1.1 This specification covers the basic requirements for four grades of corrosion protection for fasteners. Grade A consists of a zinc phosphate coating with no additional sealer (dry), Grade B consists of a zinc phosphate coating with a dry organic sealer, Grade C, and Grade D.1.2 This specification is intended primarily for fasteners such as nuts, clips, washers, and other ferrous threaded and non-threaded fasteners that require corrosion protection.

1.2 This specification is intended primarily for fasteners such as nuts, clips, washers, and other ferrous threaded and non-threaded fasteners that require corrosion protection.

1.3 These coatings may or may not have a decorative finish.