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  • BS 3900-G6:1989

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    Methods of test for paints Assessment of resistance to fungal growth

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  31-07-1989

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Exposure to a mixed inoculum of fungal species commonly found in contact with painted surfaces and subsequent assessment against a rating with specified criteria.

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    This Part of BS 3900 describes a method for assessing the fungal (mould) resistance of paints, varnishes and lacquers with or without fungicidal additives, applied either as part of a multi-coat system or separately.

    In addition to the information given in the method certain supplementary information detailed in clause 3 is necessary before this method can be used.

    WARNING When carrying out this method it is essential to avoid inhalation of spores by the operator and contamination by the spores of the laboratory. Guidance on precautions is given in Appendix A and attention is drawn to BS 2011-2.2J for more detailed advice.

    NOTE 1 The method has been prepared to assess the resistance to fungal growth of paints applied in the laboratory to specified panels. The principle may also be applied to production applied coatings on sheet materials having established a criterion for assessment but a claim to comply with this Part of BS 3900 cannot be made.

    NOTE 2 The titles of the publications referred to in this standard are listed on the inside back cover.

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    Committee STI/10
    Development Note Supersedes 86/52086 DC (07/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, October 2008. (09/2008)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current

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    VDI 2083 Blatt 18:2012-01 Cleanroom technology - Biocontamination control
    BS 7719:1994 Specification for water-borne emulsion paints for interior use
    BS 7664:1993 Specification for undercoat and finishing paints
    ASTM E 3152 : 2018 Standard Guide for Standard Test Methods and Practices Available for Determining Antifungal Activity on Natural or Synthetic Substrates Treated with Antimicrobial Agents
    BS 7956:2000 Specification for primers for woodwork
    BS 2838-2:1991 Examination and general treatment couches Specification for variable height couches

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    BS 3900-A3(1970) : AMD 4200
    BS 5726:1979 Specification for microbiological safety cabinets
    BS 3900-0:1989 Methods of test for paints General introduction
    BS 3900-F3:1971 Methods of test for paint. Durability tests on paint films Resistance to artificial weathering (enclosed carbon arc)
    BS 2015:1965 Glossary of paint terms
    BS 2011-2.2J:1977 Environmental testing. Guidance Test J. Mould growth
    BS 3900-F2:1973 Methods of test for paint. Durability tests on paint films Determination of resistance to humidity (cyclic condensation)
    BS 3900-A1:1970 Methods of test for paints. Tests on liquid paints (excluding chemical tests) Sampling
    BS 3900-F9(1982) : AMD 8611 METHODS OF TEST FOR PAINTS - DURABILITY TESTS ON PAINT FILMS - DETERMINATION OF RESISTANCE TO HUMIDITY (CONTINUOUS CONDENSATION)
    BS 748:1982 Specification for haemacytometer and particle counting chambers
    BS 3900-C6:1983 Methods of test for paints. Tests associated with paint film formation Determination of fineness of grind
    BS 3900-A2:1970 Methods of test for paints. Examination and preparation of sampes for testing
    BS 6900:1987 Specification for raw, refined and boiled linseed oils for paints and varnishes
    BS 1851:1978 Specification for titanium dioxide pigments for paints
    BS 245:1976 Specification for mineral solvents (white spirit and related hydrocarbon solvents) for paints and other purposes
    BS 4725:1987 Specification for linseed stand oil for paints and varnishes
    BS 1795:1976 Specification for extenders for paints
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