BRITISH STANDARD BS ISO

276:2002

Binders for paints and

varnishes — Linseed
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stand oil —
Requirements and
methods of test

ICS 87.060.20

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ISBN 0 580 40235 5
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 BS ISO 276:2002

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 276

Second edition
2002-07-01
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Binders for paints and varnishes —

Linseed stand oil — Requirements and
methods of test
Liants pour peintures et vernis — Standolies d'huile de lin — Exigences et
méthodes d'essai

Reference number
ISO 276:2002(E)
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BS ISO 276:2002
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Foreword
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ISO 276 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 35, Paints and varnishes, Subcommittee SC 10, Test
methods for binders for paints and varnishes.

This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 276:1981), which has been technically revised. The
major changes are that the determinations of odour, ash and unsaponifiable-matter content and the tests for
polybromide, the presence of colophony (rosin) and the presence of blown oils have been deleted. Standard test
methods for the determination of viscosity, clarity and colour have been added.

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 BS ISO 276:2002
INTENRATIONAL TSANDADR IS:672 O2002(E)

Binders for paints and varnishes — Linseed stand oil —

Requirements and methods of test
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1 Scope
This International Standard specifies the requirements and the corresponding test methods for five types of linseed
stand oil suitable for paints and varnishes.

2 Normative references
The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of
this International Standard. For dated references, subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, any of these
publications do not apply. However, parties to agreements based on this International Standard are encouraged to
investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the normative documents indicated below. For
undated references, the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies. Members of ISO and IEC
maintain registers of currently valid International Standards.

ISO 2114:2000, Plastics (polyester resins) and paints and varnishes (binders) — Determination of partial acid value
and total acid value

ISO 3681:1996, Binders for paints and varnishes — Determination of saponification value — Titrimetric method

ISO 4630:1997, Binders for paints and varnishes — Estimation of colour of clear liquids by the Gardner colour
scale

ISO 12058-1:1997, Plastics — Determination of viscosity using a falling-ball viscometer — Part 1: Inclined-tube
method

ISO 15715:—1), Binders for paints and varnishes — Determination of turbidity

3 Term and definition

For the purposes of this International Standard, the following term and definition apply.

3.1
linseed stand oil
polymerized linseed oil obtained from linseed oil by heat treatment and conforming to the requirements given in this
International Standard

NOTE Certain linseed stand oils are also referred to as “lithographic varnishes”.

1) To be published.

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4 Requirements and test methods

The five types of linseed stand oil shall meet the requirements given in Table 1.

Table 1 — Required characteristics and test methods for linseed stand oil
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Requirement

Characteristic Stand oil 1 Stand oil 2 Stand oil 3 Stand oil 4 Stand oil 5 Test method
(extra-low (low (medium (high (extra-high
viscosity) viscosity) viscosity) viscosity) viscosity)

at 20 °C Pa⋅sa max. 1 > 1 but u 4 > 4 but u 8 > 8 but u 16 > 16

at 23 °C Pa⋅sa max. 0,9 > 0,9 but u > 3,4 but u 6,8 > 6,8 but u 13 > 13
Viscosity ISO 12058-1
3,4

at 25 °C Pa⋅sa max. 0,8 > 0,8 but u 3 > 3 but u 6 > 6 but u 11 > 11

Turbidity To be agreed between the interested parties ISO 15715

Colour (Gardner) To be agreed between the interested parties ISO 4630
Acid value mg KOH/g max. 6 max. 10 max. 12 max. 15 max. 20 ISO 2114
Saponification value mg KOH/g 186 to 200 ISO 681
a 1 Pa⋅s = 10 poise.

5 Test report

The test report shall contain at least the following information:

a) a reference to this International Standard (ISO 276);

b) all details necessary for complete identification of the product tested (manufacturer, brand name, batch
number, etc.);

c) the results of the tests, and whether or not the product complies with the relevant specification limits;

d) any deviation, by agreement or otherwise, from the test methods specified;

e) any specific agreements between the interested parties;

f) the dates of the tests.

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