Materials System Specification

09-SAMSS-060
Packaging Requirements for Coatings

24 October 2012

Document Responsibility: Paints and Coatings Standards Committee

Saudi Aramco DeskTop Standards

Table of Contents
1

Scope............................................................. 2

Conflicts and Deviations................................. 2

References..................................................... 2

Packaging Requirements............................... 2

Labeling.......................................................... 3

Previous Issue: 12 July 2011 Next Planned Update: 24 October 2017

Revised paragraphs are indicated in the right margin
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Document Responsibility: Paints and Coatings Standards Committee

Issue Date: 24 October 2012
Next Planned Update: 24 October 2017

09-SAMSS-060
Packaging Requirements for Coatings

Scope
This Specification covers the packaging and labeling requirements for liquid and paste
coatings and related solvents and curing agents.

Conflicts and Deviations

2.1

Any conflicts between this specification and other applicable Saudi Aramco
Materials System Specifications (SAMSSs), Engineering Standards (SAESs),
Standard Drawings (SASDs), or industry standards, codes, and forms shall be
resolved in writing by the Company or Buyer Representative through the
Manager, Consulting Services Department of Saudi Aramco, Dhahran.

2.2

Direct all requests to deviate from this specification in writing to the Company or
Buyer Representative, who shall follow internal company procedure SAEP-302
and forward such requests to the Manager, Consulting Services Department of
Saudi Aramco, Dhahran.

References
The selection of material and equipment, and the design, construction, maintenance, and
repair of equipment and facilities covered by this specification shall comply with the
latest edition of the references listed below, unless otherwise noted.
3.1

Saudi Aramco References

Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure
SAEP-302

3.2

Instructions for Obtaining a Waiver of a Mandatory

Saudi Aramco Engineering Requirement

Industry Codes and Standards

American National Standards Institute
ANSI Z129.1

Precautionary Labeling of Hazardous Industrial

Chemicals

Packaging Requirements
4.1

Coatings, Liquid and Paste

4.1.1

Quantities up through 5 L shall be packaged in multiple- friction-top,

double-tight-ring cans. For airfreight shipments the lids shall be
additionally secured by 3 securing clamps or spot solder points.
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4.2

4.3

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4.1.2

Quantities greater than 5 L through 20 L shall be packaged in open-top

style, 24 gage (minimum) metal pails or drums with either a lug cover or
a rimlock bolted cover. The containers shall be furnished with a wire
bale handle having a nominal diameter of at least 4 mm and fitted with a
plastic, wood, or metal hand grip. The handle shall be fastened to the
sides of the container by ears or clips riveted or welded in position.

4.1.3

All sealed containers shall be leak tight. Any signs of leakage shall be
cause for rejection.

Thinners and Solvents (Also Acceptable for Clear Coatings and Sealers.)
4.2.1

Quantities up through 5 L shall be packaged in rectangular metal cans

with screw-top closures fitted with an inner friction seal.

4.2.2

Quantities greater than 5 L through 20 L shall be packaged in closed-top,

screw-cap style pails or drums fitted with inner friction seals.

4.2.3

Quantities greater than 20 L up to 200 L shall be packaged in drums with

rim-lock bolted covers.

Additional Requirements for Multiple-component Kits

4.3.1

Each component of a multiple-component kit shall be separated from the

others.

4.3.2

If the separation between components is removable or collapsible, it

shall withstand normal shipping and storage conditions.

4.3.3

Curing agent shall be packaged in welded metal containers.

Labeling
5.1

Each separate container shall be marked in Arabic and English with the
applicable Manufacturer's name, the product identification number, the Material
Master Number 9COM or 9CAT, date of manufacture, the shelf life or expiry
date for a maximum storage temperature of 35C, and the batch number.

5.2

For the case of 2- or 3-component kits, if the components are boxed together in
kit form, it will be sufficient to place the applicable Material Master Number
9COM or 9CAT, date of manufacture and an identification for the batch number
on the outside of the box rather than on all the individual components.
However, each individual container shall contain the other information required
in paragraph 5.1 plus a cross-reference to the other component(s) in the kit.
(Example: Hardener xyz for use with Resin Base xyz.)

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Labels shall also contain the precautionary requirements of ANSI Z129.1.

24 October 2012

Revision Summary
Revised the "Next Planned Update". Reaffirmed the contents of the document, and reissued
with editorial revision to change the primary contact person.

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