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<text>AS 1580.401.3-2002 PAINTS AND RELATED MATERIALS-METHODS OF TEST - DRYING TIMES USING A BK-TYPE RECORDER</text>
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<text>1 SCOPE</text>
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<text>2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS</text>
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<text>3 DEFINITIONS</text>
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<text>3.1 Wet time</text>
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<text>3.2 Surface dry time</text>
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<text>3.3 Through dry time</text>
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<text>4 PRINCIPLE</text>
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<text>5 APPARATUS</text>
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<text>5.1 Continuous drying recorder</text>
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<text>5.2 Test panel</text>
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<text>5.3 Film applicator</text>
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<text>6 TEST CONDITIONS</text>
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<text>7 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDANCE</text>
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<text>8 SAMPLE PREPARATION</text>
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<text>9 PROCEDURE</text>
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<text>10 EVALUATION OF TESTED PANEL</text>
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<text>10.1 General</text>
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<text>10.2 Assessment of markings</text>
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<text>11 REPORT</text>
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Abstract

RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee CH-003 has reviewed the content of this publication and in
accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined
that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original
date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of
such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for
reconfirmation on 25 September 2013.
The following are represented on Technical Committee CH-003:
Australasian Corrosion Association
Australian Paint Approval Scheme
Australian Paint Manufacturers' Federation
Australian Pipeline Industry Association
Water Corporation Western Australia

Scope

This Standard sets out a method for determining the times corresponding to defined drying stages of paints using the BK-type drying recorder.
NOTE: Although this test is primarily intended for conventional solvent-borne paints, it may also be used, as appropriate, to assess the drying and curing characteristics of other types of paints.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2013 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 13-11-2013
Pages
ISBN
Committee	CH-003
Supersedes	AS 1580.401.3-1990 DR 02247-02256 CP DR 02261