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ISO 12944 systems
RD Coatings offers a superior range of anti-corrosion water-based coatings.
This table provides an overview of various coating systems tailored to different environments and expected durability levels.
For more practical guidance — including application tips, videos, photos, and recommended use cases — visit our SOLUTION pages under the ANTICORROSION section.
If you need assistance selecting the right system or would like a personalized specification, feel free to contact us — we're here to help!
| Classification | Minimum life expectancy years | Products | Minimum total thickness µm DFT | Minimum total thickness mils DFT | Laboratory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C5 Very High (VH) – Durability > 25 years before first major maintenance | |||||
| Indoor: Buildings or areas with almost permanent condensation and high pollution. Outdoor: Industrial and coastal areas with high humidity and aggressive atmospheres including high salinity. | |||||
| C5-VH Very High | 25 | RD-Monoguard | 270 | 10.8 | M2LAB |
| C5 High (H) – Durability above 15 and below 25 years before first major maintenance | |||||
| Indoor: Buildings or areas with almost permanent condensation and high pollution. Outdoor: Industrial and coastal areas with high humidity and aggressive atmospheres including high salinity. | |||||
| C5-H High | 15 | RD-Monoguard | 200 | 8 | COT |
| C5-H High Annex A | 15 | RD-Elastometal + RD-Monoguard Total | 220 + 80 300 | 8.8 + 3.2 12 | COT |
| C5-H High Annex B | 15 | RD-Elastometal + RD-Monoguard Total | 220 + 80 300 | 8.8 + 3.2 12 | Road & Bridge Research Institute |
| C5-H High | 15 | RD-Monoguard + RD-Hydrograff HP Total | 100 + 50 150 | 4 + 2 6 | COT |
| C5-H High | 15 | RD-Elastometal | 350 | 14 | RD Coatings |
| C4 High (H) – Durability above 15 and below 25 years before first major maintenance | |||||
| Indoor: Industrial areas with high humidity and aggressive atmospheres (chemical plants, swimming pools). Outdoor: Industrial areas and coastal zones with moderate salinity. | |||||
| C4-VH Very High | 25 | Same coating systems as for C5-H | — | ||
| C4-H High | 15 | RD-Monoguard | 150 | 6 | RD Coatings |
| C4-H High | 15 | RD-Elastometal + RD-Monoguard Total | 175 + 80 255 | 7 + 3.2 10.2 | RD Coatings |
| C4-H High | 15 | RD-Monoguard + RD-Hydrograff HP Total | 80 + 40 120 | 3.2 + 1.6 4.8 | RD Coatings |
| C4-H High | 15 | RD-Elastometal | 300 | 12 | RD Coatings |
| C3 High (H) – Durability above 15 and below 25 years before first major maintenance | |||||
| Indoor: Buildings with moderate humidity and some air pollution (food processing plants, laundries, breweries). Outdoor: Urban and industrial atmospheres with moderate sulfur dioxide pollution; coastal areas with low salinity. | |||||
| C3-VH Very High | 25 | Same coating systems as for C4-H | — | ||
| C3-H High | 15 | RD-Monoguard | 110 | 4.4 | RD Coatings |
| C3-H High | 15 | RD-Elastometal + RD-Monoguard Total | 120 + 80 200 | 4.8 + 3.2 8 | RD Coatings |
| C3-H High | 15 | RD-Elastometal | 220 | 8.8 | RD Coatings |
DoP, EPD and/or performance criteria with further details are available on request.
VERS. RDA-CS-240401