49 CFR 195.559
What coating material may I use for external corrosion control?
Coating material for external corrosion control under § 195.557 must—#
(a)Be designed to mitigate corrosion of the buried or submerged pipeline;#
(b)Have sufficient adhesion to the metal surface to prevent under film migration of moisture;#
(c)Be sufficiently ductile to resist cracking;#
(d)Have enough strength to resist damage due to handling and soil stress;#
(e)Support any supplemental cathodic protection; and#
(f)If the coating is an insulating type, have low moisture absorption and provide high electrical resistance.#