( Reaffirmed 2002 )

IS : 342 - 1976

Indian Standard
SPECIFICATION FOR
VARNISH, ACID RESISTING

f First Revision )

Paints and Allied Products Sectional Committee, CDC 8

Chairman Rejmsenting
SH~I T. K. S. MANI Addisons Paints & Chemicals Ltd, Madras

Members
SHRI M. B. SATYANARAYANA ( Alternate to
Shri T. K. S. Mani )
SHRI S. K. ASTHANA Ministry of Defence ( DGI )
SHRI S. PANDEY ( Alternate )
SHBI BALJIT SINGH Bhagsons Paint Industries ( India ), New Delhi
SHRI HARDIP SIN~H ( Alternate )
DR A. S. BHADURI National Test House, Calcutta
Sam K. C. SEAL ( Alternate )
DR P. K. BHANDARI Shalimar Paints Ltd, Calcutta
SHRI N. S. BHARATIA Blundell Eomite Paints Ltd. Bombav,
SHRI S. H. DESAI ( Alternate )
SHRI S. BHATTACRARYYA The Alkali & Chemical Corporation of India Ltd.
Calcutta
SHRI G. N. TEWARI ( Alternate 1
SHRI C. J. BHUMKAR . ‘Asian Paints ( India ) Ltd, Bombay
SHRI P. N. WAGLE ( Alternate )
C H E M I s T & METALT,URGIST, Railway Board ( Ministry of Railways )
ASSISTANT RESEARCH OFFICER
( CM-I )
SHRI P. K. DESHP~NDE The Premier Automobiles Ltd, Bombay
SIIRI D. A. PATKI ( Alternate )
SHRIN.G.S.rYER Directz-ia;e General of Supplies & Disposals, New

SHRI R. D. KAWATRA Directorate General of Technical Development, New

Delhi
SERI KULTAR SIN~H ( Alternate )
SHRI R. K. MARPHATIA Goodlass Nerolac Paints Ltd, Bombay
SRRI N. R. KOLWALKAR ( Altamale )
SHR: M. PHILIP Indian Aluminium Co Ltd, Calcutta
SHRI P. N. PRADKE ( Alternate )
~:HRI
SIIRI B. RAO
M. N. V. DALAL ( Alt mate ) Indian Paint Association, Calcutta

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Members Representing
DR R. J. RATHI Raw Materials for Paints Industry Sectional
Committee, CDC 50, IS1
SRRIK. L. RATHI ( Alternate )
SHRI 0. P. RATRA National Buildings Organization, New Delhi
SHRI P. SATYANARAYANAN Development Commissioner, Small Scale Industries,
New Delhi
SCIENTIFIC ADVISER TO THE Naval Headquarters, Ministry of Defence
CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF
DR S. M. SINGH Central Building Research Institute ( CSIR ),
Roorkee -
DR M. A. SIVASAMBA~P Regional Research Laboratory ( CSIR ), Hyderabad
SUPERINTENDINI: SURVEYOR OF Central Public Works Department, New Delhi
WORKS ( I )
SURYEYOR OF WORKS ( I) ( Alternate)
DR G. M. SAXENA, Director General, IS1 ( Ex-oficio Member )
Director ( Chem )

Secretary
SHRI R. K. SINGH
Assistant Director ( Chem ), IS1

Panel for Varnishes and Bituminous Finishes, CDC 8 : 6 : 8

Convener
SHRI S. H. DESAI Blundell Eomite Paints Ltd, Bombay

Members
SHRI R. R. SEQUERIRA (Alternate to
Shri S.’ H. Dcsai )
DR K. P. BUCH Ministry of Defence
SHRI Y. P. S. NIRWAN ( Alternate )
CHEMIST & METALLURGIST II Railway Board ( Ministry of Railways )
REPRESENTATIVE Asian Paints ( India ) Ltd, Bombay

Ad hoc Panel of Bombay Region, CDC 8 : 6 : 12

Convener
SHRI R. K. MARPHATIA Goodlass Nerolac Paints Ltd, Bombay

Members
SIIRI C.J. BKUMKAR Asian Paints ( India ) Ltd, Bombay
DEPUTY DIRECTOR ( CHEM ) National Test House, Bombay
E&RI S. H. DESAI Blundell Eomite Paints Ltd, Bombay
DR A. B. GERSAPPA Bombay Paints & Allied Products Ltd, Bombay
MANAQING DIRECTOR Mercury Paints & Varnishes Ltd, Bombay
MANAGINO DIRECTOR Noble Paints & Varnish Co Ltd, Bombay

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Indian Standard
SPECIFICATION FOR
VARNISH, ACID RESISTING

f First Revision )

0. FOREWORD
0.1 This Indian Standard ( First Revision) was adopted by the Indian
Standards Institution on 30 September 1976, after the draft finalized by
the Paints and Allied Products Sectional Committee had beed approved
by the Chemical Division Council.

0.2 This standard was first published in 1952 and was based on the
interim co-ordinated draft produced with the assistance of the represen-
tatives of manufacturers and of various departments and authorities of
the Government of India by the Co-ordinating Subcommittee of the
No. 5 Standing Committee on Specifications for Paints and Allied Stores
of the General Headquarters, India ( now Army Headquarters).

0.3 This revision is based on the recommendations of an Ad hoc Panel

specially set up for review of published Indian Standards on paints and
allied products. In this revision the composition clause has been rationa-
lized, the requirement for colour of the tinted type of the material has
been modified .and an additional requirement for flash point has been
introduced.
0.4 This standard contains clause 5.1 which calls for agreement between
the purchaser and the supplier.
0.5 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%. The number of significant places retained
in the rounded off value should be the same as that of the specified
value in this standard.

1. SCOPE
1.1 This standard prescribes requirements and method of sampling and
test for the material commercially known as varnish, acid resisting.

*Rules for rounding off nunlerical values ( rauised ).

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1.1.1 The material is used for the protection of accumulator labels,

floats and for other purposes where resistance to acids is required.

2. TERMINOLOGY
2.1 For the purpose of this standard, the definitions given in IS : 6667-
1972* and IS : 197-1969t ( terms under 2) shall apply.

3. TYPES
3.1 The material shall be of the following two types:

a) Clear, and
b) Tinted.

4. REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Description -The material shall be clear and transparent or

tinted, as required and shall be free from foreign matter, sediment and
undissolved water.
4.2 Composition - The composition of the material shall be such as to
satisfy the requirements specified in this standard.

4.3 Resistance to Acid- The film of the material shall show no sign
of deterioration when tested as prescribed in Appendix A.

4.4 The material shall also comply with the requirements given in
Table 1.

5. PACKING AND MARKING

5.1 Packing - The material shall be packed in tin or galvanized con-
tainers or as agreed to between the purchaser and the supplier.
NOTE - The material, when intended for defence purposes, shall be packed and
marked in accordance with IS : 5661-19702.

5.2 Marking - Each container shall be marked with the following

particulars:
a) Name and type of the materia1;
b) Name of the manufacturer or his recognized trade-mark, if any;
c) Volume of the material;
d) Batch No. or lot No. in code or otherwise; and
e) Month and year of manufacture.

*Glossary of terms used in synthetic resin industry.

tMethods of sampling and test for varnishes and lacquers ( jirst rai&n ).
$Code of practice for packing and marking of packages of paints, enamels, varnishes
and allied products.

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TABLE 1 REQUIREMENTS FOR VARNISH, ACID RESISTING

( Clause 4.4 )

REQUIREMENT METHOD OF TEST

Ea. ( REF TO CL No.
IN IS : 197-1969* )

(1) (3 (3) (4)

9 Drying time, MUX:

a) Hard dry 4 hours
ii) Finish Smooth and glossy
iii) C&ur:
a) Clear Not darker than a
combination of 41
yellow units and 10
red units
b) Tinted Close match to the
approved sample or
as agreed to bet-
ween the purchaser
and the supplier
iv) Scratch hardness No such scratch as to 10
show the bare metal
v) Flexibility and No visible damage or
adhesion detachment of film ( Mc:llrod I )
vi) Stripping test Scratches free from 12
jagged edges
vii) Volatile matter con- 60.0 15
tent, percent by mass,
M&X
viii) Keeping properties Not less than one year 20
from the date of
manufacture
ix) Flash point, Min 21°C 13

*Methods of sampling and test for varnishes and lacquers (first revision ).

5.2.1 The containers may also be marked with the ISI Certification
Mark.
NOTE - The use of the IS1 Certification Mark is governed by the provisions of the
Indian Standards Institution ( Certification Marks ) Act and the Rules and Regulations
made thereunder. The IS1 mark on 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 ISI and operated by the producer. ISI marked products
are also continuously checked by ISI for conformity to that standard as a further safe-
guard. Details of conditions under which a licence for the use of the IS1 Certification
Mark may be granted to manufacturers or processors, may be obtained from the
Indian Standards Institution.

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5.3 Other details of packing and marking shall be in accordance with

the instructions given by the purchaser.

6. SAMPLING

6.1 Representative samples of the material shall be prepared as prescribed

in IS : 197-1969” (under 3).

7. TEST METHODS

7.1 Tests shall be conducted as prescribed in IS : 197-1969* and

Appendix A. References to the relevant clauses of IS : 197-1969* are
given in co1 4 of Table 1 and that of Appendix A in 4.3.

7.2 Quality of Reagents - Unless specified otherwise, pure chemicals

and distilled water ( see IS : 1070-1960t ) shall be employed in tests.
NOTE - ‘ Pure chemicals ’ shall mean chemicals that do not contain impurities
which affect the results of analysis.

8. CRITERIA FOR CONFORMITY

8.1 A lot shall be declared as conforming to the requirements of this

standard if the test results of the composite sample satisfy the require-
ments prescribed under 4.

APPENDIX A
( Clause 4.3 )
TEST FOR RESISTANCE TO ACID

A-l. PROCEDURE
A-I.1 Apply a coat of the material, by brushing, to a clean 150x50 mm
glass panel to give a dry film mass of 17 to 25 g/m2. Allow the panel
to air-dry in a horizontal position for 24 hours under conditions specified
under 7.3.1 of IS : 197-1969*. Seal the edges with a suitable wax.
Immerse a part of the panel in 6.0 N sulphuric acid for 24 hours at room
temperature. Remove the panel and compare the immersed portion of
the film with the portion not immersed.
A-I.2 The film shall show no sign of deterioration.

*Methods of sampling and test for varnishes and lacquers (Jirst revision ).
jSpecification for water, distilled quality ( revised ).