SPECIFICATION FOR BITUMEN-BASED COATINGS FOR COLD APPLICATION, SUITABLE FOR USE IN CONTACT WITH POTABLE WATER (FIRST REVISION)
This Malaysian Standard specifies performance and marking requirements for a range of bitumen-based solvent-borne coatings. It covers for cold application by either brushing, spraying, rolling or dipping processes intended to give a coat for the corrosion protection and water-proofing of substrates including iron and steel.
Two types, each with three classes, are included. All of these give films that are suitable for use on potable water tanks as well as for general applications.
NOTE 1. These bitumen coatings are neither intended to withstand hot conditions, as on boilers, smoke stacks,etc., for which special coating should be obtained, nor to resist contamination with mineral oils or paint solvents, all of which cause softening of the film.
NOTE 2. Guidance on the use of bitumen-based coatings is given in Appendix A.
