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SSPC-SP 2

November 1, 1982
Editorial Revisions November 1, 2004

SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings

SURFACE PREPARATION SPECIFICATION NO. 2


Hand Tool Cleaning
1. Scope

3.4 INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION (ISO):

1.1 This standard covers the requirements for hand tool


cleaning steel surfaces.

* 8501-1

2. Denitions

Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related products: Visual
assessment of surface cleanlinessPart I.

2.1 Hand tool cleaning is a method of preparing steel


surfaces by the use of non-power hand tools.

4. Surface Preparation Before and After Hand


Tool Cleaning

2.2 Hand tool cleaning removes all loose mill scale, loose
rust, loose paint, and other loose detrimental foreign matter.
It is not intended that adherent mill scale, rust, and paint be
removed by this process. Mill scale, rust, and paint are considered adherent if they cannot be removed by lifting with a dull
putty knife.

4.1 Before hand tool cleaning, visible deposits of oil, grease,


or other materials that may interfere with coating adhesion shall
be removed in accordance with SSPC-SP 1 or other agreedupon methods. Nonvisible surface contaminants such as soluble
salts shall be treated to the extent specied by the procurement
documents [project specications] (see Note 8.2).

2.3 SSPC-VIS 3 or other visual standard of surface preparation agreed upon by the contracting parties may be used to
further dene the surface (see Note 8.1).

4.2 After hand tool cleaning and prior to painting, reclean


the surface if it does not conform to this standard.
4.3 After hand tool cleaning and prior to painting, remove
dirt, dust, or similar contaminants from the surface. Acceptable methods include brushing, blow off with clean, dry air, or
vacuum cleaning.

3. Referenced Standards
3.1 The latest issue, revision, or amendment of the referenced standards in effect on the date of invitation to bid shall
govern, unless otherwise specied. Standards marked with
an asterisk (*) are referenced only in the Notes, which are not
requirements of this standard.

5. Methods of Hand Tool Cleaning


5.1 Use impact hand tools to remove stratied rust (rust
scale).

3.2 If there is a conict between the requirements of any


of the cited reference standards and this standard, the requirements of this standard shall prevail.

5.2 Use impact hand tools to remove all weld slag.


5.3 Use hand wire brushing, hand abrading, hand scraping, or other similar non-impact methods to remove all loose
mill scale, all loose or non-adherent rust, and all loose paint.

3.3 SSPC SPECIFICATIONS:


SP 1
* SP 3
* SP 11
* SP 15
VIS 3

Solvent Cleaning
Power Tool Cleaning
Power Tool Cleaning to Bare
Metal
Commercial Grade Power Tool
Cleaning
Guide and Reference Photographs
for Steel Surfaces Prepared by for
Power- and Hand-Tool Cleaning

5.4 Regardless of the method used for cleaning, if specied


in the procurement documents, feather the edges of remaining
old paint so that the repainted surface can have a reasonably
smooth appearance.
5.5 If approved by the owner, use power tools or blast
cleaning as a substitute cleaning method for this standard.

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SSPC-SP 2
November 1, 1982
Editorial Revisions November 1, 2004

6. Inspection
6.1 Unless otherwise specied in the procurement documents, the contractor or material supplier is responsible for
quality control to assure that the requirements of this document
are met. Work and materials supplied under this standard are
also subject to inspection by the purchaser or an authorized
representative. Materials and work areas shall be accessible
to the inspector.
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6.2 Conditions not complying with this standard shall be


corrected. In the case of a dispute, an arbitration or settlement
procedure established in the procurement documents (project
specication) shall be followed. If no arbitration or settlement
procedure is established, then a procedure mutually agreeable to purchaser and material supplier (or contractor) shall
be used.

7. Disclaimer
7.1 While every precaution is taken to ensure that all information furnished in SSPC standards and specications is
as accurate, complete, and useful as possible, SSPC cannot
assume responsibility nor incur any obligation resulting from
the use of any materials, coatings, or methods specied herein,
or of the specication or standard itself.

herein, is responsible for instituting appropriate health and safety


practices and for ensuring compliance with all governmental
regulations.

8. Notes
Notes are not requirements of this standard.
8.1 Note that the use of visual standards in conjunction
with this standard is required only when they are specied in
the procurement documents (project specication) covering the
work. It is recommended, however, that the use of visual standards be made mandatory in the procurement documents.
SSPC-VIS 3 provides a suitable comparative visual standard for SSPC-SP 2, SSPC-SP 3, SSPC-SP 11, and SSPC-SP
15. ISO 8501-1 may also serve as a visual standard.
8.2 The SSPC Surface Preparation Commentary (SSPCSP COM) contains additional information and data relevant to
this specication. The Commentary is non-mandatory and is
not part of this specication. The table below lists the subjects
discussed relevant to hand tool cleaning and the appropriate
Commentary Section.
Subject
Commentary Section
Film Thickness ................................................. 10
Maintenance Painting ...................................... 4.2
Rust, Stratied Rust,
Pack Rust, and Rust Scale .......................... 4.3.1
Visual Standards .............................................. 11
Weld Spatter................................................. 4.4.1

7.2 This standard does not attempt to address problems


concerning safety associated with its use. The user of this standard, as well as the user of all products or practices described

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