RDSO SPECIFICATION

N o. M&C/PCN/122-06
(Revision :0)

RDSO SPECIFICATION FOR R/M PAINT,

RED-OXIDE(ISC:446), BRUSHING,
FINISHING, GLOSSY , FOR
GENERAL PURPOSES

RESEARCH DESIGNS & STANDARDS ORGANISATION

Manaknagar , LUCKNOW – 226 011

March : 2006 Price :

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RDSO SPECIFICATION FOR R/M PAINT, RED-OXIDE(ISC:446) , BRUSHING,

FINISHING,GLOSSY FOR GENERAL PURPOSES
NO. M&C/PCN/122- 06

1.FOREWORD

0.1 BIS has withdrawn 14 oil based paints including R/M Red oxide finishing
paint to IS:123, on the ground that oil based paints are no longer in vogue
due to advent of newer technology and issued a common specification
IS:13607, based on synthetic medium covering various colours. A durability
test has been specified in IS:13607,which requires outdoor exposure of
painted panels for 30 days followed by salt spray test for 04 days.Procure-
ment of material gets delayed due to long testing duration of durability test. In
addition to that ,some tests like humidity test, dry film thickness, spreading
capacity etc.are also not stipulated in IS:13607, therefore there was a need
to have a RDSO specification ,to facilitate procurement of R/M Red Oxide
finishing paint of better quality with a minimum testing period and which
requires a less amount of Petroleum product in order to reduce
environmental pollution

1. SCOPE

1.1 This standard prescribes the requirements and the methods of test for the
material commercially known as ready mixed paint, red-oxide brushing,
finishing, glossy for general purposes, and is based on synthetic resin . The
material is used for the protection and decoration of wagons,bridges and
steel structures and is normally applied as a painting system over a suitable
priming paint.

2.TERMINOLOGY

2.1 For the purpose of this standard, the definitions given in IS : 1303-1963
Glossary of Terms Relating to Paints (Revised) and IS : 101, Methods of Test
for Ready Mixed Paints and Enamels shall apply.

3.SAMPLING

3.1 The supplier shall submit a tender sample packed in three different
containers, each containing not less than 0.5 litre of the material.

3.2 Representative samples of the material shall be drawn as prescribed in Cl. 3

of IS : 101, Pt 1/Sec 1-86 Methods of Test for Ready Mixed Paints and
Enamels.
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4 REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Composition

The material shall consist of the ingredients mixed in the proportion, by mass,
specified below so as to meet the requirements of the specification.

a) Natural Red Oxide of Iron, Grade 3 to : 50 ± 2,% by mass

IS : 44-91

b) Oil of turpentine conforming to IS : 533 : Not more than10 ,% by mass

or
Petroleum hydrocarbon solvents to IS : 1745
or
mixture of both

c) Acrylated / Styrinated oils, Modified Alkyd & : Remainder to produce a paint satisfying
Phenolic resins the requirements of this standards.
d) It should be free from Bituminous products,
Rosin and its derivatives
e) Compatibility with other paints : It should be compatible with other paints
(primer)

4.2 The material shall also comply with the requirements given in Table 1.

Table 1 : Requirements for R/M Paint, Red Oxide, Brushing, Finishing, Glossy, for General Purposes
Sl. No. Characteristics Requirements Method of Tests
1. Drying time, max IS : 101, Pt 3/Sec 1-86
a) surface dry 4 hours
b) hard dry 12 hours
c) tack free 24 hours
2. Relative consistency (by ford 100-140 sec. IS : 101, Pt 1/Sec 5-89
cup no. 4 at 27± 20 C)
3. Finish Smooth & glossy, presence of IS : 101, Pt 3/Sec 4-87
slight brush marks may be
ignored
4. Fineness of grind, max 40 microns IS : 101, Pt 3/Sec 5-87
5. Mass in Kg/10 liters, min. 14.5 IS : 101, Pt 1/Sec 7-87
6. Gloss at 600 , min. 71 Units IS : 101, Pt 4/Sec 4-88
7. Colour Red oxide (ISC No. 446) IS : 101, Pt 4/Sec 2-89
8. Volume solids, % , min. 65 IS : 101, Pt.8/Sec 6 -93
9. Flexibility & Adhesion No damage, detachment or IS : 101, Pt 5/Sec 2-88
cracking of the paint film
10. Presence of rosin and rosin Absent IS : 101, Pt 9/Sec 2-93
derivatives
11. Flash point Above 300 C IS : 101, Pt 1/Sec 6-87
12. Accelerated storage stability To pass the test Annex D of IS:133-93
test
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13. Protection against corrosion No breakdown of the paint film IS : 101, Pt 6/Sec 1-88
under conditions of and no corrosion of metal
condensation,168 hours substrate
14. Resistance to salt spray test, No breakdown of the paint film Cl. 4 of IS :101, Pt 6/Sec 1-
96 hours and no corrosion of metal 88
substrate
15. Spreading capacity per 10 200 sq. m., at 35 microns DFT IS : 101, Pt 4/Sec 1-88
liter, min or at 50 microns Wet Film
Thickness
16. Fe2O3 content, % by mass, 80.0 IS : 44-91
min
17. Keeping properties Not less than 12 months from IS : 101, Pt 6/Sec 2-89
the date of mfg.
18. Water content, % by mass, 0.5 IS : 101, Pt 2/Sec1-88
max
19. Resistance to kerosene oil Bare metal shall not be visible Appendix A

20. DFT per coat, min. 35 , microns By elcometer / Film

thickness gauge meter
21. Volatile content, % by mass, 10.0 IS:101, Pt.2/Sec.2-86
max.

5 TESTS

5.1 Tests shall be conducted as prescribed in IS : 101, Methods of Test for

Ready Mixed Paints and Enamels. References to the relevant clauses of the
standard are given in Col. 4 of Table 1 and in Cl. 4.1.

5.11 For match against IS colours, IS : 5-2004 Colours for Ready Mixed Paints
shall be used.

5.12 Unless otherwise specified, pure chemicals and distilled water (see IS1070:
92), Specification for Water Distilled Quality (Revised) shall be employed in tests.

Note :

“Pure Chemicals” shall mean chemicals that do not contain impurities which
affect the results of analysis.

6 PACKING AND MARKING

6.1 Packing

Unless otherwise agreed to between the purchaser and the supplier, the paint
shall be packed in metal containers conforming to IS: 1407-1980 or IS : 2552-
1989.
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6.2 Marking

The container shall be marked with the name of the material, manufacturer’s
name and trade mark, if any, volume of the material, and the month and year of
manufacture.
6.3 Other details of packing and marking shall be in accordance with the
instructions given by the purchaser.

APPENDIX - A

Resistance to Kerosene Oil Test

1. Apply one coat of the paint ( DFT 30-35 microns) under test by brushing on 150 X
100 X 1.25 mm Mild steel panel prepared as prescribed in IS :101 ,
Pt.1/Sec 3 - 86 and air dry for 48 hrs.
2. Immerse half panel in kerosene oil conforming to IS:1459 –68 for 10 minutes at 75° C.
3. Remove the panel after 10 minutes and rub the paint film with soft cotton swab
dipped in same kerosene oil by applying normal pressure. Paint film should
remain intact i.e. bare metal shall not be visible when swab is rubbed 10 rounds , covering
a circle of 40 mm dia ,of the paint film.