GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

JOINT SERVICES SPECIFICATION

ON

PAINT ,RFU,FINISHING,AIR DRYING BRUSHING /SPRAYING

(SYNTHETIC ENAMEL) OF VARIOUS SHADES

S. No. Cat Part No . Colour

1. 8010 - 007482 BLACK
2. 8010 - 007483 AZURE BLUE, ISC - 104
3. 8010 - 007484 SKY BLUE, ISC - 101
4. 8010 - 007485 LIGHT BUFF, ISC - 358
5. 8010 - 007486 DEEP CREAM, ISC - 353
6. 8010 - 007487 EAU–DE - NIL, ISC - 216
7. 8010 - 007488 SEA GREEN, ISC - 217
8. 8010 - 007489 MIDDLE BRUNSWICK GREEN, ISC
- 226
9. 8010 - 007490 DARK ADMIRALITY GREY, ISC -
632
10. 8010 - 007491 LIGHT ADMIRALITY GREY, ISC -
697
11. 8010 - 007492 SIGNAL RED, ISC - 537
12. 8010 - 007493 WHITE
13. 8010 - 007494 GOLDEN YELLOW, ISC - 356
14. 8010 - 007495 GREEN GRASS, ISC - 218
15. 8010 - 007496 DARK BROWN, ISC - 412
16. 8010 - 007497 RED OXIDE, ISC - 446
17. 8010 - 007498 MIDDLE STONE, ISC - 362
18. 8010 - 007499 OLIVE GREEN, ISC - 220

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DIRECTORATE OF STANDARDISATION
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTION
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
NIRMAN BHAVAN P.O,
NEW DELHI - 110 011
 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

JOINT SERVICES SPECIFICATION

ON

PAINT ,RFU,FINISHING,AIR DRYING BRUSHING /SPRAYING

(SYNTHETIC ENAMEL) OF VARIOUS SHADES

S. No. Cat Part No . Colour

1. 8010 - 007482 BLACK
19. 8010 - 007483 AZURE BLUE, ISC - 104
20. 8010 - 007484 SKY BLUE, ISC - 101
21. 8010 - 007485 LIGHT BUFF, ISC - 358
22. 8010 - 007486 DEEP CREAM, ISC - 353
23. 8010 - 007487 EAU–DE - NIL, ISC - 216
24. 8010 - 007488 SEA GREEN, ISC - 217
25. 8010 - 007489 MIDDLE BRUNSWICK GREEN, ISC
- 226
26. 8010 - 007490 DARK ADMIRALITY GREY, ISC -
632
27. 8010 - 007491 LIGHT ADMIRALITY GREY, ISC -
697
28. 8010 - 007492 SIGNAL RED, ISC - 537
29. 8010 - 007493 WHITE
30. 8010 - 007494 GOLDEN YELLOW, ISC - 356
31. 8010 - 007495 GREEN GRASS, ISC - 218
32. 8010 - 007496 DARK BROWN, ISC - 412
33. 8010 - 007497 RED OXIDE, ISC - 446
34. 8010 - 007498 MIDDLE STONE, ISC - 362
35. 8010 - 007499 OLIVE GREEN, ISC - 220

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DIRECTORATE OF STANDARDISATION
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTION
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
NIRMAN BHAVAN P.O,
NEW DELHI - 110 011
LIST OF MEMBERS ASSOCIATED WITH FORMULATION OF THIS STANDARD

1. The revision of this Joint Services Specification has been approved by

Shri U V Dasgupta Addl, DGQA (S), Chairman, Stores Standardisation Sub Committee by
circulation.

2. The following members have been associated in approving the document: -

Sl. No. Name and Designation Organisation

1. Wg Cdr SKS Gosain, JDQAS(S&C) DQAS (Aero)/Air HQ

2. S. Chakraborty SSO - I CQA (T&C)
3. Shri S Sridhar SSO - II CQA (M)
4. Shri C. Devkinandan, P.Sc.O CQA (PP)
5. Lt Col N. Mukherjee CQA (GS)
6. Cdr. Naveen Kumar IN DQA (N)
7. Shri KL Khatter, Director DGAQA
8. Shri Jitendra Kumar, SSO - I DGAQA
9. Maj. S. Bansal, DD OS(PII) MGO /CP Cell/OS Dte.
10. Shri AK Handa, Jt Dir. Stdn Cell (Army) MGO Br/EM/GS&C
11. Wg Cdr Chaturvedi, Deputy Director Dte of Stores/Air HQ
12. Shri P K Asthana, SCSO MGO/EM/Std
13. Lt. Cdr Arun Samal, DDCV NHQ/DCV
14. Cdr Anish Sharma JD DOS (E) NHQ/DOS (E)
15. Dr. RB Shrivastava, Sc. ‘F’ DMSRDE
16. Shri Om Prakash, TO (A) DMSRDE
17. Cdr. Manish Singh (JDLS) JDLS
18. Shri S.K. Bandyopadhyay, JGM OEF Kanpur
19. Shri RM Singh JTO DSC, Kanpur
20. Lt. Col. Parveen Deo Secy., SSSC
 RECORD OF AMENDMENTS

Amendment Amendment authority Amended by Signature

pertains to : and
No. Date Sl. No./Para No./ Date
Column No. Name & Appointment
(IN BLOCK LETTERS)
Sl. No. CONTENTS

0. FOREWORD

1. SCOPE

2. APPLICATION

3. RELATED SPECIFICATIONS

4. DEFINATION

5. TENDER SAMPLE/ADVANCE SAMPLE

6. MATERIAL

7. PRE - INSPECTION OF STORES/ CONSIGNMENT

8. QUALITY ASSURANCE

9. INSPECTION

10. KEEPING PROPERTY

11. PACKING AND MARKING

12. DEFENCE STORES CATALOGUE NUMBERS

13. SUGGESTION FOR IMPROVEMENT

14. APPENDIX 'A'

0. FOREWORD

0.1 This Joint Services Specification has been prepared by Stores Standardisation Sub
Committee on the authority of Standardisation Committee, Ministry of Defence.

0.2 This specification has been approved by the Ministry of Defence and is mandatory for
use by the Defence Services.

0.3 This specification has been prepared on the basis of Specification No.
IND/SL/3285(c) and supersedes the same.

0.4 This specification would be used for manufacture, Quality Assurance and
procurement of the item.

0.5 Quality Assurance Authority for the item covered in this specification CQA (M),
Kanpur for Army, Navy and Air Force respectively. Enquiries regarding this specification
relating to any contractual condition shall be addressed to the Quality Assurance Authority
named in the tender or contract. Other enquiries shall be referred to

The Director,
Directorate of Standardisation,
Ministry of Defence,
‘H’ Block, Nirman Bhavan PO,
New Delhi – 110 011

0.6 Non - registered users can obtain on payment : -

(a) Copies of IS from : -

Bureau of Indian Standards,

Manak Bhavan,
9, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg,
New Delhi – 110 002
or
their regional /branch offices

(b) Copies of JSS/JSG from : -

The Director,
Directorate of Standardisation,
Standardisation Documents Centre
Ministry of Defence
Room No.05, ‘J’ Block, Nirman Bhavan PO,
New Delhi – 110 011
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0.7 Indian Standard (IS) specifications are available free of cost for registered users on: -

Directorate of Standardisation Website : -

www.defstand.gov.in
for registration visit our website.

0.8 This specification holds good only for the supply order for which it is issued.

0.9 Directorate of Standardisation Website. All the approved JSS/JSGs are available
on the Directorate of Standardisation Website www.defstand.gov.in Defence organisations
desirous of accessing a copy of this document are requested to approach the Directorate of
Standardisation for obtaining user id/password to access the website.
1. SCOPE

1.1 This specification covers the requirements, method of sampling and testing of Paint,
RFU, Finishing, Air Drying, Brushing / Spraying (Synthetic Enamel) for painting of vehicles
& equipments where high gloss is required. It is intended for protection & decorative
purposes & can be applied on wood or metal exterior or interior surfaces.

2. APPLICATION

2.1 The Surface over which the paint is to be applied shall be prepared free from rust, dirt
and greasy matter. One coat of 8010 - 000 121 Paint RFU Primary Red Oxide Iron Zinc
Chromate Priming Universal Synthetic, Brushing/Spraying, ISC – 446 to CQA(M)/SS/148.
One coat of under coat synthetic exterior Brushing/Spraying white to IS 2932 : 2003 and two
coats of finish paint governed by the specification are to be applied over the prepared surface.
The paint as such is suitable for application by brushing. The paint may be diluted to spray
able consistency when thinned in the synthetic thinner DS Cat No. 8010 - 000 129 .

3. RELATED SPECIFICATIONS

3.1 Reference is made in this specification to:

IS 5 : 2007 Colours for Ready Mixed Paints and Enamels

(Sixth Revision)
Amd-1

IS 101 (Part 1/Sec 4) : 1987 Methods of sampling and test for paints, varnishes and
related products – (Part 1) : Test on Liquid Paints
(General and Physical) – (Section 4) : Brushing Test
(Third Revision)
Reaffirmed - 2004

IS 101 (Part 1/ Sec 5) : Methods of sampling and test for paints, varnishes and
1989 related products – (Part 1) : Tests on liquid paints
(general and physical) – (Section 5) : Consistency
(Third Revision)
Reaffirmed - 2004
Amd - 2

IS 101 (Part 1/Sec 6) : 1987 Methods of sampling and test for paints, varnishes and
related products – (Part 1) : test on liquid paints
(general and physical) – (Section 6) : Flash Point
(Third Revision)
Reaffirmed - 2004
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IS 101 (Part 1/Sec 7) : 1987 Methods of sampling and test for paints, varnishes and
related products – (Part 1) test on liquid paints (general
and physical) – (Section 7) : Mass per Ten Litres
(Third Revision)
Reaffirmed - 2004

IS 101 (Part 2/Sec 1) : 1988 Methods of sampling and test for paints, varnishes and
related products – (Part 2) : test on liquid paints
(chemical examination) – (Section 1) : Water Content
(Third Revision)
Reaffirmed - 2004

IS 101 (Part 3/Sec 1) : 1986 Methods of sampling and test for paints, varnishes and
related products – (Part 3) : test on paint film
formation – (Section 1) : Drying Time
(Third Revision)
Reaffirmed - 2007
Amd - 3

IS 101 (Part 3/Sec 4) : 1987 Methods of sampling and test for paints, varnishes and
related products – (Part 3) : Tests on paint film
formation – (Section 4) : Finish
(Third Revision)
Reaffirmed - 2004
Amd - 3

IS 101 (Part 3/Sec 5) : 1987 Methods of sampling and test for paints, varnishes and
related products – (Part 3) : Tests on paint film
formation – (Section 5) : Fineness of grind
(Third Revision)
Reaffirmed - 2004

IS 101 (Part 4/Sec 1) : 1988 Methods of sampling and test for paints, varnishes and
related products – (Part 4) : Optical Test – (Section 1) :
Opacity
(Third Revision)
Reaffirmed - 2004

IS 101 (Part 4/Sec 2) : 1989 Methods of sampling and test for paints, varnishes and
related products – (Part 4) : Optical tests – (Section 2) :
Colour
(Third Revision)
Reaffirmed - 2004
IS 101 (Part 4/Sec 4) : 1988 Methods of sampling and test for paints, varnishes and
related products – (Part 4) : Optical Test – (Section 4) :
Gloss
(Third Revision)
Reaffirmed - 2001
Amd - 1

IS 101 (Part 5/Sec 2) : 1988 Methods of Sampling and test for paints, varnishes and
related products – (Part 5) : Mechanical Test on paint
films – (Section 2) : Flexibility and Adhesion
(Third Revision)
Reaffirmed - 2004
Amd - 3
IS 101 (Part 6/Sec 1) : 1988 Methods of sampling and test for paints, varnishes and
related products – (Part 6) : Durability tests – (Section
1) : Resistance to humidity under conditions of
condensation
(Third Revision)
Reaffirmed - 2010
Amd - 3

IS 101 (Part 7/Sec 3) : 1990 Methods of sampling and test for paints, varnishes and
related products – (Part 7) : Environmental tests on
paint films – (Section 3) : Resistance to Heat
(Third Revision)
Reaffirmed - 2010
Amd - 1

IS 101 (Part 8/Sec 5) : 1993 Methods of sampling and test for paints, varnishes and
related products – (Part 8) : Tests for pigments and
other solids – (Section 5) : Lead restriction test
(Third Revision)
Reaffirmed - 2004
Amd - 1

IS 1070 : 1992 Reagent grade water

(Third Revision)
Reaffirmed - 2008

IS 1303: 1983 Glossary of terms relating to paints

(Second Revision)
Reaffirmed - 2007

IS 1872 : 1961 Thinner for synthetic paints and varnishes for aircrafts
Reaffirmed - 2009
Amd - 1
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IS 2074 : 1992 Ready Mixed Paint, Air Drying, Red Oxide Zinc
Chrome, Priming – Specification
(Second Revision)
Reaffirmed - 2009
Amd - 2

IS 2932 : 2003 Enamel, Synthetic, Exterior : (a) Undercoating (b)

Finishing – Specification
(Third Revision)
Reaffirmed - 2009

IS 8982 : 1991 Ready mixed paint, finishing air drying for war
equipment
(First Revision)
Reaffirmed - 2007
Amd - 2

IS 13656 : 2004 Internal Combustion Engine Crankcase Oils (Diesel

and Gasoline) – Specification
(First Revision)
Reaffirmed - 2009

JSS 8010 - 34: 2010 Paint RFU Under Coat Oil Base Brushing/Spraying
(Revision No. 3)

IND/SL/8900 (a) Sampling plans & procedures for inspection of

material stores.

3.2 Copies of IND/SL specifications are obtainable on payment from: -

The Controller
Controllerate of Quality Assurance (Materials)
Post Box No. 229
Kanpur - 208 004 (U.P.)

4. DEFINATION

4.1 For the purpose of this specification, definition of terms as given in IS 101 and
IS 1303 shall apply.

5. PROVISIONING OF PRIMER AND UNDER COAT : These shall be provided by

the firm as and when required (to be substituted against existing clause 5).
6. MATERIAL

6.1 The material shall be based on synthetic acrylic modified alkyd resin. The material
shall be of such a composition as to satisfy the requirements of this standard.

6.2 The material shall be supplied in brushing consistency, and shall be capable of being
thinned to spraying consistency by use of synthetic thinner H1 (a) 8010 - 000129 conforming
to IS 1872: 1961 (Reaffirmed - 2009), Amd - 2 .

6.3 The material shall be free from hard settling, skinning and tendency to gel. The
material shall be in such a condition that smooth and uniform consistency is obtained easily
by stirring.

7. PRE - INSPECTION OF STORES/CONSIGNMENT

7.1 Manufacturers/contractors must satisfy themselves that the stores are in accordance
with the terms of the contract and fully conform to the required specification by carrying out
a thorough pre - inspection of each lot before actually tendering the same for inspection to the
Quality Assurance Officer nominated under the terms of the contract. A declaration by the
contractor that a necessary pre - inspection has been carried out on the stores tendered, will
be submitted along with the challan. The declaration will also indicate the methods followed
in carrying out pre - inspection showing the features checked/tested and will have the test
certificate attached to the challan/declaration.

7.2 If the Quality Assurance Officer finds that pre - inspection of the consignment as
required above has not been carried out, the consignment is liable for rejection.

8. QUALITY ASSURANCE

8.1 Examination of sample, taken from any portion of a consignment, as per the sampling
plan, shall show that the paint conforms to the following requirements.

Sl. TESTS REQUIREMENTS TEST METHOD

No.
(a) (i) Consistency Smooth & Uniform IS 101 (Part 1/Sec 5): 1989
(ii) Efflux time at 30°C + 1°C 70 - 100 sec IS 101 (Part 1/Sec 5): 1989
by ford cup No.4
(b) Application Shall be suitable for application IS 101 (Part 1/Sec 4): 1987
by brushing (for spraying the
paint may be thinned using H1
(a) 8010 - 000129 Synthetic
Thinner).
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(c) Drying time:

(i) Surface dry Not below 15 minutes IS 101 (Part 3/Sec 1): 1986
(ii) Hard dry Not more than 2 hrs
(iii) Tack free Not more than 4 hrs
(d) (i) Finish Smooth and glossy IS 101 (Part 3/Sec 4): 1987
(ii) Gloss value
(Specular Gloss at 60o) 80 minimum IS 101 (Part 4/Sec 4): 1988

(e) Fineness of grind Not more than 15 microns IS 101 (Part 3/Sec 5): 1987

(f) Wet Opacity Black 300 IS 101 (Part 4/Sec 1): 1998
(M2/10 L) Min. Azure Blue 250
Sky Blue 200
Light Buff 200
Deep Cream 140
Eau – De – Nil 265
Sea Green 215
Middle Brunswick Green 275
Dark Admiralty Grey 250
Light Admiralty Grey 250
Signal Red 075
White 160
Golden Yellow 100
Green Grass 200
Dark Brown 300
Red Oxide 300
Middle Stone 250
Olive Green 250

(g) Colour Close match to the specified IS IS 101 (Part 4/Sec 2): 1989
colour shade of IS 5:2007
(h) Scratch hardnes under a load Bare metal shall not be visible IS 101 (Part 5/Sec 2): 1988
of 1500 grams on a double through scratch
coated paint film, with
thickness of 40 - 50 micron
prepared by spraying. Second
Coat after 24 hrs of application
of first coat. Thickness of MS
panel 01mm (approx). The test
shall be carried out
conditioning for 48 hours after
7 days drying at room
temperature (Scratch hardness
test shall be carried out on
automated mechanized
machine)

(i) Flexibility & adhesion No damage or detachment or IS 101 (Part 5/Sec 2): 1988
(6.25 mm mandrel) cracking of the film when tested
after 96 hrs. air drying on single
coated panel.

(j) Resistance to Humidity under The metal surface shall not show IS 101 (Part 6/Sec 1): 1988
condition of condensation. any sign of corrosion, no Test panels to be exposed
appreciable change in shade. for 10 days and observed
for corrosion & change in
shade.

(k) Flash point (Abel) Not below 250 C IS 101 (Part 1/Sec 6): 1987

(l) Water content % 0.5 Max IS 101 (Part 2/Sec 1): 1988

(m) Lead restriction total lead Not more than 1% except for IS 101 (Part 8/Sec 5): 1993
compounds as PbO expressed golden yellow shade deep green,
as % of dry pigment middle Brunswick green and
grass green

(n) Accelerated storage stability To pass the test Appendix ‘A’

test
(o) Mass in kg/10 litres To be reported IS 101 (Part 1/Sec 7): 1987

(p) Resistance to acid Shall pass the test Annex ‘E’ of

IS 2932: 2003

(q) Resistance to alkali Shall pass the test Annex ‘F’ of

IS 2932: 2003
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(r) Resistance to petrol - benzol The film shall not show any Annex ‘C’ of
mixture blistering, appreciable change of IS 8982: 1991
color & no penetration of film
shall occur under a load of 1000
gm.

(s) Resistance to heat (after air No sign of cracking, blistering IS 101 (Part 7/ Sec 3):1990
drying for 48 hrs) Except or appreciable change of color at Panels exposed at
White 1500 C for 2 hrs. 1500 C for 2 hrs.

(t) Resistance to warm water No fading or change of colour. Annex ‘E’ of

(45 ±3º C for 4 hrs) IS 8982: 1991

(u) Resistance to Salt Spray There shall be no blistering, loss IS 101 (Part 6/Sec 1): 1988
(for 96 hours) of adhesion or corrosion Clause 3 Neutral Salt Spray
extending more than 1.25 cm on test
either side of the Scratch.

(v) Natural out door Weathering At the end of one month the Annex ‘D’ of
condition of the paint film shall IS 2932: 2003
be as under:

(i) Gloss: The test will be carried out

Not more than 15% less for a period of 1 month for
from the original bulk, tender & advance,
Registration sample.

(ii) Colour: Painting system: Two coats

Not more than slight of finish paint are to be
change applied over a surface
prepared by applying one
coat of 8010 - 000110 Paint
RFU Priming Red Oxide
(iii) Condition of Coating: Iron Zinc Chromate
No cracking, flaking, universal Synthetic,
checking, chalking of Brushing/ Spraying, ISC -
paint film & no corrosion 446 to IS 2074 & one coat
of metal surface. of Paint RFU Undercoat
synthetic,
Brushing/Spraying to IS
2932:2003. Total dry film
thickness shall 75 - 110
Micron. The test panel shall
be put to exposure after 48
hrs of drying .

Note: Unless stated otherwise, distilled water confirming to IS 1070: 1992 and analytical
grade chemicals shall be used in testing operations.
9. INSPECTION

9.1 If, on examination of any portion of a consignment the material is found to be not
meeting the requirements of this specification the whole supply may be rejected.

9.2 Sampling plans and criteria for conformity shall be as per specification No.
IND/SL/8900(a) ‘Sampling plans and procedures for Inspection of Material Stores.’

10. KEEPING PROPERTY

10.1 The paint shall be such that when stored in its original sealed container under normal
temperature condition, there shall be no skinning, gelling or caking inside the containers and
shall retain the properties stipulated above for a period of not less than 12 months from the
date of manufacture.

11. PACKING & MARKING

11.1 AS per CQA (M)/Gen/Paint & Varnishes – VII Revision

12. DEFENCE STORE CATALOGUE NUMBER

12.1 The stores covered by this specification bear the following DS Cat. Numbers : -

S. No. Cat Part No Color

1. 8010 - 007482 BLACK

2. 8010 - 007483 AZURE BLUE, ISC - 104
3. 8010 - 007484 SKY BLUE, ISC - 101
4. 8010 - 007485 LIGHT BUFF, ISC - 358
5. 8010 - 007486 DEEP CREAM, ISC - 353
6. 8010 - 007487 EAU–DE - NIL, ISC - 216
7. 8010 - 007488 SEA GREEN, ISC - 217
8 8010 - 007489 MIDDLE BRUNSWICK GREEN, ISC - 226
9. 8010 - 007490 DARK ADMIRALITY GREY, ISC - 632
10 8010 - 007491 LIGHT ADMIRALITY GREY, ISC - 697
11. 8010 - 007492 SIGNAL RED, ISC - 537
12. 8010 - 007493 WHITE
13. 8010 - 007494 GOLDEN YELLOW, ISC - 356
14. 8010 - 007495 GREEN GRASS, ISC - 218
15. 8010 - 007496 DARK BROWN, ISC - 412
16. 8010 - 007497 RED OXIDE, ISC - 446
17. 8010 - 007498 MIDDLE STONE, ISC - 362
18. 8010 - 007499 OLIVE GREEN, ISC - 220
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13. SUGGESTIONS FOR IMRPOVEMENT

13.1 Any suggestion for improvement of this document may be forwarded to : -

The Director
Directorate of Standardisation
Ministry of Defence,
'H' Block, Nirman Bhavan PO
New Delhi - 110 011.
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A.1 METHOD FOR ACCELERATED STORAGE STABILITY TEST:

A.1.1 The paint sample, taken in a closed container is kept at 600 C for 96 hrs. After the test,
the paint shall not gel, liver, curdle or show increase in efflux time by more than (+/ - ) 8
seconds, and there shall be no evidence of seeding. The paint shall meet the drying time
requirement and the paint film shall be smooth, uniform and free from streaking, mottling &
seediness. The change in gloss value shall not differ by more than 5 units from the initial
gloss value.