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Public Safety Standards of the Republic of India

Made available to the public under the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act of 1986 and the Right to Information Act of 2005. In order to promote public education and public safety, equal justice for all, a better informed citizenry, the rule of law, world trade and world peace, this legal document is hereby made available on a noncommercial basis, as it is the right of all humans to know and speak the laws that govern them.

Division Name: Chemical
Section Name: Paints, Varnishes and Related Products (CHD 20)

StandardYearTitleIBR
IS 5 (pdf)
IS 5 (txt)
2007Colors for Ready Mixed Paints and Enamels
IS 33 (pdf)
IS 33 (txt)
1992Inorganic Pigments and Extenders for Paints - Methods of Sampling and Test
IS 35 (pdf)
IS 35 (txt)
1975Zinc oxide for paints
IS 38 (pdf)
IS 38 (txt)
1976Antimony oxide for paints
IS 40 (pdf)
IS 40 (txt)
1971Carbon black for paints
IS 44 (pdf)
IS 44 (txt)
1991Iron Oxide Pigments for Paints
IS 50 (pdf)
IS 50 (txt)
1980Lead and Scarlet Chromes
IS 51 (pdf)
IS 51 (txt)
1998Zinc Chrome for Paints
IS 54 (pdf)
IS 54 (txt)
1988Green oxide of chromium for paints
IS 55 (pdf)
IS 55 (txt)
1970Ultramarine blue for paints
IS 56 (pdf)
IS 56 (txt)
1993Prussian blue (iron blue) for paints
IS 58 (pdf)
IS 58 (txt)
1976litharge
IS 62 (pdf)
IS 62 (txt)
2006Graphite for paints
IS 63 (pdf)
IS 63 (txt)
2006Whiting for paint and putty
IS 64 (pdf)
IS 64 (txt)
1972Barium sulphate pigments for paints
IS 66 (pdf)
IS 66 (txt)
2006Magnesium silicate pigments for paints
IS 67 (pdf)
IS 67 (txt)
1998Silica for paints - Specification
IS 68 (pdf)
IS 68 (txt)
2006China clay (Kaolin) for paints
IS 70 (pdf)
IS 70 (txt)
1980cuprous oxide for paints
IS 74 (pdf)
IS 74 (txt)
1979Methods of Sampling and Test for Drying Oils for Paints
IS 77 (pdf)
IS 77 (txt)
1976Linseed Oil, Boiled, for Paints
IS 79 (pdf)
IS 79 (txt)
1975Linseed stand oil for paints
IS 80 (pdf)1991Tung Oil for Paints
IS 81 (pdf)
IS 81 (txt)
1989Dehydrated castor oil for paints
IS 82 (pdf)
IS 82 (txt)
1973Method of sampling and test for thinners and solvent for paints
IS 101-1-1 (pdf)
IS 101-1-1 (txt)
1986Methods of sampling and test for paints, varnishes and related products, Part 1: Test on liquid paints (general and physical), Section 1: Sampling
IS 101-1-2 (pdf)1987Methods of sampling and test for paints, varnishes and related products, Part 1: Test on liquid paints (general and physical), Section 2: Preliminary examination and preparation of samples for testing
IS 101-1-3 (pdf)
IS 101-1-3 (txt)
1986Methods of sampling and test for paints, varnishes and related products, Part 1: Test on liquid paints (general and physical), Section 3: Preparation of panels
IS 101-1-4 (pdf)
IS 101-1-4 (txt)
1987Methods of sampling and test for paints, varnishes and related products, Part 1: Test on liquid paints (general and physical), Section 4: Brushing test
IS 101-1-5 (pdf)1989Methods of sampling and test for paints, varnishes and related products, Part 1: Tests on liquid paints (general and physical), Section 5: Consistency
IS 101-1-6 (pdf)
IS 101-1-6 (txt)
1987Methods of sampling and test for paints, varnishes and related products, Part 1: Test on liquid paints (general and physical), Section 6: Flash point
IS 101-1-7 (pdf)1987Methods of sampling and test for paints, varnishes and related products, Part 1: Test on liquid paints (general and physical), Section 7: Mass per 10 litres
IS 101-2-1 (pdf)1988Methods of sampling and test for paints, varnishes and related products, Part 2: Test on liquid paints (chemical examination), Section 1: Water content
IS 101-2-2 (pdf)1986Methods of sampling and test for paints, varnishes and related products, Part 2: Test on liquid paints (chemical examination), Section 2: Volatile matter
IS 101-3-1 (pdf)1986Methods of sampling and test for paints, varnishes and related products, Part 3: Tests on paint film formation, Section 1: Drying time
IS 101-3-2 (pdf)
IS 101-3-2 (txt)
1989Methods of sampling and test for paints, varnishes and related products, Part 3: Tests on paint film formation, Section 2: Film thickness
IS 101-3-4 (pdf)1987Methods of sampling and test for paints, varnishes and related products, Part 3: Tests on paint film formation, Section 4: Finish
IS 101-3-5 (pdf)1987Methods of sampling and test for paints, varnishes and related products, Part 3: Tests on paint film formation, Section 5: Fineness of grind
IS 101-4-1 (pdf)
IS 101-4-1 (txt)
1988Methods of Sampling and Test for Paints, Varnishes and Related Products, Part 4: Optical Test, Section 1: Opacity
IS 101-4-2 (pdf)
IS 101-4-2 (txt)
1989Methods of Sampling and test for paints, varnishes and related products, Part 4: Optical tests, Section 2: Colour
IS 101-4-3 (pdf)1988Methods of Sampling and Test for Paints, Varnishes and Related Products, Part 4: Optical Tests, Section 3: Light Fastness Test
IS 101-4-4 (pdf)1988Methods of sampling and Test for Paints, Varnishes and Related Products, Part 4: Optical Test, Section 4: Gloss
IS 101-5-1 (pdf)
IS 101-5-1 (txt)
1988Methods of sampling and test for paints, varnishes and related products, Part 5: Mechanical test on paint films, Section 1: Hardness tests
IS 101-5-2 (pdf)
IS 101-5-2 (txt)
1988Methods of sampling and test for paints, varnishes and related products, Part 5: Mechanical test on paint films, Section 2: Flexibility and adhesion
IS 101-5-3 (pdf)
IS 101-5-3 (txt)
1999Methods of Sampling and Test for Paints, Varnishes and Related Products, Part 5: Mechanical Tests, Section 3: Impact Resistance
IS 101-5-4 (pdf)1988Methods of sampling and test for paints, varnishes and related products, Part 5: Mechanical test on paint films, Section 4: Print free test
IS 101-6-1 (pdf)
IS 101-6-1 (txt)
1988Methods of sampling and test for paints, varnishes and related products, Part 6: Durability tests, Section 1: Resistance to humidity under conditions of condensation
IS 101-6-2 (pdf)1989Methods of sampling and test for paints, varnishes and related products, Part 6: Durability tests on paint films, Section 2: Keeping properties
IS 101-6-3 (pdf)
IS 101-6-3 (txt)
1990Methods of sampling and test for paints, varnishes and related products, Part 6: Durability tests on paint films, Section 3: Moisture vapour permeability
IS 101-6-4 (pdf)1991Methods of sampling and test for paints, varnishes and related products, Part 6: Durability tests on paint films, Section 4: Degradation of coatings (pictorial aids for evaluation)
IS 101-6-5 (pdf)
IS 101-6-5 (txt)
1997Method of sampling and test for paints, varnishes and related products, Part 6: Durability test on Paint films, Section 5: Accelerated weathering test
IS 101-7-1 (pdf)1989Methods of Sampling and Test for Paints, Varnishes and Related Products, Part 7: Environmental Tests on Paint Films, Section 1: Resistance to water
IS 101-7-2 (pdf)
IS 101-7-2 (txt)
1990Methods of sampling and test for paints, varnishes and related products, Part 7: Environmental tests on paint films, Section 2: Resistance to liquids
IS 101-7-3 (pdf)1990Methods of sampling and test for paints, varnishes and related products, Part 7: Environmental tests on paint films, Section 3: Resistance to heat
IS 101-7-4 (pdf)1990Methods of sampling and test for paints, varnishes and related products, Part 7: Environmental tests on paint films, Section 4: Resistance to bleeding of pigments
IS 101-8-1 (pdf)1989Methods of sampling and test for paints, varnishes and related products, Part 8: Tests for pigments and other solids, Section 1: Residue on sieve
IS 101-8-2 (pdf)
IS 101-8-2 (txt)
1990Methods of sampling and test for paints, varnishes and related products, Part 8: Tests for pigments and other solids, Section 2: Pigments and non-volatile matter
IS 101-8-3 (pdf)1993Methods of sampling and test for paints, varnishes and related products, Part 8: Tests for pigments and other solids, Section 3: Ash content
IS 101-8-4 (pdf)1993Methods of sampling and test for paints, varnishes and related products, Part 8: Tests for pigments and other solids, Section 4: Phthalic anhydride
IS 101-8-5 (pdf)1993Methods of sampling and test for paints, varnishes and related products, Part 8: Tests for pigments and other solids, Section 5: Lead restriction test
IS 101-8-6 (pdf)1993Methods of sampling and test for paints, varnishes and related products, Part 8: Tests for pigments and other solids, Section 6: Volume solids
IS 101-9-1 (pdf)1993Methods of sampling and test for paints, varnishes and related products, Part 9: Tests for lacquers and varnish, Section 1: Acid value
IS 101-9-2 (pdf)
IS 101-9-2 (txt)
1993Methods of sampling and test for paints, varnishes and related products, Part 9: Tests for lacquers and varnish, Section 2: Rosin test
IS 104 (pdf)
IS 104 (txt)
1979Ready mixed paint, brushing, zinc chrome, priming
IS 109 (pdf)1968Ready Mixed Paint, Brushing, Priming, Plaster, to Indian Standard Colour No. 361 Light Stone, and No. 631 Light Grey
IS 110 (pdf)
IS 110 (txt)
1983Ready mixed paint, brushing, grey filler, for enamels for use over primers
IS 133 (pdf)
IS 133 (txt)
2004Enamel, Interior : (a) Undercoating (b) Finishing
IS 137 (pdf)
IS 137 (txt)
1965Ready mixed paint, brushing, matt or eggshell flat, finishing, interior to Indian Standard Colour as required
IS 138 (pdf)
IS 138 (txt)
1992Ready Mixed Paint, Marking, for Packages and Petrol Containers
IS 139 (pdf)
IS 139 (txt)
1981Ready mixed paint, marking, quick drying, for marking with rubber stamps
IS 140 (pdf)
IS 140 (txt)
1980Ready mixed paint, exterior, petrol resisting, air drying
IS 142 (pdf)
IS 142 (txt)
1980Ready mixed paint, exterior, petrol resisting stoving
IS 144 (pdf)
IS 144 (txt)
1950Ready mixed paint, brushing, petrol resisting, air-drying, for interior painting of tanks and container, red oxide (colour unspecified)
IS 145 (pdf)
IS 145 (txt)
1950Ready mixed paint, slushing, petrol resisting, air-drying for interior painting of tanks and containers, red oxide (colour unspecified)
IS 146 (pdf)
IS 146 (txt)
1950ready mixed paint, brushing, petrol resisting, stoving, or interior painting of tanks and containers, red oxide
IS 147 (pdf)
IS 147 (txt)
1950ready mixed paint, slushing, petrol resisting, stoving, for interior painting of tanks and containers, red oxide
IS 150 (pdf)1950Ready mixed paint, brushing, finishing, stoving for enamel color as required
IS 151 (pdf)
IS 151 (txt)
1985Ready mixed paint, spraying, finishing, stoving, enamel, for general purposes, color as required
IS 158 (pdf)
IS 158 (txt)
1981Ready mixed paint, brushing, bituminous, black, lead-free, acid, alkali and heat resisting
IS 159 (pdf)
IS 159 (txt)
1981Ready mixed paint, brushing, acid resisting
IS 164 (pdf)
IS 164 (txt)
1981Ready Mixed Paint for Road Marking
IS 168 (pdf)
IS 168 (txt)
1993Ready mixed paint, air drying, for general purpose
IS 198 (pdf)
IS 198 (txt)
1978Varnish gold size
IS 289 (pdf)
IS 289 (txt)
1963Aluminium paste for paints
IS 337 (pdf)
IS 337 (txt)
1975Varnish, finishing interior
IS 341 (pdf)
IS 341 (txt)
1973Black japan, Types A, B and C
IS 344 (pdf)
IS 344 (txt)
1976Varnish, stoving
IS 347 (pdf)
IS 347 (txt)
1975Varnish, shellac, for general purposes
IS 348 (pdf)
IS 348 (txt)
1968French polish
IS 354-1 (pdf)
IS 354-1 (txt)
1987Methods of sampling and test for resins for paints, Part 1: General test methods
IS 354-2 (pdf)
IS 354-2 (txt)
1986Methods of sampling and test for resins for paints, Part 2: Special test methods for alkyd resins
IS 354-3 (pdf)
IS 354-3 (txt)
1986Methods of sampling and test for resins for paints, Part 3: Special test methods for phenolic resins
IS 354-4 (pdf)
IS 354-4 (txt)
1986Methods of Sampling and Test for Resins for Paints, Part 4: Special Test Methods for Epoxy Resins
IS 354-5 (pdf)
IS 354-5 (txt)
1986Methods of sampling and test for resins for paints, Part 5: Special test methods for polyamide resins
IS 354-6 (pdf)
IS 354-6 (txt)
1989Methods of sampling and test for resins for paints, Part 6: Special test methods for amino resins
IS 354-7 (pdf)
IS 354-7 (txt)
1989Resins for paints - Methods of sampling and test - Part 7 - Special test methods for acrylic and vinyl acetate resins and emulsions
IS 356 (pdf)
IS 356 (txt)
1991Ester gum
IS 411 (pdf)
IS 411 (txt)
1991Titanium dioxide, anatase, for paints
IS 419 (pdf)
IS 419 (txt)
1967Putty, for use on window frames
IS 427 (pdf)
IS 427 (txt)
2005Distemper, dry, color as required
IS 428 (pdf)
IS 428 (txt)
2000Washable Distemper
IS 430 (pdf)
IS 430 (txt)
1972Paint remover, solvent type, non-flammable
IS 431 (pdf)
IS 431 (txt)
1972paint remover, solvent type, flammable
IS 524 (pdf)
IS 524 (txt)
1983Varnish, finishing, exterior, synthetic, air drying
IS 525 (pdf)
IS 525 (txt)
1968Varnish, finishing, exterior and general purposes
IS 553 (pdf)
IS 553 (txt)
1984Rosin (gum rosin)
IS 642 (pdf)
IS 642 (txt)
1963Varnish medium for aluminium paint
IS 644 (pdf)
IS 644 (txt)
1992Dipentene for Paints
IS 840 (pdf)
IS 840 (txt)
1986Cashewnut Shell Liquid (CNSL)
IS 1303 (pdf)
IS 1303 (txt)
1983Glossary of terms relating to paints
IS 1419 (pdf)
IS 1419 (txt)
1989Anti-fouling paint, brushing, for ship's bottoms and hulls
IS 1872 (pdf)
IS 1872 (txt)
1961Thinner for synthetic paints and varnishes for aircrafts
IS 1873 (pdf)
IS 1873 (txt)
1961Thinner, Antichill for Cellulose Nitrate Based Paints, Dopes and Lacquers for Aircrafts
IS 1874 (pdf)
IS 1874 (txt)
1992Ready mixed paint, universal zinc chrome, priming (synthetic) for light alloys
IS 2074 (pdf)
IS 2074 (txt)
1992Ready Mixed Paint, Air Drying, Red Oxide Zinc Chrome, Priming
IS 2075 (pdf)
IS 2075 (txt)
2000Ready Mixed Paint, Stoving, Red Oxide Zinc Chrome, Priming
IS 2339 (pdf)
IS 2339 (txt)
1963Aluminium paint for general purposes, in dual container
IS 2932 (pdf)
IS 2932 (txt)
2003Enamel, Synthetic, Exterior : (a) Undercoating (b) Finishing
IS 2933 (pdf)
IS 2933 (txt)
1975Enamel exterior (a) undercoating, (b) finishing
IS 3493 (pdf)
IS 3493 (txt)
1978Methods of sampling and test for organic pigments for paints
IS 3520 (pdf)
IS 3520 (txt)
1992Water-soluble sodium carboxymethyl cellulose
IS 3527 (pdf)
IS 3527 (txt)
1972Mica for paints
IS 3536 (pdf)
IS 3536 (txt)
1999Ready Mixed Paint, Brushing, Wood Primer
IS 3537 (pdf)
IS 3537 (txt)
1966Ready mixed paint, finishing, interior,for general purposes, to Indian Standard Colours No.101,216,217,219,275,281,352,353,358to361,363, 364,388,410,442,444,628,631,632,634,693,697, white and black
IS 3539 (pdf)
IS 3539 (txt)
1966Ready mixed paint, undercoating, for use under oil finishes, to Indian Standard Colours, as required
IS 3574-1 (pdf)
IS 3574-1 (txt)
1965Organic Pigments for Paints, Part I: AZO Pigments (Toluidine Red.bmp} Chlorinated p- Nitroaniline Red; Arylamide Yellows; and Para Red)
IS 3574-2 (pdf)
IS 3574-2 (txt)
2000Organic Pigments for Paints, Part 2: Phthalocyanines
IS 3585 (pdf)
IS 3585 (txt)
1966Ready mixed paint, aluminium, brushing priming, water resistant, for woodwork
IS 3678 (pdf)
IS 3678 (txt)
1966Ready mixed paint, thick white, for lettering
IS 3709 (pdf)
IS 3709 (txt)
1966Mastic cement for bedding of metal windows
IS 5083 (pdf)
IS 5083 (txt)
1988Knifing stopper
IS 5410 (pdf)
IS 5410 (txt)
1992Cement paint
IS 5661 (pdf)
IS 5661 (txt)
1970Code of practice for packing and marking of packages of paints, enamels, varnishes and allied products
IS 5666 (pdf)
IS 5666 (txt)
1970Etch (Pretreatment) Primer
IS 5667 (pdf)
IS 5667 (txt)
1970Thinner for cellulose nitrate based paints and lacquers
IS 5691 (pdf)
IS 5691 (txt)
1970Lacquer Cellulose Nitrate, Pigmented, Finishing, Glossy
IS 6125 (pdf)
IS 6125 (txt)
1971Enamel, synthetic, stoving, for automobiles
IS 6126 (pdf)
IS 6126 (txt)
1971Nitrocellulose surfacer
IS 6127 (pdf)
IS 6127 (txt)
1971Varnish, Spar and Fungicidal
IS 6714 (pdf)
IS 6714 (txt)
1989Ready mixed paint, finishing, non-slip deck
IS 6947-1 (pdf)
IS 6947-1 (txt)
1973Methods of estimation of composite pigments in oil pastes, ready mixed paints and enamels, Part 1: Estimation of lead, zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, calcium compounds and zinc sulphide
IS 6947-2 (pdf)
IS 6947-2 (txt)
1975Methods of Estimation of Composite Pigments in Oil Pastes, Ready Mixed Paints and Enamels, Part II: Estimation of Zinc Chromes, Ferric Oxide and Aluminium
IS 6947-3 (pdf)
IS 6947-3 (txt)
1975Methods of estimation of composite pigments in oil pastes, ready mixed paints and enamels, Part 3: Estimation of lead chromes, iron blue and zinc compounds
IS 6948 (pdf)
IS 6948 (txt)
1973Ready mixed paint, undercoat, synthetic for ships
IS 6951 (pdf)
IS 6951 (txt)
1973Ready Mixed Paint, Finishing, Exterior, for Ships
IS 7164 (pdf)
IS 7164 (txt)
1973Stopper
IS 8098-1 (pdf)
IS 8098-1 (txt)
1976Code of practice for finishing of automobile bodies, Part 1: Finishing of passenger cars
IS 8098-2 (pdf)
IS 8098-2 (txt)
1981Code of practice for finishing of automobile bodies, Part 2: Refinishing of passenger cars
IS 8662 (pdf)
IS 8662 (txt)
2004Enamel, synthetic, exterior : (a) undercoating (b) finishing for railway coaches
IS 8766 (pdf)
IS 8766 (txt)
1978Driers for paints
IS 8767 (pdf)
IS 8767 (txt)
1978Calcium carbonate, precipirated and activated for paints
IS 8982 (pdf)
IS 8982 (txt)
1991Ready mixed paint, finishing air drying for war equipment
IS 8983 (pdf)
IS 8983 (txt)
1978Ready mixed paint, finishing, stoving for war equipment
IS 9034 (pdf)
IS 9034 (txt)
1978Enamel, synthetic, exterior, air drying, for use on primed surfaces of motor vehicles and other equipment
IS 9788 (pdf)
IS 9788 (txt)
1981Titanium dioxide, rutile for paints
IS 9862 (pdf)
IS 9862 (txt)
1981Ready mixed paint, brushing, bituminous, black, lead-free, acid, alkali, water and chlorine resisting
IS 10018 (pdf)
IS 10018 (txt)
1981Lacquer, cellulose, nitrate, clear, finishing, glossy for wood
IS 10897 (pdf)
IS 10897 (txt)
1984Zinc phosphate pigment for paints
IS 11811 (pdf)
IS 11811 (txt)
1986Alkyd resins
IS 11883 (pdf)1986Ready mixed paint, brushing, red oxide, priming for metals
IS 12744 (pdf)
IS 12744 (txt)
1989Ready Mixed Paint, Air Drying, Red Oxide - Zinc Phosphate, Priming
IS 13183 (pdf)
IS 13183 (txt)
1991Aluminium paint, heat resistant
IS 13184 (pdf)
IS 13184 (txt)
1991Mastic Filler, Epoxy Based
IS 13213 (pdf)
IS 13213 (txt)
1991Polyurethane full gloss enamel (two pack)
IS 13238 (pdf)
IS 13238 (txt)
1991Epoxy based zinc phosphate primer (two pack)
IS 13239 (pdf)
IS 13239 (txt)
1991Epoxy surfacer (two pack)
IS 13467 (pdf)
IS 13467 (txt)
1992Chlorinated rubber for paints
IS 13607 (pdf)
IS 13607 (txt)
1992Ready Mixed Paint, Finishing, General Purposes, Synthetic
IS 13759 (pdf)
IS 13759 (txt)
1993Polyurethane primer zinc phosphate (two pack) for exterior painting of railway coaches
IS 13798 (pdf)
IS 13798 (txt)
1993Polyurethane Base Knifing Filler (Two Pack) for Exterior Painting of Railway Coaches
IS 13799 (pdf)
IS 13799 (txt)
1993Polyurethane Base Surfacer (Two Pack) for Exterior Painting of Railway Coaches
IS 13871 (pdf)
IS 13871 (txt)
1993Powder Coatings
IS 13966 (pdf)
IS 13966 (txt)
1994Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose for Use in Oil Industry
IS 14209 (pdf)
IS 14209 (txt)
1994Epoxy enamel, two component, glassy
IS 14314 (pdf)
IS 14314 (txt)
1995Thinner general purposes for synthetic paints and varnishes
IS 14355 (pdf)
IS 14355 (txt)
1996Zinc dust pigments for paints
IS 14499 (pdf)
IS 14499 (txt)
1998Strontium chromate for paints - Specification
IS 14506 (pdf)
IS 14506 (txt)
1998Epoxy red oxide zinc phosphate weldable primer, two component
IS 14589 (pdf)
IS 14589 (txt)
1999Zinc priming paint,epoxy based ,two pack -Specification
IS 14925 (pdf)
IS 14925 (txt)
2001Epoxy Resin for Paints
IS 14946 (pdf)
IS 14946 (txt)
2001Zinc Ethyl Silicate Primer, Two Components
IS 14947 (pdf)
IS 14947 (txt)
2001Enamel Synthetic, Oil Resistance Air Drying Specification
IS 14948 (pdf)
IS 14948 (txt)
2001Paint Coal Tar Epoxy, Two Pack, Black and Brown (Base and Hardener)
IS 15366 (pdf)
IS 15366 (txt)
2003Dolomite for Paint Industry
IS 15489 (pdf)
IS 15489 (txt)
2004Paint, Plastic emulsion

Last Updated: September 6, 2013