IS 2932 : 1993

Indian Standard
ENAMEL, SYNTHETIC, EXTERIOR :
(A) UNDERCOATING (B) FINISHING -
SPECIFICATION
( Second Revision

UDC 66629 : 6676372

0 BIS 199

BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS

MANAK BHAVAN, 9 BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG
NEW DELHI 110002

February 1994 Price Group 8

Paints ( Other than Industrial Paints ) and Allied Products Sectional Committee, CHD 020

FOREWORD

This Indian Standard was adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standards, after the draft finalized by
the Paints ( Other than Industrial Paints ) and Allied Products Sectional Committee had been
approved by the Chemical Division Council.

It was felt that minimum requirement for phthalic anhydride content of the non-volatile vehicle
be specified to assist the inspection agencies and to ensure consistent quality assurance.
Keeping in mind the type of alkyd resins commonly used in the manufacture of the enamel to this
specification, namely, long oil to medium oil alkyd resin, minimum limit for phthalic anhydride has
been specified.

Some changes have been made in colour categories to have colour co-relation with shades
recommended for registration of sample in terms of pigment composition and wet opacity. With
this change the number of colour categories has increased to 30.

It is felt that angle of exposure in natural outdoor test should be changed from vertical to
45 degrees facing South. The requirement and test for durabiIity for 12 months instead of
18 months have been incorporated, commensurate with change in angle of exposure which affords
reduced testing period. The values of gloss retention at 45 degrees at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months are
being collected from NTH, Calcutta. These will be reviewed by the Sectional. Committee at a
later date for inclusion in the standard.

In this revision a new requirement for volume solids has also been added. Minimum wet opacity
figures for each colour category have also been incorporated.

For satisfactory results, it is desirable that the primer, undercoating and the finishing enamels are
obtained from the same manufacturer. For purpose of testing, the primer, undercoating and the
finishing enamels shall be obtained from the same source.

The composition of the committee responsible for the preparation of this standard is given in
Annex H.

For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of this standard is complied with, the
final value, observed or calculated, expressing the result of a test or analysis, shall be rounded off
in accordance with IS 2 : 1960 Rules for rounding off numerical values ( revised ). The number of
significant places retained in the rounded off value should be the same as that of the specified value
in this standard.
 IS 2932 : 1993

Indian Standard
ENAMEL, SYNTHETIC, EXTERIOR:
(A) UNDERCOATING (B)FINISHING-
SPECIFICATION
( Second Revision )
1 SCOPE and registered by the approved testing authorities
after testing it to all the requirements of this standard.
This standard prescribes requirements and methods
A complete record of its performance shall be kept
of sampling and test for the material commercially
in respect to all tests.
known as enamel, synthetic, exterior: (a) undercoating
(b) finishing. The material is used in painting system
4 CLASSES
for protection and decoration.
The material shall be supplied in brushing consistency
2 REFERENCES
but shall be suitable for application by brushing and
The Indian Standards listed in Amiex Aare necessary spraying after thinning with Petroleum hydrocarbon
adjuncts to this standard. solvent to grade 145/205 (see IS 1745 : 1978) or
suitable thinaer as agreed to between the purchaser
3 TERMINOLOGY and the supplier.

3.0 For the purpose of this standard, the definitions

5 COLOUR CATEGORIES
given in IS 1303 : 1983 and that given below shall
apply. For the purpose of registration of the samples of the
3.1 Registered Sample material, the following colour categories shall be
employed and minimum wet opacity requirement of
Sample supplied in advance by a prospective supplier each colour category is also given.

Colo1rr Colow Shade IX No. Shade Recommended Wet Opacity

Category ns per for Registration Requirement
No. IS 5 : 1993 of Samples Min m/lOl

(1) (2) (3 (4) (5)

1. White - White 130

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d. Black - Black 260

3. Dark Violet 796 Dark Violet 80

4. i) Sky Blue 101

ii) Turquoise Blue 102
iii) Oriental Blue 174 Turquoise Blue 160
iv) Light admiral Grey 697

5. i) Eau-de-nil 216
ii) Opaline Green 27.5 Apple Green 210
iii) Apple Green 281

6. i) Peacock Blue 103

ii) Azure Blue 104 Traffic Blue 200
iii) Traffic Blue 169

7. i) Oxford Blue 105

ii) Navy Blue 106 Oxford Blue 100
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8. Aircraft Blue 108 Aircraft Blue 170

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Colour Colour Shde ISC No. Shade Recommended Wet Opacity

Category as per for Registration Requirement
No. IS 5 : 1993 of Samples Min m2/101

(1) (2) (3) (41 (5)

9. French Blue 166 French Blue 150

10. i) Sea Green 217 Sea Green 170

ii) Verdigris Green 280 1

11. i) Sage Green 219

ii) Light Olive Green 278 Sage Green 160
iii) Aircraft Grey Green 283

12. i) Grass Green 218

ii) Traffic Green 267 Traffic Green 150
iii) India Green 284 or Grass Green
iv) Brilliant Green 221

13. i) Light Brunswick Green 225

ii) Middle Brunswick Green 226
iii) Deep Brunswick Green 227 1 \ Middle Brunswick 220
iv) Lincoln Green 276 Green
v) Cypress Green 277
vi) Forest Green 282 I

14. i) Olive Green 220

ii) Light Bronze Green 222
iii) Middle Bronze Green 223
iv) Deep Bronze Green 224 Olive Green 220
v) Steel Furniture Green 279
vi) Scamic 294
vii) Olive Drab 298

15. Canary Yellow 309 Canary Yellow 100

16. i) Lemon 355 Golden Yellow 100

ii) Golden Yellow 356 I

17. i) Pale Cream 352 ]

ii) Deep Cream 353
iii) Light Stone 361
iv) Portland Stone 364
v) Vellum 365
vi) Light Straw 384 Pale Cream 110
vii) Light Biscuit 385 > or Deep Cream
viii) Champagne 386
ix) Sunshine 387
x) Beige 388
xi) Jasmine Yellow 397
xii) Light Salmon Pink 442
xiii) Salmon Pink 443
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18. Primrose 354 Primrose 100

19. Light Buff 358 Light Buff 160

20. i) Middle Buff 359

ii) Deep Buff 360 Deep Buff 200
iii) Middle Stone 362

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Colour Colorrr Shtrde ISC No. Shade Recommended Wet~Opacity

Category as per for Registration Requirement
No. IS 5 : 1993 of Samples Min tn2/1 01

21. i) Dark Stone 363

ii) Light Brown 410
, iii) Middle Brown 411 Light Brown 140
iv) Goldeu Brown 414
v) India Brown 415
vi) Leaf Brown 489

22. i) Dark Brown 412

ii) Orange Brown 439
iii) Venetian Red 445
iv) Red Oxide 446 Gulf Red 200
v) Deep Indian Red 448
vi) Light Purple Brown 449
vii) Gulf Red 473
viii) Beech Brown 490 I

23. i) Nut Brown 413

ii) Chocolate 451 Nut Brown 220
iii) Service Brown 449

24. Terra Cotta 444 Terra Cotta 160

25. i) Fire Red 536

ii) Signal Red 537 Post Office Red
iii) Post Office Red 538 or Signal Red 60
iv) Crimson 540
v) International Orange 592 I

26. Maroon 541 Maroon 130

27. i) Traffic Yellow 368

ii) Light Orange 557 Deep Orange 120
iii) Traffic Red 570
iv) Deep Orange 591

28. India Saffron 574 India Saffron 120

29. i) Silver Grey 628

ii) Quaker Grey 629
iii) French Grey 630 Light Grey or 200

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iv) Light Grey 631 I Aircraft Grey
v) Dark Admiral Grey 632
vi) Smoke Grey 692
vii) Aircraft Grey 693
viii) Dove Grey 694

30. i) RAF Blue Grey 633

ii) Slate 634
iii) Lead 635 RAF Blue Grey 230
iv) Middle Graphite 671
v) Dark Blue Grey 695 I

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6 REQUIREMENTS 6.2 Durability
6.1 Composition
6.2.1 Registered Sample
The material shall be based on synthetic ~alkyd
resin, free from natural rosins and their derivatives 6.2.1.1 When prepawd. and tested as prescribed
or their modifications in any form when tested in under D-3 up to a period of 12 months at National
accordance with IS 101 (Part 9/Set 2) : 1993. In case Test House, Calcutta, a film prepared from the sample
of dispute, test be carried out as prescribed in Annex for registration of the material shall satisfy the
B. It shall also be free from unsaponifiable synthetic requirements ~of the test.
hydrocarbon resiy in any form when tested in accor-
dance with Annex C. It shall be of such a composition 6.2.1.2 A film of the sample for registration shall be
as to satisfy the requirements of this standard. The prepared and tested as prescribed under D-4 in an
composition of the pigment and the vehicle of the accelerated weathering apparatus and examined after
bulk supply shall be similar to those of the registered every 50 h (Xenon arc) and 75 h (Carbon arc) for a
sample within the permissible limits allowed in this period of 250 h (Xenon arc)/500 h (Carbon arc) and
standard. a complete record of its performance maintained.
NOTE - As a precaution against inadvertent accidents, it is
6.1.1 The total quantity of extenders in the pigments recommended that the outdoor exposure test ( see D-3 ) and
composition of the bulk supply and that of the the accelerated weathering test ( xe D-4 ) are carried out in
registered sample shall not deviate by more than 225 duplicate.
percent by mass of the data recorded on the registered
sample when the supply is of a shade different from 6.2.2 Sample from Bulk Supply
the registered sample but in the same colour category.
When the bulk supply is of the same shade as that The characteristics of a film of the material prepared
of the registered sample, the deviation in the total from a representative sample of the bulk supply as
quantity of extenders shall not be more than ?15 prescribed in D-2 tested in the accelerated weathering
percent by mass of the data recorded on the registered apparatus ( see D-4 ) and examined every third day
sample. These limits shall apply even if the extender for a period of 21 days shall comply with the
is not a major constituent of pigment composition. requirements specified in 5.2.2.1.

Any silicious and/or extraneous matter present to the 6.2.2.1 The results of observation of characteristics
extent of 0.5 percent by mass on paint, if absent in of the colour, checking, cracking, chalking, spotting
bulk supply shall not be the cause for rejection. A etc, of the bulk supply sample shall not be more than
variation of 20 percent in minor constituent will not slightly different from the recorded data of the
be a cause of rejection. registered sample.

6.1.2 When no extender is present in the pigment of 6.3 Resistance to Acid (for Finishing only)
the registered sample, not more than 5 percent
silicious/inert matter of the total pigment content in The material when tested as prescribed in Amiex E
the material shall be allowed in bulk supply. shall pass the test.

6.1.3 In undercoatings the sum total of genuine 6.4 Resistance to Alkali (for Finishing only)
pigments shall not deviate by more than 225 percent
by mass, between the registered sample and the bulk The material when tested as prescribed in Annex F
supply where the supply is of different shade from shall pass the test.
that of the registered sample but in the same colour
category. However, when the bulk supply is of the 6.5 The material shall also comply with the
same shade as that of the registered sample, the deviation requirements given in Table 1.
shall not be more than 215 percent by mass.
7 PACKING AND MARKING
6.1.4 When the supply is of the same shade as that
of the registered sample, the permissible limits allowed 7.1 Packing
shall be as specified below:
Unless otherwise agreed to between the purchaser and
a>The total non-volatile matter which includes the supplicr, the enamel shall bc packed in metal
pigment, extenders, if present and vehicle containers conforming to IS 1407 : 1980 or IS 2552 :
solids shall not deviate by more than 210 1989.
percent by mass from the recorded data of the
registered sample. This applies to both 7.2 Marking
undercoatings and finishing enamels.
Each container shall be marked with the following:
b) The total pigment content of material, including
extenders if present, shall not deviate by more a) Name of the material and indication whether
than 215 percent by mass from that of the undercoating or finishing,
registered sample. This applies to both
undercoatings and finishings. b) Indication of the source of manufacture,

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c) Volume of the material, 8.1 Preparation of Test Samples
d) Batch No. or lot No. in code or otherwise, and 8.1.1 For Registration
e) Month and year of manufacture. The sample shall be submitted in three different
containers each containing not less than 500 ml ofthe
8 SAMPLING material.

Table 1 Requirements for Enamel, Synthetic, Exterior

(A) Undercoating (B) Finishing
( Clnuse 6.5 )

SI Characteristics Requirement Method of Test

No. A I (Ref to
Undercoating Finishing IS : 101)

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

9 Drying time. Max: Part 31Sec 1 : lYS6

a) Surface dry 2 hours 4 hours
b) Hard dry 8 hours 12 hours
c) Track free - 24 hours

ii) Consistency. ford cup No. 4 so to 120 set Part 1iSec 5 : 19S9
(For better application the material may be thinned to
50-60 set foi brushing and 35-40 set for spraying)

iii) Finish Smooth and matt Smooth and glossy Part ~/SIX 4 : 1987
to egg-shell gloss

iv) Fineness of grind 40 microns 15 microns Part 3/Set 5 : 1987

v) Gloss, 600 Below 20 Mirr 6 1 Part 4tSec 4 : 1988
vi) ColoUr Off white to Close match to the Part 4iSec 2 : 198Y
light grey specified IS colour
or to an agreed colour

vii) Water content (if suspected to be os 05 Part 2jSec 1 : 1958

present), percent by mass, MUX

viii) Wet opacity t-- As per values given in clause 5 ------ - Part 4/Set 1 : 1988

ix) Scratch hardness after 45 h air No such scratch as to show the bare metal Part .5/Set 2 : 1988
drying (1 Ooo g)

x) Flexibility and adhesion No visibledamage or No visible damage or Part SIsec2 : 1958

detachment of film after detachment of film after
48 h air drying 96 hours air-drying
followed by cooling for
5 hours at approx OOC
( see Note )

xi) Flash point Not below Not below Part l/Set 6 : 1987
3ooc 3ooc

xii) Mass in kg/l0 i 120 85 Part 1iSec 7 : 1987

xiii) Composition
a) Volume solids, percent by 40 35 Part Sisec 6 : 1993
mass, M&r
b) Phthalic anhydride 20 20 Clause 11 of IS 354 (Part 2) :
1956

xiv) Accelerated storage stability test, t----Passes the test ~-- > Annex G
60oC, 96 h

XV) Keeping properties Not less than Not less than Part 6/Set 2 : 19S9
one year one year

NOTE - The test shall be carried out on the cold film, care being taken that the temperature of the panel and rhe rod shall be kept as
close as possible to 0C during the bending operation.

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8.1.1.1 As testing to the requir&nts of this standard 9 TEST METHODS

covers a period of more than 12 months, the supplier
is advised to submit samples for registration 9.1 Tests shall be conducted according to the
sufficiently in advance within the period from October methods prescribed in various Parts and Sections of
to December of the year, so that outdoor exposure Lest IS : 101, IS 354 (Part 2) : 1986 and various Amlexes
can be started during the period stipulated in D-3.1. to this standard. Reference to the relevant clauses
of these standards are given in co1 5 of Table 1, 6.1,
8.1.2 Tender Scrrnple and to various Amlexes in 6.2. 6.3 and 6.4.
The supplier may dispense with sending a tender 9.2 Quality of Reagents
sample provided that he declares that the material, for
which the tender is given, is of the same quality as Unless specified otherwise, pure chemicals and distilled
the samplr previously registered in his name.
water ( see IS 1070 : 1992 ) shall be employed in
tests.
8.1.3 Bulk Supply Snrnple
Representative samples of the material shall be NOTE - Pure chemicals shsll mean chemicals that do not
contain impurities which affect the results of analysis.
drawn and treated as prescribed in IS 101 (Part l/
Set 1) : 1986.
9.: Comparison with the performance of the registered
sample shall be carried out on the basis of records
8.2 Criteria for Conformity
maintained for the registered sample ( see 6.2.1 ).
A lot shall be declared conforming to the requirements
of this standard if the test results of the composite 9.4 For match against Indian Standard Colours,
sample satisfy the requirements given in 6. IS 5 : 1978 shall be used.

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ANNEX A
(Clause 2 >
LIST OF REFERRED INDIAN STANDARDS

IS No. Title IS No. Title

5 : 197s Colours for ready mixed paints 101 (Part 5/ Part 5 Mechanical tests on paint
and enamels ( third revision ) Set 1) : 1988 films, Section 1 Hardness test
( third revision )
266 : 1977 Sulphuric acid (second revision )
(Set 2) : 1988 Section 2 Flexibility and adhesion
296 : 1986 Sodium carbonate, anhydrous ( third revision )
( third revision )
101 (Part 6/ Part 6 Durability tests on paint
101 (Part l/ Methods of sampling and tests for Set 1) : 1988 films, Section 1 Durability under
Set 1) : 19S6 paints, varnishes and related conditions of condensation ( third
products: Part 1 Tests on liquids revision )
paints (general and physical),
Section 1 Sampling ( third (Set 2) : 1989 Section 2 Keeping propelties ( third
revision ) revision )

(Set 3) : 1986 Section 3 Preparation of panels (Set 4) : 1991 Section 4 Degradation of coatings
( third revision ) (pictorial aids for evaluation)
(Set 5) : 1989 Section 5 Consistency ( third 101 (Part S/ Part 8 Tests for pigments and other
revision ) Set 6) : 1993 solids, Section 6 Volume solids
(Set 6) : 1987 Section 6 Flash point ( third 101 (Part 9/ Part 9 Tests for lacquers and
revision ) Set 2) : 1993 varnish, Section 2 Rosin test
(Set 7) : 1986 Section 7 Mass per ten litres ( rlrird 354 (Part 2) : Methods of sampling and test for
revision ) resins for paints : Part 2 Special
1986
101 (Part 2/ Part 2 Preliminary examination test methods for alkyd resins
Set 1) : 1988 and preparation of samples for ( second revision )
testing, Section 1 Water content 513 : 1986 Cold-rolled~low carbon steelsheets
( third revision ) and strips ( third revision )
101 (Part 3/ Part 3 Test on paint fihn formation, 1017 : 1983 Chamois leather ( second revision )
Set 1) : 1986 Section 1 Drying time ( third
revision ) 1070 : 1992 Reagent grade water ( third
revision )
(Set 4) : 1987 Section 4 Finish ( third revision )
1303 : 1983 Glossary of terms relating to paints
(Set 5) : 1987 Section 5 Fineness ofgrind ( third ( second revision )
revision )
1407 : 1980 Round paint tins ( second revision )
101 (Part 4/ Part 4 Optical tests on paint films,
Set 1) : 1988 Section 1 Opacity ( third revision ) 1745 : 197s Petroleum hydrocarbon solvents
( second revision )
(Set 2) : 1989 Section 2 Colour ( third revision )
2552 : 1989 Steel drums (galvanized and
(SIX 4) : 1988 Section 4 Gloss ( third revision { ungalvanized) ( third revision )
IS 2932 : 1993

ANN-EXB
(Clause
6.1)
TEST METHOD FOR TOTAL ROSIN ACIDS CONTENT OF
COATING VEHICLES

B-O GENERAL B-l.6 Moisture Collection Trap

Libermann starch test for Halphen-Hicks test for Constructed according to details shown in Fig. 1.
detection of rosin also gives colouration with Wrap with 12.7 mm asbestos tape.
bleeding pigments (for example, Post Office Red)
which may be confused with the presence of rosin. .
If the rosin content estimated by method described 24/40
herein is less than 1 percent, the paint san1ple should
be considered free from rosin. The proposed method GLASSJOINT
covers the determination of total rosin acids content
of rosinesters, varnishes and alkyd resins, unmodified
by such materials as maleic or fumaric acid or phenols.
Total rosin acids determined include free rosin,
esterified rosin and metallic salts of rosin.
28 OD APPROX
NOTE - This method is primarily designed for material -1
containing 05 to 5 percent rosin on non-volatile basis.
90fS
B-0.1 Outline of the Method 33 10*.5

BiO.l.1 The sample of separated vehicle is saponified

with potassium hydroxide-ethylene glycol reagent and
acidified with hydrochloric acid. Heat is applied to
hydrolyze metallic driers. This is necessary when
metallic rosinates are present.
70,s 22 OD APPROX
B-0.1.2 The mixture described in B-0.1.1 is extracted
with toluene. The rosin and fatty acids and
I -
unsaponiriables pass into the toluene layer. The aqueous I
layer will contain certain dibasic acids, polyhydric /40 GROUND
alcohols, and other water-soluble products of
saponification.

B-0.1.3 The tdluene is removed by evaporation, the

residue weighed and the rosin acids are determined
by a selective esterification and titration method.

B-l APPARATUS
FIG. 1 MOISTURE COLLECTION
TRAP
B-l.1 Air condenser 700 mm, with a 24/40 standard
taper joint.
B-1.7 Pipette
B-l.2 Burette Automatic, 50-ml capacity.
Automatic type having a capacity of 25 ml, for the
standard potassium hydroxide solution, fitted with B-2 REAGENTS
soda-lime trays to protect against absorption of
atmospheric carbon dioxide. B-2.1 Tbluene

B-l.3 Erlenmeyer Flasks B-2.2 Butyl Alcohol Sulphuric Acid Esterification

Reagent
250-and 500~ml capacity with 24/40 ground joints.
Add 500 ml of n-butyl alcohol, 500 ml of toluene and
B-l.4 Separating Funnels 3.3 ml (6 g) of sulphuric acid to a 2-litre round bottom
flask with ground joint, comlect to a moishirc trap and
Three of one litre capacity. condenser and reflux on a hot plate for 30 min to
distill out the water and to form butyl-sulphuric acid.
B-l.5 Steam Bath
Cool and store in a glass stoppered bottle.
Located in a fume hood for evaporation of volatile
solvents. B-2.3 Ethyl Alcohol

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B-2.4 Hydrochloric Acid, Cone (Sp gr 1.19) B-3.6 Using an automatic pipette, accurately measure
50 ml of the esterification reagent into the flask.
B-2.5 Potassium Hydroxide - Ethylene Glycol Comrect the flask to themoisture collection trays and
Solution (132 g/l) condenser. Place on a hot plate heat to boiling and
reflux for 20 min. At the end of heating period, allow
Dissolve 132 g of potassium hydroxide pellets in a the flask to cool somewhat, then remove and cool to
litre of ethylene glycol in a 2-litre Erlemneyer flask. room temperature.
Insert a thermometer and boil to eliminate water until
the temperature of the liquid reaches 190 to 195C. B-3.7 Add 10 drops of thymol blue indicator solution
Cool and store in a rubber stoppered bottle. and titrate with the alcoholic potassium hydroxide
solution to a blue end-point.
B-2.6 Potassium Hydroxide, Alcoholic Standard
B-3.8 Make a blank titration on 50 ml of the
Solution (133 g/l)
esterification solution, after refluxing in the same
Dissolve 133 g of potassium hydroxide pellets in 1 manner.
litre of alcohol. Standardize against potassium acid
phthalate primary standard. B-4 CALCULATION

B-2.7 Sulphuric Acid, Cont. B-4.1 In order to apply properly the esterification
correction factors to the isolated rosin acids - fatty
B-2.8 Thymol Blue Indicator Solution (10 g/l) acids mixture, it is necessary first to calculate the
percent of rosin acids in the dried toluene extract, and
Mix 1 g of thymol blue indicator with 100 ml of ethyl then to correct this value to the on-volatile sample
alcohol. basis.
B-3 PROCEDURE Rosin acids in dried toluene extract, y percent by
mass = [(A - B) N x 3024 x 10181 S - 03
B-3.1 Transfer to a 5OOml Erlenmeyer flask an amount
of sample, weighed to the nearest 0.001 g, containing where
approximately 10 t 1 g of non-volatile material. Add
150 ml of the potassium hydroxide ethylene glycol A = ml of alcoholic potassium hydroxide
solution and swirl to disperse the sample. Add a solution required for titration of the
boiling stone, attach a condenser and reflux on a hot sample,
plate for 2 h.
B = ml of alcoholic potassium hydroxide
solution required for titration of blank,
B-3.2 After refluxing, remove the flask from the hot
plate and cool to room temperature under tap water. N= normality of potassium hydroxide
Add 100 ml of water and while cooling under tap solution used,
water, add 40 ml of the hydrochloric acid. Place on
the hot plate again, reflux for 5 min and cool under s = g of dried toluene extract,
tap water. 3024 = molecular mass of abietic acid multiplied
by 100 and divided by 1 000.
B-3.3 Transfer the sample quantitatively to a 1 litre
separating funnel with the aid of a total of 1.50 ml 1018 = experimentally determined factor to
of water, followed by two 25-ml rinses with toluene. correct for the slight esterification of
Shake, allow the layers to separate, and draw off the resin acid and,
lower aqueous layers into a second 1-litre separating
03 = experimentally determined factor to
funnel. Extract with a third 50-1111portion of toluene.
correct for unesterified fatty acids.
Draw off and discard the water layer. Combine the
benzene extracts, and wash with three 50-ml portions
Rosin acids in alkyd vehicle,
of water. Measure the pH of the third water wash. If
non-volatile basis, percent = (SxY)I(Wxz)
it is less than 38, repeat with a fourth water wash.
Discard the wash waters.
where
B-3.4 Transfer the washed toluene extract to a s = g of dried toluene extract;
weighed (to the nearest 0001 g) 250-ml Erlenmeyer
flask, with the aid of 25 ml of toluene. Evaporate the w= g of original alkyd vehicle taken for
toluene on the steam bath, preferably with the aid of analysis;
a gentle stream of inert gas to volume of approximately T = non-volatile content of the vehicle,
20 ml. Add 5 ml of anhydrous ethyl alcohol and expressed as a decimal: and
evaporate to dryness, to remove any water present by
azeotropic distillation. Y = percent of resin acids in dried toluene
extract.
B-3.5 Cool and weigh to the nearest 0001 g. To
avoid oxidation, do not try in an oven, also the retention NOTE - If it is desired to express the total rosin acids as
of a small amount of toluene does not affect the final Commercial rosin, use 3.500 instead of 3024 as the factor in
calculation. the calculation.

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ANNEX C

( Clause 6.1 )

TEST METHOD FOR UNSAIONIFIABLE MATTER IN ALKYD

RESINS AND RESIN SOLUTIONS

C-0 GENERAL C-2.6 pH Indicator Paper - Universal type.

C-O.1 This method covers the deter1nination of C-2.7 Sodium Hydroxide Solution (50 percent)
unsaponifiable matter in alkyd resins and resi11
Dissolve sodium hydroxide in an equal 1nass of water.
solutions. The method is not applicable to alkyd resins
chemically bound modifying agents such as urea,
C-2.8 Sodium Hydroxide Standard Solution (002N)
melamine, phenols, rosi11 and styrene, but applicable
to physical blends. If the unsaponifiable matter in Prepare and accurately standardize a 002 N aqueous
the coating vehicle when determilled by method sodium hydroxide solution.
described hereinuItder,~is less than 2 percent, the paint
sample should be considered free fromunsaponifiable C-3 PROCEDURE
matter.
C-3.1 Weigh by difference, from a closed contai11er
C-l AYIARATIJS into the 200-ml Er1enmeye.r flask, a portion of resin
Dr resi11 solution containing from 005 to 02 g of
C-l.1 Aluruinium Beaker unsaponifiable matter (8 to 10 g of resi11 solution
usually is sufficient) ( see Note 1 ).
Having a capacity of 125 ml.
NOTE 1 - The maximum specimen size is limited to 10 g of
C-l.2 Flask and Condenser non-volatile matter; otherwise saponification or separalion
difficulties may arise. The specimen should he weighed to
A 200-1111Erlenmeyer llask fitted with a water-cooled nearest milligram.
glass reflux condenser. The connectio11 between the
flask and condenser shall be a standard 24/40 taper C-3.2 Add 10 ml of toluene, and warm to dissolve
ground-glass joint. the sample. Add 50 ml of alcohol, swirl gently to mix,
and then add slowly 5 ml of the sodium hydroxide
C-l.3 Separating Funnels solutio1150 percent (see C-2.7) while swirli11g gently.
Add 5 ml of water, attach to the condenser, and allow
Three SOO-ml capacity fitted with standard-taper, ground to reflux gently on the steam bath for 2 h.
glass stoppers a11d stopcocks. Stopcocks should be
lubricated sparingly with ether-insoluble stopcock C-3.3 Remove from the heat source, cool to room
grease. Altenlatively, funnels fitted with tetra- temperature and wash down the co11denser and joint
fluoroethylenc stopcocks may be used. with a few millilitres of water from a wash bottle.
Transfer the contents of the tlask to a 500-11 separating
C-l.4 Steam Bath funnel with the aid of water, from the wash bottle.
Finally, rinse the flask with three 25-ml portions of
C-1.5 Vacuum Drying Oven ether, adding the ether washings to the sample in the
A small, laboratory size vacuum ove11, thermostatically separating funnel. Add sufficient water to bring the
controlled to operate at 80 -C 5 OC. volume of the lower aqueous layer to 300 ml and add
10 ml of alcohol.
C-2 REAGENTS
C-3.4 Stopper the separati11g funnel, shake gently,
C-2.1 Toluene and allow the layers to separate. Draw off the lower
aqueous layer into the second separating fun11el ( see
C-2.2 Toluene - Alcohol Mixture Note 2 ). Continue the extraction of the aqueous layer
with successive 20-ml portions (not less than three)
Mix equal volumes of toluene and ethyl alcohol, add until a colourless ether extract is attained, combining
2 drops of phenolphthalein indicator solution, and the ether extract in the first funnel. and using the
11eutralize with 002 N sodium hydroxide solution to second the third funnels for the successive extractions.
a persistent faint pink colour.
NOTE 2 -If the layers do not separate easily, carefully draw
off the lower. clear, aqueous layer and add 2 to 3 ml of alcohol.
C-2.3 Ethyl Alcohol (95 Volume Percent) by means of pipette. IO the ether-emulsion phases in the
separatory funnel. Swirl gently to break thr emulsion. and
C-2.4 Ethyl Ether continue to draw off the lower layer. This procedure for
breaking the emulsion may be repeated on subsequent
extractions, if necessary.
C-2.5 Phenolphthalein Indicator Solution IO g/l
Dissolve 1 g of phenolphthalein in ethyl alcohol (95 C-3.5 Wash the final combined ether extracts with
percent) and dilute to 100 ml with ethyl alcohol. 25-ml portions of water until the washi11gs are neutral
 IS 2932 : 1993

when tested with the indicator paper on solution. C-4 CALCULATIONS

Transfer the final ether extract portionwise into the
aluminium beaker containing a small boiling stone C-4.1 Calculate the unsaponfiable matter as follows,
and previously weighed to the nearest 1 mg, evaporating and report the results to the nearest 20.1 percent.
the ether from each portion on the steam bath ( see Fatty acids in extract, g = VN x 0280
Note 3 ). ( Cnrrlion : Be sure to use a head. ) Finally,
rinse the separating funnel with a few successive where
millilitres of ether, adding these washings to the extract V = ml of sodium hydroxide solution
in the beaker. required for titration of the residue,

NOTE 3 -The metal top of the steam bath should be covered

N = normality of the sodium hydroxide
with clean aluminium foil to prevent corrosion of the solution, and
aluminium beaker during evaporation.
0.280 = the factor used for normal 18-carbon
atom fatty acids. If coconut, lauric,
C-3.6 Evaporate the final portion of ether; then transfer
pelorgonic, or other short chain fatty
the beaker and its contents to the vacuum oven, acids are suspected or known to be
previously heated to 80C. Heat to constant mass, present, use the arbitrary factor 0216.
allowing to cool to room temperature in a desiccator
before weighing.
Unsaponifiable matter percent = [(R - E)/S] x 100
C-3.7 After weighing, take up the residue in 50 ml where
of warm (approximately 5OOC) toluene-alcohol mixture. R = mass in g of residue,
Titrate with 002N sodium hydroxide solution to the
same persistent faint pink colour as in the neutralization E = mass in g of fatty acids, and
of the benzene-alcohol ,mixture. S = mass in g of sample.

ANNEXD
(Clauses 6.2.1.1, 6.2.1.2, 6.2.2 and 8.1.1.1 )

TEST FOR DURABILITY

D-O GENERAL thick and free from surface defects, conforming to

D-0.1 Outline of the Method IS 513 : 1986. Panels for the outdoor exposure test
shall be 300 mm x 300 mm in size and for the
The durability of the material is determined by
accelerated weathering test 150 mm x 75 mm. The
ascertaining actual behaviour of suitably prepared
panels shall be cleaned as prescribed in IS 101
test panels in normal outdoor exposure test for a
(Part l/Set 3) : 1986 and the back and edges of the
specified period and evaluating the results of the
panels shall be protected with two coats of a suitable
exposure by a suitable method of rating for various
paint.
characteristics of the film of the material. Apart from
this, the material is also evaluated by an accelerated
weathering test wherein a prepared panel is D-2 PREPARATION OF TEST PANELS
subjected to controlled exposure of heat, light and
water in the artificial weathering apparatus. D-2.1 In the painting procedure outlined under D-2.2,
the air drying of the films shall be done at room
D-l TEST PANELS temperature and at a relative humidity of not more than
D-l.1 The panel shall be mild steel plate, 125 mm 70 percent.

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D-2.2 The surface of the test panels to be exposed be allowed prior to washing. Examine the same half
shall be prepared as follows, taking care that total dry of the test panels at each examination. As an aid in
film thickness of the complete system shall be the examination, a magnifying glass may~be used, but
between 75 and 100 microns: the evaluation shall be based on an assessment with
the unaided eye. At the end of the stipulated period
4 Apply one coat of ready mixed paint red for durability test, examine the two halves of the test
oxide-zinc chrome primer (conforming to panels. The sample shall be considered satisfactory
IS 2074 : 1992) by brushing after a coat if the material surface underneath as well as condition
of undercoat and allow to air-dry for 24 of the film in both the halves, the one washed
hours; periodically as well as the one washed only for the
final examination is satisfactory by the method of
b) Rub down lightly with waterproof emery evaluation described in D-3.2. Stray film failure due
paper No. 2801320, wipe off the surface to extraneous causes other than climatic shall be
using a piece of clean and dry soft cloth and ignored.
then apply by brushing one coat of the under-
coating enamel conforming to this standard D-3.2 Evaluation and Rating of Film Characteristics
and allow to air-dry for 24 hours; of Test Panel

c>Rub down, wet, with waterproof emery D-3.2.1 The test panels before and after the specified
periods of exposure tests shall be assessed for the
paper No. 2801320, wipe off the surface
using a piece of clean and dry soft cloth and various film characteristics as prescribed in D-3.2.2
then apply by brushing one coat of the finishing to D-3.2.8.
enamel conforming to this standard and allow
to air-dry for 24 hours; D-3.2.2 Colour
The colour of the test panel shall be compared against
4 Rub down, wet, with waterproof emery paper the stipulated shade as given in IS 5 : 1978. The initial
No. 220, wash and wipe off water and, when rating for a good colour match shall be 10. The colour
the surface is dry, apply by brushing a second retention on exposure shall be expressed and recorded
coat of the finishing enamel and allow to air as the abbreviation of the type of colour
dry for 7 days before subjecting to exposure change followed by the numerical rating as given
test. below:
NOTE - The primer, undercoat and the finishing enamels
Rating Type of Colour Change
shall be from the same supplier.
10 - Good match D - Darkening
D-3 NORMAL OUTDOOR EXPOSURE TEST
9- Satisfactory F - Fading
D-3.0 Subject the samples for registration and the 8-7 - Sight colour change B - Blueing
tender samples, if supplied, to normal outdoor exposure 6-5 - Definite colour R - Reddening
test in the manner described under D-3.1. change
4-3 - Bad colour change Y - Yellowing
D-3.1 Expose in the open the test panels, prepared
in the manner prescribed under D-l and D-2 in 2-1 - Very bad colour L -Loss of colour
duplicate at an angle of 45 degrees facing South. change
Commence the exposure not earlier than the third o- Complete colour
week of January and not later than the first week of change
April.
D-3.2.3 Freedom from Checking
D-3.1.1 Examine the condition of the exposed films
Freedom from checking shall be rated as 10 for no
at monthly intervals for the first quarter and thereafter
checking and 0 for most severe and complete checking.
quarterly for the rest of the period for the following
Intermediate ratings of 8, 6, 4 and 2 shall be done
characteristics:
by matching with standard photographs.
a) Colour;
D-3.2.4 Freedom F_om Cracking
b) Checking, cracking and flaking;
Freedom from cracking shall be rated as 10 for no
c) Chalking; and cracking and 0 for most severe and complete cracking.
Intermediate ratings of 8, 6, 4 and 2 shall be done
d) Spotting. by matching with standard photographs.

D-3.2.5 Freedom from Flaking

D-3.1.2 For the above examinations, wash the right
hand half of the surface of the two test panels by Freedom from flaking shall be rated as 10 for no
pouring water and then wiping with a soft cloth or flaking and 0 for most severe and complete flaking.
chamois leather ( see IS 1017 : 1983). Adequate time Intermediate ratings of 8, 6, 4 and 2 shall be done
for cooling of the panels to room temperature shall by matching with standard photographs.

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D-3.2.6 Freedom from Chalking D-3.3.2 Freedom from Slisters and Corrosion
Freedom from chalking shall be rated as 10 for no The film shall remain generally free from blisters and
chalking and 0 for most severe and complete chalking.
the metal underneath shall show no signs of corrosion
Intermediate ratings of 8, 6, 4 and 2 shall be done
on exposure for 12 months, A few isolated blisters
by matching with standard photographs.
without any signs of corrosion underneath as well as
one or two localized corrosion and/or rust spots shall
D-3.2.7 Freedom from Spotting
not constitute a cause of failure.
Freedom from spotting shall be rated as follows:
D-3.4 Protection against Corrosion
Numerical Value Rating
(1) (2) After exposure of the film is discontinued, examine
for corrosion of the metal surface of the panel
10 No Spotting underneath by removing film at 5 different places,
9 Satisfactory one in the centre and one each at 4 different places
8-7 Slight spotting near the 4 corners about 50 mm away from the edges.
6-5 Definite spotting The paint film shall be removed by solvent type paint
4-3 Bad spotting remover. When the film is softened by the paint
2-l Very bad spotting .remover it shall be removed by gently rubbing with
0 Complete spotting cotton swab or waste jute taking care to remove
adhering film of primer and/or undercoating. After
D-3.2.8 Freedom fLom Blistering and Corrosion
removal of the film, the exposed metal shall be covered
Freedom from blistering shall be rated as 10 for no by thick mineral oil or petroleum jelly. Localized
blistering and 0 for complete failure in respect of corrosion and/or one or two rust spots shall not~colstitute
blistering. Intermediate ratings for blister density F, a cause of failure. To satisfy the requirements of this
M, MD and D (few, medium, medium-dense and standard, the metal surface shall be otherwise free
dense) and blister sizes 8,~6, 4 and 2 shall be done from corrosion.
by matching with standard photographs.
D-4 ACCELERATED WEATHERlNG TEST
D-3.3 Evaluation of Exposed Films
D-4.1 Accelerated Weathering Apparatus
D-3.3.1 ne requirements of this test shall be taken
to have been satisfied if performance in respect of the An artificial weathering apparatus of the xenon/carbon
characteristics as noted in D-3.2 is within the limits arc type for uniform and controlled exposure to the
specified below. effects of heat, light and water.

Sl No. Clrarrrcteristic Exposure Requirement

4 Colour After 3 months The filmshall have a minimum rating of 7 (except

for colour categories No. 12, 13, 14, 16, 22, 26,
and 27 where the minimum rating shall be 4)

After 6 months The filmshall have a minimumratingofS (except

for colour categories No. 12, 13, 14, 16, 22, 26
and 27 where the minimum rating shall be 3)

After 12 months The filmshall have a minimum rating of 4 (except

for colour categories No. 12, 13, 14, 16, 22, 26
and 27 where the minimum rating shall be 2)

b) Freedom from checking After 12 months Minimum rating of 6

c) Freedom from cracking After 12 months Minimum rating of 8

d) Freedom from flaking After 12 months Minimum rating of 9

e) Freedom from chalking After 12 months Minimum rating of 6

11 Freedom from spotting After 12 months Minimum rating of5

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D-4.2 Procedure is the set of exposure conditions (light, light plus water
spray, dark periods) that are repeated.
D-4.2.1 The panels for this test shall be prepared as
described under D-2.2. Samples for registration shall D-4.2.3The exposed films shall be evaluated for
be tested in duplicate in a suitable accelerated weathering gloss and various film properties as prescribed
apparatus ( see D-4.1 ) and samples drawn from the under D-3.2.
bulk supply shall be tested in a similar manner.
D-4.2.4 The requirement of this test on a sample from
D-4.2.2 Commonly used cycles and test conditions bulk supply shall be taken to have been satisfied if the
are given in Table 2. However, any other cycle may gloss retention shall be minimum 40 percent of the
be used if mutually agreed upon between the original and the performance in respect of the other
purchaser and the supplier. The temperature of water filmcharacteristics is generally similarto that obtained
for specimen spray shall be 16 + 5OC. The term cycle with the registered sample.

Table 2 Test Cycles Commonly Used for Carbon-Arc Exposure Testing of Paints
( Clause D-4.2.2 )

Cycle Description Black Panel Temp % Typical Uses

102 min light 63 rt 25 General coatings

18 min light and water spray

18 h using; General coatings

102 min light 63~2 25

18 min light and water spray

6 h at 95 + 4 percent 7523
relative humidity with no spray

48 min light 63 2 25 Original equipment

12 min light and water spray Manufactured coatings

4 h light 63 + 25 Exterior pigmented

4 h water spray Paints

12 h light 63 + 25 Exterior wood stains

and clears
12 h water spray

8 h light 63 ? 25 Marine enamels

10 h light and water spray

6 h water spray

ANNEX E

( Clause 6.3 )

TEST FOR RESISTANCE TO ACID

E-O GENERAL commensurate with the mass in kg/l0 litres of the

material. Protect the edges of the panel by applying a
E-0.1 Outline of the Method coat of wax. Allow the panel to air-dry in a horizontal
position for 48 hours under specified laboratory
A test panel coated with the enamel, after specified
drying conditions [ see IS 101 (Part l/Set 3) : 19861.
drying period, is immersed in a definite concentration
Immerse the panel in a 2 percent @Z/V) solution of
of sulphuric acid for 24 hours after which it is washed,
concentrated sulphuric acid (relative density 184)
dried and compared in performance with a panel
( see IS 266 : 1977 ) for 24 hours at room temperature.
prepared with the registered sample.
Remove the panel, wash in running fresh water and
E-l PROCEDURE allow to dry for an hour.

E-l.1 Apply a coat of the finishing enamel, as specified E-l.2 The tested portion shall not show signs of
under 2.2 of IS 101 (Part 6/Set 1) : 1988, on a disintegration. The colour shall not vary more than
150 x 10 mm clean glass panel to give a dry film mass slightly from that of untested portion of the test panel.

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 IS 2932 : 1993

ANNEX F

( Cluuse 6.4 )

TEST FOR RESISTANCE TO ALKALI

F-O GENERAL at a temperature of 27 +_ 2OC. Remove, wash in

running water, dry for an hour and examine the film
F-0.1 Outline of the Method and then subject it to test as prescribed under F-1.2.

The film of the material is tested with a solution of F-l.2 Immerse the panel in a 2 percent (m/v) solu:ion
laundry soap followed by a solution of sodium carbonate, of sodium carbonate of analytical reagent grade (see
washed dried and compared in performance with a IS 296 : 1974 ) for half an hour at a temperature of
panel prepared with the registered sample. 27 -C2OC. Remove the panel, wash in running water,
dry for an hour and examine the film.
F-l PROCEDURE
F-l.3 The tested portion shall not show signs of
F-l.1 Immerse a panel prepared as prescribed in disintegration. The colour shall not vary more than
Annex E in a one percent (m/v) solution of laundry slightly from that of the untested portion of the test
soap (see Type 1 of IS 285 : 1992) for half an hour panel.

ANNEX G

[ Table 1, SZNo. ( xiv ) ]

ACCELERATED STORAGE STABILITY TEST

G-l PROCEDURE and there shall be no evidence of seeding. The paint

shall meet the drying time requirements and shall
G-l.1 Store the paint sample in a closed 500-ml produce dry film that is uniform in appearance and
container and keep at 60C for 96 hours. free from streaking, mottling and seediness. Further,
in case of finishing paint, the change in gloss value
G-l.2 After the test paint shall not gel, liver, curdle shall not be more than 5 units from that of original
or increase in efflux time by more than 20 percent, value.

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ANNEX H

( Forewbrd )

COMMITTEE COMPOSITION

Paints (Other than Industrial Paints) and Allied Products

Sectional Committee, CHD 020

Chllit7tWl Representing
SHRI T. K. S. MANI Addisons Paints & Chemicals Ltd. Madras

Mm bus
SHRI S. N. AGARWAL Directorate General of Technical Development, New Delhi
SHRI JASPER SINGH ( Altermte )
SHRI S. S. ANAKAIKAR Goodlass Nerolac Paints Ltd, Bombay
SHRI JAMEEL AHMED ( Altermte )
SHRIS. K. ASTHANA Ministry of Defence (DGQA), New Delhi
SHRI K. N. MEHROTRA( Alternate )
SHRI V. M. BAVDEKAR Asian Paints (India) Ltd, Bombay
SHRI S. G. SHE~E ( Alternate )
SHRI R. BEHL. ICI India Ltd, Calcutta
DR P. G. CHAUDHARI Ganvare Paints Ltd, Bombay
SHRI C. R. THUSE ( Alternate )
DIRECTOR (Chemicals) Development Commissioner (SSI), GOI, New Delhi
SHRI R. MUKHOPADHAYA( Altemnte )
SHRI M. M. GHOSH Shalimar Paints Ltd, Calcutta
DR S. GHOSH Berger Paints India Ltd, Calcutta
SHRI K. NIRMAL KUMAR ( Alternate )
JOINT DIRECTOR (CM) Railway Board, New Delhi
SR (CMT) ( Alternate )
SHRI JUNG BAHADUR Tata Engg & Locomotive Co, Pune
SHRI A. MAZUMDAR( Alternate )
SHRI ALQK MATHUR Indian Paints Association, Calcutta
SHRI M. M. GHOSH ( Alternate )
SHRI ALOK MUKHERJEE The U K Paint Industries. New Delhi
SHRI S. P. GAEL ( Alternate )
SHRI D. P. MUKHERIEE Heavy Machine Building Plant (HEC), Ranchi
SHRI A. P. SINHA ( Alternate )
SHRI ANIL A. PAREKH Indian Small Scale Paint Association, Bombay
SHRI G. K. LOYALKA ( Alternate )
SHRI RAME~H CHAND Central Public Works Department, New Delhi
DR GAUTAM RAY Jensen & Nicholson (India) Ltd, Calcutta
SHRI R. N. BANERIEE( Alternate )
REPRE~ENTA~E Ministry of Defence (R&D), New Delhi
REPRESENTAWE Ministry of Environment and Forests, New Delhi
SHRI A. K. SAHA National Test House, Calcutta
SHRI S. K. SAHA ( Alternate )
DR G. SAHA Engineers India Ltd, New Delhi
DR M. S. SAXENA Oil Technologists Association of India, Kanpur
DR M. M. SHIRSALKAR( Alternate )
SHRI G. N. TEWARI The Punjab Paint Colour & Varnish Works Ltd, Kanpur
SHRI P. K. KHANNA ( Alternate )
SHRI M. B. UNNI Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd, New Delhi
SHRI N. D. GUPTA (Alternate )
SHRI A. K. BASU ( Altenure )
SHRI V. K. VERMA Shriram Institute for Industrial Research, New Delhi
SHRI A. K. AGARWAL ( Alterrurte )
DR M. YASEEN Indian Instittue of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad
DR B. G. K. MURK ( Altermte )
DR R. K. SINGH, Director General, BIS ( Lk-officio Member )
Director (Chem)

Member Secretary
SHRI R. NARUIA
Joint Director (Chem), BIS

( Continued on page 17)

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 IS2932:1993
( Continued from page 16)

RMPs Enamels & Adjuncts Subcommittee, CHD 020 : 02

C0tWt%?r Representing
SHRI S. S. ANAKAIKAR Goodlass Nerolac Paints Ltd, Bombay

Members
SHRI R. N. BANERJEE Indian Paints Association, Calcutta
SHRI R. BEHL ICI India Ltd, Calcutta
DR P. G. CHAUDHARI Garware Paints Ltd. Bombay
SHRIA. P. SHENOY( Ahnate )
DR M. B. GUHA Shalimar Paints, Calcutta
SHR~ D. K. SEN ( Alternatz )
SHRIJAMEELAHMAD Goodlass Nerolac Paints Ltd, Bombay
SHRI A. V. KALE Snowcem India Ltd, Bombay
SHWN. K. KAUSHAL Directorate General of Supplies & Disposals, New Delhi
SHRI P. JAYAKUMARANA
( Alternate )
SHRIALOK MUKHERJEE The U K Paint Industries, New Delhi
SHRI S. P. GAEL ( Akermzte )
SHRI K. NIRMALKUMAR Berger Paints, Calcutta
SHRI K. S. RAMCHANDRAN Addisons Paints, Madras
SHRI S. S. RAo Ministry of Defence (DGQA), New Delhi
SHRI M. H. ALAM ( Altentale )
DR GAUTAMRAY jonson & Nicholson (India) Ltd, Calcutta
REPRESENTATIVE Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee
REPRESENTATIVE Railway Board, New Delhi
SHRI S. K. SAHA National Test House. Calcutta
SHRI T. K. CHAKARABOR~ ( Alternate )
SHRI S. G. SHE~E Asian Paints India Ltd, Bombay
SHRI G. N. TEWARI The Punjab Paint Colour & Varnish Works Ltd, Kanpur

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products covered by an Indian Standard conveys the assurance that they have been produced
to comply with the requirements of that standard under a well defined system of inspection,
testing and quality control which is devised and supervised by BIS and operated by the
producer. Standard marked products are also continuously checked by BIS for conformity
to that standard as a further safeguard. Details of conditions under which a licence for the
use of the Standard Mark may be granted to manufacturers or producers may be obtained
from the Bureau of Indian Standards.
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 AMENDMENTNO. 1 OCTOBER 1995
TO
IS 2932 : 1993 ENAMEL, SYNTHETIC, EXTERIOR:
(A) UNDERCOATING (B) FINISHING -
SPECIFICATION
(Second Revision)

[ Page 5, Table 1, Sl NO. (vi), co1 3 ] - Substitute Off white or light grey for
Off white to light grey.

[ Page 5, Table 1, Sl No. (xii), co1 2 ] -Add the word Min at the end.
[ Page 6, clause 9.4, line 2 ] - Substitute 1994for 1978.
( Page 7, Annex: A, co1 1 ) - Substitute 5 : 1994for 5 : 1978 and 101
( Part l/Set 1) : 1987 for 101 ( Part l/Secl ) : 1986.
[ Page 12, clause D-U(a), lines 3 and 4 ] - Delete the words after a coat
of undercoat.
( CHD 020 )
Reprography Unit, BE, New Delhi, India
 AMENDMENTNO. 2 JULY 1997
TO
IS 2932 : 1993 ENAMEL, SYNTHETIC, EXTERIOR:
(A) UNDERCOATING (B) FINISHING -
SPECIFICATION
(Second Revision)

[ Page 1, clause 5, CoZour Category No. 4 (iv), co1 2 and 3 ] - Insert the
following colour shades and ISC No. to the existing list:
v) Phirozi 176

vi) Satin Blue 177

[ Page 1, clause 5, Colout Category No. S(iii), col 2 and 3 ] - Insert the
following colour shade and ISC No. to the existing list:
iv) BusGreen 299

[ Page 5, Table 1, Sl No. (ii), col 2 ] - Delete the words ford cup No. 4
appearing after Consistency

[ Page 5, Table 1, SI No. (ii), co1 4 ] - Insert 90to 120 see (for better apptication,
the material may be thinned to SO-60 set for brushing and 35-40 set for spraying) against the
characteristic of Consistency.

[ Page 5, Ttible 1, SZNO. (iv), cof 3 ] - Substitute Not more than 40 microns
for 40 microns.

[ Page 5, Table 1, SZNo. (iv), coZ4 ] - Substitute Not more than 15 microns for

15 microns.

[ Page 5, Table 1, SZNo. (ix), col5 ] - Substitute PartS/Set 1 : 1988for Part

5/&c 2 : 1988.

[ Page 5, TabZe 1, SZNo.(xiii) (b), coZ2 ] - Insert the words content, percent
by mass, Min after Phthalic anhydride.

[ Page 7, Annex A ] - Substitute 266 : 1993 for 266 : 1977 and ( Set
7 ) : 1987for ( Set 7) : 1986 under columu of ZSNo.

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 AMENDMENT
NO. 3 MARCH 1999
TO
IS 2932 : 1993 ENAMEL, SYNTHETIC, EXTERIOR :
(A) UNDERCOATING (B) FINISHING - SPECIFICATION
( Second Revision )

[ Page 5, Table 1, SINo. ()

II , co1 (3) and (4)] - Delete the following:
( For better application the material may be thinned to 50-60 set for brushing and 35-30 set
for spraying).

( Page 5, Table 1, Note ) - Insert the following matter at the end of Note:
For better application the material may be thinned IO 50-60 set for brushing and 3.540 set
for spraying.

[ Page 12, clause D-2.2(d), line 2 ] - Substitute No. 320for No. 220.

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