WHG coatings are specialized floor coatings designed to meet the prescribed standards of the German Water Management Act (WHG), specifically sections 62/63, which regulate the protection of natural water.
WHG coatings play a crucial role in environmental protection and in industry. The WHG classes stipulate how substances which are potentially harmful to water are to be classified.
As an approved and certified WHG business our specialized WHG coatings can help you meet the legal regulations and safeguard your business.
By applying WHG-compliant coatings, businesses can be confident that their plants and storage tanks do not release substances which can contaminate soil and surface water. These coatings not only protect against corrosion and chemicals but also help to avoid costly environmental damage and the penalties they incur. They are therefore indispensable in modern industries which contribute to sustainability and comply with legal regulations.
This involves the use of special containers or catch basins which collect leaked or spilt liquids in the event of an accident or malfunction and thus prevent environmental damage. As per the German WHG, spill containment is essential as it ensures that both floors and water are protected, particularly in average cases.
WHG coatings are often customized solutions and planned in accordance with company requirements and with regard to WHG regulations. Building and coating standards must also be taken into account. There are various types of coating, such as antistatic, ESD, or cleanroom-compliant, to name a few.
Certain facilities have to be inspected regularly by surveyors and must be installed, serviced, disconnected, or cleaned from within by certified specialist traders only.
