Testing of Paint and Surface Coatings

Testing Parameters Test Method
1) Polyurethane Enamel, Paint
Drying Time IS 101(Part 3/Sec 1)
Consistency/ viscosity IS 101 (Part 1/Sec 5)
Finish IS 101 (Part 3/Sec 4)
Colour IS 101 (Part 4/Sec 2) & IS 5
Dry film thickness IS 13213
Volume solids IS 13213
Scratch hardness IS 101 (Part 5/Sec 2)
Flexibility and adhesion IS 101(Part 5/Sec 2)
Flash point IS 101(Part 1/Sec 6)
Fineness of grind IS 101 (Part 3/Sec 5)
Pot life IS 13213
Gloss at 45 deg angle incidence IS 101(Part 4/Sec 4)
Weight in Kg/10 litre IS 101 (Part 1/Sec 7)
Resistance to sulphuric acid (Gloss retention) IS 13213
Resistance to caustic potas (Gloss retention) IS 13213
Resistance to Oil (Gloss retention) IS 13213
Resistance to solvent (Gloss retention) IS 13213
Durability test IS 13213
Keeping properties IS 101 (Part 6/ Sec-1)
2) Distemper
Analysis of Pb, Cu, Cr, Cd, Hg, Se ASTM E-1621-1994/ DTH/Distemper/WI/Metal/01 (AAS/ICPMS )
Toxic & Heavy Metal : - Nickel, Cadmium, Lead, Arsenic, Manganese, Selenium, Antimony & Tin DTH/Distemper/WI/Metal/01 (AAS/ICPMS)
3) Thermoplastic Paints
Titanium Di-oxide IS 1527
Calcium Carbonate and Inert Fillers IS 8767
Glass Beads Contents BS 3262 (Part 1)
Binder BS 3262 (Part 1)
Softening point ASTM D 36-95