It comprises a set of instructions and recommendations for the various types of paint and paint systems commonly used to protect steel structures against the effects of corrosion. ISO 12944 – also referred to as ‘Paints and varnishes – Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective paint systems’ – is a set of international standards developed by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO). In order to achieve an adequate level of protection, it is vital that industry professionals have accurate, up-to-date and technical information on hand to determine which paint system will prevent the corrosion of steel structures, and the ISO 12944 standards are in place for this very purpose. Whether immersed in water and soil or situated in a highly polluted atmosphere, unprotected steel is susceptible to damage as a result of corrosion, which has the potential to incur significant repair costs and impair the health and safety of both workers and the general public. By Ryan Emery, operations manager for coatings & engineering, Socotec, United Kingdom.
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