BS EN 13300 focuses on paints and varnishes. The aim of the BS EN 13300 is to provide best industry classification of water-borne coating systems for interior walls and ceilings that helps in clearing the problem associated with the false claiming of their products.
BS EN 13300 specifies a general system for the classification of water-borne coating materials and coating systems for the decoration and protection of interior walls and ceilings comprised of new and old, coated and uncoated surfaces.
BS EN 13300 on water-borne coating materials and coating systems is useful for:
The names used today to describe coating materials and coating systems pay little regard to technical, functional and end use categories. This makes it difficult to devise an unequivocal simple terminology applicable to all product types.
BS EN 13300 attempts to address this problem by separately defining categories of appearance and end use, but with no assumptions as to whether or not a given product, by its appearance alone, will be suitable for a particular use. The objective is to avoid misuse of coating systems by the misunderstanding or over-statement of performance claims. The possibilities for future technical advances are recognized.
BS EN 13300 identifies criteria that need to be considered when assessing the suitability of a coating system for a particular end use and provides a framework for communicating this information between manufacturer and user. This should assist in the removal of technical barriers to trade. It is in the responsibility of the manufacturer of a coating system to designate the appropriate categories for end use and appearance.