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BS 7664:2000

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Specification for undercoat and finishing paints

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Language(s)

English

Published date

15-04-2000

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

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.

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.

Committee
STI/28
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 94/109209 DC, 98/122389 DC and BS 7664(1993) (10/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, March 2013. (03/2013)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
18
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current
Supersedes

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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
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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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