Table of Contents

1 -  AS/NZS 1580.457.1:1996 PAINTS AND RELATED MATERIALS - METHODS OF TEST - RESISTANCE TO NATURAL WEATHERING
1 -  PREFACE
1 -  METHOD
1 -  1 SCOPE
1 -  2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
2 -  3 DEFINITION
2 -  3.1 Flap
2 -  4 PRINCIPLE
2 -  5 EXPOSURE SITE
3 -  6 EXPOSURE RACK
3 -  6.1 General
3 -  6.2 Position of rack
3 -  6.3 Orientation of panels
3 -  6.4 Freedom of panels from shadow
3 -  6.5 Height of panels
3 -  6.6 Drainage of panels
3 -  6.7 Soundness of construction
3 -  6.8 Protection and maintenance of rack
4 -  7 PANEL SPECIFICATIONS
4 -  7.1 Test panels
4 -  7.1.1 Materials
4 -  7.1.2 Dimensions
4 -  7.1.3 Preparation
4 -  7.2 Reference panel
4 -  7.2.1 Materials
4 -  7.2.2 Dimensions
4 -  7.2.3 Preparation
4 -  8 PROCEDURE
5 -  9 RECORDS TO BE KEPT
5 -  9.1 Exposure site
5 -  9.2 Conduct of test
5 -  10 REPORT
6 -  APPENDIX A - CLIMATIC INFLUENCES ON PAINT FILMS
6 -  A1 SCOPE
6 -  A2 GENERAL INFLUENCES
6 -  A3 SPECIFIC INFLUENCES
6 -  A3.1 Atmospheric moisture
7 -  A3.2 Coastal/wind influence
7 -  A3.3 Solar radiation/temperature
7 -  A4 MISCELLANEOUS INFLUENCES
9 -  APPENDIX B - CORROSIVITY CLASSIFICATION OF EXPOSURE SITES
9 -  B1 SCOPE
9 -  B2 ATMOSPHERIC CLASSIFICATIONS (APPLICABLE TO STEEL)
10 -  APPENDIX C - SOLAR RADIATION
10 -  C1 SCOPE
10 -  C2 GENERAL
13 -  APPENDIX D - MISCELLANEOUS INFLUENCES
13 -  D1 SCOPE
13 -  D2 GENERAL

Abstract

Provides a procedure for determining the durability of an above ground coating system when subjected to natural weathering.

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 30 May 2013.
Approved for reconfirmation in New Zealand on behalf of the Standards Council of New Zealand on 26 August 2013.
The following are represented on Technical Committee CH-003:

Australasian Corrosion Association
Australian Paint Approval Scheme
Australian Paint Manufactures' Federation
Australian Pipeline Industry Association
Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand
Master Painters New Zealand Association
Water Corporation Western Australia

Scope

This Standard describes a procedure for determining the durability of a coating or coating system by above ground exposure to natural weathering in a specified orientation at an appropriate site or sites.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmation Notice 24-09-2013
Pages
ISBN
Committee	CH-003
Supersedes	DR 94396