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S Sa af fe eG Gu ua ar rd dS S - Technical Update

May 2004
No.05/04/SGHL/01
FULL SCOPE OF PAINT TEST IS NOW AVAILABLE IN SGS



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TOYS

HARDGOODS

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FOOD

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ENVIRON-
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Jointly organised by the Green Council (GC), and
the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC), the
Hong Kong Green Label Scheme offers an
environmental benchmark namely "Green Label" to
the products which are friendly to the environment.
Indeed, Hong Kong Government is considering to
implement such requirement for government
contracts issued after 2006.

Besides Hong Kong, there are approximately 50
different green label schemes worldwide. Most of
them are run on a voluntary basis. Over 4,000 green
labels have been awarded to environmental friendly
products nowadays.

Paints are made of different kinds of organic and
inorganic substances. In China, it is known that
paints are required to be in compliance with
GB18581 for environmental concern. In the Hong
Kong Green Label Scheme, a limit level has been
set for several toxic elements. Relevant analytical
testing should be conducted by recognized
laboratories.

GB18581



The table below lists out the testing items on several kinds of paint.


Hong Kong Green Label Scheme (HKGLS GL-005-003 & GL-packaging)
HKGLS GL-005-003 & GL-packaging
Items Test method Limit
Volatile Organic Compounds ASTM D-3960 100g/L (water based )
300g/L (solvent based )
Halogenated solvent ASTM D-4457 250mg/L
Lead ICP/AAS Absent
Antimony ICP/AAS Absent
Arsenic ICP/AAS Absent
Cadmium ICP/AAS Absent
Chromium ICP/AAS Absent
Mercury ICP/AAS Absent
Selenium ICP/AAS Absent
Formaldehyde EN ISO 14184-1 Absent
Aromatic Compound (such as benzene, toluene, Ethylbenzene,
xylene, styrene)

GC/MS 1.0wt%total
1.0wt%
Packaging material, Lead ICP/AAS Absent

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S Sa af fe eG Gu ua ar rd dS S - Technical Update
May 2004
No.05/04/SGHL/01



To cope with the need of the paint manufacturers,
SGS has developed a wide range of testing
methods. Furthermore, the paint test not only
consists of chemical analysis but also physical
performance testing. The test items of physical
performance testing are referred to the criteria of
Hong Kong Housing Authority.

Furthermore, SGS is also capable of offering
various additional tests such as anti-microbial
behaviour, sulfur content, colour and etc for paint
products upon your request.
SGS



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Synthetic Paint Emulsion Paint
Items Test method Items Test method
Preliminary examination BS 3900:A2 Preliminary examination BS 3900:A2
Viscosity BS 3900:A6 Hard Drying time BS 3900:C3
Drying time Fineness Grind Bs 3900:C6
a. Surface Drying BS 3900:C2 Hind Power BS 3900:D4
b. Hard Drying BS 3900:C3 Specular Gloss(60) BS 3900:D5
Fineness Grind BS 3900:C6 Bend test BS 3900:E1
Hiding Power BS 3900:D4 Scrub resistance ASTM D2486
Specular Gloss(60) BS 3900:D5 Viscosity BS 3900:A6
Bend test BS 3900:E1
Scratch test BS 3900:E2

Nitro- and glycol-base paint
Items Test method
Volatile Organic Compounds ASTM D-3960
Benzene GC/MS
Total content of Toluene and Xylene GC/MS
Heavy metal
1. Soluble Lead ICP/AAS
2. Soluble Cadmium ICP/AAS
3. Soluble Chromium ICP/AAS
4. Soluble Mercury ICP/AAS

The information contained in this newsletter is accurate to the best of SGS Hong Kongs knowledge or obtained from sources believed by SGS
Hong Kong to be accurate. It is furnished without warranty; representation, inducement or license of any kind and SGS Hong Kong does not
assume any legal responsibility for use or reliance upon it.
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Please contact Mr. Samuel Kwok for enquiries
2765 3617 or Samuel_Kwok@sgs.com

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