ISO/TC 35 - Paints and varnishes

This document evaluates the use of the Bresle test (as defined in ISO 8502-9) for assessing soluble salt contamination on steel surfaces prepared with single-use abrasive blasting media. It presents comparative data from field and laboratory measurements using different analytical methods to determine whether conductivity values obtained from the Bresle test can be correlated to chloride and other salt concentrations.

This document describes a classification of metallic blast-cleaning abrasives for the preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related products. It specifies the characteristics which are required for the complete designation of such abrasives. This document applies to abrasives supplied in the "new" or unused condition only. It does not apply to abrasives either during or after use. NOTE Although this document has been developed specifically to meet requirements for the preparation of steelwork, the properties specified are generally appropriate when preparing other material surfaces, or components, using blast-cleaning techniques. These techniques are described in ISO 8504-2 [7].

This document specifies the test method for evaluating the formaldehyde purification performance of interior wall coatings using the bag method. This document is applicable to the measurement and evaluation of formaldehyde purification performance of various types of interior wall coatings. This document can also apply to other indoor decoration materials with formaldehyde purification performance, such as wallpaper, carpets and decorative panels. Additionally, the method can be extended to the evaluation of the purification performance of other carbonyl compounds, such as acetaldehyde, propionaldehyde and butyraldehyde.

This document specifies the applicability of general test methods for coatings resulting from paints and varnishes (hereinafter referred to as “coatings”) on plastics, plastics composites and similar substrates, hereinafter collectively referred to under the term “plastics”. It provides a general introduction to the particularities of coatings on plastics.

This document specifies chemical resistance testing of coatings on plastics, plastics composites and similar substrates, hereinafter collectively referred to as plastics. This document shows the potential effect of plastics on the behaviour of the coating during chemical resistance testing.

This document specifies the weathering and irradiation testing of coatings on plastics, plastics composites and similar substrates, hereinafter collectively referred to as plastics. This document shows the potential effect of plastics on the behaviour of the coating during weathering and irradiation testing.

This document specifies the abrasion and scratch tests of coatings on plastics, plastics composites, and similar substrates, hereinafter collectively referred to as plastics. This document shows the potential effect of plastics on the behaviour of the coating during abrasion and scratch testing.

This document specifies the constant climate and alternating climate testing of coatings on plastics, plastics composites and similar substrates, hereinafter collectively referred to as plastics. This document shows the potential effect of plastics on the behaviour of the coating during climate testing.

This document specifies the testing of the stone-chip resistance testing of coatings on plastics, plastics composites and similar substrates, hereinafter collectively referred to as plastics. This document shows the potential effect of plastics on the behaviour of the coating during stone-chip resistance testing.

This document specifies methods for determining the film thickness of a coating on concrete substrate by cross-section method.

This document specifies the cup method (without ball) for determining the softening point of resins (including rosin) and can, under user-defined conditions, give results comparable to those obtained by ISO 4625-1 and ISO 4625-2.

This document specifies a method for the determination of the resistance of coatings to one of four defined cycles of wet (salt fog)/dry/humid conditions using specified solutions.

This document specifies procedures for detecting the presence of porosity in a protective paint system of any thickness on a steel or other metallic substrate. The procedures given in this document are based on methods using two different types of test equipment, the choice of equipment depending on the dry-film thickness. These procedures are only applicable to the testing of electrically non-conductive parts of a paint system. The test methods specified are mainly intended for use with new coatings, but can also be used for coatings which have been in service for some time. In the latter case, it is important to bear in mind that the coating can have been penetrated by substances in contact with the coating during service.

This document describes the basic characteristics of fluoroethylene vinyl ether copolymer (FEVE) type fluoropolymer topcoats and their coating systems. Information on the weathering performance of the fluoropolymer topcoats and associated coating systems for over 30 years is also provided.[1]],[[4]]-[[12] This document covers: weathering data of FT (FEVE fluoropolymer topcoat); chemical analysis of outdoor exposed coated panels focusing on the paint surface and their cross-sections. This document does not include FEVE type waterborne fluoropolymer topcoats and their coating systems.

This document specifies a method to measure ice adhesion from artificial ice on test substrates by using a centrifuge. Basic ice types are defined and test parameters for the ice removal are described to achieve reproducibility of test results for ice adhesion measurements for rotor blade coatings. This document does not intend to provide fixed test parameter to account for the diversity of relevant icing scenarios in this field of application. NOTE In practice, ice adhesion can be determined by two different measurement principles, the centrifugal test (covered in this document) and the shear test, which differ in dynamic and quasistatic shear rates. This test method can be used to test the adhesion of dynamic ice on the coating system of a wind turbine rotor blade under operation.

This document specifies the heat flow measurement method of the solar irradiation penetration ratio of paint films used for roofs and outer walls of buildings, structures, equipment or facilities situated outdoors and exposed to solar irradiation.

This document specifies requirements for almandite garnet abrasives, as supplied for blast-cleaning. It specifies ranges of particle sizes and values for apparent density, Mohs hardness, moisture content, conductivity of aqueous extract and water-soluble chlorides. The requirements specified in this document apply to abrasives supplied in the new condition only. They do not apply to abrasives either during or after use. Test methods for non-metallic blast-cleaning abrasives are given in the various parts of the ISO 11127 series. NOTE Although this document has been developed specifically to meet requirements for preparation of steelwork, the properties specified are generally appropriate for use when preparing other material surfaces, or components, using blast- cleaning techniques. These techniques are described in ISO 8504-2.[ REF Reference_ref_8 \r \h 1 08D0C9EA79F9BACE118C8200AA004BA90B0200000008000000100000005200650066006500720065006E00630065005F007200650066005F0038000000 ]

This document specifies a test method to determine the resistance of coatings to a specified cycle of wet (salt fog)/dry/humidity/UV light conditions using a specified solution.

This document provides general test methods for polyisocyanate resins and solutions of polyisocyanate resins intended for use as binders in paints, varnishes and related products.

This document provides requirements to identify visible imperfections and defines three preparation grades for welds, edges and surfaces of steel to assist in achieving efficient corrosion protection. Such imperfections can be visible before or can become visible after an abrasive blast cleaning process. NOTE Although this document has been developed specifically for preparation of steel, the defined preparation grades will generally be appropriate for use when preparing other metal surfaces e.g. aluminium, castings, if agreed.

This document specifies requirements for stainless steel (shot and irregulars), as supplied for blast-cleaning processes. It specifies ranges of particle sizes, together with corresponding grade designations. Values are specified for hardness, density, defect/structural requirements, metallographic structure and chemical composition. The requirements specified in this document apply to abrasives supplied in the new condition only. Test methods for metallic blast-cleaning abrasives are given in the various parts of ISO 11125. Stainless steel shot and irregulars are used in both static and site blasting equipment. They are most often selected where there is a possibility for the recovery and re-use of the abrasive. NOTE 1 Although this document has been developed for preparation of steelwork, these materials are predominantly used for non-ferrous substrates. The properties specified will generally be appropriate for use when preparing other material surfaces, or components, using blast-cleaning techniques, and can be used for applications where no subsequent coating is applied. NOTE 2 Whenever dissimilar metals are used together, galvanic corrosion can occur.

This document specifies test methods for the determination of the percentage of defective particles and of the microstructure of metallic blast-cleaning abrasives.

This document describes a classification of non-metallic blast-cleaning abrasives for the preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related products. It specifies the characteristics which are required for the complete designation of such abrasives. This document applies to abrasives supplied in the new or unused condition only. It does not apply to abrasives either during or after use. NOTE Although this document has been developed specifically to meet requirements for preparation of steelwork, the properties specified will generally be appropriate for use when preparing other material surfaces, or components, using blast-cleaning techniques. These techniques are described in ISO 8504-2.

This document specifies the general conditions and procedures observed when testing coated test specimens by exposing them to constant condensation-water atmospheres or alternating condensation-water atmospheres, in a cabinet with a heated water reservoir. These conditions and procedures ensure that the results of tests carried out in different laboratories are reproducible. This document does not cover the shape and preparation of the test specimens, the duration of the test and the assessment of the test results.

This document describes a field test for the measurement of chloride ions using special detection tubes. With suitable surface sampling techniques, this document is applicable to steel surfaces before and after cleaning, as well as to painted surfaces between applications of coats.

This document specifies a method for measuring the pH value of dispersions and coating materials using pH sensors with ion-sensitive field-effect transistor (ISFET) technology.

This document specifies a method for laboratory measurement of the pH value of polymer dispersions and coating materials using pH sensors with a glass membrane.

This document specifies an instrumental method for determining the turbidity of clear liquids. It is applicable to resins and resin solutions, solvents, clear coating materials, monomers and any other liquids where clarity is specified.

This document specifies requirements for high chromium white cast iron grit, as supplied for blast-cleaning processes. It specifies ranges of particle sizes, together with corresponding grade designations. Values are specified for hardness, density, defect/structural requirements, metallographic structure and chemical composition. The requirements specified in this document apply to abrasives supplied in the new condition only. They do not apply to abrasives either during or after use. High chromium white cast iron grits are used in both static and site blasting equipment. They are most often selected where there is a possibility for the recovery and re-use of the abrasive. NOTE 1 Although this document has been developed for preparation of steelwork, these materials are predominantly used for non-ferrous substrates. The properties specified will generally be appropriate for use when preparing other material surfaces, or components, using blast-cleaning techniques, and can be used for applications where no subsequent coating is applied. NOTE 2 Whenever dissimilar metals are used together, galvanic corrosion can occur.

This document specifies procedures for assessing the fracture strength of a protective paint coating of any thickness on a steel substrate of thickness not less than 3 mm. The procedures given in document are based on methods used with different types of pull-off test equipment. The results obtained using such different types of equipment are not comparable. This document is only applicable if a fracture strength value is specified, together with the type of test equipment and the manufacturer of the equipment. Usually, this information is included in contract documentation. This document also specifies suitable equipment and defines inspection areas, sampling plans and acceptance/rejection criteria. It does not give any values of the fracture strength of different protective paint coatings.

This document specifies procedures for assessing the resistance of paint systems when a cut in the form of a right-angle lattice pattern (cross-cut) or in the form of an X (X-cut) is made into the paint, penetrating through to the substrate. This document is only applicable if the cross-cut or X-cut test method is specified, together with the rating from the appropriate rating scale. This document also specifies suitable equipment and defines inspection areas, sampling plans and acceptance/rejection criteria. It does not specify ratings for particular coating systems.

This document specifies the apparatus and the analytical methods for determining the content of in-can isothiazolinone preservatives in water-dilutable coating materials or related products. This document is also applicable to polymer dispersions.

This document specifies the apparatus and the analytical methods for determining the in-can total formaldehyde content in water-dilutable coating materials, where the main sources of formaldehyde are in-can preservatives. This document is also applicable to polymer dispersions.

This document specifies general test methods for amino resins and solutions of amino resins intended for use as binders in paints, varnishes and related products.

This document specifies requirements for volcanic lava, as supplied for blast-cleaning processes. It specifies ranges of particle sizes and values for apparent density, Mohs hardness, moisture content, conductivity of aqueous extract and water-soluble chlorides. The requirements specified in this document apply to abrasives supplied in “new” condition only. They do not apply to abrasives either during or after use. Test methods for non-metallic blast-cleaning abrasives are given in the various parts of ISO 11127 series. NOTE Although this document has been developed specifically to meet requirements for the preparation of steelwork, the properties specified will generally be appropriate for use when preparing other material surfaces, or components, using blast-cleaning techniques. These techniques are described in ISO 8504-2.

This document specifies a method for determining the film thickness of coatings on metallic and non-metallic substrates using an ultrasonic gauge.

This document specifies methods for assessing the degree of rusting of surfaces coated with paints and varnishes (organic coatings), and metallic coating plus an organic coating (duplex system), by comparison with pictorial standards. The pictorial standards provided in this document show surfaces which have deteriorated to different degrees by a combination of rust broken through the coating and visible under-rusting. The assessment of the degree of rusting in this document is only an estimation of the affected area on specimen. Edges are not included.

This document defines the overall scope and provides a general overview of the other parts of the ISO 9607 series. It also includes requirements and guidance on using the ISO 9607 series.

This document specifies a method for the dynamic measurement of the roll-off angle on a tilt stage of a liquid drop on a solid surface. This document also specifies how the dynamic advancing and receding contact angles of the drop rolling off can be determined. The roll-off angle determined through this method can be applied when evaluating easy-to-clean or anti-adherent surfaces.

This document specifies a test method to determine the polar and dispersive fractions of the surface tension of liquids from an interfacial tension with optical methods. The method can be applied for the characterization of liquid coating materials, especially if drying effects occur during alternative measurement. If applied to liquids with non-Newtonian flow behaviour (see ISO 3219-1:2021, 3.22), restrictions can apply.

This document specifies a method to measure the dynamic contact angle with an optical method. The dynamic advancing and the dynamic receding contact angles are determined. By using the measurement specified in this document, the wetting and dewetting properties can be characterized. The morphological and chemical homogeneity of interfaces can also be determined.

This document specifies a test method to determine the polar and dispersive fractions of the surface tension of liquids by optical methods. The method can be applied for the characterization of liquid coating materials. If applied to liquids with non-Newtonian flow behaviour (see ISO 3219-1:2021, 3.22), restrictions can apply.

This document specifies water jet cleaning methods for the removal of the existing coatings and rust during surface preparation of steel surfaces before application of paints and related products. It provides information on the effectiveness of the individual methods and their fields of application. It also describes the equipment and the procedures to follow.

This document specifies the general procedure to be followed in determining the dynamic viscosity of unpigmented coating materials, such as paints, varnishes and related products, as well as binders at a shear rate range between 9 000 s−1 and 12 000 s−1. It describes an absolute viscosity measurement with cone-plate measuring geometry at high shear rates. The measured value gives information about the resistance offered by the material to brushing, spraying and roller coating during application. The method specified in this document is suitable for all paints and varnishes whether they are Newtonian in behaviour or not. For materials containing dispersions of large particles, the measuring geometry is expected to be adapted.

This document specifies a test method to measure the contact angle for the determination of the surface free energy of a solid surface. The method can be applied for the characterization of substrates and coatings. NOTE 1 For the determination of the surface free energy of polymers and coatings, it is preferred to use either the method according to Owens, Wendt, Rabel and Kaelble or the method according to Wu. NOTE 2 The morphological and chemical homogeneity have an influence on the measuring results. The procedures indicated in this document are based on the state-of-the-art employing the drop projection method in penumbral shadow. Other methods are not excluded. Measuring the contact angle on powders is not part of this document.

This document specifies a test method to measure the surface tension of liquids with an optical method using the pendant drop. The method can be applied for the characterization of liquid coating materials. If applied to liquids with non-Newtonian flow behaviour (as defined in ISO 3219-1:2021, 3.22), restrictions can apply. NOTE For other methods to determine the surface tension, see e.g. EN 14370 and ISO 1409.

This document specifies the sampling and testing of low volatile organic compound (VOC) coating materials and their raw materials. In particular, this document specifies a gas-chromatographic method to quantitatively determine the VOC content (i.e. the content of organic compounds with boiling points up to 250 °C) under standard conditions (101,325 kPa). It is applicable to VOC contents between 0,01 % and 0,1 % by mass. This document does not apply to the determination of the semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOC) content, which is covered in ISO 11890-2. This document does not apply to volatile organic and volatile inorganic compounds that cannot be determined by gas chromatography. The procedure for identifying the appropriate method for the determination of VOC content and the SVOC content of coating materials and their raw materials is described in ISO/TR 5601.

This document specifies a general procedure for determining the viscosity of paints, varnishes and related products, as well as binders. The method is primarily used to determine the relative viscosity of a product and to monitor this while thinning during a manufacturing process. It describes a relative measurement of viscosity using disc or ball spindles at specified speeds. The method specified in this document is suitable for all paints and varnishes whether they are Newtonian in behaviour or not. It can also be applied to materials containing dispersions of particles.

This document specifies several types of standard panels and provides guidance and requirements on the procedures for their preparation prior to painting. The standard panels described in this document are intended for use in general methods of test for paints, varnishes and related products.