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  • BS 7664:2000

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    Specification for undercoat and finishing paints

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  15-04-2000

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Committees responsible
    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Definitions
    4 Composition
    5 Flash point
    6 Performance
    7 Marking of containers
    Annex A (normative) Preparation of the test panels
    Annex B (normative) Method for assessment of colour
    Annex C (normative) Method for assessment of surface-dry
                        time
    Annex D (normative) Method for assessment of through-dry
                        time
    Annex E (normative) Method for assessment of drying under
                        adverse conditions
    Annex F (normative) Method for assessment of specular gloss
    Annex G (normative) Method for determination for opacity
                        (contract ratio)
    Annex H (normative) Method for assessment of wet edge time
    Annex I (normative) Method for assessment of yellowing
    Annex J (normative) Method for determination of flexibility
    Annex K (normative) Cross-cut test
    Annex L (normative) Method for determination of resistance
                        to artificial weathering
    Annex M (normative) Method for determination of resistance
                        to natural weathering
    Table 1 - Requirements for paint films and paint systems
    Table L.1 - Maximum colour change

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    Defines criteria for undercoating and finishing paints intended for interior and exterior use. Deals with liquid or gel paints, which, when used with an appropriate primer, are suitable for use on wood, metal and other substrates. Covers paints that can be applied by roller or brush, and the spray application of liquid paints when thinned as per manufacturer's recommendations.

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    This British Standard specifies requirements for finishing and undercoating paints suitable for both interior and exterior use. It covers paints of liquid or gel type suitable, when used with an appropriate primer, for use on metal, wood and other substrates. It covers paints suitable for application by brush or roller, and the spray application of liquid paints when thinned as recommended by the manufacturer.

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    Committee STI/28
    Development Note Supersedes 94/109209 DC, 98/122389 DC and BS 7664(1993) (10/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, March 2013. (03/2013)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS EN ISO 1514:2004 Paints and varnishes. Standard panels for testing
    BS EN ISO 1513:1995 Paints and varnishes. Examination and preparation of samples for testing
    BS EN ISO 1517:1995 Paints and varnishes. Surface-drying test. Ballotini method
    BS EN 927-3:2012 Paints and varnishes. Coating materials and coating systems for exterior wood Natural weathering test
    BS 7956:2000 Specification for primers for woodwork
    BS EN 21512:1994 Methods of test for paints. Sampling
    BS 3900-D9:1986 Methods of test for paints. Optical tests on paint films Determination of colour and colour difference: measurement
    BS 3900-H6(1991) : 1991 AMD 14123 METHODS OF TEST FOR PAINTS - EVALUATION OF PAINT AND VARNISH DEFECTS - RATING OF DEGREE OF CHALKING BY TAPE METHOD
    ENV 927-2 : 2000 PAINTS AND VARNISHES - COATING MATERIALS AND COATING SYSTEMS FOR EXTERIOR WOOD - PART 2: PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION
    BS 3900-C1:1965 Methods of test for paints. Tests associated with paint film formation Wet edge time
    BS EN 971-1:1996 Paints and varnishes. Terms and definitions for coating materials General terms
    BS EN 29117:1992 Methods 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 3900-D10:1986 Methods of test for paints Determination of colour and colour difference: calculation
    BS EN ISO 2409:2013 Paints and varnishes. Cross-cut test
    BS 3900-D8:1986 Methods of test for paints. Optical tests on paint films Determination of colour and colour difference: principles
    BS 245:1976 Specification for mineral solvents (white spirit and related hydrocarbon solvents) for paints and other purposes
    BS 3887:1991 Specification for pressure sensitive adhesive closing and sealing tapes
    BS 3900-D5(1997) : 1997 AMD 10590 METHODS OF TEST FOR PAINTS - MEASUREMENT OF SPECULAR GLOSS OF NON-METALLIC PAINT FILMS AT 20 DEGREES, 60 DEGREES AND 85 DEGREES
    BS EN ISO 1519:2011 Paints and varnishes. Bend test (cylindrical mandrel)
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