scope:

This Specification applies to protective treatments for application to new work on Railtrack infrastructure and for the maintenance of existing Railtrack infrastructure.

This Specification includes requirements for:

• materials to be wet applied as Priming Coats, Intermediate Coats and Top Coats and intended for application by spray, brush or roller;

• powder coating materials intended for application using electrostatic techniques;

• sealants intended to seal gaps between components joined by mechanical means, or a fillet to such a joint.

This Specification gives requirements for materials intended to be used principally for protective treatment, but such materials may also be used for decorative purposes.

This Specification does not apply to:

• protective treatments to be applied to rails and other track components;

• metal coatings in accordance with British or European Standards that may be used as a sole protective treatment.

PURPOSE

This Specification details the performance specifications, and certification and product registration requirements for materials to be used for the protective treatment of Railtrack infrastructure.