MALAYSIAN

STANDARD
MS 272 : 1975
ICS : 87.060
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SPECIFICATION FOR PRIMING PAINT : ZINC

CHROMATE FOR METAL SURFACES

STANDARDS & INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF MALAYSIA

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This Malaysian Standard, which had been approved by the Material and Chemical 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 November, 1974.

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
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concerned. Suggestions for improvements will be recorded and in due course brought to the notice of
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 : SIM/TC4 (ISC1)/001
Draft for comment : D77 (ISC1)

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 Agreed reference sample............................................................................................ 1

4 Composition................................................................................................................ 1

5 Requirements.............................................................................................................. 2

6 Testing........................................................................................................................ 4

7 Packaging and marking............................................................................................... 4

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Committee representation

The Material and Chemical 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

Institution of Engineers (Malaysia)
Malayan Plastic Association
Malayan Rubber Goods Manufacturers Association
Malaysian Institute of Architects
Malaysian Institute of Chemistry
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Malaysian Paint Manufacturers Association

Malaysian Scientific Association
Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Health (Institute for Medical Research)
Ministry of Labour and Manpower
Ministry of Primary Industries (Mine Department)
Ministry of Trade and Industry
Ministry of Works and Power (Public Works Department)
National Chambers of Commerce of Malaysia
Rubber Producers' Council of Malaysia
Rubber Research Institute of Malaysia

The Technical Committee on Paint and Paint Pigments which prepared this Malaysian Standard consists of representatives
from the following member organisations:

Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers

Masters Builders Association
Malaysian Institute of Architects
Malaysian Paint Manufacturers Association
Malaysian Scientific Association
Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Home Affairs (Housing Trust)
Ministry of National and Rural Development
Ministry of Technology, Research and Co-ordination of New Villages (Department of Chemistry)
Ministry of Works and Power (Public Works Department)
National Chambers of Commerce of Malaysia

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FOREWORD

This Malaysian Standard was prepared by the Technical Committee on Paints and Paint Pigments
acting on the authority of the Material and Chemical Industry Standards Committee.

The following specifications and standards have been consulted:

British Standard 389 : 1963 ‘Type 2 - Lead chromes and zinc chromes for paints’

British Standard 1795 : 1975 ‘Extenders for paints’

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British Standard 3981 : 1966 'Class 1 and 3"

British Standard 245 : 1956 ‘White spirit’

British Standard 242, 243, 259, 632 : 1969 ‘Linseed oil for paints’

British Standard 3900, ‘Methods of test for paints’

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SPECIFICATION FOR PRIMING PAINT :

ZINC CHROMATE FOR METAL SURFACES

1. Scope

1.1 This Malaysian Standard specifies requirements for a zinc chromate primer for use on
suitably prepared ferrous and non-ferrous surfaces under indoor and/or outdoor weather conditions.

2. Description

2.1 Zinc chromate priming paint, covered by this standard, is to be used as the first coat on iron
and steel surfaces or on non-ferrous surfaces suitably prepared to provide good protection against
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corrosion.

3. Agreed reference sample

3.1 The agreed reference sample shall be a sample complying in all respects with the
requirements of this specification and agreed between the purchaser and the vendor. The agreed
reference sample shall consist of at least one l (approximately one quart).

4. Composition
4.1 Pigments

The pigment shall consist of zinc chromate complying with MS ..........*. The zinc chromate pigment
content of the total pigment (expressed as CrO3) shall not be less than 16 per cent by mass (this is
equivalent to approximately 40 per cent zinc chrome pigment). The extender pigments such as
asbestine, china clay, whiting, etc. shall comply with MS......** where appropriate. In addition, the
extender pigments shall not contain more than 0.5% (m/m) of water solubles when tested in
accordance with MS ......**. The addition of opacifying pigments such as titanium dioxide or lithopone
and/or suitable colour pigments in the case of tinted primer is permissable.

4.2 Vehicle

The non-volatile vehicle shall consist essentially of an oil modified alkyd resin of suitable oil length or
suitable oleoresinous varnish with a drying oil to resin ration of not less than 3:1.

* Pending the issue of this Malaysian Standard, BS 389 Type 2 or its equivalent may be used.
** Pending the issue of this Malaysian Standard, BS 1795 or its equivalent may be used.

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The vehicle shall be free from rosin and rosin derivatives when tested in accordance with MS......*.
Rosin modified phenolic resins/alkyd where appropriate may, however, be used.

The addition of up to 30% by mass maximum of the total non-volatile vehicle of drying oils or treated
drying oils complying with MS..........* is permissable.

5. Requirements

5.1 Condition in container

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

5.2 Storage properties

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

5.3 Colour

The paint shall have a yellow colour characteristic of zinc chromate pigment or any other colour
subject to agreement between the purchaser and vendor.

5.4 Consistency

The paint shall be of a good brushing consistency when applied onto a vertical smooth burnished
steel surface at a spreading rate of approximately 13 sq metres per l (72 sq yards per Imperial
Gallon) and the film shall not show any tendency to run or sag.

5.5 Drying time

The paint when tested in the manner prescribed in MS 133 : Pt. C2 : 1973 and MS 133 : Pt. C3 : 1973
shall become surface dry in not more than 4 hours, and hard dry in not more than 16 hours. By the
term 'hard dry' is understood such a condition that a second coat can be satisfactorily applied by
brush.

5.6 Fineness of grind

The fineness of grind of the paint as determined by the Hegman gauge according to MS 133 : Pt C6
:1973 shall be a minimum of 4 (50 microns max.).

* Pending the issue of this Malaysian Standard, BS 242, 243 and 259, 632 or its equivalent may be used.

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5.7 Specific gravity

The difference in specific gravity between the test sample and the agreed reference sample shall not
exceed the limits ± 2.

5.8 Finish and application properties

5.8.1 General

The primer shall be suitable for application by the appropriate method either as supplied or when
thinned in the specified proportions as recommended by the manufacturer.
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5.8.2 Brushing

The paint when applied by brush at a spreading rate of approximately 13 sq metres per l (72 sq yards
per imperial gallon) to a smooth, burnished steel panel shall dry to a smooth, matt or egg shell gloss
film, free from sagging, wrinkling and excessive brush marks.

5.8.3 Spraying

The primer shall show good spraying and lapping properties.

5.9 Flexibility and adhesion

When the paint film at 25 - 35 microns dry film thickness on a tin plate panel is tested at 27°C ± 2°C,
seven days (168 hours) after application, by bending over a mandrel of 6 mm (1/4 inch) diameter, the
film shall show no cracks when examined in a strong light at 5-diameter magnification and shall
remain firmly adherent to the test panel.

5.10 Resistance to continuous salt spray

When the dried paint film of 25-35 microns on cold-rolled steel of 18 BG is tested with continuous salt
spray test for a period of 96 hours commencing seven days after application, it shall show no sign of
breakdown and/or rusting and shall protect the metal surface against corrosion. In these respects it
shall not be inferior to a film prepared from an agreed reference sample and tested in the same way.

5.11 Resistance to humidity under condensation conditions

When the paint film of 25-35 microns on cold-rolled steel 1.25 mm thick (18 BG) is tested in
accordance with MS 133 : Pt. F2 : 1973 at 42°C - 48°C for a period of 240 hours, commencing 7 days
after application, it shall show no sign of breakdown and shall protect the metal surface against
corrosion. In these respects it shall not be inferior to a film prepared from the agreed reference
sample and tested in the same way.

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6. Testing

6.1 Test methods

All tests shall be conducted in accordance with appropriate methods described in MS 133 : 1973.

6.2 Test sample

For the purpose of examination for compliance with this specification, representative samples may be
taken from any portion of the consignment in accordance with MS 133 : Pt. A1 : 1973.

7. Packaging and marking

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7.1 Packaging

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

7.2 Marking

The following information shall be indelibly marked on each container:

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

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

(c) The contents, stated as net mass, or by volume, of the material in the container;

(d) The lot or batch number; and

(e) Any other information as agreed upon between the purchaser ant the vendor.

7.3 SIRIM Certification Mark

7.3.1 Each container may also be marked with the Certification Mark of the Standards and
Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (SIRIM).

7.3.2 The Certification Mark may be used by the manufacturers only under license 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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40911 Shah Alam
Selangor Darul Ehsan

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and in conjunction with relevant Malaysian Standard number. The presence of these Marks
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of supervision, control and testing, operated during production, and including periodical
inspection of the producer’s works in accordance with the certification marking scheme of
SIRIM designed to ensure compliance with a Malaysian Standard.

Further particulars of the terms of license may be obtained from:

Director-General
Standards and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia
Persiaran Dato’ Menteri, Section 2. P.O.Box 7035
40911 Shah Alam
Selangor Darul Ehsan
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