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  • BS 3900-F2:1973

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    Methods of test for paint. Durability tests on paint films Determination of resistance to humidity (cyclic condensation)

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  15-04-1973

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Supplementary information
    3 Apparatus
    4 Sampling
    5 Test panel
    6 Procedure
    7 Test report

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    Defines a procedure for determining the resistance to humidity under condensation conditions, induced by cyclic temperature changes between 42 degrees C and 48 degrees C, of a single coat film or multicoat system of paint, varnish or related product.

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    This Part of BS 3900 describes a procedure for determining the resistance to humidity under condensation conditions, induced by cyclic temperature changes between 42 °C and 48 °C, of a single coat film or multicoat system of paint, varnish or related product.

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    Committee STI/10
    Development Note Supersedes BS 3900-F2(1966) (07/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, October 2008. (09/2008)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current

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