BS EN ISO 10289-2001 PDF

Full title and description

BS EN ISO 10289:2001 — Methods for corrosion testing of metallic and other inorganic coatings on metallic substrates — Rating of test specimens and manufactured articles subjected to corrosion tests. This document is the English (BS) adoption of ISO 10289 (original ISO edition 1999) and provides procedures and pictorial/dot-chart aids for assigning ratings to coated panels and articles following corrosion exposure.

Abstract

Defines a procedure for the evaluation and rating of the condition of protective and decorative metallic and other inorganic coatings on metallic substrates after exposure to corrosive test environments. The standard describes defect types, inspection methods, assignment of rating grades and the contents of a test report; informative annexes include dot charts and colour photographs (for coatings cathodic to the base metal) and additional dot charts (for coatings anodic to the base metal).

General information

• Status: Definitive / active adoption (EN/BS adoption of ISO 10289).
• Publication date: 15 May 2001 (BS EN ISO 10289:2001 adoption).
• Publisher: British Standards Institution (BSI) — adopted from ISO 10289:1999 (International Organization for Standardization).
• ICS / categories: 25.220.40 (metallic coatings) — related ICS entries also include surface treatment categories.
• Edition / version: EN / BS adoption: 2001 (based on ISO 10289:1999, Edition 1).
• Number of pages: Typically listed as 30–32 pages depending on national publication format (BS listing commonly shows 32 pages).

Scope

Specifies a method for rating the condition of metallic and other inorganic coatings on metallic substrates after exposure to corrosion tests or corrosive environments. The scope covers terminology and definitions, classification of coating defects, visual inspection procedures, assignment of protection and appearance change grades, and reporting requirements. Informative annexes supply dot charts and photographic comparators to assist visual grading for coatings cathodic or anodic to the base metal. The procedure is intended for test panels and manufactured articles subjected to accelerated or natural corrosion tests.

Key topics and requirements

• Definitions and terminology for coating defects and inspection terms (to ensure consistent interpretation of results).
• Classification of defect types (e.g., blistering, flaking, delamination, corrosion around scribe, undercutting).
• Visual inspection procedures and use of pictorial/dot‑chart comparators to assign ratings.
• Assignment of rating grades for protection level and changes in appearance, with guidance on how to report and document findings.
• Informative annexes providing dot charts and colour photographs for comparators (separate examples for coatings cathodic and anodic to base metal).

Typical use and users

Used by corrosion testing laboratories, coating and surface‑treatment manufacturers, quality assurance and inspection personnel, design engineers specifying coating performance, and standards committees. It supports interpretation of results from accelerated corrosion tests (for example salt‑spray, cyclic corrosion) and helps harmonise rating practice between laboratories and customers.

Related standards

Directly related to and adopted from ISO 10289:1999. Often used alongside other coating-evaluation standards in the ISO/CEN paint & varnish family (for example the ISO 4628 series for designation and rating of coating defects and ISO 4628‑8 for delamination/corrosion around a scribe). National EN/BS adoptions (EN ISO 10289:2001, DIN EN ISO 10289:2001, UNE‑EN ISO 10289:2001, etc.) are identical or equivalent.

Keywords

corrosion testing, coatings, metallic coatings, inorganic coatings, rating, inspection, visual comparators, dot charts, delamination, flaking, salt spray, accelerated corrosion tests.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: BS EN ISO 10289:2001 is the British (BS) / European (EN) adoption of ISO 10289 and provides a method for rating the condition of metallic and inorganic coatings on metallic substrates after corrosion testing.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers terminology, classification of coating defects, procedures for visual inspection and rating, assignment of protection and appearance grades, and the contents of a test report. Informative annexes include pictorial/dot‑chart comparators for use in visual grading.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Corrosion test laboratories, coating manufacturers, QA/QC inspectors, design and materials engineers, procurement/specification writers and standards committees seeking consistent evaluation and reporting of corrosion test results.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 10289 (the original ISO document, ISO 10289:1999) is listed by ISO as the published international standard and was confirmed in periodic review (confirmed status noted in ISO records). The EN/BS adoptions dated 2001 are the national/European implementations of that ISO text. Users should check their national standards body for the latest adoption or withdrawal notices, but the ISO master document is recorded as the 1999 edition (confirmed in ISO records).

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is a standalone ISO document (ISO 10289) but is commonly used together with the ISO/CEN series on evaluation of coating degradation (for example the ISO 4628 parts) and with test method standards that generate corrosion exposure (for example ISO/EN salt‑spray and cyclic test standards).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: corrosion testing, coating rating, metallic coatings, inorganic coatings, visual comparators, dot charts, defect classification, inspection method, test report.