MALAYSIAN

STANDARD
MS 132 : 1993
ICS : 87.040
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SPECIFICATION FOR UNDER COATING PAINT FOR

USE UNDER GLOSS ENAMEL
(FIRST REVISION)

STANDARDS & INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF MALAYSIA

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This Malaysian Standard, which had been approved by the Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industry
Standards Committee and endorsed by the Council of the Standards and Industrial Research Institute of
Malaysia (SIRIM) was published under the authority of the SIRIM Council in July, 1993.

SIRIM wishes to draw attention to the fact that this Malaysian Standard does not purport to include all
the necessary provisions of a contract.

The Malaysian Standards are subject to periodical review to keep abreast of progress in the industries
concerned. Suggestions for improvements will be recorded and in due course brought to the notice of
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the Committees charged with the revision of the standards to which they refer.

The following references relate to the work on this standard:

Committee reference: SIRIM 482/2/9
Draft for comment: D224 (ISC B)R

Amendments issued since publication

Amd. No. Date of issue Text affected

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CONTENTS

Page

Committee representation iii

Foreword iv

1 Scope 1
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2 Description 1

3 Composition 1

4 Requirements 1

5 Testing 3

6 Packaging and marking 3

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Committee representation

The Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industry Standards Committee under whose supervision this Malaysian Standard was prepared
comprises representatives from the following Government Ministries, trade, commerce and manufacturer associations and
scientific and professional bodies.

Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers

Malaysian Institute of Chemistry
Malaysian Paint Manufacturers Association
Malaysian Pharmaceutical Society
Ministry of Defence (Defence Science and Technology Centre)
Ministry of Health (Institute for Medical Research)
Ministry of Science, Technology and the Environment (Chemistry Department)
National Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia
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Petronas

The Working Group on Paints and Varnishes which prepared this Malaysian Standard consists of the following representatives:

Encik Hooi Weng Yin/ Malaysian Paint Manufacturers Association

Encik Lam Kon Siow (Chairman)

Encik Rosman Yahaya Institut Kerja Raya Malaysia

Prof. Madya Dr. Azhari Saleh Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Prof. Madya Dr. Bohari Yamin Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Puan Rahmah Mohamed Institut Teknologi Mara

Encik Mohd. Yazid Ahmad Ministry of Defence

Encik Cheh Poo Kin Malaysian Paint Manufacturers Association

Encik Lee Kok Hwee Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers

Encik Chan Lee Sam Master Builders Association

Encik Chris Yap Persatuan Arkitek Malaysia

Encik Mohd. Radzi bin Toff Standards and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia

Cik Flora Anthonysamy Standards and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia

Encik Ler Leong Tat/

Puan Dzuraidah Hj. Abd. Wahab (Secretary) Standards and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia

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FOREWORD

This Malaysian Standard was prepared by the Working Group on Paints and Varnishes under the
authority of the Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industry Standards Committee.

Under this first revision, the main changes featured are :

(1) The use of zinc oxide, long oil alkyd, oleoresinous varnish, bodied oils as part of the
composition of raw materials is optional as there are other suitable substitutes.

(2) The period of storage stability is changed so as to be in line with other MS specifications.
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(3) The word `matt' is omitted from Item 4.7 as it does not relate to performance.

(4) Change to substrate and mandrel in Item 4.8 are to reflect normal practice.

(5) Only SI units are used, where applicable.

This Standard supersedes MS 132 : 1973 `Specification for undercoating paint for use under paint :
Finishing, gloss enamel, air drying'.

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SPECIFICATION FOR UNDERCOATING PAINT FOR USE UNDER GLOSS

ENAMEL PAINT (FIRST REVISION)

1. Scope

1.1 This Malaysian Standard specifies requirements for an undercoating paint for use on primed
interior and exterior metal and timber surfaces under gloss enamel paint or its equivalent.

2. Description
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2.1 The paint shall be in ready mixed form suitable for use as an undercoating to provide a suitable
surface for the application of the finishing paint.

3. Composition

3.1 The pigments used shall not have any adverse effect on the weathering properties of the final
film. Adequate quantity of prime pigments shall be used so as to give satisfactory opacity.

The vehicle shall be of the air drying nature.

4. Requirements

4.1 Condition in container

The paint shall not show excessive settling in a freshly opened can containing the specified
quantity and shall be redispersed by simple stirring with a spatula to smooth homogeneous
state. The paint shall be free from lumps, skin pieces and foreign matter.

4.2 Storage properties

The paint when stored at normal room temperature in the original sealed container shall retain
the properties detailed in this specification for a period of not less than twelve months from the
date of manufacture.

4.3 Consistency

The paint shall be of good brushing consistency when applied at a spreading rate of
approximately 13 sq metres per litre (m²/l) on a vertical surface. The paint shall not show any
tendency to run or sag.

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4.4 Application properties

The undercoat shall be suitable for application by the appropriate method either as supplied or
when thinned according to the manufacturer's recommendations.

4.4.1 Brushing

The undercoat shall show easy brushing and good flowing, spreading, and lapping properties,
and shall not exhibit undue pull under the brush.

4.4.2 Spraying

The undercoat shall show good spraying and lapping properties.

4.5 Colour
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The colour of the paint shall match the standard colour as agreed between the purchaser and
the vendor.

4.6 Drying time

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When tested in accordance with MS 133 : Part C2 and MS 133 : Part C3 , the paint shall
become surface dry within 4 h and hard dry within 18 h. The term `hard dry' implies a condition
in which a second coat can be satisfactorily applied.

4.7 Finish

The paint when applied at a spreading rate of approximately 13 sq metres per litre (m²/l) shall
be a smooth uniform film, free from sagging, wrinkling and excessive brush marks.

4.8 Flexibility and adhesion (Bend Test)

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When tested in accordance with MS 133 :Part E1 , the paint film at 25 - 35 microns dry film
thickness on a mild steel panel, is tested at 27°C ± 2°C. Seven days (168 h) after application,
by bending over a mandrel of 12.7 mm (½ inch) in diameter, the film shall show no cracks when
examined in strong light at five times magnification and shall remain firmly adherent.

4.9 Opacity

The contrast ratio of the film prepared and tested as prescribed in clause 5.1 shall not be less
than 75%.

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MS 133, `Methods of Test for Paints : Part C2 Surface Drying Time'.

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MS 133, `Methods of Test for Paints : Part C3 Hard Drying Time'.

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MS 133: Method of test for paints : Part E1 : Bend test (cylindrical mandrel)

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5. Testing

5.1 Test methods

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All tests shall be conducted in accordance with the appropriate methods described in MS 133 .

5.2 Test sample

For the purpose of examination for compliance with this specification, representative samples
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may be taken from any portion of the consignment in accordance with MS 133 : Part A1 .

6. Packaging and marking

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6.1 Packaging

The material shall be supplied in sound, clean, strong and moisture-proof containers.

6.2 Marking

The following information shall be indelibly marked on each container :

(a) Name of the material and colour as appropriate;

(b) Name of the supplier or manufacturer or recognised trade-mark if any;

(c) Volume of the material in litres;

(d) The lot or batch number;

(e) Safety information shall be clearly indicated; and

(f) Any other information as agreed upon between the purchaser and the vendor.

6.3 SIRIM Certification mark

6.3.1 Each container may also be marked with the `Quality Mark' of the Standards and Industrial
Research Institute of Malaysia (SIRIM).

6.3.2 The `Quality Mark' may be used by the manufacturers only under licence of the Standards and
Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia. Particulars of conditions under which licences are
granted may be obtained from SIRIM.
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MS 133 : Methods of test for paints.

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MS 133 : Part A1: Methods of test for paints : Part A1 Sampling.

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