CEN/TC 298 - Pigments and extenders

CEN/TC 298 is a Technical Committee within the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). It is named "Pigments and extenders" and is responsible for: Standardization in the field of pigments, dyestuffs and extenders. Implementation of existing standards and drawing up of additional standards relating to terminology, general test methods, test methods related to the intended application and specifications for pigments, dyestuffs and extenders. Work related to the application of the above groups of products in textiles is excluded. This committee has published 152 standards.

CEN/TC 298 develops CEN standards in the area of C02 - PAINTS AND RELATED PRODUCTS. The scope of work includes: Standardization in the field of pigments, dyestuffs and extenders. Implementation of existing standards and drawing up of additional standards relating to terminology, general test methods, test methods related to the intended application and specifications for pigments, dyestuffs and extenders. Work related to the application of the above groups of products in textiles is excluded. Currently, there are 152 published standards from this technical committee.

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) is a public standards organization that brings together the national standardization bodies of 34 European countries. CEN provides a platform for developing European Standards (ENs) and other technical documents in relation to various products, materials, services, and processes, supporting the European Single Market.

A Technical Committee (TC) in CEN is a group of experts responsible for developing international standards in a specific technical area. TCs are composed of national member body delegates and work through consensus to create standards that meet global industry needs. Each TC may have subcommittees (SCs) and working groups (WGs) for specialized topics.