The polyurea industry is governed by an extensive framework of technical standards, test methods, regulatory requirements, and professional guidelines. This page provides American Polyurea members and industry professionals with a curated reference library of the most important standards and resources for polyurea application work. Links to external resources are provided for reference — please verify current versions directly with the relevant standards bodies.
Note on Industry Resources: American Polyurea has editorial relationships with some organizations listed on this page. All external resources should be evaluated independently. Standards referenced here are subject to revision — always verify you are using the current version for any specification work.
Application Standards and Test Methods
SSPC/AMPP (Society for Protective Coatings / Association for Materials Protection and Performance)
SSPC-SP 1 — Solvent Cleaning
SSPC-SP 2 — Hand Tool Cleaning
SSPC-SP 3 — Power Tool Cleaning
SSPC-SP 6/NACE No.3 — Commercial Blast Cleaning
SSPC-SP 10/NACE No.2 — Near-White Metal Blast Cleaning
SSPC-SP 5/NACE No.1 — White Metal Blast Cleaning
SSPC-PA 1 — Shop, Field, and Maintenance Painting of Steel
SSPC-PA 2 — Procedure for Determining Conformance to Dry Coating Thickness Requirements
SSPC-PA 9 — Measurement of Dry Coating Thickness on Cementitious Substrates
ASTM International Standards
ASTM D412 — Tensile Strength and Elongation (Rubber and Polyurea)
ASTM D4060 — Abrasion Resistance (Taber Abrader Method)
ASTM D4541 — Pull-Off Strength of Coatings (Adhesion Testing)
ASTM D638 — Tensile Properties of Plastics
ASTM D4326 — Hardness (Shore A and D)
ASTM E84 — Surface Burning Characteristics (Flame Spread Index)
ASTM D1308 — Chemical Resistance of Coatings
ASTM F1869 — Calcium Chloride Test (Concrete Moisture)
ASTM F2170 — In-Situ Relative Humidity in Concrete
ASTM G65 — Dry Sand/Rubber Wheel Abrasion Test (Mining Grade)
ASTM E96 — Water Vapor Transmission
ASTM D2794 — Impact Resistance
ICRI (International Concrete Repair Institute)
ICRI Guideline 310.2R — Selecting and Specifying Concrete Surface Preparation for Sealers, Coatings, Polymer Overlays, and Concrete Repair (Concrete Surface Profile standards CSP 1-9)
ICRI Guideline 310.1R — Guide for Surface Preparation for the Repair of Deteriorated Concrete
ICRI Guideline 320.1R — Selecting and Specifying Concrete Surface Preparation for Polymer Overlays
Regulatory Standards
EPA — Environmental Protection Agency
40 CFR Part 264/265 — Standards for Owners and Operators of Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities (Secondary Containment requirements)
40 CFR Part 112 — Oil Pollution Prevention (Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plans — SPCC)
EPA 816-R-02-007 — Handbook for Managing Onsite and Decentralized Wastewater Systems
OSHA
29 CFR 1910.119 — Process Safety Management (PSM) for secondary containment requirements at covered facilities
29 CFR 1910.146 — Permit-Required Confined Spaces (critical for wastewater and infrastructure applications)
29 CFR 1910.1200 — Hazard Communication Standard (SDS requirements for polyurea components)
NSF/ANSI
NSF/ANSI 61 — Drinking Water System Components — for polyurea formulations used in contact with potable water (cisterns, water treatment, etc.). Applicators specifying polyurea for potable water contact must verify the specific formulation carries NSF 61 certification.
Pipeline Industry Standards
NACE SP0169 — Control of External Corrosion on Underground or Submerged Metallic Piping Systems
NACE SP0188 — Discontinuity (Holiday) Testing of New Protective Coatings on Conductive Substrates
NACE SP0490 — Holiday Detection of Fusion-Bonded Epoxy External Pipeline Coatings
NACE SP0198 — Control of Corrosion Under Thermal Insulation and Fireproofing Materials
API RP 1110 — Pressure Testing of Liquid Petroleum Pipelines (where polyurea is used in pressure containment systems)
For more on pipeline applications, read our article: How Polyurea Pipeline Coatings Changed Pipeline Protection.
Professional Certification Programs
American Polyurea Certified Applicator Program
American Polyurea’s own certification program establishes a baseline competency standard for professional polyurea applicators. The certification covers chemistry fundamentals, surface preparation, equipment operation, application technique, quality control, and safety. Learn more about becoming a certified applicator.
AMPP (Association for Materials Protection and Performance)
AMPP CIP Level 1 and 2 — Coating Inspection Program (formerly NACE CIP) — widely recognized qualification for coatings inspectors in industrial and infrastructure markets
AMPP PCS — Protective Coatings Specialist — advanced credential for experienced coatings professionals
AMPP CP Cathodic Protection certifications
SSPC Certification Programs
SSPC-QP 1 — Field Application of Paint (contractor qualification)
SSPC-QP 8 — Coating Application Specialist
SSPC C-12 — Coatings Inspection Program (former designation, now integrated into AMPP)
Industry Organizations and Educational Resources
Beyond standards bodies, several industry organizations publish valuable educational content, technical papers, and market research relevant to polyurea professionals:
- Polyurea Development Association (PDA) — Industry association focused specifically on polyurea technology development
- Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) / AMPP — Comprehensive technical resources for protective coatings professionals
- American Concrete Institute (ACI) — Technical standards and guides for concrete repair and protection
- National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) / AMPP — Corrosion science and protective coatings standards
- Water Environment Federation (WEF) — Standards and guidance for water and wastewater infrastructure
For practical application guides and case studies on specific polyurea applications, explore our Polyurea Applications & Use Cases page. Our Industry Glossary defines key technical terms referenced in standards and specifications. For questions or additions to this resource list, contact us through the Contact Us page.
