G/TBT/N/RWA/362  
29 July 2020  
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Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original:  English  
 
  NOTIFICATION  
The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6  
 
1. Notifying Member:  RWANDA   
If applicable, name of local government involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):   
2. Agency responsible:  Rwanda Standards Board (RSB)  
Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers , email and website 
addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments 
regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above:   
Rwanda Stan dards Board  
KK 15 Rd, 49  
P.O.BOX 7099, Kigali, Rwanda  
Tel: +250 788303492  
Email: info@rsb.gov.rw   
Website: www.rsb.gov.rw  
3. Notified under Article 2.9.2 [X], 2.10.1 [   ], 5.6.2 [   ], 5.7.1 [   ], other :  
4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff 
heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable):  Paints and 
varnishes (ICS 87.040)  
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document:  DRS 232: 2020 
High gloss synthetic enamel paint — Specification (13 page(s), in English)  
6. Description of content:  This Draft Rwanda Standard specifies the requirements for two 
grades of air -drying gloss enamel paint s for use on suitably primed and uncoated steel, 
wood, masonry, hard board, compressed fiber board and similar materials used in the 
construction and finishing of buildings.  
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where 
applica ble: Consumer information, labelling; Prevention of deceptive practices and 
consumer protection; Protection of human health or safety; Protection of the environment; 
Quality requirements  
8. Relevant documents:   
• ISO 4618, Paints and varnishes — Terms and definitions  
• ASTM D 2371, Standard test method for pigment content of solvent reducible paints  
• ASTM D 2697, Standard test method for volume non -volatile matter in clear or 
pigmented coatings  
• ASTM D 2805, Standard test method for hiding power of paints b y Reflectometry  
• ASTM D 3273, Standard Test Method for Resistance to Growth of Mold on the 
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  • ASTM D 3359, Standard test methods for measuring adhesion by tape test  
• ASTM D 4400, Standard for test method for sag resistance of paints using a 
multinotch applicator  
• ASTM D 610, Standard practice for evaluating degree of rusting on painted steel 
surfaces  
• ISO 11890 -2, Paints and varnishes — Determination of volatile organic compound 
(VOC) content -- Part 2: Gas -chromatographic method  
• ISO 13076, Paints and varnishes — Lighting and procedure for visual assessments of 
coatings  
• ISO 1513, Paints and varnishes — Examination and preparation of samples for 
testing  
• ISO 15528, Paints, varnishes and raw materials for paints and varnishes — Sampling  
• ISO 2813, Paints and varnishes — Determination of specular gloss of non -metallic 
paint films at 20º, 60º and 85º.ISO 6504 -1, Paints and varnishes — Determination 
of hiding power — Part 1: Kubelka -Munk method for white and li ght-coloured 
paints  
• ISO 9117 -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  
• RS EAS 85 -10, Methods of tes t for Paints, Varnishes, lacquers and enamels —Part 
10: Flexibility test Substrate1  
9. Proposed date of adoption:  To be determined  
Proposed date of entry into force:  To be determined  
10. Final date for comments:  60 days from notification  
11. Texts available from:  National enquiry point [X] or address, telephone and fax 
numbers and email and website addresses, if available , of other body:   
KK 15 Rd, 49  
Toll Free: 3250  
Tel: +250 788303492  
Email: info@rsb.gov.rw  
Website: www.rsb.gov.rw  
P.O.BOX 7099, Kigali, Rwanda  
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