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AS 3730.6-1991

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Guide to the properties of paints for buildings Solvent-borne - Exterior - Full gloss enamel

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Superseded date

12-09-2023

Superseded by

AS 3730.6-2006

Language(s)

English

Published date

16-09-1991

$45.53
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1 - AS 3730.6-1991 GUIDE TO THE PROPERTIES OF PAINTS FOR BUILDINGS - SOLVENT-BORNE-EXTERIOR-FULL GLOSS ENAMEL
4 - PREFACE
4 - CONTENTS
5 - FOREWORD
6 - 1 SCOPE
6 - 2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
6 - 3 DEFINITIONS
6 - 3.1 Approximate colour match
6 - 3.2 Frying
6 - 3.3 Working up
6 - 4 TYPICAL PROPERTIES AND CHARACTERISTICS
6 - 4.1 Composition
6 - 4.2 Conditions of test
6 - 4.3 Liquid paint
6 - 4.3.1 Condition in container
6 - 4.3.2 Fineness of grind
6 - 4.3.3 Volume solids
6 - 4.3.4 Susceptibility to formation of skin
7 - 4.3.5 Storage stability
7 - 4.3.6 Viscosity
7 - 4.4 Application properties
7 - 4.4.1 General
7 - 4.4.2 Brushing
7 - 4.4.3 Rolling
7 - 4.4.4 Spraying
8 - 4.5 Applied film
8 - 4.5.1 Dry times
8 - 4.5.2 Recoating properties and finish
8 - 4.5.3 Gloss
8 - 4.5.4 Colour
8 - 4.5.5 Opacity
8 - 4.5.6 Resistance to weathering
9 - 5 PACKAGING
9 - 6 LABELLING
10 - APPENDIX A - LIST OF REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
11 - APPENDIX B - PREPARATION OF TEST PANELS FOR RESISTANCE TO WEATHERING TESTS
11 - B1 SCOPE
11 - B2 TEST PANEL MATERIAL
11 - B3 PREPARATION OF PANELS
11 - B4 COATING OF PANELS

This document provides a guide to the features and typical characteristics that are expected of a solvent-borne exterior full gloss enamel finish when applied by brush, roller or spray, in accordance with the manufacturers' instructions.

Committee
CH-003
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
0 7262 7046 6
Pages
6
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes
UnderRevision

This document provides a guide to the features and typical characteristics that are expected of a solvent-borne exterior full gloss enamel finish when applied by brush, roller or spray, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Paints covered by this guide are classified as Paint Type 5 of AS 2311.

First published as TR 1.6-1982.
Revised and redesignated AS 3730.6-1991.

AS 2905-1986 Steel drums
AS 1580.211.1-1980 Paints and related materials - Methods of test Degree of settling
AS 1580.104.1-1992 Paints and related materials - Methods of test Recommended materials for test panels
AS 1580.601.1-1975 Paints and related materials - Methods of test Colour - Visual comparison
AS 1580.203.1-1993 Paints and related materials - Methods of test Skin formation
AS 1580.211.2-1980 Paints and related materials - Methods of test Ease of manual re-incorporation
AS 3730.0-1991 Guide to the properties of paints for buildings - General information on the specification, purchasing and testing of paints
AS 1580.204.1-1990 Paints and related materials - Methods of test Fineness of grind
AS 2854-1986 Tinplate cans for general use
AS 1580.481.1.12-1991 Paints and related materials - Methods of test Coatings - Exposed to weathering - Degree of colour change
AS 1580.205.3-1981 Paints and related materials - Methods of test Application properties - Roller coating
AS 1580.106.1-1979 Paints and related materials - Methods of test Preparation of timber test panels for outdoor weathering test
AS 1580.603.1-1992 Paints and related materials - Methods of test Finish
AS 1580.101.5-1986 Paints and related materials - Methods of test Conditions of test, temperature and humidity controlled
AS 1580.401.3-1990 Paints and related materials - Methods of test Drying times using a BK-type recorder
AS 1580.301.2-1990 Paints and related materials - Methods of test Non-volatile content by volume (volume solids) (Reconfirmed 2013)
AS 1580.481.1.8-1991 Paints and related materials - Methods of test Coatings - Exposed to weathering - Degree of cracking
AS 1580.481.1.5-1991 Paints and related materials - Methods of test Coatings - Exposed to weathering - Change in gloss
AS 1580.457.1-1988 Paints and related materials - Methods of test Resistance to natural weathering
AS 1580.213.1-1981 Paints and related materials - Methods of test Relative dry hiding power
AS 1580.101.1-1986 Paints and related materials - Methods of test Air drying conditions
AS 2458-1982 Hardboard
AS 1580.481.1.9-1991 Paints and related materials - Methods of test Coatings - Exposed to weathering - Degree of blistering
AS 1580.481.1.7-1991 Paints and related materials - Methods of test Coatings - Exposed to weathering - Degree of checking
AS 2310-1980 Glossary of paint and painting terms
AS 3730.13-1991 Guide to the properties of paints for buildings Primer - Wood - Solvent-borne - Interior/exterior
AS 1580.481.1.2-1991 Paints and related materials - Methods of test Coatings - Exposed to weathering - Discolouration (including bronzing)
AS 1580.481.1.10-1991 Paints and related materials - Methods of test Coatings - Exposed to weathering - Degree of flaking and peeling
AS 1580.205.1-1981 Paints and related materials - Methods of test Application properties - Brushing
AS 1580.103.1-1980 Paints and related materials - Methods of test Preliminary examination and preparation for testing
AS 3730.14-1991 Guide to the properties of paints for buildings Undercoat - Solvent-borne - Interior/exterior
AS 1580.213.2-1992 Paints and related materials - Methods of test Dry hiding power - Contrast ratio
AS 1580.205.4-1981 Paints and related materials - Methods of test Application properties - Airless spraying
AS 1580.205.2-1981 Paints and related materials - Methods of test Application properties - Conventional air spraying
AS 1580.481.1.11-1991 Paints and related materials - Methods of test Coatings - Exposed to weathering - Degree of chalking
AS 2311-1992 The painting of buildings
AS 1580.602.2-1974 Paints and related materials - Methods of test Specular gloss

AS 3730.15-1991 Guide to the properties of paints for buildings Primer - Latex - For metallic zinc surfaces
AS 1580.481.0-2003 Paints and related materials - Methods of test Coatings - Guide to assessing paint systems exposed to weathering conditions
AS 3730.13-1991 Guide to the properties of paints for buildings Primer - Wood - Solvent-borne - Interior/exterior
AS 3730.23-1993 Guide to the properties of paints for buildings Latex - Wallboard and masonry sealer
AS 3730.22-1993 Guide to the properties of paints for buildings Concrete and masonry sealer - Solvent-borne - Interior/exterior
AS 3730.21-1993 Guide to the properties of paints for buildings Primer - Solvent-borne - For ferrous metallic surfaces
AS 3730.14-1991 Guide to the properties of paints for buildings Undercoat - Solvent-borne - Interior/exterior
AS 3730.17-1993 Guide to the properties of paints for buildings Primer - Wood - Latex - Interior/exterior
AS 2311-1992 The painting of buildings
AS/NZS 2311:2000 Guide to the painting of buildings
AS 3730.18-1993 Guide to the properties of paints for buildings Undercoat - Latex - Interior/exterior
AS 4089-1993 Priming paint for steel - Single component - General purpose

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