GB 38469-2019Limit of harmful substances of marine coatings (English PDF)

3.1 ship; vessel

A structure capable of navigating and anchoring in waters, engaged in carrying, battle fight, operation, scientific research and so on.

[GB/T 7727.1-2008, definition 2.1]

3.2 steel ship

A ship that uses steel as the main material of hull structure.

[GB/T 7727.1-2008, definition 9.1]

3.3 marine coatings

A general name for all kinds of paints that are coated on various parts of the ship to prevent seawater, marine atmospheric corrosion and marine organisms from adhering to and meet the special requirements of ships.

[GB 12900-1991, definition 2.4.2]

3.4 volatile organic compound; VOC

Any organic liquid and/or solid that can evaporate naturally under the normal temperature and pressure of the atmospheric environment.

[GB/T 5206-2015, definition 2.270]

3.5 volatile organic compound content

VOC content The mass of the volatile organic compound present in the paint measured under specified conditions.

[GB/T 5206-2015, definition 2.271]

3.6 anti-fouling paint

A type of coating that is applied to the underwater part of the hull or other underwater structures to prevent biological growth.

[GB/T 5206-2015, definition 2.19]

3.7 biocide

7 Inspection rules

7.1 Type inspection items

7.1.1 All requirements listed in this Standard are type inspection items. Under normal production conditions, type inspection shall be carried out at least once every two years

7.1.2 Usually, the type inspection should be conducted in one of the following cases:

- trial model identification for new product;

- product is manufactured in another place;

- great changes in production formula, process, source of key raw materials and product construction ratio;

- production resumed after discontinued production of three months.

7.2 Determination of inspection results

7.2.1 The determination of inspection results is carried out according to the rounding value comparison method in GB/T 8170-2008. When the inspection result is 0, 0.0, 0.00, 0.000 after rounding-off, the result is reported in one significant digit.

7.2.2 When reporting the test results, the group allocation ratio and dilution ratio shall be indicated at the same time.

7.2.3 When the inspection results of all items meet the requirements of this Standard, the product meets the requirements of this Standard.

8 Packaging marks

8.1 In addition to the product packaging marks shall comply with the provisions of GB/T 9750, products that pass the inspection according to this Standard can be clearly indicated on the packaging mark.

8.2 For coating products consisting of two or more components, the proportion of each component shall be clear on the packaging mark or in the product manual. For coatings that need to be diluted during construction, the dilution ratio shall be specified on the packaging mark or in the product manual.