ASTM D 5367 : 2026

1.1This practice covers procedures to evaluate the compatibility of coatings with additives used to prevent flash rusting of steel before application of coatings.

1.2The additives are used with vapor blast, wet abrasive blast (WAB), low or high pressure water cleaning (LPWC, HPWC), and high pressure or ultra-high pressure water jetting (HPWJ, UHPWJ) surface preparation.

1.3The manufacturer of the coatings shall be consulted to ensure compatibility of additives with the coatings.

1.4This international standard includes chemical inhibitors and alkaline additives for use during and after surface preparation to prevent flash rusting after cleaning.

1.5This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.6This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.