1. Scope

1.1 This standard prescribes requirements and methods of sampling and test for ready mixed paint, marking, quick drying, for marking with rubber stamps, colour as required.

1.1.1 The material is intended for distinctive lettering and marking, with rubber stamps of containers, packages, ammunition and ammunition packages, where quick drying is desired. The material is not intended for use on ammunition and ammunition packages containing nitrophenolic explosives.

2. References

The standards listed below contain provisions which through reference in this text constitute provisions of this standard. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision and parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards indicated below:

5 : 2007 Colours for ready mixed paints and enamels (sixth revision)

101 Methods of sampling and test for paints, varnishes and related products

(Part 1) Test on liquid paints (general and Physical

(Sec 1) : 1986 Sampling (third revision)

(Sec 2) : 1987 Preliminary examination and preparation of samples for testing (third revision)

(Sec 3) : 1986 Preparation of panels (third revision)

(Sec 5) : 1989 Consistency (third revision)

(Sec 7) : 1987 Mass per 10 litres (third revision)

Part 2 Test on liquid paints (chemical examination)

(Sec 1) : 1988 Water content (third revision)

Part 3 Tests on paint film formation

(Sec 1) : 1986 Drying time (third revision)

(Sec 4) : 1987 Finish (third revision)

Part 4 Optical test

(Sec 1) : 1988 Opacity (third revision)

(Sec 2) : 1989 Colour (third revision)

(Sec 3) : 1988 Light fastness test (third revision)

Part 5 Mechanical tests

(Sec 2) : 1988 Flexibility and adhesion (third revision)

Part 6 Durability test on paint films

(Sec 2) : 1989 Keeping properties (third revision)

Part 8 Tests for pigments and other solids

(Sec 5) : 1993 Lead restriction test (third revision)

1070 : 1992 Reagent grade water (third revision)

1260 (Part 1) : 1973 Pictorial marking for handling and labelling of goods: Part 1 Dangerous goods

1303 : 1983 Glossary of terms relating to paints (second revision)

5661 : 1970 Code of Practices for packaging and marking of packaging of paint, enamels, varnishes and allied products