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

1.2''The inhibitors are used with water-blast cleaning surface preparation and may be used with or without abrasives.

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

1.4''This 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.

1.5''This 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.