Application & Quality Control
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Submit RSP QCC-04-06 on ~a href=\"https://www.rustopak.com/#upload\">www.rustopak.com/#upload~/a>.~/p>"},"15":{"n":15,"t":"RSP QMI-04-07 - SURFACE CHLORIDE | SURFACE SALT TEST","h":"~p>Surface salt level testing is a Hold Point and must be inspected using Chloride Test kits such as Quantab Titrators from Hach with readings that are allowed below~b> 74 mg/m²~/b>, inspected, authorized and submitted by Quality Control Managers. Results must be attached to the relevant inspection Certificate. Photos must be taken immediately of each certificate with attached Titrators. All received data will be verified. Submit RSP QCC-04-07 on ~a href=\"https://www.rustopak.com/#upload\">www.rustopak.com/#upload~/a>.~/p>~div class=\"tc-table\">~table>~tbody>~tr>~th scope=\"row\">~p>~b>SSPC-SP 1~/b>~/p>~/th>~td>~p>~b>Solvent Cleaning – removal of visible oil, grease, soil, drawing compounds and other soluble contaminants before further preparation.~/b>~/p>~/td>~/tr>~tr>~th scope=\"row\">~p>~b>SSPC-SP 2~/b>~/p>~/th>~td>~p>Hand Tool Cleaning – removal of loose rust, mill scale, coating and detrimental foreign matter using non-powered hand tools.~/p>~/td>~/tr>~tr>~th scope=\"row\">~p>~b>SSPC-SP 3~/b>~/p>~/th>~td>~p>Power Tool Cleaning – removal of loose rust, mill scale and coating using power-assisted tools.~/p>~/td>~/tr>~tr>~th scope=\"row\">~p>~b>SSPC-SP 6~/b>~/p>~/th>~td>~p>Commercial Grit Blast Cleaning – removal of visible oil, grease, dirt, dust, mill scale, rust and old coating, allowing maximum 33% light staining, shadows or streaks per unit area.~/p>~/td>~/tr>~/tbody>~/table>~/div>~p>Inspection and authorization during the surface preparation phase must be done by Quality Control Managers according to the ISO 8502 – 3 Standard for particle measurements and ASTM D3359 Standard for coating adhesion guidelines provided, including Chloride test results as essential Hold Points before commencement to the Surface Moisture Control phase of the Rustopak (Pty) Ltd. Weathered Surface Preparation Guide. All received data will be verified. Readings submitted on ~a href=\"https://www.rustopak.com/#upload\">www.rustopak.com/#upload~/a>.~/p>"},"16":{"n":16,"t":"SURFACE MOISTURE CONTROL","h":"~p>Surface moisture control is a critical Hold Point. High Ratio Calcium Sulfonate is highly hydrophobic and all surfaces must be totally dry before application can commence. Use compressed air directed at areas on structures where moisture entrapment could be possible.~/p>~p>It is the responsibility of the Quality Control Manager to identify areas that need specific attention where possible moisture entrapment has taken place. Practical removal of all surface and/or entrapped moisture from the top-down, while protecting surrounding surfaces, must be coordinated to ensure that runoff containing residual loose particles does not land on newly coated surfaces. Final surface cleanliness inspection QCC and QPS, authorization and submission must be done by Quality Control Managers. All received data will be verified. Readings submitted on ~a href=\"https://www.rustopak.com/#upload\">www.rustopak.com/#upload~/a>.~/p>~p>Surface temperatures must be at least 3 °C above the Dew Point and rising during application. Only apply when relative humidity (RH) is below 90% or substrate temperature is below 54 °C.~/p>~p>The product cannot be applied to wet surfaces.~/p>~aside>~h3>~b>PRE-APPLICATION HOLD POINTS AS PER RSP-QMI-26-04~/b>~/h3>~ul>~li>Climatic Conditions: Surface Temperature must be more than 3 °C above the Dew Point reading~/li>~li>Climatic Conditions: Relative Humidity (RH) must be below 90% at 25 °C~/li>~li>Coating Adhesion: 5A–3A and 5B–3B per ASTM D3359~/li>~li>Surface Cleanliness (particle readings): 1–3 per ISO 8502-3~/li>~li>Surface Temperature: Must be below 54 °C~/li>~li>Surface chloride: Must be below 74 mg/m²~/li>~li>Surface Moisture Control: Surfaces must be totally dry before coating~/li>~/ul>~/aside>"},"17":{"n":17,"t":"RSP QMI-04-08 WET FILM THICKNESS - APPLICATION GUIDE CHECKLIST AND BRUSH APPLICATION","h":"~p>Ensure that all necessary tools needed to proceed with the application are checked and serviceable.~/p>~p>Establish the workstation in a ventilated area and use quality drop sheets to protect surrounding surfaces.~/p>~p>Mix the coating for a maximum of 5 minutes with a hand-held mixing paddle in an up-and-down motion around the tins or pails from the bottom up and back down until the product is uniform and consistent in viscosity. Do not use a round bar paddle.~/p>~p>NOTE: Over-stirring the product will cause the viscosity to be reduced, requiring up to 2 to 4 hours to set the coating aside, with the lid closed, to allow the product to re-set its viscosity before commencing with any application.~/p>~p>If ambient temperature is very low (below 5 °C), the product temperature, prior to being applied, must be elevated to achieve a workable viscosity.~/p>~p>Surface temperatures must be at least 3 °C above the Dew Point readings and rising during application to ensure that no condensation forms on the surfaces. The product cannot be applied to wet surfaces.~/p>~p>The product can only be applied below 90% relative humidity (RH). The substrate temperature must be below 54 °C.~/p>~p>NOTE: High ambient and surface temperatures can slightly reduce the Top Coat's viscosity, affecting the One-Coat process to achieve the recommended 600 µm WFT / 360 µm DFT. Applicators are instructed to implement a wet-on-wet procedure from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM if the viscosity does not allow for a One-Coat procedure under such conditions. Verification of One-Coat film build under high-temperature conditions must be conducted during sample applications.~/p>~p>Where two coats of Top Coat are required to achieve the recommended 600 µm WFT / 360 µm DFT, apply both coats wet-on-wet. Apply the first coat and the second coat within a 2 to 4 hour window @ 25 °C using approved synthetic long-bristle application brushes or airless spraying equipment.~/p>~p>Apply by brush when spray application would pose site challenges due to equipment setup, overspray or other indeterminate reasons.~/p>~p>Apply RUSTOPAK~sub>® ~/sub>Top Coat to jointed areas first using clean/new approved synthetic long-bristle application brushes. Fully saturate the brushes with the thixotropic product, apply with the bristles facing downwards, transferring product onto the surface from the side of the brush face in an upward brush stroke. This method allows maximum product discharge onto the surface with one pass of the brush.~/p>~p>During projects, all checklists and brush application WFT must be inspected and authorized and QPS’s must be submitted by Quality Control Managers. All received data will be verified. Submit RSP QCC-04-08 on ~a href=\"https://www.rustopak.com/#upload\">www.rustopak.com/#upload~/a>.~/p>"},"18":{"n":18,"t":"RSP QMI-04-08 WET FILM THICKNESS - APPLICATION GUIDE AIRLESS SPRAY EQUIPMENT","h":"~div class=\"tc-table\">~table>~tbody>~tr>~th scope=\"row\">~p>~b>Pump~/b>~/p>~/th>~td>~p>~b>Airless Spray – 30:1 GRACO Bulldog or Equivalent~/b>~/p>~/td>~/tr>~tr>~th scope=\"row\">~p>~b>High-pressure line~/b>~/p>~/th>~td>~p>3/8” (9.5 mm) internal diameter (ID) high-pressure line~/p>~/td>~/tr>~tr>~th scope=\"row\">~p>~b>Gun~/b>~/p>~/th>~td>~p>GRACO Silver Gun~/p>~/td>~/tr>~tr>~th scope=\"row\">~p>~b>Spray tip~/b>~/p>~/th>~td>~p>0.017”– 0.021” (0.43–0.53 mm)~/p>~/td>~/tr>~tr>~th scope=\"row\">~p>~b>Overspray control~/b>~/p>~/th>~td>~p>Prevent overspray onto surrounding surfaces and wipe overspray off with clean cloth and White Spirit/Mineral Turpentine.~/p>~/td>~/tr>~/tbody>~/table>~/div>~h3>~b>DRYING, CURING & CLEANING~/b>~/h3>~div class=\"tc-table\">~table>~tbody>~tr>~th scope=\"row\">~p>~b>Drying time – firm~/b>~/p>~/th>~td>~p>~b>4 – 12 hours @ 25 °C, 360 µm DFT, 50% RH.~/b>~/p>~/td>~/tr>~tr>~th scope=\"row\">~p>~b>Fully cured through~/b>~/p>~/th>~td>~p>28 days @ 25 °C, 360 µm DFT, 50% RH.~/p>~/td>~/tr>~tr>~th scope=\"row\">~p>~b>Environmental variation~/b>~/p>~/th>~td>~p>Curing times vary depending upon environmental conditions such as wind and sun exposure.~/p>~/td>~/tr>~tr>~th scope=\"row\">~p>~b>Precipitation exposure~/b>~/p>~/th>~td>~p>When exposed to rain or wet conditions during the 28-day curing period, the impermeable product may lighten temporarily due to moisture blushing. The original colour returns as the moisture evaporates. Once fully cured, the product will no longer change colour when wet.~/p>~/td>~/tr>~tr>~th scope=\"row\">~p>~b>Maximum service temperature~/b>~/p>~/th>~td>~p>140 °C when product is fully cured through.~/p>~/td>~/tr>~tr>~th scope=\"row\">~p>~b>Equipment cleaning~/b>~/p>~/th>~td>~p>Clean equipment with White Spirit/Mineral Turpentine.~/p>~/td>~/tr>~/tbody>~/table>~/div>"},"19":{"n":19,"t":"RUSTOPAK® QMI | ISO 9001:2015 ALIGNED","h":"~p>The Rustopak (Pty) Ltd. QMI, RSP-QMI-26-04, requires communication and coordination between the Asset Owner, Accredited Contractor (Contractor) and Rustopak (Pty) Ltd. providing a structured framework for the Contractor to consistently implement and document key quality-control activities, including personnel and competency records, product storage and handling, climatic and environmental condition monitoring, surface-condition assessment, surface preparation, coating application, inspection and associated quality records retained in all Rustopak (Pty) Ltd. QCCs and QPSs.~/p>~p>Inspection and test results must be recorded at the time of activity using the applicable Rustopak (Pty) Ltd. QCC and QPS and retained as objective evidence of conformity.~/p>~p>The controlled Rustopak (Pty) Ltd. ISO 9001:2015 aligned Technical Data Sheet RSP-HRCSA-TC-TDS-26-01 functions in conjunction with the Rustopak (Pty) Ltd. ISO 9001:2015 aligned Quality Management Instruction RSP-QMI-26-04 for repeatable quality monitoring, data capturing, authorization and verification for management controls to function as documented information within the Rustopak (Pty) Ltd. Quality Management System (RSP-QMS).~/p>"},"20":{"n":20,"t":"QUALITY ASSURANCE, VERIFICATION & RECORDS","h":"~ul>~li>Use only the currently approved Rustopak (Pty) Ltd. Technical Data Sheet RSP-HRCSA-TC-TDS-26-01 and Safety Data Sheet for controlled work.~/li>~li>Product identification, batch/lot information, packaging condition and storage conditions shall be verified before use.~/li>~li>Specified pre-application Hold Points must be completed, authorized and data submitted requiring verification on regular intervals decided upon in writing during project planning phase.~/li>~li>Inspection and test results shall be recorded on the applicable Rustopak (Pty) Ltd. QCC and/or QPS.~/li>~li>All inspection results must be recorded at the time the inspection or measurement is performed. Records shall be sufficiently detailed to establish traceability to the relevant work area, coating system, inspection activity, date, time, equipment, responsible Technician and Quality Control Manager authorizing the inspection results before submitting for verification. Any nonconforming result, deviation from specified requirements, or condition that may adversely affect coating quality shall be identified and managed in accordance with the applicable nonconformity, corrective action, and project quality-control requirements. Records shall not be altered in a manner that obscures the original information. Corrections shall remain traceable to the person making the amendment and the date of the correction.~/li>~li>Records shall provide objective evidence of conformity; Staffing Report, Storage & Handling, Climatic Conditions, Coating Adhesion, Surface Cleanliness, Surface Temperature, Surface Chloride, Wet Film Thickness, Calculations and Waste Management.~/li>~li>Only competent and authorized personnel shall perform quality control inspections that must be handed over to the Quality Control Manager who is responsible for authorization and submission. All received data will be verified.~/li>~/ul>"},"21":{"n":21,"t":"HEALTH & SAFETY","h":"~p>RUSTOPAK~sub>®~/sub> High Ratio Calcium Sulfonate Alkyd coating with solvent is flammable and needs to be stored out of direct sunlight below 25 °C and off the ground. Wear appropriate protective equipment and clothing.~/p>~p>Product safety information required for safe use is not included in this Technical Data Sheet (TDS). Before handling, read the label on the product tin or pail and the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for safe use, physical and health hazard information. Protect skin and eyes and use in well-ventilated areas. Keep out of reach of children. Do not ingest. Do not damage the tin or pail. For additional information on storage, handling and waste disposal refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).~/p>"},"22":{"n":22,"t":"RSP QMI-04-02 - STORAGE & HANDLING","h":"~ul>~li>Store tins or pails out of direct sunlight below 25 °C in a well-ventilated area.~/li>~li>Store containers off the ground on pallets or suitable equivalent to prevent corrosion due to ground moisture.~/li>~li>Do not expose tins or pails to heat, flame, sparks, static electricity or other sources of ignition as it may combust the product.~/li>~li>Refer to detailed flammable-product handling requirements in the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).~/li>~/ul>"},"23":{"n":23,"t":"DOCUMENT CONTROL","h":"~div class=\"tc-table\">~table class=\"tc-four\">~tbody>~tr>~th scope=\"col\">~p>~b>Field~/b>~/p>~/th>~th scope=\"col\">~p>~b>Entry~/b>~/p>~/th>~th scope=\"col\">~p>~b>Field~/b>~/p>~/th>~th scope=\"col\">~p>~b>Entry~/b>~/p>~/th>~/tr>~tr>~th scope=\"row\">~p>~b>Document Reference~/b>~/p>~/th>~td>~p>RSP-HRCSA-TC-TDS-26-01~/p>~/td>~td>~p>~b>Revision~/b>~/p>~/td>~td>~p>04~/p>~/td>~/tr>~tr>~th scope=\"row\">~p>~b>Issue date~/b>~/p>~/th>~td>~p>04.09.2026~/p>~/td>~td>~p>~b>Status~/b>~/p>~/td>~td>~p>Active~/p>~/td>~/tr>~tr>~th scope=\"row\">~p>~b>Prepared by~/b>~/p>~/th>~td>~p>Rustopak (Pty) Ltd.~/p>~/td>~td>~p>~b>Approved by~/b>~/p>~/td>~td>~p>Watson Coatings Inc.~/p>~/td>~/tr>~tr>~th scope=\"row\">~p>~b>Approval date~/b>~/p>~/th>~td>~p>15.09.2026~/p>~/td>~td>~p>~b>Next review~/b>~/p>~/td>~td>~p>TBC~/p>~/td>~/tr>~/tbody>~/table>~/div>"},"24":{"n":24,"t":"DOCUMENT OF LIABILITY","h":"~p>The technical data and instructions for use contained herein are correct to the best of our knowledge and offered in good faith. Watson Coatings Inc. can guarantee this product to conform to our standards of quality and our liability, if any, shall be limited to replacement of defective materials in the event that the product fails to achieve its intended task to prevent corrosion over its Engineered Design Life (EDL) on the condition that the instructions contained in this controlled Rustopak (Pty) Ltd. ISO 9001:2015 aligned Technical Data Sheet (RSP-HRCSA-TC-TDS-26-01) functioning in conjunction with the Rustopak (Pty) Ltd. ISO 9001:2015 aligned Quality Management Instructions (RSP-QMI-26-04) are diligently implemented. Any and all technical information is subject to change without notice and it is the responsibility of the end user to verify that they possess the most currently available technical and safety information.~/p>"}});document.dispatchEvent(new Event("rsp-topcoat-data"));
