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Section 14.00 - QUALITY RATING INDEX

QUALITY RATE INDEX 1. 2. Quality Rate Index (QRI) is computed at the plant as per the guidelines issued by SCRC Officer - Production / QA collects the data for each batch of finished product, resin and non-resin intermediates and records it as per format given in Annexure 3. 4. Scores are given against each batch processed in the plant as per QSG guidelines SS /Executive - QA do a random check of the data to ensure that the scores are computed in line with QSG guidelines 5. Monthly average scores under each product category are sent to QSG by the 7 of each month for the previous month, as per formats given in Annexure 6. Chief Manager - SCRC collates QRI scores received from each plant and publishes monthly QRI report as per Annexure
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METHODOLOGY FOR QRI DATA RECORDING 1. Strokes in the case of finished products is a measure of number of adjustments made during the process of thinning/tinting to get all the properties within specifications. 2. The first checking of RS / Shade is referred to as Zero Stroke. Further adjustments to the batch, panel application and checking of RS / Shade each time constitutes a different stroke starting from 1. 3. In case of DTS bases, the officer records no. of thinning strokes while for others, thinning and tinting strokes are calculated separately and higher of the two is considered for QRI computation. This data gets collected from Tintermans log sheet / register 4. % Completion is taken as the percentage of output to the input during processing stage. For material where final approval is taken in calibrated mixers, output is derived based on dip level of mixer. For others it becomes the value obtained as per SAP purchase order 5. RM Quantity deviation is recorded if one or more raw materials mentioned in the formulation are added less or in excess than the specified ISO limits for the particular RM category than standard quantity in formulation.

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6. Un-recommended RM refers to those RMs which are not part of the formulation but have been added to get the quality of the batch within accepted limits as per consent from T/F. RMs mentioned under special instructions in the formulation, if added, are not accounted for as un-recommended RM 7. If a batch meets more than one QRI criteria, the one having the lowest score is considered. For example if a batch has completion of 100%, 1 thinning stroke, RM quantity deviation beyond ISO limits and one un-recommended addition, the QRI score of the batch is accorded as 6 even though it meets criteria of 7, and 10. 8. The above methodology is followed unless and until there are special instructions from Chief Manager SCRC to compute the scores differently for any category of products 9. QRI score of a particular section/block or product category is the simple average of QRI scores of all batches produced therein during the month 10. Plant level QRI score for the month is the weighted average of QRI scores of individual sections/blocks depending on the number of batches produced in each section/block

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Quality Rating for Paint Batches including Intermediate ( Non Resin ) Description Scrap as waste Reprocessed in low cost product Reprocessed in same quality pdt > 3 lots Reprocessed in same quality pdt < 3lots but material unapproved for > 2days Additional processing for quality attainment RMs beyond permissible limit & if addition is unrecommended RM Deviation beyond permissible limit Deviations in in-process checks % Completion 95-105, batch in >2 strokes % Completion 97-103, except,Aus,Utsav and syn tinter (90110% completion), batch in 2 strokes % Completion 97-103, except,Aus,Utsav and syn tinter (90110% completion), batch in 1 stroke 10 5 6 7 7.5 8 9 Rating 1 2 3 4

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Quality Rating for Resins and Emulsion Batches Description Scrap as waste Reprocessed / Blended in low cost resin Reprocessed in same quality resin > 3 lots Reprocessed in same quality resin < 3lots unapproved for > 3 days Reactor thinned batch when not specified in SPI Deviations against documented formulation / SPI % NVM (Final In-process value) within 3 sigma % NVM (Final In-process value) within 2 sigma, color within specfn. & filtration more than one stroke 8 5 6 6.5 7 but material Rating 1 2 3 4

% NVM (Final In-process value) within 2 sigma, color within specfn. & filtration in one stroke

% NVM (Final In-process value) with 1 sigma, color within specfn. & filtration in 1 stroke % NVM (Final In-process value) with 1 sigma, color value of max specification - 1 & filtration in 1 stroke

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CLARIFICATIONS ON QRI GUIDELINES FOR PAINT AND NON RESIN INTERMEDIATES

1. Formulations that allow some percentage of raw materials to be added if required [raw materials forming part of the formulation but instruction in the formulation allows them to be added if required]: a. Formulations indicated above are accepted only if the standard quantity of each of these raw materials does not exceed 0.5%. b. All existing formulations that do not meet the above requirement are reviewed and plants need to raise DCRs to correct these formulations. DCRs are raised in order to correct such formulations that

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may have been released in past and these need not be linked to deviations of RM against standard quantities. New designs that do not meet the above criteria are not accepted in the GM-1 / Design Review stage. c. For all such raw materials with if required conditions, the present guidelines of allowable deviations are applicable and if the total actual quantity added to the batch deviates from the standard quantity and the extent of deviation is beyond the allowed limits, then the QRI score of 7 is assigned to such batches. 2. Actual percentage completion is used for computation of QRI. The exceptions to this rule are a. When half-pack drums or after pack samples of a product-shade are added to the same productshade batch, then the extent of increase in % completion of the batch arising due to half-pack addition is ignored while assigning the QRI score to the batch. b. Addition of batches produced in PEL to bulk batches of same product shade is ignored while assigning the QRI score to the batch. In case of deviated PEL batches if the additions to the bulk batches are as per blending plans released by Manager - QA, then such additions are ignored while assigning the QRI score to the batch. 3. Raw materials that do not form part of the formulation but are allowed to be added for adjustments [through special instructions mentioned at the end of the formulation] can be added only upto 0.5%. If the actual quantity added to the batch exceeds 0.5%, then QRI scores treat this as a deviation. Trend of these deviations is observed and DCRs are raised to correct the formulations. 4. In case of 173H batches, the guideline for processing received from TF is considered as the formulation and the QRI score is arrived at accordingly. If there are any deviations from the instructions (both in actual raw material added or any processing instruction), then QRI score reflects such a deviation 5. Reuse of waste in paint / intermediate batches: a. If addition of wastes to the paint / intermediate batches is meeting all the requirements of the Waste Minimization Schemes approved by TF and incorporated in [MF][MFG][06], then deviations in tinter consumptions or percentage completions or deviation in any other raw materials or higher number of adjustments resulting due to such additions are not considered while deriving the QRI score. QA department can assign a lower QRI to a batch in case they can establish that deviations in raw materials or higher number of adjustments in the batch are not related to reuse of waste.

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b. If there are any additions made to the batch that are not part of the approved waste minimization schemes, then such additions are regarded as un-recommended and the plant proposes the scheme to QSG for taking it up with TF for approval. In case there are additions of waste beyond recommended limits, then such batches require clearance from TF and a QRI score of 7 is assigned to such batches. 6. If the standard tinter quantity is 1.0 % or below, deviations from standard quantities are tracked for trends and in cases where excess quantities are being added consistently, DCRs are raised in order to correct such formulations. 7. In case of paints, if there are any deviations in in-process checks which is required are recorded in [QR][PRD][20], then such batches are assigned a QRI of 7.5. Example: Batches where pH or premixing viscosities etc are not within allowed limits etc are assigned a QRI of 7.5. If there is a requirement in the F-sheet, against any of the parameters mentioned below, then, the QRI scoring in the category of deviations in in-process checks is carried out as under: a. Non-reporting of the observed value in the batch card: QRI = 7.5 b. Observed value is reported in the batch card, but is found to deviate: QRI = 7.5 c. Observed value is reported in the batch card, and is as per requirement: QRI = 10.0

The following parameters, if required to be maintained as per the F-sheet, are considered as in-process parameters and the QRI rating is given based on the reporting and / or deviation in the observed value during processing of the batch as against the requirement in the F sheet: a. Solvent Based Paints and Intermediates i. Premix Viscosity ii. Sand milling Viscosity iii. Dispersion wherever applicable iv. Premix Temperature v. Sand milling Temperature vi. Flow rate for AMCs and Enamel bases vii. Finish b. Stiff Paints and Intermediates i. Pugging Viscosity

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ii. Clarity on glass plate iii. Casein (process temp) iv. Jelly clarity v. Dispersion (for tinters, where applicable) c. Water Based Paints and Intermediates i. Grinding Time ii. Jelly Clarity iii. pH (Jelly) iv. pH (Before Emulsion Addition) v. Grinding Temp. vi. Dispersion (for tinters, where applicable) vii. Finish

8. If there is a deviation in in-process checks of any of the premix batches that have been clubbed in the mixer, then the QRI value assigned to the mixer batch is 7.5. 9. However, in batches where extra grinding time or sand mill passes (more than that permitted by the formulation) then such batches are assigned a QRI score of 5 (Additional processing for quality attainment). The assessment of whether an additional grinding or a sand mill pass has been given while processing is made against the instructions provided by the designer in the formulation. Since mixing and grinding times are monitored and controlled manually by operators, minor deviations in adherence to instructions of mixing and grinding times can be ignored while assigning QRI scores. 10. In case NCP material are added into a batch after taking approval from TF / Manager - QA, and meet their guidelines (quantity added, product shade into which NCP needs to be added and other process conditions that are required to be met if stated), then the addition of NCP is not be treated as unrecommended addition and its impact on % completion, tinter deviation and number of adjustments are ignored while assigning QRI score. 11. For batches that require clearance from TF and are assigned a QRI of 7, plant QA continues to assign QRI of 7 to such batches till TF releases an alternate stroke and the plant switches to the new stroke successfully. 12. The QRI scores of batches meeting the criteria indicated below is not included in the month end reports:

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Section No. 7.02 ISO 9001 : 7.5 Subject : Modifications to Approved Processes 7.02.1 GENERAL

a) Modifications to approved processes are, generally, of two types : i) ii) those which can be decided upon independently by the plant those which need the approval of the Technology Function.

b) This section describes the procedure for controlling the modifications stated above. c) The General Works Manager / Senior Works Manager (Taloja) is responsible for implementing this procedure.

7.02.2 DESCRIPTION

a) Modifications to approved processes for paints and intermediates other than those processed for the customer, that can be decided upon independently by the plant are : i. Variations in the quantities of any raw materials or intermediates for the purpose of adjusting batch quality parameters.

The concerned Senior Officer / Section Officer / Officer is authorised to carry out minor changes in the quantities of ingredients while processing paints. These changes should not exceed the limits given below :

1. Plant personnel making finished products and intermediates (non resins) designs of which are released by TEDE / NPL / CGWS groups are authorised to carry out minor changes in the quantities of ingredients while processing paints and intermediates (non resins) as described below: No Ingredient 1a Binder Products Solvent Based Enamels (*) Permitted Deviations Gloss -5 to +5 PBW Examples Std Qty allowable 80%, limits

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Section No. 7.02 ISO 9001 : 7.5 Subject : Modifications to Approved Processes are 75 85% Std Qty 80%, allowable limits are 80 84% Std Qty 20%, allowable limits are 18.4 to 22.4% Std Qty 20%, allowable limits are 19.6 to 22.8% Std Qty 80%, allowable limits are 75 85% Std Qty 80%, allowable limits are 75 85% Std Qty 2%, allowable limits are 2 to 4% Std Qty 2%, allowable limits are 0 to 4% Std Qty 1.6%, allowable limits are 0.8 to 2.4%

1b

2a

Emulsion

All Solvent Based 0 to +4 PBW Products excluding Gloss Enamels Stiff Paints -8 % to +12%

2b

All Other Water Based -2 % to +14% Products (*)

Solvent

All Solvent Products (*) All Water Products (*) All Water Products All Water Products

Based -5 to +5 PBW

Water

Based -5 to +5 PBW

Rutile Slurry Opaque Polymer Tinters

Based 0 to +2 PBW

Based -2 to +2 PBW

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7b

7c

9a 9b

Any product where Tinter % is between 1.0 % to 2.0 % PBW Any product where Tinter % is less than or equal to 1.0 % PBW Any product where Tinter % is greater than or equal to 2.0 % PBW Additives All Water Based and Solvent Based Products (*) Percentage WB Tinters and Stainers Completion (AUS & Utsav Stainers) All Solvent Based Intermediates (Non resin) and Products. All Page : 71 of 124

-50 % to +50%

All deviations are permitted -20 % to +20% Std Qty 3%, allowable limits are 2.4 to 3.6% Std Qty 3%, allowable limits are 2.4 to 3.6% -

-20 % to +20%

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Section No. 7.02 ISO 9001 : 7.5 Subject : Modifications to Approved Processes Water Intermediates (Non Resin) Products (other than WB Tinters, AUS and Utsav Stainers) The above permissible limits apply to only those ingredients that are present in the formulation. If an ingredient is not present in the formulation, then the above limits of deviation do not apply to that ingredient in that formulation. Example: Row number 2b is not applicable to Stainers since emulsion is not an ingredient of Stainer formulations. If there are any deviations in the quantity of binder added in the batch, all the driers are added proportionately in order to ensure that the Binder to Drier ratio in the standard design is maintained in the batch. Similarly the proportion of Emulsion to Coalescent solvents is maintained to that of standard design in the batch. Rows in which (*) is given in Product Column indicates that the permissible limits indicated in that row are also applicable to Intermediates (Non Resins) for that product category Any special instructions in the formulation supersede the above permissible limits.

2. Plant personnel making intermediates (resins) designs of which are released by TEDE / NPL / CGWS / NPLI / CGIC groups are authorised to carry out minor changes in the quantities of ingredients while processing intermediates (resins) as described below: a. Quantities of recommended solvent/(s) should not vary by more than +/- 3 percent of total quantities of resin and solvent/(s) (resin solution) recommended for thinning. Whenever applicable, ratio of solvent blends should be adhered to 3. Plant personnel making finished products and intermediates (non resins) designs of which are released by NPLI / CGIC groups are authorised to carry out minor changes in the quantities of ingredients while processing paints and intermediates (non resins) as described below: Page : 72 of 124

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Section No. 7.02 ISO 9001 : 7.5 Subject : Modifications to Approved Processes No Ingredient 1a Binder Permitted Examples Deviations Solvent Based Gloss -5% to +5% Std Qty 50%, Enamels (*) PBW allowable limits are 45 55% All Solvent Based (SB) -3% to +3% Std Qty 50%, Products excluding PBW allowable limits are Gloss Enamels 47 53% All Solvent Based -5% to +5% Std Qty 15%, Products (*) PBW allowable limits are 10 20% All Solvent Based -1% to +1% Std Qty 4%, Products where shade PBW allowable limits are 3 is made from Tinter & to 5% Tint Base combination and Tinter % is between 0 to 5% PBW All SB and Emulsion -20% to +20% Std Qty 6%, Based Products where of Std Qty allowable limits are shade is made from 4.8 to 7.2% Tinter & Tint Base combination and Tinter % is greater than equal to 5% PBW All SB and Emulsion -0.75% to Std Qty 1.5%, Based Products where +0.75% PBW allowable limits are shade is made from co0.75 2.25 % grinding and Tinter % is between 0 to 2 PBW All SB and Emulsion -25% to +25% Std Qty 2.5%, Based Products where of Std Qty allowable limits are shade is made from co1.875 3.125% grinding and Tinter % is greater than equal to 2 PBW All Solvent Based -0.5% to +0.5% Std Qty 0.3%, Products (*) PBW allowable limits are 0 0.8% All Emulsion Based -2% to +14% of Std Qty 50%, Products (*) Std Qty allowable limits are 49 to 57% Page : 73 of 124 Products

1b

Solvent

3a

Tinters

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3c

3d

Additives

Emulsion

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Section No. 7.02 ISO 9001 : 7.5 Subject : Modifications to Approved Processes 6 Water +3% Std Qty 10%, allowable limits are 7 to 13% Coalescing All Emulsion Based 0% to 0.5% Std Qty 0.5%, Solvent Products (*) PBW allowable limits are 0.5 to 1.0% Percentage Tinters and Stainers 90 % to 110 % Completion All other Solvent Based 95 % to 105 % and Emulsion Products (*) The above permissible limits apply to only those ingredients that are present in the formulation. If an ingredient is not present in the formulation, then the above limits of deviation do not apply to that ingredient in that formulation. If there are any deviations in the quantity of binder added in the batch, all the driers are added proportionately in order to ensure that the Binder to Drier ratio in the standard design is maintained in the batch. Similarly the proportion of Emulsion to Coalescent solvents is maintained as close as possible (because there are limits to permissible deviations in case of coalescent solvents) to that of standard design in the batch. Rows in which (*) is given in Product Column indicates that the permissible limits indicated in that row are also applicable to Intermediates (Non Resins) for that product category Any special instructions in the formulation supersede the above permissible limits. 4. If a batch requires changes that exceed the limits given above, then such changes are approved by the concerned Chief Manager / Senior Manager / Manager / Executive Technology. The concerned Chief Manager / Manager / Executive Technology can authorize the Senior Manager Quality Assurance / Manager Quality Assurance (Taloja) to approve changes exceeding the limits given above on their behalf. The nature of changes and the limits upto which approvals can be given by Senior Manager Quality Assurance / Manager Quality Assurance (Taloja) are indicated in the authorization letters issued to Senior Page : 74 of 124 All Emulsion Products (*) Based -3% to PBW

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Section No. 7.02 ISO 9001 : 7.5 Subject : Modifications to Approved Processes Managers Quality Assurance / Manager Quality Assurance (Taloja) from the respective General Managers in Technology Function. If a batch requires changes that exceed the limits given above, then the Executive / Manager / Senior Manager - Production / Manager Production (Taloja) seek approval from the Senior Manager Quality Assurance / Manager Quality Assurance (Taloja) prior to exceeding these limits. If the Senior Manager Quality Assurance / Manager Quality Assurance (Taloja) is authorized to approve the change, then the changes are approved by Senior Manager Quality Assurance / Manager Quality Assurance (Taloja). Details of all variations in quantity of raw materials and intermediates for such batches is recorded and maintained as [QR][PRD][034]. In case the changes required to be made exceed the limits for which authorization can be given by Senior Manager Quality Assurance / Manager Quality Assurance (Taloja), then such changes are approved by the concerned Chief Manager / Senior Manager / Manager / Executive Technology. The Senior Manager / Manager / Executive / Officer Production in such cases seek approval from the concerned person in Technology Function either verbally or on e-mail prior to exceeding the limits given above in the production batch. The Chief Manager / Senior Manager / Manager / Executive Technology approves / does not clears the deviations based on whether in his opinion the deviations will / will not affect the quality of the product. For every production batch where deviations in quantity of raw material / intermediate added to the batch has been approved by Technology Function, an e-mail giving details of all the deviations in the batch is sent to the concerned person in Technology Function who has approved them. Details of all such batches where deviations in quantities of raw materials and intermediates have been approved by Technology Function are recorded and maintained as [QR][PRD][034]. At the end of every month the details of all the batches where deviations in quantities of raw materials and intermediates required approval from Senior Manager Quality Assurance / Technology / Manager Quality Assurance (Taloja) are sent to the concerned Chief Manager / Senior Manager / Manager / Executive Technology for review and final approval. Records of these approvals are maintained in [QR][PRD][034]. Page : 75 of 124

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Data on the number of such batches is maintained and the causes for such deviations are analysed. The General Works Manager / Senior Works Manager (Taloja) reviews the same on a six monthly basis. Data is provided to the Management Representative every six months for discussion in the Management Review. ii. Use of nonconforming product / reprocessing of finished products and intermediates: Proposal for use of non conforming product / reprocessing of finished products is forwarded to Production Department by the Senior Manager Quality Assurance / Manager Quality Assurance (Taloja) who evaluates and accords his approval as described in [07][08.01].

b) Deviations in in-process parameters observed are intimated to the Manager - Production / Production Executive / Senior Officer / Section Officer by the Officer. The Manager - Production / Production Executive / Senior Officer / Section Officer investigates the causes of such deviations and records the same in [QR][PRD][020]. This is periodically reviewed by Executive / Manager - Production on monthly basis and by Senior Manager - Production / Manager Production (Taloja) on quarterly basis. This is also recorded in [QR][PRD][020] . c) Consumption or reuse of any waste is done in accordance with guidelines of waste utilisation. These guidelines are approved by Technology Function and are available as [MF][MFG][06]. Specific instructions on reuse of waste are available in [WI][PRD][040]. e) Changes in the processing methods require the approval of a Chief Manager / Senior Manager Technology. Manager - Safety in case of a substantial change in the method of processing. In case of Taloja Plant, Senior Works Manager is consulted for safety aspects. f) For recurring production and quality problems or change in the approved process, the Production Department forwards design change request to SCRC and other plants for data for the same product after collating the data from all the plants where the products are made. SCRC forwards the same to concerned Chief Manager / Senior Manager Technology. The reason for Page : 76 of 124

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Section No. 7.02 ISO 9001 : 7.5 Subject : Modifications to Approved Processes change being sought is also indicated. This request is available as [QR][PRD][009]. The decision on whether to continue production on the formulation of which a change has been requested is taken by the Senior Manager Production / Manager Production (Taloja) , pending a reply from the concerned Chief Manager / Senior Manager Technology on the Design Change Request. g) The Technology Function evaluates the proposed change and either approves or rejects it. The concerned Chief Manager / Senior Manager Technology informs the decision to the General Works Manager / Senior Works Manager (Taloja) through a new Design Output as described in [04][05.04]. Upon review of the above, the General Works Manager / Senior Works Manager (Taloja) arranges for updation in SAP and IPS as described in [08][07.01]. h) In case of paints processed for the customer, the Senior Officer / Section Officer / Officer refers to [MF][APG][57] and [MF][APG][59] for alternate raw materials and intermediates respectively. The advice of the Executive Safety / Senior Works Manager (Taloja) is sought regarding the safety aspects of the process implementation on the shop floor whenever there is a significant change from practices followed. In the case of paints processed for the customer, modifications to recommended material additions and process parameters can be carried out as per [MF][APG][63]. i) Paint left over during the manufacturing process in mixers or pipelines or in the form of half packed containers and finished goods returned from BSR is reused by the Officer as per [WI][PRD][041] j) Certain experimental / trial batches are taken based on ideas generated within production with changes in raw materials and machinery to study the efficacy of the processing / filtration machine etc. The number of such experimental / trial batches are restricted to a maximum of three batches. A detail report is sent to Technology Function. This record is available as [QR][PRD][023]. Subsequent batches based on above changes are processed only after the clearance from Technology Function and in case of Engineering Services wherever required.

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