MS ISO/IEC TR 10037 : 1995

MALAYSIAN
STANDARD
MS 291 : 1984
ICS : 87.040
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SPECIFICATION FOR
PAINT, VARNISH AND LACQUER
REMOVER, SOLVENT TYPE, NON-
FLAMMABLE (FIRST REVISION)

STANDARDS & INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF MALAYSIA

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 MS291 :1984

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 ResearchlnstitUte of Malaysia (SIRIM) was published under
the authority of the SIRIM Councii in May, 1 984.

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
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due course brought to the notice of the Comittees charged with the revision of the
standards to which they refer.

Amendments issued since publication

Amd. No Date of issue Text affected

The following references relate to the work on this standard:

Committee reference : SIRIM 402/2/1

Draft for comment: D20 CISC B)

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CONTENTS

Page
Committee representation 3

Foreword

1 Scope 5

2 Description 5

3 Composition 5
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4 Requirements 5

5 Testing 6

6 Packaging and marking 6

Appendices

A Control formula

B Test for efficiency 8

C Determination of acidity or alkalinity 10

D Test for inflammability 11

E Test for effect on wood 12

F Test for effect on steel 13

G Test for water rinsability 14

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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 Research Centre)
Ministry of Health (Institute for Medical Research)
Ministry of Science. Technology and the Environment )Chemistry Department)
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National Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia

Petronas

The Technical Committee on Paints, Solvents and Allied Products which prepared this Malaysian Standard consists of the
following representatives:

Encik Yu Chun Lum Ministry of Defence (Defence Research Centre)

Cik Yong Mei Yoke Malaysian Paint fefanufacturers Association &
Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers
Tuan Syed Zed Al-Attas MARA Institute of Technology
Prof. Chan Kai Chéong University of Malaya
Dr. Akram bin Che Ayub Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Encik Hamdam bin Musa/ Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Encik Husny Ahmad
Encik Abdullah bin Atan Ministry of Housing and Local Government
Assistant Director (Laboratories) Public Works Department
Puan Goh Beng Teng (co-opted member) City Hall, Kuala Lumpur
Encik Ooi Cheng Lee )Secretaryl Standards and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia

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FOREWORD

This Malaysian Standard was prepared by the Technical Committee on Paints,

Solvents and Allied Products under the authority of the Chemical and Pharmaceutical
Industry Standards Committee.

In the preparation of this standard, reference was made to the following:

(a) Federal Specification TT-R-251 d, ‘Remover, paint (organic solvent type)’

(b) British Standard 3761 : 1970, ‘Specification for non-flammable solvent-based

paint remover’.
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(c) Australian Standard K147 : 1964, ‘Specification for paint, varnish and lacquer
remover non-flammable, water-rinsable’.

(d) Malaysian Standard MS 1 33, ‘Methods of test for paints’.

Verification tests have been carried out on the efficiency of the remover and it was
found that 5 ml of the remover was enough to remove completely the paint film from
the test panels. The Committee decided to base this Specification on performance
Criteria rather than relying on a minimum dichloromethane content as a composition
requirement to ensure adequate performance.

This Malaysian Standard is intended to supersede MS 291 : 1975

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SPECIFICATION FOR PAINT, VARNISH AND LACQUER
REMOVER, SOLVENT-TYPE, NON-FLAMMABLE
(FIRST REVISION)
1. SCOPE
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1.1 This Malaysian Standard specifies
requirements for a paint, varnish and lacquer
remover, commonly employed in scrape-off
operations suitable for use on finished wood and
metal surfaces. The material may not, however, be
suitable for use on some plastic surfaces.
1.2 The material is intended to be applied to the
painted, varnished or lacquered surface by
brushing and allowing to remain undisturbed
until the paint, varnish or lacquer film has been
softened. It is subsequently removed, together
with the residue of the paint, varnish or lacquer
film, by scraping, followed by washing with water
or a suitable solvent such as white spirit.
1.3 Certain types of coatings such as some
stoved, cold-cured, or polymeric materials, may
not be readily acted upon by the materials
covered by this specification; for removing such
special coatings. manufacturers should be asked
to supply removers appropriate to the specific
case but these may not necessarily conform to
this specification.
2. DESCRIPTION
2.1 The paint, varnish and lacquer remover
covered by this specification shall be suitable for
the removal of dried paint, varnish or lacquer
films from horizontal and/or vertical surfaces.
MS 291: 1984
3. COMPOSITION
3.1 The paint, varnish and lacquer remover
shall consist of a suitable solvent or a mixture of
solvents with the addition of suitable retardants
and other additives to control viscosity and
evaporation characteristics. It shall not contain
b~nzene and carbon tetrachloride as con-
stituents.
4. REQUIREMENTS
4.1 Condition in container. The remover shall
not show excessive separation or settling in a
freshly opened can containing the specified
quantity, that is, it shall be easily redispersed by
simple stirring. The remover shall be free from
lumps and other foreign matter.
4.2 Storage properties. The remover 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 1 2 months from the date of manu-
facture.
4.3 Efficiency. The efficiency of the remover.
when tested as described in appendix B. shall not
be inferior to the control formula (see .
appendix A) when tested in the same manner and
at the same time.
4.4 AcIdity alkalinity. The remover, when
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tested as ‘described in clause Cl of appendix C,
shall not be acidic to methyl orange or alkaline to
phenolphthalein. Alternatively, the pHvalue of a
1 0% (v/v) aqueous solution of the remover when
determined in accordance with clause C2 of
appendix C, shall be with the pH range of 4.5 to
8.5.
4.5 Inflammability. The remover, whe~tested
as described in appendix D. shall be non-
flammable.
4.6 Consistency. The remover shall be of a
suitable consistency for application to vertical
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and overhead surfaces in a reasonably thick film.
It shall not exhibit undue running or sagging and
shall be capable of being easily sprayed (see
note 1).
NOTE 1. It has been found that in general material falling within the
limits 82 Kreb units to 112 Kreb units is satisfactory when the
consistency is measured according toMS 133: Pt. A9. ‘Methods of test
for paints. Consistency for paints using the Stormer viscosimeter’.
4.7 Effect on wood. The remover, when tested
as describedin appendix E. shall not stain the
wood or cause the grain to raise to a degree
exceeding that of the control formula (see
appendix A) when determined visually.
4.8 Effect on steel. The remover, when tested
as described in appendix F, shall not rust, corrode
or otherwise impair bright steel as determined
visually.
4.9 Water rinsability. When tested by the
method described in appendix G, the nature of
any residue shall be such that the d’rying and film
properties of paint, varnish or lacquer applied
over the residue are not inferiorto the same paint,
varnish or lacquer applied to untreated panels.
5. TESTING
5.1 Test method. All tests shall be conducted in
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accordance with methods described in MS 1 33*,
unless otherwise specified.
5.2 Test sample. For the purpose of examina-
tion for compliance with this specification,
representative samples may be taken from any
portion of the consignments in accordance with
MS 133: Part A1**,
6. PACKAGING AND MARKING
6.1 Packaging. The material shall be supplied
in sound. clean and strong containers.
6.2 Marking. Each container shall be clearly
marked or labelled’ with the following
information:
(a) name of the material 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;
(e) 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 Certification Mark of the Standards and
Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (SIRIM).
6.3.2 The Certification 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 the
Institute.
M5 133. ‘Methods of test for paints’.
MS 133 : Part Al. ‘Methods of test for paints : Part Al: sampling’.
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Appendix .A

Control formula

Al. PREPARATION

A1.1 The control formula shall be prepared as follows:

Ingredients Percentage by weight

Methylcellulose (4000 cP) 2.5”)~ soak
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Methylene chloride 4o.oJ overnight

Methylene chloride 32.5
65 OP. Industrial methylated spirit 1 2.0
Ethylene glycol monoethyl ether acetate . 4.0
Paraffin wax (m.p. 51/55°C) 1.0’~
as a solution
Mineral turpentine 3.OJ
35% solution of sodium dodecyl benzene
sulphonate in water 4.0
70% ethylamine 1.0

Mix the methylcellulose and the first part of the methylene chloride well and soak
overnight. Add the rest of the ingredients, under rapid stirring, in the order given. The
paraffin wax should be melted, dissolved in the turpentine and the solution added
while still warm.

A1.2 The control formula should be used within one month when prepared for
testing purposes.

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Appendix B
Test for efficiency
Bi. PREPARATION OF TEST PANELS
B1.1 General. The test panel shall be of mild
steel, aluminium or wood complying with the
requirements of MS 1 33 : Part A3* and the
surface shall be prepared for painting as
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described in MS 133 : Part A3*
Bl.2 Mild steel panel. The panel should be
approximately 150 mm x 100 mm. Apply by
brush, one coat of red oxide or zinc chromate
primer complying with MS 271 + and MS 272++
respectively, at a wet film thickness of 40 ~m to
50 m. Allow to air-dry for 24 h. Then apply by
brush, one coat of white enamel paint complying
with MS 1 25g. at a wet film thickness of 4oprn to
50 m and air dry for a further 24 h. Then stove
the panel for 2 hat 100°C and allow to cool for at
least one hour.
B1.3 Aluminium panel. The panel should be
approximately 1 50 mm x 1 00 mm. Apply, by
spray, in the following order:
‘MS 133 : Part A3, ‘Methods of test for paints : Part A3: Standard
panels for paint testing’.
“MS 133 : Part A4, ‘Method of test for paints : Part A4: Notes for
guidance on paint application’.
+MS 271, ‘Specification for priming paint : Red oxide for iron and
steeV.
272, ‘Specification for priming paint : zinc chromate for metal
~:-±i’~~S
surfaces’.
~MS 125. ‘Specification for paints : Finishing, gloss enamel, air-
drying’.
IDTD 868 (British Ministry of Aviation). ‘Specification for etching
primer,
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(a) One coat of etch primer complying with
DTD 868’f at a dry film weight of 7 g/m2 to
13 g/m2.
(b) One coat of filler, cellulose nitrate based,
complying with DTD 899A* at a dryfilm weight of
34 g/m2 to 50 g/m2.
(C) One coat of sealer, cellulose nitrate based.
complying with DTD 899A at a dryfilmweightof
1 7 g/m2 to 34 g/m2.
(d) Two coats of black finishing paint, cellulose
nitrate based, complying with DTD 899A’ at a dry
film weight each coat of 1 7 g/m2 to 34 g/m2.
Allow 2 h for drying between each coat and allow
the final complete system to age for at least
7 days.
B1.4 Wood panel. The panel shall be of
meranti, approximately 300 mm x 1 50 mm x
1 3 mm. Apply by brush, one coat of wood priming
.paint complying with MS 1 62. at a wet film
thickness of 40~4i’ito 50ian. and allow to dry for
24 h. Then apply by brush, one coat of white
enamel paint complying with MS 1 25+, at a wet
film thickness of 40’~i(mto 50u’n and allow to air-
dry for at least 7 days.
DTD 899A. (British Ministry of Aviation), ‘Specification for cellulose
finishing scheme (ester lubricant resistant)’.
MS 162. ‘Specification for aluminium wood primer’.
+M5 125, ‘Specification for paints : Finishing, gloss enamel, air-
drying’.

82. PROCEDURE
Apply evenly 5 ‘ml of the remover to the mild steel.
aluminium or wood panel, prepared according to
clause 81. Support the panel at 45° to the
horizontal. Immediately apply a similar coat of the
control formula to a second panel in a similar
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position. Compare the rates of loosening and
wrinkling of the paints. Note any tendency of the
paint remover to dry and leave parts of the film
unaffected. After 1 5 mm compare the ease and
completeness of removal of the paints treated
with the two materials by scrubbing gently while
flushing with a stream of cold tap water,
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Appendix C

Determination of acidity or alkalinity

Cl. DETERMINATION WITH INDICATOR SOLUTIONS

Cl .1 Shake one volume of the material with three volumes of distilled water orwater
of at least equal purity otherwise prepared and test separate portions of the mixture
with methyl orange and phenolphthalein indicators.
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C2. DETERMINATION BY PH METER

C2.1 Apparatus.’ Potentiometric pH apparatus fitted with calomel and glass

electrodes and capable of measuring pH value accurately to the first decimal place,

C2.2 Procedure. Soak the electrodes in distilled water for 24 h and standardize the
apparatus with any suitable standard buffer solution having a pH of at least 4,0 and not
exceeding 7.0. Determine the pH of the sample at 27 ± 2°C.

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Appendix D

Test for inflammability

Dl. PROCEDURE

The test for inflammability shall be carried out as follows:

Test (a). Soak, by complete immersion, one-gramme wad of cotton wool in the
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remover for 30 mm. Withdraw the wad and place on an asbestos sheet, 300 mm X
900 mm, in an open, draught-free position. Immediately apply a lighted match so that
the flame touches the remover for a period of 3 s.

Test (b). Repeat the above procedure but allow the pad to stand on the asbestos
sheet for 30 mm before applying the match,

D2. TEST REPORT

The material under test is considered non-flammable if the cotton wool does not burn
in the above two tests.

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Appendix E
Test for effect on wood

El. METHOD

El .1 On smoothly sanded panels of meranti place several drops of the thoroughly,

mixed remover. Allow the remover to remain in contact with the wood for 1 5 mm.
Remove the portion of the remover remaining on the wood using first filter-paper to
blot off the excess and then slightly sponging the affected areas with a pad of cheese-
cloth wetted with mineral turpentine complying with MS ‘.Allow the panel to
_____

remain at room temperature for at least one hour to ensure complete evaporation of
the cleaning solvent and examine the panel for staining or raising of the grain..
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E1.2 Repeat the above procedure but with the use of the control formula (see
appendix A) in place of the material under test.

‘Malaysian Standard under preparation,

Pending the publication of this Malaysian Standard. BS 244 and 290 or its equivalent may be used.

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Appendix F

Test for effect on steel

Fl. Use two cold rolled steel strips complying with BS 1449*, approximately 20 mm
x 130 mm prepared by buffing the panelswithfine steelwool to a uniform appearance

and thoroughly clean with a suitable solvent. Immerse one of the strips in the remover,
held in a test-tube to approximately 4/5 the length of the strip. Stopper the tube and
leave it to stand at room temperature (27 ± 2°C) for 24 h. Immerse the other strip
immediately and allow the strip to drain and dry in a vertical position for 6 h at 27 ±‘
2°C. At the end of the respective exposure periods clean the adhering remover of
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solids thereof from the strips, using mineral turpentine complying with MS _____

Examine the strips for rust, corrosion, or other defects that may have developed.

‘85 1449, ‘Specification for steel plate, sheet and strip’~

“Malaysian Standard under preparation,

Pending the publication of this Malaysian Standard. B5 244 and 290 or its equivalent may be used.

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Appendix G

Test for water rinsability

C” METHOD

Gil Clean with a suitable solvent, a 100 mm x 50 mm tinplate panel which meets
the requirements of MS 133 : PartA3. Applyevenly 5 mlofthe removertothetinpiate
panel. Place the panel at 45° to the horizontal in an oven maintained at 38±~2°Cfor
1 5 mm. Remove the panel from the oven, gently scrub under a stream of cold tap
water, and return to the oven to dry. When dry, apply by brush, one coat of red oxide or
zinc chromate primer complying with MS 271” and MS 272+resp’ectively. to the
panel and also to an untreated tinplate panel, at a wet film thickness of 40’1q’rm to 50~im.
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Allow the panels to dry for 24 h.

G1.2 Examine the treated and untreated panels for any difference in visual gloss.
and for any decrease in flexibility, bybendtest. andforanylossof adhesion. byscratch
test.

‘MS 133 : Part A3, ‘Methods of test for paints : Part A3 : Standard panels for paint testing’.

“MS 271, ‘Specification for priming paint : Red oxide for iron and steel’.

+MS 272. ‘Specification for priming paint: Ziilc chromate for metal surfaces

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