SIST EN 4588:2009

Aerospace series - Paints and varnishes - Two component, cold curing polyurethane paint, anti slip

This standard specifies the requirements for a two component polyurethane top coat to be applied over top coats in line with EN 2434 to provide an anti slip surface for walkway/step areas in aerospace applications.
The paint shall be formulated to meet the requirements of this standard or alternatively shall consist of material approved to and complying with the requirements the appropriate parts of EN 2434 together with a non-metallic anti slip agent.

Luft- und Raumfahrt - Beschichtungsstoffe - Zweikomponenten-Polyurethan-Beschichtung, kalthärtend, tritt- und rutschfest

Diese Norm legt die Anforderungen an eine Zweikomponenten-Polyurethan Deckbeschichtung fest, die über Deckbeschichtungen nach EN 2434 aufgebracht werden soll, um eine rutsch- und trittfeste Oberfläche für Laufsteg-/Treppenbereiche bei Anwendungen in der Luft  und Raumfahrt herzustellen.
Die Beschichtung muss so aufbereitet werden, dass die Anforderungen dieser Norm erfüllt werden, bzw. muss alternativ aus Werkstoffen, die zugelassen wurden und den Anforderungen der jeweiligen Teile von EN 2434 entsprechen, sowie einem nichtmetallischen Rutschhemmer bestehen.

Série aérospatiale - Peintures et vernis - Peinture polyurethane à deux composants polymérisant à température ambiante, antidérapante

Aeronavtika - Barve in laki - Dvokomponentna poliuretanska barva, ki se suši pri sobni temperaturi in ne drsi

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 15-Dec-2008
• ICS: 49.040 - Coatings and related processes used in aerospace industry
• Technical Committee: I13 - Imaginarni 13
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 18-Nov-2008
• Due Date: 23-Jan-2009
• Completion Date: 16-Dec-2008
• Ref Project: EN 4588:2007 - Aerospace series - Paints and varnishes - Two component, cold curing polyurethane paint, anti slip

Overview

SIST EN 4588:2009 is a European standard established by the Comité Européen de Normalisation (CEN) that defines the requirements for a two component cold curing polyurethane paint with anti-slip properties designed specifically for aerospace applications. This topcoat is applied over existing polyurethane top coats compliant with EN 2434, providing a durable anti-slip surface for walkway and step areas on aircraft. It ensures enhanced safety by reducing slip hazards in critical areas of aerospace vehicles.

The standard is part of the aerospace series covering paints and varnishes used within the aviation and aerospace industries. It regulates the formulation, application, and testing parameters to guarantee consistent performance, safety, and quality across manufacturing and maintenance operations.

Key Topics

• Two Component Polyurethane Coating: The paint consists of a base component with hydroxyl functional resins, pigments, solvents, and a polyisocyanate activator. It cures at room temperature without external heating.
• Anti-Slip Characteristics: Incorporation of a non-metallic anti-slip agent ensures walking surfaces have a high coefficient of friction (0.9 ± 0.1), reducing risk in aerospace environments.
• Compliance with EN 2434: The paint must be compatible with and applied over coatings meeting EN 2434, which sets requirements for cold curing polyurethane finishes.
• Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC): The standard defines two types:
  • Type I: Standard solvent content.
  • Type II: Low VOC content (≤ 420 g/l) for environmentally improved formulations.
• Batch Testing and Qualification: Includes physical, chemical, mechanical, environmental exposure, and resistance tests. Tests cover drying, density, flash point, color, gloss, thermal resistance, humidity resistance, and reaction to system fluids like hydraulic oil and jet fuel.
• Environmental and Safety Compliance: Paints must resist high temperature, humidity, UV radiation, and fluid exposure typically encountered in aerospace environments without degradation or loss of anti-slip function.
• Standard Marking and Storage: Strict guidelines on product packaging, shelf life, and marking as per EN 3840 ensure traceability and quality control.

Applications

SIST EN 4588:2009 anti-slip polyurethane coatings are primarily applied in the aerospace industry where walking and step surfaces require enhanced traction to prevent slips and falls. Common applications include:

• Aircraft interior and exterior walkways.
• Pilot and crew step areas.
• Access platforms and maintenance walkways on aerospace vehicles.
• Safety-critical zones subject to wear, moisture, temperature variations, and chemical exposure.
• Environments demanding cold curing, solvent-based paints with low VOC emissions for both environmental and occupational safety compliance.

The standard supports manufacturers, maintenance organizations, and contractors in selecting and applying coatings that meet stringent aerospace safety and durability requirements.

Related Standards

SIST EN 4588:2009 references several other key international and European standards critical for aerospace coatings:

• EN 2434: Governs two component cold curing polyurethane finishes.
• EN 3840: Technical specification for aerospace paints and varnishes.
• EN 2435 & EN 2436: Standards relating to corrosion resistant chromated and chromate-free primers.
• EN 3837: Defines surface preparation methods for aluminum alloys.
• EN 4160: Test methods for thermal exposure effects on paints.
• EN 4508: Specifies test methods to determine sliding friction properties of anti-slip coatings.
• ISO Standards: Numerous ISO tests support paint evaluation for VOC content (ISO 11890), gloss (ISO 2813), density (ISO 2811), artificial weathering (ISO 11341), and chemical resistance.

Together, these create a comprehensive regulatory framework ensuring high performance, safety, environmental compliance, and quality assurance for aerospace anti-slip coatings.

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Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Aeronavtika - Barve in laki - Dvokomponentna poliuretanska barva, ki se suši pri sobni temperaturi in ne drsiLuft- und Raumfahrt - Beschichtungsstoffe - Zweikomponenten-Polyurethan-Beschichtung, kalthärtend, tritt- und rutschfestSérie aérospatiale - Peintures et vernis - Peinture polyurethane à deux composants polymérisant à température ambiante, antidérapanteAerospace series - Paints and varnishes - Two component, cold curing polyurethane paint, anti slip49.040Prevleke in z njimi povezani postopki, ki se uporabljajo v letalski in vesoljski industrijiCoatings and related processes used in aerospace industryICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 4588:2007SIST EN 4588:2009en,de01-februar-2009SIST EN 4588:2009SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 4588March 2007ICS 49.040 English VersionAerospace series - Paints and varnishes - Two component, coldcuring polyurethane paint, anti slipSérie aérospatiale - Peintures et vernis - Peinturepolyurethane à deux composants polymérisant àtempérature ambiante, antidérapanteLuft- und Raumfahrt - Anstrichstoffe - ZweikomponentenPolyurethan-Beschichtung, raumtemperaturhärtend, tritt-und rutschfestThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 6 February 2006.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as theofficial versions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2007 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 4588:2007: ESIST EN 4588:2009
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