Document Responsibility: Paints and Coatings Standards Committee SAES-H-004
Issue Date: 15 December 2015 Protective Coating Selection and Application
Next Planned Update: 15 December 2018 Requirements for Offshore Structures and Facilities
APCS - 19A
1 Type of Coating
Splash Zone Compound, Hand Applied Grade
2 General Data
2.1 Typical Use
Temporary maintenance coating on boat landings and non-critical steel
surfaces in splash zone or immersion service. Patch repairs to
APCS - 19A and APCS - 19B.
2.2 Service Condition Limitations
2.2.1 Maximum Service Temperature: 80°C
2.2.2 Not suitable for use in contact with potable water.
2.3 Purchase Specification: 09-SAMSS-070
2.4 SAP Material Number (SAMS Stock Number): 1000194524 (09-612-345)
3 Surface Preparation Requirements
3.1 Minimum Cleanliness Level
3.1.1 Initial: Sa 2-1/2 (SSPC-SP10)
3.1.2 Touch-up: Sa 2-1/2 (SSPC-SP10)
St 3 (SSPC-SP3) for areas less than 0.1 m²
3.2 Profile: 65-100 micrometers, minimum-maximum
Abrasive: 1000161063 (08-220-850), 1000161200
(08-220-890) or 1000160377 (08-202-910).
4 Dry Film Thickness Requirements
Total System: One coat
2500 micrometers, minimum
Commentary Note:
Mandatory technical properties and storage, mixing, and application requirements
shall be as given in the Saudi Aramco Data Sheets (SAES-H-101V).
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Document Responsibility: Paints and Coatings Standards Committee SAES-H-004
Issue Date: 15 December 2015 Protective Coating Selection and Application
Next Planned Update: 15 December 2018 Requirements for Offshore Structures and Facilities
APCS - 19B
1 Type of Coating
Splash Zone Compound, Spray Applied Grade
2 General Data
2.1 Typical Use
Certain steel surfaces in splash zone areas of marine structures such as
offshore platforms, jetties, and steel pilings. Also, as a pipe coating at
above/below ground transitions and road crossings.
2.2 Service Condition Limitations
2.2.1 Maximum Service Temperature: 80°C
2.2.2 Not suitable for use in contact with potable water.
2.3 Purchase Specification: 09-SAMSS-070
2.4 SAP Material Number (SAMS Stock Number): 1000194520 (09-612-339)
3 Surface Preparation Requirements
3.1 Minimum Cleanliness Level
3.1.1 Initial: Sa 2-1/2 (SSPC-SP10)
3.1.2 Touch-up: Sa 2-1/2 (SSPC-SP10)
St 3 (SSPC-SP3) for areas less than 0.1 m²
3.2 Profile: 65-100 micrometers, minimum-maximum
Abrasive: 1000161063 (08-220-850), 1000161200
(08-220-890) or 1000160377 (08-202-910)
4 Dry Film Thickness Requirements
Total System: One coat
2500 micrometers, minimum
Commentary Note:
Mandatory technical properties and storage, mixing, and application requirements
shall be as given in the Saudi Aramco Data Sheets (SAES-H-101V).
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Document Responsibility: Paints and Coatings Standards Committee SAES-H-004
Issue Date: 15 December 2015 Protective Coating Selection and Application
Next Planned Update: 15 December 2018 Requirements for Offshore Structures and Facilities
APCS - 19C
1 Type of Coating
Glass Flake Reinforced Epoxy Coating Systems for Offshore Structural Steel at
Splash Zone.
2 General Data
2.1 Typical Use: Corrosion protection for offshore and marine structural
steel members at splash zone and atmospheric exposure.
2.2 Service Conditions and Limitations
2.2.1 Maximum Service Temperature: 93°C
2.2.2 Not suitable for Hot Risers in Splash Zone.
2.2.3 Suitable for new construction and rehabilitation of existing
Structural Steel members
2.3 Purchase Specification: 09-SAMSS-070
2.4 SAMS Stock Number
1000788243/1000788244 (Epoxy)
3 Surface Preparation Requirements
3.1 Minimum Cleanliness Level
3.1.1 Initial (New Construction): SSPC-SP5 (Sa 3)
3.1.2 Touch-up and Recoat: SSPC-SP6 (Sa 2)
St 3 (SSPC-SP3) for areas less than
0.1 m²
3.2 Profile: 60-100 microns, average 75 micrometers (3 mils)
Abrasive: M/N 1000161068, 1000161203 and 1000160374
(S/N 08-220-865, 08-220-895, or 08-202-900)
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Document Responsibility: Paints and Coatings Standards Committee SAES-H-004
Issue Date: 15 December 2015 Protective Coating Selection and Application
Next Planned Update: 15 December 2018 Requirements for Offshore Structures and Facilities
4 Dry Film Thickness Requirements
Total System:
4.1 New Construction: Two coats @ 600-750 microns per coat and total of
1200-1500 microns
4.2 Maintenance Coating for Existing Structures:
One Coat @ 750 – 1000 microns
Commentary Note:
Mandatory technical properties and storage, mixing, and application requirements
shall be as given in the Saudi Aramco Data Sheets (SAES-H-101V).
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Document Responsibility: Paints and Coatings Standards Committee SAES-H-004
Issue Date: 15 December 2015 Protective Coating Selection and Application
Next Planned Update: 15 December 2018 Requirements for Offshore Structures and Facilities
APCS - 22A
1 Type of Coating
Epoxy Coating for Application onto Damp Steel Surfaces; Two-Coat System
2 General Data
2.1 Typical Use
Offshore Steel Structures in above-water areas. Can be applied in
conditions of high humidity to a slightly damp substrate.
2.2 Service Condition Limitations
2.2.1 Maximum Service Temperature: 120°C
2.2.2 Not normally suitable for immersion service.
2.3 Purchase Specifications: 09-SAMSS-087
2.4 SAP Material Numbers (SAMS Stock Numbers)
2.4.1 Primer: 1000194560 (09-612-352) or 1000195239
(09-612-459) depending on can size
2.4.2 Topcoat: 1000194565 (09-612-357), 1000194568
(09-612-358), 1000194590 (09-612-359),
1000195273 (09-612-462), 1000195277
(09-612-465) or 1000195314 (09-612-467)
depending on color and can size
2.4.3 Thinner: 1000198471 (09-738-300)
3 Surface Preparation Requirements
3.1 Minimum Cleanliness Level
3.1.1 Initial: Sa 2-1/2 (SSPC-SP10)
3.1.2 Touch-up: Sa 2-1/2 (SSPC-SP10)
St 3 (SSPC-SP3) for areas less than 0.1 m²
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Document Responsibility: Paints and Coatings Standards Committee SAES-H-004
Issue Date: 15 December 2015 Protective Coating Selection and Application
Next Planned Update: 15 December 2018 Requirements for Offshore Structures and Facilities
3.2 Profile: 40-65 micrometers, minimum-maximum
Abrasive: 1000161068 (08-220-865), 1000161203
(08-220-895) or 1000160374 (08-202-900)
4 Dry Film Thickness Requirements
4.1 Each Coat: Two coat
150-200 micrometers, maximum per coat
4.2 Total System: Two coats
300-400 micrometers, minimum-maximum
Commentary Note:
Mandatory technical properties and storage, mixing, and application
requirements shall be as given in the Saudi Aramco Data Sheets
(SAES-H-101V).
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Document Responsibility: Paints and Coatings Standards Committee SAES-H-004
Issue Date: 15 December 2015 Protective Coating Selection and Application
Next Planned Update: 15 December 2018 Requirements for Offshore Structures and Facilities
APCS - 22B
1 Type of Coating
Epoxy Coating for Application onto Damp Steel Surfaces; One-Coat System
2 General Data
2.1 Typical Use
Offshore Steel Structures in above-water areas. Can be applied in
conditions of high humidity to a slightly damp substrate.
2.2 Service Condition Limitations
2.2.1 Maximum Service Temperature: 120°C
2.2.2 Not normally suitable for immersion service.
2.3 Purchase Specifications: 09-SAMSS-087 (modified)
2.4 SAP Material Numbers (SAMS Stock Numbers)
2.4.1 Coating: 1000647350 (09-000-461), 1000647351
(09-000-462), 1000647352 (09-000-463),
1000647353 (09-000-464), 1000669337
(09-000-489), 1000669338 (09-000-490),
1000669339 (09-000-491) or 1000669590
(09-000-492) depending on color
2.4.2 Thinner: 1000647354 (09-000-465)
3 Surface Preparation Requirements
3.1 Minimum Cleanliness Level
3.1.1 Initial: Sa 2-1/2 (SSPC-SP10)
3.1.2 Touch-up: Sa 2-1/2 (SSPC-SP10)
St 3 (SSPC-SP3) for areas less than 0.1 m²
3.2 Profile: 40-65 micrometers, minimum-maximum
Abrasive: 1000161068 (08-220-865), 1000161203
(08-220-895) or 1000160374 (08-202-900)
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Document Responsibility: Paints and Coatings Standards Committee SAES-H-004
Issue Date: 15 December 2015 Protective Coating Selection and Application
Next Planned Update: 15 December 2018 Requirements for Offshore Structures and Facilities
4 Dry Film Thickness Requirements
4.1 Total System One coat
350-500 micrometers for atmospheric service
Commentary Note:
Mandatory technical properties and storage, mixing, and application
requirements shall be as given in the Saudi Aramco Data Sheets
(SAES-H-101V).
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