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ICS 87.040  
 
 
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 DRAFT EAST AFRICAN STANDARD  
Black bituminous paints for cold application  — Specification  
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 Foreword  
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 Black bituminous paints for cold application  — Specification  
1 Scope  
This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, methods of sampling  and test for black bitumen 
solutions, without pigments or fillers, for cold application, which will yield by brushing, spraying or a suitable 
dipping process, effective coatings for p rotection  of substrates . 
2 Normative references  
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes 
requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated  references, 
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.  
ASTM F735 -17, Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Transparent Plastics and Coatings Using 
the Oscillating Sand Method  
ISO 1523 , Determination of flas h point — Closed cup equilibrium method  
ISO 1524 , Paints, varnishes and printing ink — Determination of fineness of grind  
ISO 3251, Paints varnishes and plastics — Determination of non - volatile matter content  
ISO 3856 -6, Paints and varnishes — Determinati on of "soluble" metal content — Part 6: Determination of total 
chromium content of the liquid portion of the paint — Flame atomic absorption spectrometric method  
ISO 4618, Paints and varnishes — Terms and definitions  
ISO 6503 , Paints and varnishes -- Deter mination of total lead — Flame atomic absorption spectrometric 
method  
ISO 9 117-1, Paints and varnishes — Drying tests — Part 1: Determination of through -dry state and through -
dry time  
ISO 9117 -3, Paints and varnishes — Drying tests — Part 3: Surface -drying test using ballotini  
ISO 15528 , Paints, varnishes and raw materials for paints and varnishes — Sampling  
ISO 17132, Paints and varnishes — T-bend test  
3 Terms and definitions  
For the purposes of this document , the definitions given in ISO 4618 and  the following  apply:  
3.1  
bitumen  
a very viscous liquid or soli d, consisting essentially of hydrocarbons and their derivatives, which is  soluble in 
carbon disulphide. It is substantially non -volatile and softens gradually when heated. It is black or brown in 
colour and possesses water pro ofing and adhesive properties.  It is obtained by refinery processes from DEAS 1054: 2021  
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 petroleum and is also found as a natural deposit or as a component naturally occurring asphalt, in which it is 
associated with mineral matter.  
3.2 
Surface -drying state  
general term describing the state of the surf ace of a coating of paint whether surface -dry or not  
3.3 
surface -dry surface  
drying state of a coating of paint when balloting can be lig htly brushed away without damag ing the surface of 
the coating  
3.4 
surface -drying time  
Period of time between that at w hich a coating of paint is applied to a prepared test panel and that at which 
the coating is assessed by the procedure described in A.3.3  
3.5  
flashpoint (closed cup)  
Minimum temperature to which a product, confined in a closed cup, shall be heated for the  vapours emitted to 
ignite momentarily in the presence of a flame, when operating under standardized conditions  
3.6 
volatile organic compound  (VOC ) 
fundamentally, any organic liquid and/or solid that evaporates spontaneously at the prevailing temperature 
and pressure of the atmosphere with which it is in contact  
3.7 
ready for use  
the state of a product when it is mixed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions in the correct 
proportions and thinned if required using the correct thinners so that it is ready for app lication by the approved 
method  
4 Types  
The paint shall be either of the following two types:  
4.1 Type 1  
The paint shall be a homogeneous solution of bitumen in a solvent, which shall consist of  paraffin 
hydrocarbons and aliphatic hydrocarbo ns. The paraffin hydrocarbons may include naphthenic compounds.  
4.2 Type 2  
The paint shall be a homogeneous solution of bitumen in white spirit.  
5 Requirements  
5.1 General requirements  
5.1.1 Consistency  
The paint shall be in such a condition that with only  light stirring ; it is suitable for application either by brushing, 
spraying or by dip application according to the manufacturer’s instructions . DEAS 1054 :2021  
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 5.2 Specific requirements  
5.2.1  The black bituminous paint  shall also comply with the requirements given in the  Table 1  when tested 
in accordance with the test methods specified therein . 
Table 1 — Requirements for  bituminous paints  
 
5.2.2 Quantity of material  
The quantity of material s hall not be less than the declared volume at 25 °C + 2 °C when tested in accordance 
with Annex B. 
6 Packaging and marking  
6.1 Packaging  
The paint shall be packed in suitable containers that prevents it from deterioration during storage, 
transportation and normal handling . 
6.2 Marking  
6.2.1 Marking on the container  
6.2.1.1  The marking shall be either in English, Kiswahili or French or in combination as agreed  between the 
manufacturer and the supplier. Any other language shall be optional . 
6.2.1.2  Each container shall be marked legibly and indelibly with the following:  
a) the name of the product  as “Black bituminous paint ”; 
b) manufactu rer’s name and physical address ; S/N Characteristic  Requirement  Test method  
i.  Total l ead content,  ppm, max . 90 ISO 6503  
ii.  Solids content, %,m/m, min.  Type 1  50 ISO 3251  
Type  2 40 
iii.  Flash  point,0C,min  32 ISO 1523  
iv.  Skin formation   Shall show no skin formation  Annex A  
v.  Flexibility and adhesion  using 6 mm 
mandrel  There shall be no visible damage or detachment of 
film after 48 h  ISO 17132  
vi.  Fineness of dispersion,  /Fineness of 
grind Hegman -Type Ga uge, µm, 
max. 30 ISO 1524  
vii.  Scratch hardness using 15 N  for 
type 1  No such scratches shall produce a bare metal  ASTM F735 -17 
viii.  Drying time at 25 
˚C ± 2 ˚C, h, 
max. Hard drying  24 ISO 9117 -1 
Surface drying  6 ISO 9117 -3 
ix.  Chromium, ppm in dried paints, 
max. 5 ISO 3856 -6 DEAS 1054: 2021  
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 NOTE  The name, physical address of the distributor/supplier and trademark may be added as required . 
c) net content , in L;  
d) date of manufacture;  
e) spreading capacity, in m2/L; 
f) instructions for use;  and 
g) an indication of flammability.  
6.2.2 Marki ng on the label o f the containe r 
Each label of the container shall be marked legibly and indelibly with the following:  
a) date of manufacture;  
b) instructions for use , storage and handling ; 
c) pot-life; 
d) shelf life; 
e) colour ; and 
f) batch number.  
7 Sampling  
Sampling shall be done in acco rdance with ISO 15528.  DEAS 1054 :2021  
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 Annex A 
(normative)  
 
Examination of skin formation  
A.1 Apparat us 
The following apparatus  are required: 
A.1.1  Container, one metal  container of 250 ml with a tight fitting lid. 
A.1.2  Spatula  
A.2 Test conditions  
The test shall be carried out at a temperature of 23 ºC ± 2 ºC and a relative  humidity  of 65 ± 2 per cent. 
A.3 Procedure 
The procedure shall be as follows: 
A.3.1  Stir and pour 125 ml to 130 ml of the paint into the container, place the lid on tightly and 
momen tarily invert the container  to seal the lid. 
A.3.2  Allow the container to stand upright for 7 days. 
A.3.2  Open the container and test the surface of the paint with a spatula f or any skin formatio n. 
Exami ne the walls and the lid for the presence of the skin.  DEAS 1054: 2021  
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 Annex B 
(normativ e) 
 
Determination of the quantity of material  
B.1 Apparatus  
B.1.1 Graduated measuring cylinder  
B.1.2 Empty container  
B.2 Procedure  
Measure out the volume of the paint by pouring it into the measuring cylinder and emptying the paint into an 
empty container.  Measure out until all the paint is finished and record the total volume of the paint by adding 
up the volume.  
B.3 Calculation  
The measured volume shall be expressed as follows:  
% of volume measured is =  
100
V1VV  
where  
V1 is the total measu red volume;  and 
V is the declared volume.  DEAS 1054 :2021  
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 Bibliography  
KS 621:1986 , Specification for black bituminous paints for cold application  
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