test Procedures for Organic-Based Conductive Coating Anodes for Use on Concrete 21247
Structures
NACE No. 1/SSPC-SP 5 White Metal Blast Cleaning (SP0494-2007) 21065
NACE No. 2/SSPC-SP 10 Near-White Metal Blast Cleaning (SP0594-2007) 21066
NACE No. 3/SSPC-SP 6 Commercial Blast Cleaning (SP0694-2007) 21067
NACE No. 4/SSPC-SP 7 Brush-Off Blast Cleaning (SP0794-2007) 21068
WJ-1: SP0212-2012 Joint Surface Preparation Standard Waterjet Cleaning of Metals—Clean to Bare Substrate 21158
(WJ-1)
WJ-2: SP0312-2012 Joint Surface Preparation Standard Waterjet Cleaning of Metals—Very Thorough Cleaning 21155
(WJ-2)
WJ-3: SP0412-2012 Joint Surface Preparation Standard Waterjet Cleaning of Metals—Thorough Cleaning (WJ-3) 21156
WJ-4: SP0512-2012 Joint Surface Preparation Standard Waterjet Cleaning of Metals—Light Cleaning (WJ-4) 21157
NACE No. 6/SSPC-SP 13 Surface Preparation of Concrete (RP0397-2003) 21082
NACE No. 8/SSPC-SP 14 Industrial Blast Cleaning (SP0299-2007) 21088
NACE No. 13/SSPC-ACS-1 Industrial Coating and Lining Application Specialist Qualification and Certification 21122
SP0508-2010 Methods of Validating Equivalence to ISO 8502-9 on Measurement of the Levels of Soluble 21134
Salts
SP0213-2013 Definition of Set Soluble Salt Levels by Conductivity Measurements 21172
Reports Item Number
NACE Publication 6A192/SSPC-TR 3 Dehumidification and Temperature Control during Surface Preparation, Application, and 24083
Curing for Coatings/Linings of Steel Tanks, Vessels, and Other Enclosed Spaces
NACE Publication 6G194/SSPC-TR 1 Thermal Precleaning 24183
NACE Publication 6G197/SSPC-TU 2 Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Coating Systems for Concrete Used in Secondary 24193
Containment
NACE Publication 6G198/SSPC-TR 2 Wet Abrasive Blast Cleaning 24199
Land Transportation
Standards Item Number
SP0386-2007 (formerly RP0386) Application of a Coating System to Interior Surfaces of Covered Steel Hopper Rail Cars in 21033
Plastic, Food, and Chemical Service
SP0592-2006 (formerly RP0592) Application of a Coating System to Interior Surfaces of New and Used Rail Tank Cars in 21057
Concentrated (90 to 98%) Sulfuric Acid Service
RP0692-2003 Application of a Coating System to Exterior Surfaces of Steel Rail Cars 21058
SP0295-2008 (formerly RP0295) Application of a Coating System to Interior Surfaces of New and Used Rail Tank Cars 21070
RP0495-2003 Guidelines for Qualifying Personnel as Abrasive Blasters and Coating and Lining Applicators 21072
in the Rail Industries
SP0398-2006 (formerly RP0398) Recommendations for Training and Qualifying Personnel as Railcar Coating and Lining 21086
Inspectors
SP0302-2007 (formerly RP0302) Selection and Application of a Coating System to Interior Surfaces of New and Used Rail 21095
Tank Cars in Molten Sulfur Service
Reports Item Number
NACE Publication 14C296 Protective Coatings for Mitigating Corrosion under Insulation on Rail Tank Cars 24191
NACE Publication 6G198/SSPC-TR 2 Wet Abrasive Blast Cleaning 24199
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