This document specifies the technical requirements of metallic and other inorganic coatings in order to develop consistent technical standards and establishes a standard format for designating the coatings. It applies to International Standards for electrodeposited, autocatalytic and vapour-deposited coatings.

Detailed technical requirements for individual coatings are not given in this document, but can be found in the International Standards listed in the Bibliography.

This document does not apply to thermally sprayed and porcelain enamel coatings.