Tested Parameter/Type of Test/Measured Quantity

Test Methods/Standards 

Solvent Based Coatings and Water Based Coatings

Non-Volatile Matter

§     Standard Operating Procedure SOP No.:13AT01-001 [Issue No.: (1); Date:2000-11-01, Revision No.: (3); Date:2004-07-15] based on the International Standard ISO 3251:2003 – Determination of non-volatile matter of paints, varnishes and binders for paints.

Fineness of Grind

§     Standard Operating Procedure SOP No.:13AT01-017 [Issue No.: (1); Date:2002-05-27, Revision No.: (1); Date:2002-05-27] based on the International Standard ISO 1524:2000 – Determination of fineness of grind.

Solvent Based Coatings

Gloss at 60° Angle

§     Standard Operating Procedure SOP No.:13AT01-014 [Issue No.: (1); Date:2002-05-22, Revision No.: (1); Date:2002-05-22] based on the International Standard ISO 2813:1994 – Measurement of specular gloss of non-metalic paint films at 20°,60° and 85°.

Viscosity Using Stromer Viscometer

§     Standard Operating Procedure SOP No.:13AT01-007 [Issue No.: (1); Date:2000-11-01, Revision No.: (4); Date:2005-07-26] based on the American Standard ASTM D562:2001 – Consistency of paints using Stromer Viscometer.

Viscosity Using Rotary Viscometer

§     Standard Operating Procedure SOP No.:13AT01-006 [Issue No.: (1); Date:2000-11-01, Revision No.: (1); Date: 2002-05-02] based on the International Standard ISO 2884-1:1999 – Determination of viscosity using rotary viscometer – part 1: Cone and plate viscometer operated at a high rate of shear.