⚠️ Surprisingly, the standard does not cover color anodizing (electrolytic or integral color). It assumes clear or naturally toned oxide. For colored anodizing, you must cross-reference JIS H 8601.
⚠️ 9 µm (Class I) is roughly 0.35 mils. Compare to AAMA 611 which requires 10 µm (0.4 mils) or 18 µm for coastal. Some engineers argue JIS Class I is insufficient for aggressive beachfront buildings. jis h 8625 pdf
JIS H 8625 is an excellent, demanding, and well-structured standard for architectural anodizing. Its reliance on CASS testing and quantitative admittance sets it apart from softer international standards. However, it is not the heaviest-duty standard (AAMA is tougher for coastal US), and its low thickness limit (9 µm) requires the specifier to add a note for aggressive environments. ⚠️ Surprisingly, the standard does not cover color
The standard introduces the CASS Test (Copper Accelerated Acetic Acid Salt Spray) as mandatory for top-tier finishes. This is brutal. Many Western standards only require neutral salt spray (NSS). JIS H 8625 demands copper-accelerated testing to simulate severe marine/industrial environments. 3. The Critical Classification System | Feature | Class I (Superior) | Class II (General) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Min. Thickness | ≥ 9 µm (often spec’d higher) | ≥ 7 µm | | Sealing Quality | Excellent (Low admittance) | Good | | CASS Test (8 hrs) | No corrosion pits after 8h | Pits allowed but limited | | Application | Coastal areas, high pollution, curtain walls | Inland, mild environments, window frames | ⚠️ 9 µm (Class I) is roughly 0
