EN ISO 276:2021

Binders for paints and varnishes - Linseed stand oil - Requirements and methods of test (ISO 276:2019)

This document specifies the requirements and the corresponding test methods for five types of linseed stand oil suitable for paints and varnishes.

Bindemittel für Beschichtungsstoffe - Leinöl-Standöl - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren (ISO 276:2019)

Dieses Dokument legt die Anforderungen und die entsprechenden Prüfverfahren für fünf Typen von Leinöl-Standöl fest, die für Beschichtungsstoffe geeignet sind.

Liants pour peintures et vernis - Standolies d'huile de lin - Exigences et méthodes d'essai (ISO 276:2019)

Le présent document spécifie les exigences et les méthodes d'essai correspondantes de cinq types de standolie d'huile de lin pour peintures et vernis.

Veziva za barve in lake - Polimerizirano laneno olje - Zahteve in preskusne metode (ISO 276:2019)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 18-May-2021
• Withdrawal Date: 29-Nov-2021
• ICS: 87.060.20 - Binders
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 139 - Paints and varnishes
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 139 - Paints and varnishes
• Current Stage: 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
• Start Date: 19-May-2021
• Completion Date: 19-May-2021
• Ref Project: SIST EN ISO 276:2021 - Binders for paints and varnishes - Linseed stand oil - Requirements and methods of test (ISO 276:2019)

Relations

• Replaces: EN ISO 276:2010 - Binders for paints and varnishes - Linseed stand oil - Requirements and methods of test (ISO 276:2002)
• Effective Date: 15-Jul-2018
• Refers: ISO 4630:2015 - Clear liquids — Estimation of colour by the Gardner colour scale
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2026
• Refers: ISO 12058-1:2018 - Plastics — Determination of viscosity using a falling-ball viscometer — Part 1: Inclined-tube method
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2026
• Refers: ISO 4618:2014 - Paints and varnishes — Terms and definitions
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2026
• Refers: EN 4626-004:2008 - Aerospace series - Connectors, optical, rectangular, multicontact, rack and panel, Quadrax cavity, 2,5 mm diameter ferrule - Operating temperatures - 65 °C to 125 °C (cable dependent) - Flush contacts - Part 004: Adaptor for receptacle
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: EN ISO 9241-920:2024 - Ergonomics of human-system interaction - Part 920: Tactile and haptic interactions (ISO 9241-920:2024)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: CEN/TS 17785:2022 - Organo-mineral fertilizers - Determination of chelating and complexing agents
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: EN ISO 22074-3:2024 - Railway infrastructure - Rail fastening systems - Part 3: Proof load test method for pull-out resistance (ISO 22074-3:2021)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Consolidated By: ISO 276:2019 - Binders for paints and varnishes — Linseed stand oil — Requirements and methods of test
• Effective Date: 12-Feb-2026

Overview

EN ISO 276:2021 - Binders for paints and varnishes - Linseed stand oil - Requirements and methods of test (ISO 276:2019) - is an internationally recognized standard developed by CEN and ISO for linseed stand oil used as a binder in paints and varnishes. This standard specifies the requirements and corresponding test methods for five distinct types of linseed stand oil, ensuring product quality, consistency, and suitability for various industrial and artistic applications. It replaces the previous edition EN ISO 276:2010, reflecting advances in testing and updated specifications.

Key Topics

• Linseed Stand Oil Types: The standard classifies linseed stand oil into five types based on viscosity, ranging from extra-low to extra-high. This classification allows manufacturers and users to select the appropriate type for specific paint or varnish formulations.
• Performance Requirements:
  • Viscosity standards at 20°C, 23°C, and 25°C to ensure correct flow and handling properties.
  • Colour (Gardner Scale) to maintain visual consistency in coatings.
  • Turbidity Requirements for clarity, with guidance on addressing cold-related turbidity.
  • Acid Value limits for chemical stability.
  • Saponification Value to confirm polymerization quality.
• Testing Methods: The standard prescribes test methods for each property, referencing widely used ISO procedures such as ISO 12058-1 (viscosity), ISO 4630 (colour), ISO 15715 (turbidity), ISO 660 and ISO 2114 (acid value), and ISO 3657 or ISO 3681 (saponification value).
• Documentation and Reporting: Specifies required details for test reports, supporting traceability and regulatory compliance.

Applications

EN ISO 276:2021 is highly relevant for industries and professionals involved in:

• Paint and Coatings Manufacturing: Ensuring batch-to-batch consistency, optimizing paint performance, and selecting appropriate linseed stand oil for specific formulations.
• Varnish Production: Providing reliable guidelines for varnish formulations, where film formation, drying time, and clarity are critical.
• Quality Assurance and Testing Laboratories: Establishing baseline testing methods and documentation procedures for certifying material quality according to harmonized international standards.
• Art Conservation and Restoration: Supporting the selection of historically accurate binders and materials, benefiting museums and restoration professionals.
• Procurement and Specification Writing: Enabling sourcing departments to specify materials that conform to recognized standards, facilitating clearer contracts and reducing risk.

Related Standards

For comprehensive quality assurance and compatibility, EN ISO 276:2021 references and aligns with several key international standards, including:

• ISO 660 - Determination of acid value in animal and vegetable oils.
• ISO 2114 - Determination of acid value for polyester resin binders in paints.
• ISO 3657 and ISO 3681 - Determination of saponification value in oils and binders.
• ISO 12058-1 - Determination of viscosity in plastics and binder materials.
• ISO 15715 - Turbidity measurement in binder materials.
• ISO 4630 - Colour estimation using the Gardner scale.
• ISO 4618 - Comprehensive terminology for paints and varnishes.

EN ISO 276:2021 offers a harmonized framework to ensure quality, compatibility, and safety in the use of linseed stand oil for paints and varnishes. Adoption of this standard benefits manufacturers, quality professionals, and end users by improving product performance and facilitating international trade in coating materials.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2021
Nadomešča:
SIST EN ISO 276:2012
Veziva za barve in lake - Polimerizirano laneno olje - Zahteve in preskusne metode
(ISO 276:2019)
Binders for paints and varnishes - Linseed stand oil - Requirements and methods of test
(ISO 276:2019)
Bindemittel für Beschichtungsstoffe - Leinöl-Standöl - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
(ISO 276:2019)
Liants pour peintures et vernis - Standolies d'huile de lin - Exigences et méthodes
d'essai (ISO 276:2019)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 276:2021
ICS:
87.060.20 Veziva Binders
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN ISO 276
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
May 2021
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 87.060.20 Supersedes EN ISO 276:2010
English Version
Binders for paints and varnishes - Linseed stand oil -
Requirements and methods of test (ISO 276:2019)
Liants pour peintures et vernis - Standolies d'huile de Bindemittel für Beschichtungsstoffe - Leinöl-Standöl -
lin - Exigences et méthodes d'essai (ISO 276:2019) Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren (ISO 276:2019)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 9 November 2020.

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European foreword . 3

European foreword
This document (EN ISO 276:2021) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 35 "Paints and
varnishes" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 139 “Paints and varnishes” the
secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by November 2021, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by November 2021.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN ISO 276:2010.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the
United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 276:2019 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 276:2021 without any modification.

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 276
Third edition
2019-09
Binders for paints and varnishes —
Linseed stand oil — Requirements and
methods of test
Liants pour peintures et vernis — Standolies d'huile de lin —
Exigences et méthodes d'essai
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1 Scope . 1
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3 Terms and definitions . 1
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