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Revision Date: January 28, 2014
Updated On: July 08, 2014
Editorial Change:
New in 2010! Describes a method to show equivalence of other methods for measuring the level of contamination of salts on surfaces to the Bresle patch method defined by ISO 8502-9. A definition of equivalence is provided, along with information on the allowable range of variance, test methods, preparation of steel panels, data analysis, reporting, validation of test methods, and rationale for testing. This standard is an aid to those who must comply with the International Maritime Organization (IMO)’s Performance Standard for Protective Coatings (PSPC).