AS/NZS 1580.211.1:1995 (R2013)

Provides a test method for determining the degree of settling of samples of paint and related materials.RECONFIRMATION NOTICETechnical Committee CH-003 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 30 May 2013.Approved for reconfirmation in New Zealand on behalf of the Standards Council of New Zealand on 26 August 2013.The following are represented on Technical Committee CH-003:Australasian Corrosion AssociationAustralian Paint Approval SchemeAustralian Paint Manufactures' FederationAustralian Pipeline Industry AssociationInstitution of Professional Engineers New ZealandMaster Painters New Zealand AssociationWater Corporation Western Australia

This Standard specifies requirements for evaluating the degree of settling of samples of paints and related materials in standard 500 mL containers.NOTE:This method may be used, modified as agreed between purchaser and supplier, for like purpose on materials in other sizes of container using an appropriate spatula, provided that the size of the container and details of the spatula are stated in the report.

First published in Australia as AS K41.211.1-1959.
Revised and redesignated AS 1580.211.1-1975.
Second edition 1980.
Jointly revised and designated AS/NZS 1580.211.1:1995.
Reconfirmed 2013.