NORSOK M501

Systems Guide

Coating System No. 1

(pre-qualication required)

Carbon steel with operating temperature <120C

- Structural Steel
- Exteriors of equipment, vessels, piping and valves (not insulated)
Zinc rich primer min 60 microns
Minimum number of coats 3
Minimum total DFT 280 microns

Serial #

System Description

N1-01

Zinc-Clad II
Macropoxy 646
AcrolonTM 218 HS

NDFT ()
75
160
85

Product Detail

NORSOK M501
Qualication Detail

Zinc rich ethyl silicate

Epoxy polyamide
Acrylic polyurethane

Qualied Norsok M501 Rev. 5

Test Report 11-368 B
Date 07/13/12

Zinc rich ethyl silicate

Epoxy polyamide
Acrylic polyurethane

Qualied Norsok M501 Rev. 5

Test Report 11-368 E
Date 07/13/12

Zinc rich epoxy

Polyamide epoxy
Acrylic polyurethane

Norsok M501 Rev. 5

Test Report 11-368 A
Date 07/13/12

Zinc rich epoxy

Epoxy polyamide
Acrylic polyurethane

Qualied Norsok M501 Rev. 5

Test Report 4-11-11-1
Date 02/03/12

320

N1-02

Zinc-Clad II
Macropoxy 646
SherthaneTM 2K

75
160
85
320

N1-03

Zinc-Clad IV
Macropoxy 646
AcrolonTM 218 HS

75
160
85
320

N1-04

Zinc-Clad M501
Macropoxy C88
Resistex C137V2

60
160
60
280

Coating System No. 2

Coating system 2A for carbon steel surfaces T>120C

System 2A

Coating system no. 2A or system no. 2B shall

be used for:
All insulated surfaces of tanks, vessels, piping:
Flare booms and crane booms.

TSA or aluminum alloy 200 microns

Sealer (1)
System 2B
TSZ or alloys of zinc 100 microns
Tie coat (according to manufacturer if needed)
Intermediate coat + top coat (2)

Optional Areas:
Underside of bottom deck included piping
Jacket above splash zone lifeboat stations
(to be decided in each project)
Alternatives: for insulated piping and equipment
operating at T<120C Norsok M501 System No. 9
may be selected instead

Serial #
N2A-01

NORSOK M501

System Description

NDFT ()

Product Detail

Qualication Detail

TSA
Macropoxy 920

as dened
--

Thermal Spray aluminum

Epoxy sealer solvent-free (3)

Norsok M501 Rev. 6 compliant (2A)

for T<120C

Thermal Spray aluminum

Epoxy sealer solvent borne (3)

Norsok M501 Rev. 6 compliant (2A)

for T<120C

Thermal Spray aluminum

High heat aluminum (3)

Norsok M501 Rev. 6 compliant (2A)

for T>120C

--

N2A-02

TSA
Metagard L574

as dened
---

N2A-03

TSA
Silverbrite Hi-Heat Al

as dened
---

N2A-04

TSA
Leighs M505 Al

as dened
--

Thermal Spray aluminum

Norsok M501 Rev. 6 compliant (2A)
Aluminum silicone (3)(5)
for T>120C

-N2B-01

TSZ
See note (6)
Macropoxy 646
AcrolonTM 218 HS

as dened
-125
75

Thermal Spray Zinc

Tie Coat
Epoxy Polyamide
Acrylic Polyurethane

Norsok M501 Rev. 6 compliant (2B)

Intermediate & Top Coat Prequalied
as System N. 1
(Test Report 11-368 B&D Date 07/13/12)

200

Coating System No. 2

Serial #
N2B-02

NORSOK M501

System Description

NDFT ()

Product Detail

Qualication Detail

TSZ
See note (6)
Macropoxy 646
Sherthane 2K

as dened
-125
75

Thermal Spray Zinc

Tie Coat
Epoxy Polyamide
Acrylic Polyurethane

Norsok M501 Rev. 6 compliant (2B)

Intermediate & Top Coat Prequalied
as System N. 1
(Test Report 11-368 B&D Date 07/13/12)

Thermal Spray Zinc

Tie Coat
Epoxy Polyamide
Acrylic Polyurethane

Norsok M501 Rev. 6 compliant (2B)

Intermediate & Top Coat Prequalied
as System N. 1
(Test Report 4.11.11-1 Date 02/03/12)

200

N2B-03

TSZ
See note (6)
Macropoxy C88
Resistex C137V2

as dened
-125
75
200

(1) The materials for sealing the metal coating shall be two-component epoxy for operating temperatures below 120C and aluminum
silicone above 120C.
(2) The intermediate coat + top coat shall have been prequalied as part of a System N.1. Prequalication may have been carried out
at different lm thicknesses
(3) The sealer shall ll the metal pores. It shall be applied until absorption is complete. There should not be a measurable overlay of
sealer on the metallic coating after application.
(4) Maximum operating temperature 370C.
(5) Maximum operating temperature 600C.
(6) Metagard L574 to be used as tie coat.

Coating System No. 3

(system no. 3B shall be pre-qualied)
Internal Surfaces of Carbon steel tanks
3A = Potable Water Tanks
3B = Ballast Water Tanks
3C = Crude Tanks
3D = Process Vessels <0.3 MPa < 75C
3E = Process Vessels <7.0 MPa < 80C
3F = Process Vessels <3.0 MPa < 130C
3G = Vessels for methanol, Monoethylene
glycol, etc

Serial #

System Description

Lining materials for carbon steel tanks are

subject to special evaluation, and shall
always be approved by the purchaser.

NDFT ()

Product Detail

NORSOK M501
Qualication Detail

Coating System 3A - Potable Water Tanks

Shall be approved for such use by relevant authorities. Minimum two coats solvent-free epoxy 300 microns each.
N3A-01

Dura-Plate UHS
Dura-Plate UHS

300
300

Solvent-free epoxy
Solvent-free epoxy

600

Norsok M501 Rev. 6 compliant

NSF approved to Standard 61
for potable water

Coating System 3B - Ballast Water Tanks/internal seawater lled compartments

Pre-qualication required. Norsok M501 Rev. 5 accepts Marintek B1 qualication. Norsok M501 Rev. 6 accepts
IMO PSPC qualication.
N3B-01

Dura-Plate 301
Dura-Plate 301

160
160

Solvent-free tolerant epoxy

Solvent-free tolerant epoxy

Qualied Norsok M501 Rev. 6 (1)

IMO PSPC qualied over UHP, AB
and PE31 shop primer.
Test Report N 802751 (UHP)
Test Report N 803434 (AB & PE31)
DNV Type Approval K-4211

Epoxy amine
Epoxy amine

Qualied Norsok M501 Rev. 5

Marintek B1 Qualied
Test Report BGN-R2704441
Date 12/13/04

320

N3B-02

Seaguard 5000HS
Seaguard 5000HS

160
160
320

Coating System 3C - Tanks for stabilized crude, diesel and condensate

System to be applied to the at bottoms and lower 1 m of walls, and to the roofs and upper 1 m of walls.
N3C-01

Dura-Plate 301
Dura-Plate 301

150
150

Solvent-free tolerant epoxy

Solvent-free tolerant epoxy

All 3C systems are Norsok

M501 Rev. 6 compliant

300
N3C-02

Dura-Plate UHS
Dura-Plate UHS

150
150

Solvent-free epoxy
Solvent-free epoxy

300
N3C-3

Fast-Clad ER

500
500

Solvent-free fast curing epoxy

N3C-04

Epigrip M922
Epigrip M922

200
200

Glass ake epoxy

Glass ake epoxy

400

Coating System No. 3

(system no. 3B shall be pre-qualied)
Internal Surfaces of Carbon steel tanks
3A = Potable Water Tanks
3B = Ballast Water Tanks
3C = Crude Tanks
3D = Process Vessels <0.3 MPa < 75C
3E = Process Vessels <7.0 MPa < 80C
3F = Process Vessels <3.0 MPa < 130C
3G = Vessels for methanol, Monoethylene
glycol, etc

Serial #

System Description

Lining materials for carbon steel tanks are

subject to special evaluation, and shall
always be approved by the purchaser.

NDFT ()

Product Detail

NORSOK M501
Qualication Detail

Coating System 3D - Process vessels < 0.3MPa < 75C

2-component solvent-free or solvent-borne epoxy are recommended
N3D-01

Phenicon HS FF
Phenicon HS FF

175
175
350

Phenolic - Novolac epoxy

Phenolic - Novolac epoxy

Norsok M501 Rev. 6 compliant

Coating System 3E - Process vessels < 7.0 MPa < 80C

2-component solvent based or solvent free epoxy or modied novolac epoxy is recommended
N3E-01

Epo-PhenTM
Epo-PhenTM

175
175
350

Phenolic - Novolac epoxy

Phenolic - Novolac epoxy

Norsok M501 Rev. 6 compliant

Coating System 3F - Process vessels < 3.0 MPa < 130C

2-component solvent-free novolac epoxy is recommended
N3F-01

Epo-PhenTM
Epo-PhenTM

175
175
350

Phenolic - Novolac epoxy

Phenolic - Novolac epoxy

Norsok M501 Rev. 6 compliant

N3F-02

Nova-Plate UHS

450

Solvent-free Novolac epoxy

Norsok M501 Rev. 6 compliant

450
Coating System 3G - Vessels for methanol, monoethylene glycol, etc.
System to be applied to the at bottoms and lower 1 m of walls, and to the roofs and upper 1 m of walls.
N3G-01

Zinc Clad II

75

Zinc rich ethyl silicate

Norsok M501 Rev. 6 compliant

Zinc rich ethyl silicate

Norsok M501 Rev. 6 compliant

Solvent-free Novolac epoxy

Norsok M501 Rev. 6 compliant

75
N3G-02

Dox-Anode D5V2

75
75

N3G-03

Nova-Plate UHS

450
450

(1) Tested with Dura-Plate 301K (1st coat), Dura-Plate 301S (2nd coat).

Coating System No. 4

(pre-qualication required)
Walkways, escape routes and lay down areas.
Coating system No. 1 may be used on other deck areas.

Serial #

System Description

N4-01

Epidek M153

NDFT ()

3000

Non-skid epoxy screed

3000 microns DFT

Product Detail

NORSOK M501

Solvent Free Epoxy Non-Slip

3000

Qualication Detail

Qualied Norsok M501 Rev. 5

Test Report 4-11-11-10 (1)

Using Epigrip L425 primer, (60 microns) under Epidek M153.

Coating System No. 5A

(pre-qualication required for the PFP materials)
Epoxy based re protection
The coating system and products shall be approved by the
manufacturer of the PFP.

1 coat of epoxy primer 50 microns

or
1 coat zinc rich epoxy
+ epoxy tie coat

NORSOK M501

Serial #

System Description

NDFT ()

Product Detail

Qualication Detail

N5A-01

Recoatable Epoxy
FIRETEX M90 or M93 Series (1)
AcrolonTM 218

100
as required
75

Epoxy primer

See detail below, note (1)

Acrylic polyurethane

as required
N5A-02

Zinc-Clad IV
Macropoxy 920
FIRETEX M90 or M93 Series (1)
Sherthane 2K

75
25
as required
50

Zinc rich epoxy

Epoxy tie coat

See detail below, note (1)

Acrylic polyurethane

as required
N5A-03

Epigrip C425V2
FIRETEX M90 or M93 Series (1)
Resistex C137V2

100
as required
50

Epoxy primer

See detail below, note (1)

Acrylic polyurethane

as required

N5A-04

Zinc-Clad M501
Metagard L574
FIRETEX M90 or M93 Series (1)
Resistex C137V2

60
25
as required
50

Zinc rich epoxy

Epoxy tie coat

See detail below, note (1)

Acrylic polyurethane

as required

N5A-05

Dura-Plate 301
FIRETEX M90 or M93 Series (1)
Resistex C137V2

125
as required
50

Epoxy primer
Acrylic polyurethane

as required

(1) Pre-qualied PFP materials (FIRETEX line)

FIRETEX M90

Series

Qualied Norsok M501 Rev. 6

Test Report N961632 (M90/02)
N951911 (M90) - Rev. 5

FIRETEX M93

Series

Qualied Norsok M501 Rev. 5

Test Reports N953784 (M93) and N505057 (M93/02)

See detail below, note (1)

Coating System No. 6

(6A/6B top coats need pre-qualication)
System 6A & 6B
1 coat epoxy primer 50 microns
1 coat two component epoxy 100 microns
1 coat top coat 75 microns
Minimum total DFT 225 microns

Coating systems for uninsulated stainless steel & hot dip

galvanized steel and insulated stainless steel.
System N. 6A:

Uninsulated stainless steel and aluminum

when painting is required.

System N. 6B:

Hot dip galvanized steel when painting

is required

System N. 6C:

Serial #

Insulated stainless steel piping and vessels

at T < 150C

System Description

NDFT ()

System 6C
2 coats epoxy phenolic 2x125 microns
Minimum total DFT 250 microns

Product Detail

NORSOK M501
Qualication Detail

Coating System 6A - Stainless steel and aluminum

For systems 6A and 6B the top coat shall be System N. 1 approved.
N6A-01

Macropoxy 646 (mist)

Macropoxy 646
Approved top coat (1)

50
100
75

Epoxy polyamide
Epoxy polyamide

225
N6A-02

Epigrip L425 (2)

Macropoxy C88
Approved top coat (1)

50
100
75

Epoxy zinc phosphate

Epoxy polyamide

Norsok M501 Rev. 6 compliant for

non-insulated stainless steel & aluminum,
T < 120C

225
Coating System 6B - Hot dipped galvanized steel
For systems 6A and 6B the top coat shall be System N. 1 approved.
N6B-01

Macropoxy 646 (mist)

Macropoxy 646
Approved top coat (1)

50
100
75

Epoxy polyamide
Epoxy polyamide
Norsok M501 Rev. 6 compliant for
non-insulated hot dipped galvanized
steel, T < 120C

225
N6B-02

Epigrip K267
Macropoxy C88
Approved top coat (1)

50
100
75

Epoxy MIO
Epoxy polyamide

225
Coating System 6C - Insulated stainless steel T < 150C
N6C-01

Epo-PhenTM FF
Epo-PhenTM FF

125
125

Phenolic-Novolac epoxy
Phenolic-Novolac epoxy

Norsok M501 Rev. 6 compliant for

insulated stainless steel T < 150C

250
(1) - Approved top coats (pre-qualied as part of a Norsok M501 System N.1)
AcrolonTM 218 HS
Sherthane 2K
Resistex C137V2
Leighs C750V2
(2) - Use Epigrip L425 red oxide

Coating System No. 7

(pre-qualication required)
Norsok M501 Rev. 5
Submerged carbon steel and carbon steel in the splash zone (1)
Submerged stainless steel and carbon steel in the splash zone (1)
Norsok M501 Rev. 6
System 7A: Carbon steel & stainless steel in the splash zone T < 50C
System 7B: Submerged carbon steel & stainless steel T < 50C
System 7C: Submerged carbon steel & stainless steel T > 50C

Serial #

System Description

N7-01

Macropoxy 646
Macropoxy 646

NDFT ()

Product Detail

175
175

Epoxy polyamide
Epoxy polyamide

NORSOK M501

350
N7-02

Dura-Plate 301
Sher-Glass FF

150
450

Epigrip M922
Resistex C137V2

300
50

Solvent-free tolerant epoxy

Glass ake epoxy

Epigrip M922
Leighs C750V2

300
50

Glass ake epoxy (2)

Acrylic polyurethane

Epigrip C425V2
Resistex C137V2

300
50

Glass ake epoxy

Epoxy acrylic

Epigrip C425V2
Leighs C750V2

300
50

Epoxy Zinc Phosphate

Acrylic polyurethane

Duraglass 41V
Duraglass 41V

500
500
1000

10

Qualied Norsok M501 Rev. 5

Test Report N807239 & N807238
Date 17/11/09
Complies with Norsok M501 Rev.6, System 7B

Epoxy Zinc Phosphate

Epoxy acrylic

350

N7-07

Qualied Norsok M501 Rev. 5

Test Report N 807249
Date 11/17/09
Complies with Norsok M501 Rev.6, System 7B

350

N7-06

Qualied Norsok M501 Rev. 5

Test Report N601676B
Date 01/29/07
Complies with Norsok M501 Rev.6, System 7B

350
N7-05

Qualied Norsok M501 Rev. 5

Test Report 11-368 H.2, submerged steel
Date 08/01/14 (4)
Complies with Norsok M501 Rev.6, System 7B

350

N7-04

Qualied Norsok M501 Rev. 5

Test Reports 11-368 G.2,
submerged steel
Date 08/01/14
Complies with Norsok M501 Rev.6, System 7B

600
N7-03

Qualication Detail

Qualied Norsok M501 Rev. 5

Test Report N601672B & N807240
Date 29/1/07 & 17/11/09
Complies with Norsok M501 Rev.6, System 7B

Vinyl ester
Vinyl ester

Qualied Norsok M501 Rev. 5 (3)

Test Report N807251
Date 24/11/09
Complies with Norsok M501 Rev6, System 7A

Coating System No. 7

(pre-qualication required)
Norsok M501 Rev. 5
Submerged carbon steel and carbon steel in the splash zone (1)
Submerged stainless steel and carbon steel in the splash zone (1)
Norsok M501 Rev. 6
System 7A: Carbon steel & stainless steel in the splash zone T < 50C
System 7B: Submerged carbon steel & stainless steel T < 50C
System 7C: Submerged carbon steel & stainless steel T > 50C

(1) systems approved for splash zone shall pass System N. 1 approval criteria too.
(2) both M922 versions approved (M922 for spray application and M922M for brush and roller application).
(3) according to Norsok M501 rev. 5 Annex A1, Note 6: Specialized coating systems with at least two coats and without zinc rich
primers, may be selected for particularly exposed areas on installations provided the coating system is pre-qualied in accordance
with 10.1, the coating thickness is > 1000 m NDFT and provided relevant successful field experience is documented. System
N7-06 was tested both for System N.1 (aging) and System N.7 (immersion) being coherent with Norsok M501 Rev.6 requirements
for System 7A - Splash Zone.
(4) tested using Dura-Plate 301K.

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Coating System No. 8

A. 1 coat epoxy 150 microns

Structural carbon steel with maximum

operating temperature 80C in internal
and fully dry and ventilated areas.

Serial #

System Description

N8-01

Macropoxy 646

or
B. 1 coat zinc rich epoxy+epoxy tie coat

NDFT ()

Product Detail

150

Epoxy polyamide

150
N8-02

Macropoxy C88

150

Epoxy polyamide
150

N8-03

Zinc Clad IV
Macropoxy 920

60
25

NORSOK M501
Qualication Detail

Norsok M501 Rev. 6 Compliant

(Option A)
Norsok M501 Rev. 6 Compliant
(Option A)

Zinc rich epoxy

Tie coat

Norsok M501 Rev. 6 Compliant

(Option B)

Zinc rich epoxy

Tie coat

Norsok M501 Rev. 6 Compliant

(Option B)

85
N8-04

Zinc Clad M501

Metagard L574

60
25
85

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Coating System No. 9

2 coats epoxy phenolic

Bulk supplied carbon steel valves

T < 150C

2 x 150 microns
Minimum total DFT 300 microns

Serial #

System Description

N9-01

Phenicon HS
Phenicon HS

NDFT ()
150
150

Product Detail

NORSOK M501

Phenolic Novolac Epoxy

Qualication Detail

Norsok M501 Rev. 6 Compliant

Phenolic Novolac Epoxy

300

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Systems Guide

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