ÈÕ±¾avÎÞÂëoffers testing to international standards ISO 12944-6 and ISO 12944-9 (formerly ISO 20340) to aid in the selection of suitable paint systems for corrosion protection of steel structures.

When steel is left unprotected in the environment, whether that be atmospheric or immersed in soil or water, it is subject to corrosion that can lead to damage to infrastructure. 

ISO 12944 corrosion testing on protective coatings

Protective coating systems are normally deployed to avoid damage and corrosion to steel structures.

ÈÕ±¾avÎÞÂëprovides testing to ISO 12944 criteria that demonstrate the suitability of a protective coating of different environmental corrosivity categories, C2, C3, C4, C5, and including the new CX and Im4 categories. 

Customized testing for steel to ISO 12944

In addition to ISO 12944 testing, ÈÕ±¾avÎÞÂëcan support you in our state-of-the-art testing facility with a customized test program to measure the effectiveness of protective coatings systems and provide you with the most accurate information to meet your specific project needs.

The ÈÕ±¾avÎÞÂëadvantage

As a global ISO 17025 certified laboratory, ÈÕ±¾avÎÞÂëcarries out testing to the highest quality and latest industry standards to ensure coating schemes are fit-for-purpose.

Element’s corrosion testing experts help support you in this new version of the standard. They can explain the differences between the 1998 version and the current 2018 update, ensuring the most appropriate testing is undertaken to approve your protective coating system. 

For more information about our ISO 12944 testing, or to request a quote, contact us today.

 
  • ISO 6270-1 –  water condensation test 
  • ISO 9227 – neutral salt spray test 
  • ISO 2812-2 – water immersion
  • ISO 12944-6 and 9 Annex B – cyclic aging test 
  • ISO 15711 – cathodic disbondment (ambient temperature)
  • Product fingerprinting (binder and pigment content, non-volatile matter, density, ash content and infrared spectra
  • C2 low corrosivity (low to very high durability)
  • C3 medium corrosivity (low to very high durability)
  • C4 high corrosivity (low to very high durability)
  • C5 very high corrosivity (low to very high durability)
  • CX extreme corrosivity

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