BS 3483-0 discusses paints. The aim of the BS 3483 series is to provide methods for testing pigments and include methods for evaluating performance.
BS 3483-0 gives a general introduction to BS 3483, which describes a range of methods for testing pigments. It also includes general information relating to matters common to all or many of the other Parts.
BS 3483-0 on paints is relevant to:
The physical and mechanical properties of paints, varnishes and their raw materials are generally dependent on the test environmental conditions, the most important variables being temperature and humidity. The degree to which each of these variables needs to be controlled is determined by the significance of the effect of the variable on the property being measured.
BS 3483-0 specifies conditions of temperature and relative humidity for general use in the conditioning and testing of paints and varnishes and their raw materials. It aids in the pigments industry in determining the quality of its products.