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BS 3900-D4:1974

Superseded

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Methods of test for paints. Optical tests on paint films Comparison of contrast ratio (hiding power) of paints of the same type and colour

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

31-01-2007

Language(s)

English

Published date

15-07-1974

Foreword
1 Scope and field of application
2 Definition
3 Supplementary information
4 Apparatus
5 Preparation of sample
6 Procedure
7 Expression of results
8 Repeatability and reproducibility
9 Test report

Defines the standard method to be used in comparing the contrast ratios given by paint films of white or light colours of reflectance factor greater than 40 % and applied at approximately equal wet film thickness to black and white substrates.

Committee
STI/10
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS AU148-7(1969) (07/2005) To be read in conjunction with BS 3900-A1(1970) and BS 3900-A2(1970). (03/2006)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
8
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

BS 3900-D6:1982 Methods 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 6044:1987 Specification for pavement marking paints
BS 5358:1993 Specification for solvent-borne priming paints for woodwork
BS 2015:1992 Glossary of paint and related terms
BS 5082:1993 Specification for water-borne priming paints for woodwork
BS 5358:1986 Specification for solvent-borne priming paints for woodwork
BS 5082:1986 Specification for water-borne priming paints for woodwork
DEFSTAN 80-83/2(1995) : 1995 CORROSION PREVENTIVE, HARD FILM, TRANSPARENT, COLD APPLICATION JSP: PX-32

BS 3900:GENINTRO(1969) : LATEST METHODS OF TEST FOR PAINTS - GENERAL INTRODUCTION
BS 3900-A1:1970 Methods of test for paints. Tests on liquid paints (excluding chemical tests) Sampling
BS 3900-A2:1970 Methods of test for paints. Examination and preparation of sampes for testing

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