MS 134:2007

MALAYSIAN
STANDARD

LATEX EMULSION PAINT FOR EXTERIOR

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AND INTERIOR USE – SPECIFICATION

(THIRD REVISION)

ICS: 87.040
Descriptors: latex emulsion paint, exterior, interior, requirements, tests

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CONTENTS
Page

Committee representation........................................................................................ ii

Foreword .................................................................................................................. iii

1 Scope ....................................................................................................................... 1

2 Normative references............................................................................................... 1
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3 Description ............................................................................................................... 2

4 Composition ............................................................................................................. 2

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

6 Testing ..................................................................................................................... 5

7 Packaging and marking ........................................................................................... 6

8 Certification mark ..................................................................................................... 6

Table 1 Quantitative requirements...................................................................................... 3

Annex A Determination of algal resistance......................................................................... 7

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Committee representation

The Chemical and Materials Industry Standards Committee (ISC B) under whose authority this Malaysian Standard
was developed, comprises representatives from the following organisations:

Department of Mineral and Geoscience Malaysia

Department of Standards Malaysia
Malaysian Association of Standards Users
Malaysian Ceramic Industry Group
Malaysian Institute of Chemistry
Malaysian Paint Manufacturers’ Association
Malaysian Pulp and Paper Manufacturers’ Association
Ministry of Agricultural and Agro-based Industry (Department of Agriculture)
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Ministry of Defence (Science & Technology Research Institute for Defence)

Ministry of International Trade and Industry
Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Department of Chemistry, Malaysia)
Universiti Malaya
Universiti Sains Malaysia

The Technical Committee on Paints and Varnishes which developed this Malaysian Standard consists of
representatives from the following organisations:

ICI Paints (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd

IKRAM C & S Sdn Bhd
Malaysian Paints Manufacturers’ Association
Revertex (M) Sdn Bhd
Science & Technology Research Institute for Defence
Seamaster Paint (Manufacturing) Berhad
SIRIM Berhad (Secretariat)
SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd (Chemical Testing Section)
SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd (Product Certification Section)
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Universiti Teknologi MARA Malaysia

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FOREWORD

This Malaysian Standard was developed by the Technical Committee on Paints and
Varnishes under the authority of the Chemical and Materials Industry Standards Committee.

This Malaysian Standard is the third revision of MS 134, Specification for latex emulsion paint
for exterior and interior use (Second revision).

Major modifications in this revision are as follows:

a) incorporation of algicide in clause on composition;

b) requirements for fineness and drying time have been changed;

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c) incorporation of requirement on resistance to algal growth; and

d) incorporation of Annex A on determination of algal resistance.

This Malaysian Standard cancels and replaces MS 134:1989, Specification for latex emulsion
paint for exterior and interior use (Second revision).

Compliance with a Malaysian Standard does not of itself confer immunity from legal
obligations.

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LATEX EMULSION PAINT FOR EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR USE –

SPECIFICATION
(THIRD REVISION)

1. Scope
This Malaysian Standard specifies an air-drying latex emulsion paint including textured finish
suitable for exterior and interior use on masonry surfaces including concrete, brick, stucco,
concrete block and asbestos cement shingles and sidings, and for recoating of previously
painted surface provided the surface is in sound condition and suitable for receiving such a
coating. It may also be used on suitably primed metal and wood surfaces.

NOTE. Paints specifically for interior use only are covered by MS 903:1984, Specification for latex emulsion paint for
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interior use.

2. Normative references

The following normative references are indispensable for the application of this standard. For
dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of
the normative reference (including any amendments) applies.

ASTM D 2486, Standard test methods for scrub resistance of wall paints

ASTM G 154, Standard practice for operating fluorescent light apparatus for UV exposure of
nonmetallic materials

BS 4800, Schedule of paint colours for building purposes

MS 12, Titanium dioxide for paints

MS 133: Part A1, Methods of tests for paint - Part A1: Sampling

MS 133: Part A9, Methods of tests for paint – Part A9: Consistency of paints using the
Stormer viscometer

MS 133: Part A12, Methods of tests for paint – Part A12: Determination of density and
specific gravity

MS 133: Part B2, Methods of tests for paint – Part B2: Determination of volatile matter and
non-volatile matter

MS 133: Part C3, Methods of tests for paint – Part C3: Hard-drying time

MS 133: Part C6, Methods of tests for paint – Part C6: Determination of fineness-of-grind

MS 133: Part D1, Methods of tests for paint – Part D1: Colour comparison

MS 133: PART D4, Methods of tests for paint – Part D4: Comparison of contrast ratio of
paints of the same type and colour (white of lights colours)

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MS 133: Part F6, Methods of tests for paint – Part F6: Resistance to natural weathering

MS 133: Part F8, Methods of tests for paint – Part F8: Resistance to accelerated weathering
Xenon arc method

MS 133: Part F9, Methods of tests for paint – Part F9: Washability

MS 133: Part G6, Methods of tests for paint – Part G6: Resistance to fungal growth

3. Description
3.1 The paint shall be based on a resin polymer disperison in water, and shall be suitable
for application by brushing, spraying or roIler-coating when used as recommended by the
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manufacturer. For textured finish, special spraying equipment may be required due to the
presence of coarse texturing agents.

3.2 When used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions the paint shall not have
any deleterious effects on the user.

4. Composition
4.1 Pigments

The prime pigment shall be of a pure type having good colour permanence and shall be
resistant to free alkali normaIly encountered in building mixtures in common use. The white
pigment shaIl be chalk-resisting complying with MS 12. Mineral extenders may also be used.

4.2 Vehicle

The binder shall consist essentially of polymerised 'latex' type organic compounds in aqueous
dispersion together with such preservatives and other ingredients as are necessary.

4.3 Fungicide and algicide

A suitable level of an effective non-mercurial fungicide and algicide shall be used.

4.4 Texturing agents

The texturing agents used may be of glass beads, mineral aggregates or other suitable
materials.

5. Requirements
5.1 Quantitative requirements

The paint shall meet the quantitative requirements specified in Table 1.

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Table 1. Quantitative requirements

d
Characteristic Requirement Method of test

Non-volatile matter, % m/m of paint: min. MS 133: Part B2

a) BS 4800 colours (see Note) 04E53, 10E53 45

a
204D45, 2ZD45 and their near equivalent

b) All other colours 50

Consistency, Krebs units, at 27 °C ± 2 °C, min. 80 MS 133: Part A9

Specific gravity (% difference from declared value) ±3 MS 133: Part A12

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Fineness of grind, µm, min. 60 MS 133: Part C6

c
Opacity (contrast ratio) %, min. MS 133: Part D4

a) BS 4800 colour (see Note) 04D45, and its 50

a
near equivalent

b) BS 4800 colours (see Note) 04D45 08E51, 60

10E53, 12E53, 12E51 and their near
a
equivalent

85
c) All other BS 4800 colours (see Note) and their
a
near equivalent

d) All other colours which are not near To be agreed upon

a
equivalents to BS 4800 colours between the parties
b
concerned

Drying time: Hard dry, h, max. 2 MS 133: Part C3

NOTE. For the purpose of this requirement, BS 4800 is used as a guide.

a
For the purpose of certification, the categorical classification of the near equivalent shall be decided by the
certification body in consultation with the manufacturer.

b
For the purpose of certification, the value shall be decided by the certification body in consultation with the
manufacturer.

c
A block applicator with a gap size of 100 µm shall be used.

d
For textured finish paint, all the tests except for fineness of grind and opacity shall be determined using samples
with texturing agent.

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5.2 Qualitative requirements

5.2.1 Condition in container

The paint shall not show excessive settling in a freshly opened can containing the specified
quantity. It shall be easily redispersed by simple stirring to a smooth homogeneous state. The
paint shall show no curdling, livering, caking or colour separation and shall be free from
lumps, skin-pieces and foreign matters.

5.2.2 Storage stability

The paint when stored at normal room temperature in the original tightly closed container
shall retain the properties detailed in this standard for a period of not less than six months
from the date of manufacture.
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5.2.3 Colour

The colour of the paint shall match that of the standard colour chip in BS 4800 or any
reference colour as agreed upon between the purchaser and manufacturer, when tested as in
MS 133: Part D1.

5.2.4 Application properties and appearance

5.2.4.1 Brushing

When applied by brushing it shall show easy brushing and good flowing and lapping
properties and shall not exhibit undue pull under the brush.

5.2.4.2 Spraying

When applied by spraying it shall show good spraying and lapping properties.

5.2.4.3 RoIler-coating

When applied by roller-coating, it shall show good levelling and lapping properties.

5.2.4.4 Finish

The paint, when thinned with water in accordance with the manufacturer's directions, shall
brush easily and posses good levelling properties, when applied at a spreading rate of
2
approximately 13 m /l. The paint shall dry to a uniform film free from runs, sagging, streaking
and wrinkling.

5.2.5 Washability

The washability test shall be applied to non-textured paint only. It shall be such that a pencil
mark is removed and there shall be no more than slight erosion or slight changes in gloss and
colour. The test shall be in accordance with MS 133: Part F9.

5.2.6 Resistance to natural weathering

When the paint film is prepared and tested as prescribed in 6.2.1 it shall comply with the
following requirements:

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a) There shall be no signs of checking, cracking, flaking or blistering and the surface shall
be in a satisfactory condition for repainting.

b) The film shall, having due regard to its other properties and the particular colour
concerned, show good colour retention and resistance to chalking and discoloration.

5.2.7 Resistance to accelerated weathering

In lieu of the natural weathering test, the accelerated weathering test as prescribed in 6.2.2
may be performed as a more expedient method. However, in case of any dispute, the natural
weathering test shall be the referee method. The paint film shall comply with the requirements
of 5.2.6.

5.2.8 Resistance to fungal growth

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When the paint is tested in accordance with MS 133: Part G6, the degree of fungal growth
shall not exceed a rating of 1.

5.2.9 Resistance to algal growth

When the paint film is prepared and tested as in Annex A, there shall be no sign of algal
growth on the paint film.

5.2.10 Scrubbability

The scrubbability test shall be applied to textured paint only. When subjected to 1 500 cycles
in accordance with ASTM D 2486, (silica 22 shall be excluded from the scrub medium) there
shall be no paint film removal from the substrate.

6. Testing
6.1 Test sample

In the absence of any specific agreement on the method of sampling, it shall be in

accordance with MS 133: Part A1.

6.2 Test methods

The tests shall be conducted in accordance with the applicable methods indicated in Table 1
and as specified in the relevant clauses.

6.2.1 Resistance to natural weathering

Apply a coat of the paint under test by brushing on the smooth side of an asbestos-free
cement panel to give a wet film thickness of approximate microns. Allow to dry at normal
drying conditions for 2 h. Apply second coat of the paint in same manner. Allow the panel to
age for seven days at room temperature. Expose the panel to natural weathering in
accordance with MS 133: Part F6 for a period of 12 months on 45° angle exposure rack
facing south at an approved exposure site. Examine the exposed coated panel for compliance
with 5.2.6.

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6.2.2 Resistance to accelerated weathering

Prepare the coated panel as in 6.2.1. Subject the coated panel for 500 h to accelerated
weathering in accordance with MS 133: Part F8.

7. Packaging and marking

7.1 Packaging

The materials shall be supplied in sound, clean and strong containers that shall not be
adversely affected by the contents.

7.2 Marking
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The following information shall be legibly and indelibly marked on each container:

a) name of the material and colour as appropriate;

b) name of the supplier or manufacturer or recognised trademark, if any;

c) volume of the material, in litres;

d) the lot or batch number;

e) any other information as agreed upon between the purchaser and the manufacturer; and

f) for textured finish paints, the word 'textured' shall appear in the marking.

8. Certification mark
Each product, may by arrangement with a recognised certification body, be marked with the
certification mark of that body, provided the product conforms to the requirements of this
Malaysian Standard.

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Annex A
(normative)

Determination of algal resistance

A1. General
The test screens only the Trentepohlia odorata species for algal resistance in emulsion paints
for decorative purposes to be used on buildings in Malaysia. It has been found that this
species predominates on surfaces of most local buildings, besides being the first to colonise
such surfaces.
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A2. Apparatus
A2.1 Sterilised petri dish, ca. 90 mm diameter.

A2.2 Shelf with fluorescent lighting, such that the light intensity incident to the test
surface is 1 000 lux to 1 400 lux. This can be done by installing 2 tubes of 40-watt cool
fluorescent lamp, ca. 25 cm apart at horizontal level and ca. 60 cm above the test surface.

A2.3 Autoclave, 1.2 kgf/cm² to 1.5 kgf/cm².

A3. Reagents
A3.1 Sterilised bold basal medium

A3.2 Algae culture, predominantly Trentepohlia odorata, maintained in bold basal

medium.

A4. Procedure
All chemicals, water and non-disposable containers and tools used for the test shall be
sterilised by an autoclave under the pressure of 1.2 kgf/cm² to 1.5 kgf/cm² for 20 min.

A4.1 Preparation of paint film

Two coats of paint under test are applied to the interior bottom and vertical surface of the petri
dish. The first coat of paint is allowed to dry overnight before the second coat is painted.

A4.2 Pre-ageing of paint film

The paint film prepared according to A4.1 is allowed to stand at room temperature for 3 days
followed by 168 h UV ageing in accordance with ASTM G 154. The following operating cycles
shall be used.

a) 8 h – lights on at 55 ºC

b) 4 h – condensation on and lights off at 45 ºC

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c) Light source – UV fluorescent lamps B313

After the ageing, allow the dish to stand at room temperature for 24 h.

A4.3 Inoculation with algae culture

Homogenise the algae culture with a tissue grinder shortly before inoculation. Adjust the
concentration of the culture to 0.3 mg/l ± 0.1 mg/l chlorophyll with bold basal medium.

Add 2 ml of the algae culture into the petri dish. Spread the culture to the painted surface as
evenly as possible. Add the same quantity of algae culture into a blank petri dish to serve as
control for the test. The same lot of algae culture is used for inoculating both the test sample
and the blank dish. Replace the dish with cover after the inoculation. Subsequent operations
are done on both the sample under test and on the blank.
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A4.4 Exposure under light

The petri dish is subject to exposure under fluorescent lighting at room temperature. Lighting
cycle is 12 h on followed by 12 h off. Keep the paint film moistened by adding drops of diluted
bold basal medium (one part bold basal medium to three parts distilled water by volume)
periodically. Normally this will require not more than 1 ml per two days. The petri dish is kept
covered during the exposure period.

The exposure period is eight weeks from the day of inoculation of algae culture.

A5. Interpretation of results

At the end of the test, compare the growth intensity of algae on the paint sample with that of
the blank control. The paint sample is deemed to pass the test if the algae culture is killed, as
evidenced by the bleaching of the green colour, against the increase in algal growth in the
blank petri dish.

If no increase in growth is observed in the blank dish, the results are invalid and the test shall
be repeated.

NOTE. The test is conducted in duplicate for both the paint sample and the blank.

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 Acknowledgements

Ms Foo See Yee (Chairperson) Malaysian Paints Manufacturers’ Association/

ICI Paints (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
Ms Masrina Mansor (Secretary) SIRIM Berhad
Ir Dr Ch'ng Guan Bee IKRAM C & S Sdn Bhd
Mr Chong Fook Chai Revertex (M) Sdn Bhd
Mr Lim Kee Hong Science & Technology Research
Institute for Defence
Ms Wong Chang Jeng Ngo Seamaster Paint (Manufacturing) Bhd
Mr Abdul Aziz Haron SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd
(Chemical Testing Section)
Mr Mohd Nizam Mat Zin/ SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd
Mr Kamarul Arieffin Rosli (Product Certification Section)
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Prof Dr Yang Farina Abd Aziz Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Assoc Prof Dr Abdull Rahim Mohd Yusof Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Assoc Prof Hj Mohd Muhiddin Ahmad Universiti Teknologi MARA

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