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Paints and varnishes , Paint & colour industries ( Module 47 )

BS 1070:1993Specification for black paint (tar-based)
BS 1284:1960Specification for bleached lac
BS 2015:1992Glossary of paint and related terms
BS 2523:1966Specification for lead-based priming paints
BS 3279:1960Specification for seedlac
BS 3280:1960Specification for hand-made shellac
BS 3698:1964Specification for calcium plumbate priming paints
BS 3722:1964Specification for machine-made shellac
BS 3900-0:1989Methods of test for paints. General introduction
BS 3900-A10:1998* ISO 3233:1998Methods of test for paints. Tests on liquid paints (excluding chemical tests). Determination of percentage volume of non-volatile matter by measurement of the density of a dried coating
BS 3900-A11:1974Methods of test for paints. Tests on liquid paints (excluding chemical tests). Small scale test for combustibility
BS 3900-A16:1986* ISO 7254:1984Methods of test for paints. Tests on liquid paints (excluding chemical tests). Determination of natural spreading rate by brush application
BS 3900-A17:1986* ISO 7877-1984Methods of test for paints. Tests on liquid paints (excluding chemical tests). Coating of test panels at a specified spreading rate
BS 3900-A5:1991Methods of test for paints. Large-scale brushing tests for paints and varnishes
BS 3900-A7:1968Methods of test for paints. Tests on liquid paints (excluding chemical tests). Determination of the viscosity of paint at a high rate of shear
BS 3900-B10:1986* ISO 3856-5:1984Methods of test for paints. Tests involving chemical examination of liquid paints and dried paint films. Determination of hexavalent chromium content of solid matter
BS 3900-B11:1986* ISO 3856-6:1984Methods of test for paints. Tests involving chemical examination of liquid paints and dried paint films. Determination of total chromium content of liquid matter
BS 3900-B12:1986* ISO 3856-7:1984Methods of test for paints. Tests involving chemical examination of liquid paints and dried paint films. Determination of 'soluble' mercury content
BS 3900-B15:1987Methods of test for paints. Rapid method for estimation of lead in liquid paints
BS 3900-B16:1990* ISO 7252:1984Methods of test for paints. Tests involving chemical examination of liquid paints and dried paint films. Determination of total mercury
BS 3900-B3:1983Methods of test for paints. Tests involving chemical examination of liquid paints and dried paint films. Determination of 'soluble' lead in the solid matter in liquid paints: method for use in conjunction with The Control of Lead at Work Regulations, 1980 (S.I. 1980 No. 1248)
BS 3900-B4:1986* ISO 6503:1984Methods of test for paints. Tests involving chemical examination of liquid paints and dried paint films. Determination of total lead in paints and similar materials
BS 3900-B5:1986* ISO 6713:1984Methods of test for paints. Tests involving chemical examination of liquid paints and dried paint films. Preparation of acid extracts from liquid paints or coating powders
BS 3900-B6:1986* ISO 3856-1:1984Methods of test for paints. Tests involving chemical examination of liquid paints and dried paint films. Determination of 'soluble' lead content
BS 3900-B7:1986* ISO 3856-2:1984Methods of test for paints. Tests involving chemical examination of liquid paints and dried paint films. Determination of 'soluble' antimony content
BS 3900-B8:1986* ISO 3856-3:1984Methods of test for paints. Tests involving chemical examination of liquid paints and dried paint films. Determination of 'soluble' barium content
BS 3900-B8:1986* ISO 3856-3:1984Methods of test for paints. Tests on liquid paints (excluding chemical tests). Test for flash/no flash (closed cup equilibrium method)
BS 3900-B9:1986* ISO 3856-4:1984Methods of test for paints. Tests involving chemical examination of liquid paints and dried paint films. Determination of 'soluble' cadmium content
BS 3900-B9:1986* ISO 3856-4:1984Methods of test for paints. Determination of flashpoint (closed cup equilibrium method)
BS 3900-C1:1965Methods of test for paints. Tests associated with paint film formation. Wet edge time
BS 3900-C6:1983* EN 21524:1991* ISO 1524:1983Methods of test for paints. Tests associated with paint film formation. Determination of fineness of grind
BS 3900-C9:1982* ISO 4627:1981Methods of test for paints. Tests associated with paint film formation. Methods for evaluation of the compatibility of a product with a surface to be painted
BS 3900-D10:1986* ISO 7724-3:1984Methods of test for paints. Determination of colour and colour difference: calculation
BS 3900-D11:1998* ISO 6504-3:1998Methods of test for paints. Optical tests on paint films. Determination of contrast ratio (opacity) of light-coloured paints at a fixed spreading rate
BS 3900-D4:1974Methods of test for paints. Optical tests on paint films. Comparison of contrast ratio (hiding power) of paints of the same type and colour
BS 3900-D6:1982* ISO 3906:1980Methods of test for paints. Optical tests on paint films. Determination of contrast ratio (opacity) of light-coloured paints at a fixed spreading rate, using polyester film
BS 3900-D8:1986* ISO 7724-1:1984Methods of test for paints. Optical tests on paint films. Determination of colour and colour difference: principles
BS 3900-D9:1986* ISO 7724-2:1984Methods of test for paints. Optical tests on paint films. Determination of colour and colour difference: measurement
BS 3900-E12.1:2000* ISO 6441-1:1999Methods of test for paints. Determination of Knoop hardness by measurement of the indentation length using a microscope
BS 3900-E12.2:2000* ISO 6441-2:1999Methods of test for paints. Determination of Knoop hardness by measurement of the indentation depth
BS 3900-E12:1986* ISO 6441-1984Methods of test for paints. Indentation test (spherical or pyramidal)
BS 3900-E19:1999* ISO 15184:1998Methods of test for paints. Determination of film hardness by pencil test
BS 3900-E1:1970Methods of test for paints. Bend test (cylindrical mandrel)
BS 3900-E3:1973Methods of test for paints. Impact (falling weight) resistance
BS 3900-E7:1974Methods of test for paints. Resistance to impact (falling ball test)
BS 3900-E8:1974Methods of test for paints. Resistance to impact (pendulum test)
BS 3900-F10:1985Methods of test for paints. Determination of resistance to cathodic disbonding of coatings for use in marine environments
BS 3900-F11:1985Methods of test for paint. Durability tests on paint films Determination of resistance to cathodic disbonding of coatings for use on land-based buried structures
BS 3900-F15:1995* ISO 11503:1995Methods of test for paints. Determination of resistance to humidity (intermittent condensation)
BS 3900-F18:1998* ISO 11997-1:1998Methods of test for paint. Durability tests on paint films Determination of resistance to corrosion under a wet (salt fog)/dry/humidity cycle
BS 3900-F2:1973Methods of test for paint. Durability tests on paint films Determination of resistance to humidity (cyclic condensation)
BS 3900-F4:1968Methods of test for paints. Resistance to continuous salt spray
BS 3900-F5:1972Methods of test for paints. Determination of light fastness of paints for interior use exposed to artificial light sources
BS 3900-F6:1976Methods of test for paint. Durability tests on paint films Notes for guidance on the conduct of natural weathering test
BS 3900-G6:1989Methods of test for paints. Assessment of resistance to fungal growth
BS 3900-H1:1983* ISO 4628-1:1982Methods of test for paints. Evaluation of paint and varnish defects. Designation of intensity, quantity and size of common types of defect: general principles and rating schemes
BS 3900-H2:1983* ISO 4628-2:1982Methods of test for paints. Evaluation of paint and varnish defects. Designation of degree of blistering
BS 3900-H3:1983* ISO 4628-3:1982Methods of test for paints. Evaluation of paint and varnish defects. Designation of degree of rusting
BS 3900-H4:1983* ISO 4628-4:1982Methods of test for paints. Evaluation of paint and varnish defects. Designation of degree of cracking
BS 3900-H5:1983* ISO 4628-5:1982Methods of test for paints. Evaluation of paint and varnish defects. Designation of degree of flaking
BS 3900-J10:1998* ISO 8130-10:1998Methods of test for paints. Testing of coating powders. Determination of deposition efficiency of coating powders
BS 3900-J11:1997* ISO 8130-11:1997Methods of test for paints. Testing of coating powders. Determination of flow of coating powders (inclined-plane method)
BS 3900-J12:1998* ISO 8130-12:1998Methods of test for paints. Testing of coating powders. Determination of compatibility of coating powders
BS 3900-J13:2001* ISO 8130-13:2001Methods of test for paints. Testing of coating powders. Particle size analysis by laser diffraction
BS 3900-J2:1993* ISO 8130-1:1992Methods of test for paints. Testing of coating powders. Determination of particle size distribution of coating powders by sieving
BS 3900-J3:1998* ISO 8130-6:1992 and Amd1:1998 Methods of test for paints. Testing of coating powders. Determination of gel time of coating powders
BS 3900-J4:1995* ISO 8130-8:1994Methods of test for paints. Determination of the storage stability of coating powders
BS 3900-J5:1993* ISO 8130-7:1992Methods of test for paints. Testing of coating powders. Determination of loss of mass of coating powders on heating
BS 3900-J6:1993* ISO 8130-2:1992Methods of test for paints. Testing of coating powders. Determination of density of coating powders by gas comparison pyknometer (referee method)
BS 3900-J7:1993* ISO 8130-3:1992Methods of test for paints. Testing of coating powders. Determination of density of coating powders by liquid displacement pyknometer
BS 3900-J8:1993* ISO 8130-4:1992Methods of test for paints. Testing of coating powders. Calculation of lower explosion limit of coating powders
BS 3900-J9:1993* ISO 8130-5:1992Methods of test for paints. Testing of coating powders. Determination of flow properties of a coating powder/air mixture
BS 3900:Part A10:1985* ISO 3233-1984Methods of test for paints. Tests on liquid paints (excluding chemical tests). Determination of volume of dry coating (non-volatile matter) obtained from a given volume of liquid coating
BS 3900:Part A12:1975Methods of test for paints. Tests on liquid paints (excluding chemical tests). Determination of density
BS 3900:Part A13:1978* ISO 3680-1976Methods of test for paints. Test for flash/no flash (rapid equilibrium method)
BS 3900:Part B1:1965Methods of test for paints. Tests involving chemical examination of liquid paints and dried paint films. Determination of water by the Dean and Stark method
BS 3900:Part B2:1970Methods of test for paints. Tests involving chemical examination of liquid paints and dried paint films. Determination of volatile matter and non-volatile matter
BS 3900:Part C5:1992* ISO 2808:1991Methods of test for paints. Tests associated with paint film formation. Determination of film thickness
BS 3900:Part D1:1978* ISO 3668-1976Methods of test for paints. Optical tests on paint films. Visual comparison of the colour of paints
BS 3900:Part D5:1980* ISO 2813-1978Methods of test for paints. Optical tests on paint films. Measurement of specular gloss of non-metallic paint films at 20°, 60° and 85°
BS 3900:Part D5:1995* ISO 2813:1994Methods of test for paints. Optical tests on paint films. Measurement of specular gloss of non-metallic paint films at 20°, 60° and 85°
BS 3900:Part E4:1976Methods of test for paints. Mechanical tests on paint films. Cupping test
BS 3900:Part E5:1973Methods of test for paints. Pendulum damping test
BS 3900:Part E6:1974Methods of test for paints. Cross-cut test
BS 3900:Part F12:1985* ISO 7253-1984Methods of test for paint. Durability tests on paint films Determination of resistance to neutral salt spray
BS 3900:Part F3:1971Methods of test for paint. Durability tests on paint films Resistance to artificial weathering (enclosed carbon arc)
BS 3900:Part F3:Addendum No. 1:1978Methods of test for paint. Durability tests on paint films Notes for guidance on the operation of artificial weathering apparatus to BS 3900:Part F3:1971
BS 3900:Part G7:1976Methods of test for paints. Environmental tests on paint films (including tests for resistance to corrosion and chemicals). Determination of the effect of heat
BS 3900:Part J3:1993* ISO 8130-6:1992Methods of test for paints. Testing of coating powders. Determination of the gelation time of coating powders
BS 3900:Part J4:1987Methods of test for paints. Testing of coating powders. Determination of the storage stability of coating powders
BS 3996:1978Specification for colour coding for one-mark and graduated pipettes (including requirements for the service performance of the colour coding enamels)
BS 4310:1968Specification for permissible limit of lead in low-lead paints and similar materials
BS 4479-4:1990Design of articles that are to be coated. Recommendations for paint coatings and varnish coatings
BS 4652:1971Specification for metallic zinc-rich priming paint (organic media)
BS 4652:1995Specification for zinc-rich priming paint (organic media)
BS 4726:1986* ISO 842-1984Methods for sampling raw materials for paints and varnishes
BS 4756:1971Specification for ready mixed aluminium priming paints for woodwork
BS 4756:1998Specification for ready-mixed aluminium priming paints for woodwork
BS 4764:1986Specification for powder cement paints
BS 4800:1989Schedule of paint colours for building purposes
BS 5044:1973Specification for contrast aid paints used in magnetic particle flaw detection
BS 5082:1993Specification for water-borne priming paints for woodwork
BS 5358:1993Specification for solvent-borne priming paints for woodwork
BS 7557:1992Specification for limits of metal release from painted surfaces of articles, liable to come into contact with foodstuffs
BS 7664:1993Specification for undercoat and finishing paints
BS 7664:2000Specification for undercoat and finishing paints
BS 7719:1994Specification for water-borne emulsion paints for interior use
BS 7779:1994Specification for semi-transparent priming stains (stain basecoats) for joinery
BS 7897-1:1997* ISO 56-1:1979Specification for lac and shellac. Hand-made shellac
BS 7897-2:1997* ISO 56-2:1979Specification for lac and shellac. Machine-made shellac
BS 7897-3:1997* ISO 57:1975Specification for lac and shellac. Bleached lac
BS 7956:2000Specification for primers for woodwork
BS AU 148-10:1969Methods of test for motor vehicle paints. Resistance to heat and corrosion
BS AU 148-11:1969Methods of test for motor vehicle paints. Resistance to blistering
BS AU 148-12:1969Methods of test for motor vehicle paints. Resistance to accelerated weathering
BS AU 148-13:1969Methods of test for motor vehicle paints. Resistance to deterioration by contact with other materials
BS AU 148-14:1969Methods of test for motor vehicle paints. Resistance to outdoor exposure
BS AU 148-15:1969Methods of test for motor vehicle paints. Resistance to chipping
BS AU 148-2:1969Methods of test for motor vehicle paints. Resistance to continuous salt spray
BS AU 148-3:1969Methods of test for motor vehicle paints. Flexibility and adhesion
BS AU 148-4:1969Methods of test for motor vehicle paints. Resistance to abrasion
BS AU 148-5:1969Methods of test for motor vehicle paints. Gloss measurement
BS AU 148-6:1969Methods of test for motor vehicle paints. Hardness
BS AU 148-9:1969Methods of test for motor vehicle paints. Resistance to dry heat
BS EN 1062-11:2002Paints and varnishes. Coating materials and coating systems for exterior masonry and concrete. Methods of conditioning before testing
BS EN 1062-1:1997Paints and varnishes. Coating materials and coating systems for exterior masonry and concrete. Classification
BS EN 1062-1:2004Paints and varnishes. Coating materials and coating systems for exterior masonry and concrete. Classification
BS EN 1062-3:1999Paints and varnishes. Coating materials and coating systems for exterior masonry and concrete. Determination and classification of liquid-water transmission rate (permeability)
BS EN 1062-3:2008Paints and varnishes. Coating materials and coating systems for exterior masonry and concrete. Determination of liquid water permeability
BS EN 1062-6:2002Paints and varnishes. Coating materials and coating systems for exterior masonry and concrete. Determination of carbon dioxide permeability
BS EN 1062-7:2004Paints and varnishes. Coating materials and coating systems for exterior masonry and concrete. Determination of crack bridging properties
BS EN 12206-1:2004Paints and varnishes. Coating of aluminium and aluminium alloys for architectural purposes. Coatings prepared from coating powder
BS EN 13300:2001Paints and varnishes. Water-borne coating materials and coating systems for interior walls and ceilings. Classification
BS EN 13438:2005Paints and varnishes. Powder organic coatings for galvanized or sherardised steel products for construction purposes
BS EN 15060:2006Paints and varnishes. Guide for the classification and selection of coating systems for wood based materials in furniture for interior use
BS EN 15457:2007Paints and varnishes. Laboratory method for testing the efficacy of film preservatives in a coating against fungi
BS EN 15458:2007Paints and varnishes. Laboratory method for testing the efficacy of film preservatives in a coating against algae
BS EN 21512:1994* BS 3900-A1:1992* ISO 1512:1991Methods of test for paints. Sampling
BS EN 23270:1991* ISO 3270:1984Specification for temperatures and humidities for conditioning and testing paints, varnishes and their raw materials
BS EN 24624:1993* ISO 4624:1978Paints and varnishes. Pull-off test
BS EN 29117:1992* ISO 9117:1990Methods of test for paints. Tests associated with paint film formation. Paints and varnishes. Determination of through-dry state and through-dry time. Method of test
BS EN 456:1991Method for determination of flashpoint of paints, varnishes and related products by the rapid equilibrium method
BS EN 535:1991Method for determination of flow time of paints by use of flow cups
BS EN 605:1992Paints and varnishes. Standard panels for testing
BS EN 71-7:2002Safety of toys. Finger paints. Requirements and test methods
BS EN 927-1:1997Paints and varnishes. Coating materials and coating systems for exterior wood. Classification and selection
BS EN 927-2:2006Paints and varnishes. Coating materials and coating systems for exterior wood. Performance specification
BS EN 927-3:2000Paints and varnishes. Coating materials and coating systems for exterior wood. Natural weathering test
BS EN 927-3:2006Paints and varnishes. Coating materials and coating systems for exterior wood. Natural weathering test
BS EN 927-4:2000Paints and varnishes. Coating materials and coating systems for exterior wood. Assessment of the water-vapour permeability
BS EN 927-5:2000Paints and varnishes. Coating materials and coating systems for exterior wood. Assessment of the liquid water permeability
BS EN 927-5:2006Paints and varnishes. Coating materials and coating systems for exterior wood. Assessment of the liquid water permeability
BS EN 927-6:2006Paints and varnishes. Coating materials and coating systems for exterior wood. Exposure of wood coatings to artificial weathering using fluorescent UV lamps and water
BS EN 971-1:1996Paints and varnishes. Terms and definitions for coating materials. General terms
BS EN ISO 11341:1998* BS 3900-F14:1995Paints and varnishes. Artificial weathering and exposure to artificial radiation. Exposure to filtered xenon-arc radiation
BS EN ISO 11341:2004* BS 3900-F14:2004Paints and varnishes. Artificial weathering and exposure to artificial radiation. Exposure to filtered xenon-arc radiation
BS EN ISO 11507:2001* BS 3900-F16:1997Paints and varnishes. Exposure of coatings to artificial weathering. Exposure to fluorescent UV and water
BS EN ISO 11507:2007* BS 3900-F16:2007Paints and varnishes. Exposure of coatings to artificial weathering. Exposure to fluorescent UV lamps and water
BS EN ISO 11890-1:2001* BS 3900-A23:2000Paints and varnishes. Determination of volatile organic compound (VOC) content. Difference method
BS EN ISO 11890-1:2007Paints and varnishes. Determination of volatile organic compound (VOC) content. Difference method
BS EN ISO 11890-2:2001* BS 3900-A24:2000Paints and varnishes. Determination of volatile organic compound (VOC) content. Gas chromatographic method
BS EN ISO 11890-2:2006Paints and varnishes. Determination of volatile organic compound (VOC) content. Gas-chromatographic method
BS EN ISO 11997-1:2006Paints and varnishes. Determination of resistance to cyclic corrosion conditions. Wet (salt fog)/dry/humidity
BS EN ISO 11997-2:2006* BS 3900-F19:2006Paints and varnishes. Determination of resistance to cyclic corrosion conditions. Wet (salt fog)/dry/humidity/UV light
BS EN ISO 11998:2001* BS 3900-F17:1998Paints and varnishes. Determination of wet-scrub resistance and cleanability of coatings
BS EN ISO 11998:2006Paints and varnishes. Determination of wet-scrub resistance and cleanability of coatings
BS EN ISO 12137-1:2006* BS 3900-E17:1997Paints and varnishes. Determination of mar resistance. Method using a curved stylus
BS EN ISO 12137-2:2006* BS 3900-E18:1997Paints and varnishes. Determination of mar resistance. Method using a pointed stylus
BS EN ISO 13803:2004* BS 3900-D13:2000Paints and varnishes. Determination of reflection haze on paint films at 20 degrees
BS EN ISO 1513:1995* BS 3900-A2:1993Paints and varnishes. Examination and preparation of samples for testing
BS EN ISO 1514:2004* BS 3900-A3:2004Paints and varnishes. Standard panels for testing
BS EN ISO 1516:2002* BS 2000-491:2002Method of test for petroleum and its products. Determination of flash/no flash. Closed cup equilibrium method
BS EN ISO 1517:1995* BS 3900-C2:1994Paints and varnishes. Surface-drying test. Ballotini method
BS EN ISO 15181-1:2004* BS 3900-K1:2001Paints and varnishes. Determination of release rate of biocides from antifouling paints. General method for extraction of biocides
BS EN ISO 15181-1:2007Paints and varnishes. Determination of release rate of biocides from antifouling paints. General method for extraction of biocides
BS EN ISO 15181-2:2004* BS 3900-K2:2001Paints and varnishes. Determination of release rate of biocides from antifouling paints. Determination of copper-ion concentration in the extract and calculation of the release rate
BS EN ISO 15181-2:2007Paints and varnishes. Determination of release rate of biocides from antifouling paints. Determination of copper-ion concentration in the extract and calculation of the release rate
BS EN ISO 15181-3:2007* BS 3900-K3:2007Paints and varnishes. Determination of release rate of biocides from antifouling paints. Calculation of the zinc ethylene-bis (dithiocarbamate)(zineb) release rate by determination of the concentration of ethylenethiourea in the extract
BS EN ISO 15181-4:2008* BS 3900-K4:2008Paints and varnishes. Determination of release rate of biocides from antifouling paints. Determination of pyridine-triphenylborane (PTPB) concentration in the extract and calculation of the release rate
BS EN ISO 15181-5:2008* BS 3900-K5:2008Paints and varnishes. Determination of release rate of biocides from antifouling paints. Calculation of the tolylfluanid and dichlofluanid release rate by determination of the concentration of dimethyltolylsulfamide (DMST) and dimethylphenylsulfamide (DMSA) in the extract
BS EN ISO 1518:2001Paints and varnishes. Scratch test
BS EN ISO 1519:1995* BS 3900-E1:1995Paints and varnishes. Bend test (cylindrical mandrel)
BS EN ISO 1519:2002* BS 3900-E1:2002Paints and varnishes. Bend test (cylindrical mandrel)
BS EN ISO 1520:1995* BS 3900-E4:1995Paints and varnishes. Cupping test
BS EN ISO 1520:2001Paints and varnishes. Cupping test
BS EN ISO 1520:2006Paints and varnishes. Cupping test
BS EN ISO 1522:2001* BS 3900-E5:1998Paints and varnishes. Pendulum damping test
BS EN ISO 1522:2006Paints and varnishes. Pendulum damping test
BS EN ISO 1523:2002* BS 2000-492:2002Method of test for petroleum and its products. Determination of flash point. Closed cup equilibrium method
BS EN ISO 1524:2002* BS 3900-C6:2000Paints, varnishes and printing inks. Determination of fineness of grind
BS EN ISO 15528:2000Paints, varnishes and raw materials for paints and varnishes. Sampling
BS EN ISO 15710:2006Paints and varnishes. Corrosion testing by alternate immersion in and removal from a buffered sodium chloride solution
BS EN ISO 15711:2004Paints and varnishes. Determination of resistance to cathodic disbonding of coatings exposed to sea water
BS EN ISO 16773-1:2007Paints and varnishes. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) on high-impedance coated specimens. Terms and definitions
BS EN ISO 16773-2:2007Paints and varnishes. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) on high-impedance coated specimens. Collection of data
BS EN ISO 16805:2005Binders for paints and varnishes. Determination of glass transition temperature
BS EN ISO 16862:2006Paints and varnishes. Evaluation of sag resistance
BS EN ISO 17132:2007Paints and varnishes. T-bend test
BS EN ISO 17652-1:2003Welding. Test for shop primers in relation to welding and allied processes. General requirements
BS EN ISO 17652-2:2003Welding. Test for shop primers in relation to welding and allied processes. Welding properties of shop primers
BS EN ISO 17652-3:2003Welding. Test for shop primers in relation to welding and allied processes. Thermal cutting
BS EN ISO 17652-4:2003Welding. Test for shop primers in relation to welding and allied processes. Emission of fumes and gases
BS EN ISO 17872:2007Paints and varnishes. Guidelines for the introduction of scribe marks through coatings on metallic panels for corrosion testing
BS EN ISO 17895:2005Paints and varnishes. Determination of the volatile organic compound content of low-VOC emulsion paints (in-can VOC)
BS EN ISO 20566:2006Paints and varnishes. Determination of the scratch resistance of a coating system using a laboratory car-wash
BS EN ISO 20567-1:2006Paints and varnishes. Determination of stone-chip resistance of coatings. Multi-impact testing
BS EN ISO 20567-2:2006Paints and varnishes. Determination of stone-chip resistance of coatings. Single-impact test with a guided impact body
BS EN ISO 2114:2000* BS 2782-4:Method 432B:2000 Plastics (polyester resins) and paints and varnishes (binders). Determination of partial acid value and total acid value
BS EN ISO 21227-1:2003Paints and varnishes. Evaluation of defects on coated surfaces using optical imaging. General guidance
BS EN ISO 21227-2:2006Paints and varnishes. Evaluation of defects on coated surfaces using optical imaging. Evaluation procedure for multi-impact stone-chipping test
BS EN ISO 21227-3:2007Paints and varnishes. Evaluation of defects on coated surfaces using optical imaging. Evaluation of delamination and corrosion around a scribe
BS EN ISO 21227-4:2008Paints and varnishes. Evaluation of defects on coated surfaces using optical imaging. Evaluation of filiform corrosion
BS EN ISO 23811:2009Paints and varnishes. Determination of percentage volume of non-volatile matter by measuring the nonvolatile matter content and the density of the coating material, and calculation of the theoretical spreading rate
BS EN ISO 2409:1995* BS 3900-E6:1992Paints and varnishes. Cross-cut test
BS EN ISO 2409:2007* BS 3900-E6:2007Paints and varnishes. Cross-cut test
BS EN ISO 2431:1996* BS 3900-A6:1996Paints and varnishes. Determination of flow time by use of flow cups
BS EN ISO 2808:2001* BS 3900-C5:1997Paints and varnishes. Determination of film thickness
BS EN ISO 2808:2007* BS 3900-C5:2007Paints and varnishes. Determination of film thickness
BS EN ISO 2810:2004Paints and varnishes. Natural weathering of coatings. Exposure and assessment
BS EN ISO 2811-1:2001* BS 3900-A19:1998Paints and varnishes. Determination of density. Pyknometer method
BS EN ISO 2811-2:2001* BS 3900-A20:1998Paints and varnishes. Determination of density. Immersed body (plummet) method
BS EN ISO 2811-3:2001* BS 3900-A21:1998Paints and varnishes. Determination of density. Oscillation method
BS EN ISO 2811-4:2001Paints and varnishes. Determination of density. Pressure cup method
BS EN ISO 2812-1:1995* BS 3900-G5:1993Paints and varnishes. Determination of resistance to liquids. General methods
BS EN ISO 2812-1:2007Paints and varnishes. Determination of resistance to liquids. Immersion in liquids other than water
BS EN ISO 2812-2:1995* BS 3900-G8:1993Paints and varnishes. Determination of resistance to liquids. Water immersion method
BS EN ISO 2812-2:2007Paints and varnishes. Determination of resistance to liquids. Water immersion method
BS EN ISO 2812-3:2007Paints and varnishes. Determination of resistance to liquids. Method using an absorbent medium
BS EN ISO 2812-4:2007Paints and varnishes. Determination of resistance to liquids. Spotting methods
BS EN ISO 2812-5:2007Paints and varnishes. Determination of resistance to liquids. Temperature-gradient oven method
BS EN ISO 2813:2000Paints and varnishes. Measurement of specular gloss of non-metallic paint films at 20°, 60° and 85°
BS EN ISO 2814:2006* BS 3900-D4:2006Paints and varnishes. Comparison of contrast ratio (hiding power) of paints of the same type and colour
BS EN ISO 2815:1998* BS 3900-E9:1976Paints and varnishes. Buchholz indentation test
BS EN ISO 2815:2003* BS 3900-E9:2003Paints and varnishes. Buchholz indentation test
BS EN ISO 2884-1:2006* BS 3900-A7-1:2006Paints and varnishes. Determination of viscosity using rotary viscometers. Cone-and-plate viscometer operated at a high rate of shear
BS EN ISO 2884-2:2006* BS 3900-A7-2:2003Paints and varnishes. Determination of viscosity using rotary viscometers. Disc or ball viscometer operated at a specified speed
BS EN ISO 3231:1998* BS 3900-F8:1993Paints and varnishes. Determination of resistance to humid atmospheres containing sulfur dioxide
BS EN ISO 3248:2001* BS 3900-G7:1998Paints and varnishes. Determination of the effect of heat
BS EN ISO 3251:1995* BS 3900-B18:1994Paints and varnishes. Determination of non-volatile matter of paints, varnishes and binders for paints and varnishes
BS EN ISO 3251:2003* BS 3900-B18:2003Paints, varnishes and plastics. Determination of non-volatile-matter content
BS EN ISO 3251:2008Paints, varnishes and plastics. Determination of non- volatile-matter content
BS EN ISO 3668:2001* BS 3900-D1:1998Paints and varnishes. Visual comparison of the colour of paints
BS EN ISO 3678:1995* BS 3900-C8:1978Paints and varnishes. Print-free test
BS EN ISO 3679:2004* BS 2000-523:2004Methods of test for petroleum and its products. BS 2000-523. Determination of flash point. Rapid equilibrium closed cup method
BS EN ISO 3680:2004* BS 2000-524:2004Methods of test for petroleum and its products. BS 2000-524. Determination of flash/no flash. Rapid equilibrium closed cup method
BS EN ISO 4617:2000Paints and varnishes. List of equivalent terms
BS EN ISO 4618-2:2000Paints and varnishes. Terms and definitions for coating materials. Special terms relating to paint characteristics and properties
BS EN ISO 4618-3:2000Paints and varnishes. Terms and definitions for coating materials. Surface preparation and methods of application
BS EN ISO 4618:2006Paints and varnishes. Terms and definitions
BS EN ISO 4622:1995* BS 3900-C7:1993Paints and varnishes. Pressure test for stackability
BS EN ISO 4623-1:2002* BS 3900-F13:2002Paints and varnishes. Determination of resistance to filiform corrosion. Steel substrates
BS EN ISO 4623-2:2004* BS 3900-F20:2004Paints and varnishes. Determination of resistance to filiform corrosion. Aluminium substrates
BS EN ISO 4623:1995* BS 3900-F13:1986Paints and varnishes. Filiform corrosion test on steel
BS EN ISO 4624:2003* BS 3900-E10:2003Paints and varnishes. Pull-off test for adhesion
BS EN ISO 4628-10:2003* BS 3900-H10:2003Paints and varnishes. Evaluation of degradation of coatings. Designation of quantity and size of defects, and of intensity of uniform changes in appearance. Assessment of degree of filiform corrosion
BS EN ISO 4628-1:2003* BS 3900-H1:2003Paints and varnishes. Evaluation of degradation of coatings. Designation of quantity and size of defects, and of intensity of uniform changes in appearance. General introduction and designation system
BS EN ISO 4628-2:2003* BS 3900-H2:2003Paints and varnishes. Evaluation of degradation of coatings. Designation of quantity and size of defects, and of intensity of uniform changes in appearance. Assessment of degree of blistering
BS EN ISO 4628-3:2003* BS 3900-H3:2003Paints and varnishes. Evaluation of degradation of coatings. Designation of quantity and size of defects, and of intensity of uniform changes in appearance. Assessment of degree of rusting
BS EN ISO 4628-4:2003* BS 3900-H4:2003Paints and varnishes. Evaluation of degradation of coatings. Designation of quantity and size of defects, and of intensity of uniform changes in appearance. Assessment of degree of cracking
BS EN ISO 4628-5:2003* BS 3900-H5:2003Paints and varnishes. Evaluation of degradation of coatings. Designation of quantity and size of defects, and of intensity of uniform changes in appearance. Assessment of degree of flaking
BS EN ISO 4628-6:2001* BS 3900-H6:1991Paints and varnishes. Evaluation of degradation of paint coatings. Designation of intensity, quantity and size of common types of defect. Rating of degree of chalking by tape method
BS EN ISO 4628-6:2007* BS 3900-H6:2007Paints and varnishes. Evaluation of degradation of coatings. Designation of quantity and size of defects, and of intensity of uniform changes in appearance. Assessment of degree of chalking by tape method
BS EN ISO 4628-7:2003* BS 3900-H7:2003Paints and varnishes. Evaluation of degradation of coatings. Designation of quantity and size of defects, and of intensity of uniform changes in appearance. Assessment of degree of chalking by velvet method
BS EN ISO 4628-8:2005* BS 3900-H8:2005Paints and varnishes. Evaluation of degradation of coatings. Designation of quantity and size of defects, and of intensity of uniform changes in appearance. Assessment of degree of delamination and corrosion around a scribe
BS EN ISO 6270-1:2001* BS 3900-F9:2001Paints and varnishes. Determination of resistance to humidity. Continuous condensation
BS EN ISO 6270-2:2005* BS 3900-F21:2005Paints and varnishes. Determination of resistance to humidity. Procedure for exposing test specimens in condensation-water atmospheres
BS EN ISO 6270:1995* BS 3900-F9:1982Paints and varnishes. Determination of resistance to humidity (continuous condensation)
BS EN ISO 6272-1:2004* BS 3900-E13:2004Paints and varnishes. Rapid-deformation (impact resistance) tests. Falling-weight test, large-area indenter
BS EN ISO 6272-2:2006Paints and varnishes. Rapid-deformation (impact resistance) tests. Falling weight test, small-area indenter
BS EN ISO 6272:1994* BS 3900-E13:1993Paints and varnishes. Falling-weight test
BS EN ISO 6504-1:2006* BS 3900-D7:1983Paints and varnishes. Determination of hiding power. Kubelka-Munk method for white and light-coloured paints
BS EN ISO 6504-3:2007* BS 3900-D11:2007Paints and varnishes. Determination of hiding power. Determination of contrast ratio of light-coloured paints at a fixed spreading rate
BS EN ISO 6860:1995* BS 3900-E11:1985Paints and varnishes. Bend test (conical mandrel)
BS EN ISO 6860:2006* BS 3900-E11:2006Paints and varnishes. Bend test (conical mandrel)
BS EN ISO 7253:2001* BS 3900-F12:1997Paints and varnishes. Determination of resistance to neutral salt spray (fog)
BS EN ISO 7783-1:2000* BS 3900-G9:1996Paints and varnishes. Coating materials and coating systems for exterior masonry and concrete. Determination of water-vapour transmission rate of free films (dish method)
BS EN ISO 7783-2:1999Paints and varnishes. Coating materials and coating systems for exterior masonry and concrete. Determination and classification of water-vapour transmission rate (permeability)
BS EN ISO 7784-1:2006* BS 3900-E14:2006Paints and varnishes. Determination of resistance to abrasion. Rotating abrasive-paper-covered wheel method
BS EN ISO 7784-2:2006* BS 3900-E15:2006Paints and varnishes. Determination of resistance to abrasion. Rotating abrasive rubber wheel method
BS EN ISO 7784-3:2006* BS 3900-E16:2000Paints and varnishes. Determination of resistance to abrasion. Reciprocating test panel method
BS EN ISO 8130-14:2004* BS 3900-J14:2004Coating powders. Terminology
BS EN ISO 8130-9:2000Coating powders. Sampling
BS EN ISO 9038:2003Test for sustained combustibility of liquids
BS EN ISO 9514:1995* BS 3900-A18:1993Paints and varnishes. Determination of the pot-life of liquid systems. Preparation and conditioning of samples and guidelines for testing
BS EN ISO 9514:2005Paints and varnishes. Determination of the pot life of multicomponent coating systems. Preparation and conditioning of samples and guidelines for testing
BS ISO 19334:2006Binders for paints and varnishes. Gum rosin. Gas-chromatographic analysis
BS X 37:2004Intumescent paint for aerospace purposes. Specification
BS X 38:2005Heat curing paint scheme for aerospace purposes. Specification
DD ENV 927-2:2000Paints and varnishes. Coating materials and coating systems for exterior wood. Performance specification
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