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This document discusses the coating defect of saponification. Saponification occurs when a coating that is not suitable for the substrate, such as an alkyd coating on zinc, is applied. The zinc reacts with the coating in sunlight and humidity, turning the binder into soap and causing the coating to peel. To repair saponification, the damaged coating must be removed and a non-saponifying coating system applied to prevent further issues. Alkyd coatings should generally be avoided on zinc and cement surfaces prone to saponification.

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Coating Defect - Saponification PDF

This document discusses the coating defect of saponification. Saponification occurs when a coating that is not suitable for the substrate, such as an alkyd coating on zinc, is applied. The zinc reacts with the coating in sunlight and humidity, turning the binder into soap and causing the coating to peel. To repair saponification, the damaged coating must be removed and a non-saponifying coating system applied to prevent further issues. Alkyd coatings should generally be avoided on zinc and cement surfaces prone to saponification.

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PPG SSC Co., Ltd.

612-010, 4th Floor, Woo-Min Bldg. 1780-9


Jung-dong, Haeundae-Gu, Busan, Korea.
Tel. +82 (0)51 749 8544

Coating Defect
(Saponification)

This Document has been prepared to the best of our knowledge in order to ensure good
workmanship. However, the responsibility for executing the work stays with the yard / (sub)
contractor. The role of our Technical Service Representative is to provide onsite technical
assistance and advice. The presence and / or the technical advice of the PPG Technical Service
Representative shall not relieve the yard / (sub) contractor and owners of their responsibility for
correct execution and quality assurance of the coating work, and PPG Industries and its affiliated
companies shall at all times be hold harmless and indemnified against any third party claim.
PPG SSC Co., Ltd.
612-010, 4th Floor, Woo-Min Bldg. 1780-9
Jung-dong, Haeundae-Gu, Busan, Korea.
Tel. +82 (0)51 749 8544

1. What is saponification?

In case a coating system, which is not suited for the environment or the substrate in question is
applied the result may be loss of adhesion.

If overcoating zinc-rich coatings or metallic zinc coatings, the coating applied on top may peel
off despite the fact that the surface has been carefully prepared prior to coating. The problem
applied to oil and alkyd coating. This type of loss of adhesion is the result of what is called
saponification.

In the case of light shades, yellow brownish discoloration is sometimes seen after saponification.
Despite the term saponification is widely known and used, still many hot-dipped galvanized
lamp-posts, balconies and similar are coated with alkyd coatings. The result is still the same.
After a couple of years, the applied coating system starts to peel off or flake.

2. What is the cause of saponification?

Recoating a zinc substrate with pure oil or alkyd coatings will eventually result in an alkaline
reaction of the zinc due to sunlight and humidity.

The result is that the binder in the coating saponifies. The result is the formation of a water-
soluble layer of soap between the zinc surface and the coating film, causing the coating to flake
off from the zinc surface.

On the back of paint flake of oil or alkyd coating, a whitish product from this reaction is found.
Therefore, if alkyd coatings are to be used on zinc, it is important to provide a “buffer” between
the two layers.
PPG SSC Co., Ltd.
612-010, 4th Floor, Woo-Min Bldg. 1780-9
Jung-dong, Haeundae-Gu, Busan, Korea.
Tel. +82 (0)51 749 8544

3. How to repair?
Oil and alkyd coatings must be removed by for example high pressure hosing. Subsequently,
the coating system must be build up with non-saponifying coatings.

Use of oil and alkyd coatings should generally be avoid on surfaces that are prone to
saponification. This is especially the case with recoating of zinc-rich substrates (metallic
coatings and linings).

Furthermore, alkyd coatings must not be applied to concrete or cement-based fire retardant
coatings. If oil or alkyd coatings have been specified, the surfaces must be sealed off with a
non-saponifying coating.

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