Abstract

Sets out methods for determining the colour coordinates of paint films and related materials using a spectrophotometer or a tristimulus colorimeter.

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 sets out the method for determining the colour coordinates of coloured samples. The method is only applicable to surfaces that appear to be uniformly of one colour, when examined with normal vision.
NOTES:
1 For finishes containing oriented flake type pigments, the measured colour coordinates will vary significantly with the choice of optical geometry. For these samples, the multiple geometry instruments that are becoming available will provide better characterisation of geometric differences but this is outside the scope of this Standard.
2 Fluorescent materials require special treatment and are outside the scope of this Standard.
3 Appendix A provides information and guidance on some matters involved in the measurement of colour.
4 AS 2633 provides basic information on the specification of colours and the CIE* colorimetric system.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmation Notice 23-09-2013
Pages
ISBN
Committee	CH-003
Supersedes	DR 93155 AS 1580.601.2-1975 AS 1580.601.3-1975