| BS STANDARDS | |
| Design | |
| BS 4479-1: 1990 | Design of articles that are to be coated – General recommendations |
| BS 4479-8: 1990 | Design of articles that are to be coated – Recommendations for vitreous enamel coatings |
| BS 4900: 1976 | Vitreous enamel colours for building purpose |
| BS 5252: 1976 | Framework for colour co-ordination for building purposes |
| Metallic Substrates | |
| BS EN 573-3: 2009 | Aluminium and aluminium alloys – Chemical composition and form of wrought products – Chemical composition and form of products [The following BS EN 573: Part 3: 2009 aluminium alloys (EN AW-1050A, EN AW-3003 and EN AW 4006) are suitable for vitreous enamelling provided their magnesium content is less than a mass fraction of 0.01%.] |
| BS EN 851: 1996 | Aluminium and aluminium alloys – Circle and circle stock for the production of culinary utensils – Specification |
| BS EN 1559-4: 1999 | Founding. Technical conditions of delivery. Additional requirements for aluminium alloy castings |
| BS EN 1560: 2011 | Founding. Designation system for cast iron. Material symbols and material numbers |
| BS EN 1561: 1997 | Founding – Grey cast iron [BS EN 1561: 1997 is a general specification for grey cast iron and to produce enamelable castings the chemistry and metallurgy may have to be tailored to suit the end product whether that is bath-tubs, hollowware, ranges or pan-supports etc.] |
| BS EN 1563: 1997 | Founding. Spheroidal graphite cast iron |
| BS EN 1706: 2010 | Aluminium and aluminium alloys – Castings – Chemical composition and mechanical properties [“Permanent Mould Castings” are the preferred castings for enamelling; it is also possible to enamel “Sand Castings”; but “Die-castings” tend to blister at enamel firing temperatures due to porosity the result of air entrapment during casting] |
| BS EN 10111: 2008 | Continuously hot-rolled low-carbon sheet steel and strip for cold forming – Technical delivery conditions [This is not enamelling grade steel, but under specific conditions it may be enamelled] |
| BS EN 10130: 2006 | Cold-rolled low-carbon steel flat products for cold forming – Technical delivery conditions [This is not enamelling grade steel, but under specific conditions it may be enamelled] |
| BS EN 10149-1: 1996 | Hot-rolled flat products made of high yield strength steels for cold forming – General deliver conditions [This is not enamelling grade steel, but under specific conditions it may be enamelled] |
| BS EN 10209: 1996 | Cold-rolled low-carbon steel flat products for vitreous enamelling – technical deliver conditions The following standard may provide further advice on selection of metallic substrates. [under revision] |
| BS EN ISO 28764: 2011, ISO 28764: 2008 | Vitreous and porcelain enamels – Production of specimens for testing enamel on sheet steel, sheet aluminium and cast iron |
| Surface preparation prior to coating | |
| BS ISO 27831-1: 2008 | Metallic and other inorganic coatings – Cleaning and preparation of metal surfaces – Ferrous metals and alloys |
| BS ISO 27831-2: 2008 | Metallic and other inorganic coatings – Cleaning and preparation of metal surfaces – Non-ferrous metals and alloys |
| BS 7773: 1995 | Code of practice for – Cleaning and preparation of metal surfaces. |
| Product standards | |
| BS 1244: 1956 | Metal sinks for domestic purposes |
| BS 1329: 1974 | Metal hand rinse basins |
| BS 715: 2005 | Specifications for – Metal flue pipes, fittings, terminals and accessories for gas-fired appliances with a rated input not exceeding 60 kW |
| BS 1189: 1986 | Baths made from porcelain enamelled cast iron [partially replaced by EN 232: 2003 – Bath connecting dimensions] |
| BS 1244: Part 2: 1988 | Metal sinks for domestic purposes – Specification for sit-on and inset sinks |
| BS 1390: 1990 | Baths made from vitreous enamelled sheet steel [partially replaced by EN 232: 2003 – Bath connecting dimensions] |
| BS EN 1856-1: 2009 | Chimneys – Requirements for metal chimneys – System chimney products |
| BS EN 1856-2: 2009 | Chimneys – Requirements for metal chimneys – Metal flue liners and connecting flue pipes |
| BS EN 1859: 2009 | Chimneys – Metal chimneys –Test methods |
| BS EN 12391-1: 2003 | Chimneys – Execution standard for metal chimneys – Part 1: Chimneys for non-room-sealed heating appliances |
| BS 3831: 1964 | Specification for vitreous enamel finishes – For domestic and catering appliances |
| BS 5061: 1974 | Specification for cylindrical forage tower silos and recommendations for their use [declared obsolescent 1990] |
| BS 6340: Part 6: 1983 | Shower units – Specifications for prefabricated shower trays made from porcelain enamelled cast iron |
| BS 6340: Part 7: 1983 | Shower units – Specifications for prefabricated shower trays made from vitreous enamelled sheet steel |
| BS 6557: 1985 | Kettles |
| BS 6999: 1989 | Specification for – Vitreous-enamelled low-carbon-steel fluepipes, other components and accessories for solid-fuel-burning appliances with maximum rated output of 45 kW |
| BS 7793-1: 1995 | Vitreous enamel coatings for use on bolted steel panels – Specification for coatings on bolted steel panels for use in agricultural slurry tanks [BSI/STI/36 Vitreous enamel coatings technical committee are expected to recommend the withdrawal of BS 7793-1 now that EN ISO 28765:2011 has been adopted by BSI] |
| BS 7793-2: 1996 | Vitreous enamel coatings for use on bolted steel panels – Specification for coatings on bolted steel panels for use in industrial liquid storage tanks |
| BS EN 12983-1: 2000 + A1: 2004 | Cookware – Domestic cookware for use on top of a stove, cooker or hob – General requirements |
| BS EN 13750: 2002 | Domestic water kettles for use on top of stove, cooker or hob – Requirements and test methods |
| BS EN 13834: 2007 + A1: 2009 | Cookware – Ovenware for use in traditional domestic ovens |
| BS EN 14516: 2006 + A1: 2010 | Baths for domestic purpose |
| BS EN 14527: 2006 + A1: 2010 | Shower trays for domestic purpose |
| BS EN 14688: 2006 | Sanitary appliances – Wash basins – Functional requirements and test methods |
| BS EN 15711: 2009 | Vitreous and porcelain enamels – Glass lined glass-lined flanged steel pipes and flanged steel fittings – Quality requirements [awaiting approval of prEN ISO 28721-4 & subsequent withdrawal of BS EN 15711] |
| BS EN ISO 28721-1: 2011, ISO 28721-1: 2008 | Vitreous and porcelain enamels – Glass lined apparatus for process plants – Part 1: Quality requirements for apparatus, components, appliances and accessories |
| BS EN ISO 28721-2: 2011, ISO 28721-2: 2008 | Vitreous and porcelain enamels – Glass lined apparatus for process plants – Part 2: Designation and specification of resistance to chemical attack and thermal shock |
| BS EN ISO 28721-3: 2011, ISO 28721-3: 2008 | Vitreous and porcelain enamels – Glass lined apparatus for process plants – Part 3: Thermal shock resistance |
| BS ISO 28721-4: 2010, ISO 28721-4: 2010 | Vitreous and porcelain enamels – Glass lined apparatus for process plants – Part 4: Quality requirements for glass-lined flanged steel pipes and flanged steel fittings [awaiting approval as EN ISO & subsequent withdrawal of BS EN 15711] |
| BS EN ISO 28722: 2011, ISO 28722: 2008 | Vitreous and porcelain enamels – Characteristics of the enamel coatings applied to steel panels intended for architecture |
| BS EN ISO 28762: 2010, ISO 28762: 2010 | Vitreous and porcelain enamels – Characteristics of the enamel coatings applied to steel for writing surfaces – Specifications |
| BS EN ISO 28763: 2011, ISO 28763: 2008 | Vitreous and porcelain enamels – Regenerative, enamelled and packed panels for air-gas and gas-gas heat exchangers – Specifications |
| BS EN ISO 28765: 2011, ISO 28765: 2008 | Vitreous and porcelain enamels – Design of bolted steel tanks for the storage or treatment of water or municipal or industrial effluents and sludges |
| Test methods | |
| BS EN ISO 105-J03: 2009 | Textiles – Tests for colour fastness – Part J03: Calculation of colour differences (including Technical Corrigendum 1: 1996 and Technical Corrigendum 2: 2006) |
| BS 950-1: 1967 | Specification for – Artificial daylight for the assessment of colour – Illuminant for colour matching and colour appraisal |
| BS 1344-1: 1994 | Method of testing – Vitreous enamel finishes – Determination of resistance to thermal shock of coatings on articles other than cooking utensils and fabricated sheet steel components |
| BS 1344-4: 1968 | Method of testing – Vitreous enamel finishes – Resistance to abrasion [BSI/STI/36 Vitreous enamel coatings technical committee are expected to recommend the withdrawal of BS 1344: Part 4: 1968 now that ISO 6370-1 & -2 have been adopted by BSI][declared obsolescent 1990] |
| BS 1344-7: 1984, ISO 4530: 1983 | Method of testing – Vitreous enamel finishes – Determination of resistance to heat |
| BS 1344-11: 1998, ISO 2746: 1998 | Method of testing – Vitreous enamel finishes – High voltage test for enamelled articles for service under highly corrosive conditions [under revision] |
| BS 1344: Part 12: 1996 | Specification for coatings on bolted steel panels for use in industrial liquid storage tanks |
| BS 1344: Part 13: 1975 | Production of specimens for testing coatings on cast iron |
| BS 1344-16: 1998, ISO 2747: 1998 | Method of testing – Vitreous enamel finishes – Resistance to thermal shock of coatings on cooking utensils |
| BS 1344-18: 1981 | Method of testing – Vitreous enamel finishes – Determination of fluidity behaviour: fusion flow test [See ISO 4534: 2010] [BSI/STI/36 Vitreous enamel coatings technical committee are expected to recommend the adoption of ISO 4534 and at the same time the withdrawal of BS 1344-18: 1981] |
| BS 1344-21: 1993, ISO 4532: 1991 | Method of testing – Vitreous enamel finishes – Determination of the resistance of vitreous enamelled articles to impact: Pistol test |
| BS 1344-22: 1994 | Method of testing – Vitreous enamel finishes – Determination of resistance to thermal shock of coatings for fabricated sheet steel components such as burners and pan supports for cookers |
| BS EN 1388-2: 1996 | Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs – Silicate surfaces – Determination of the release of lead and cadmium from silicate surfaces other than ceramic ware |
| BS EN ISO 1463: 2004 | Metallic and oxide coatings – Measurement of coating thickness – Microscopical method |
| BS EN ISO 2178: 1995 | Metallic and related coatings – Measurement of coating thickness of non-magnetic metallic and vitreous enamel coatings on magnetic basis metals – magnetic method |
| BS EN ISO 2360: 2003 | Non-conductive coatings on non-magnetic electrically conductive basis materials. Measurement of coating thickness. Amplitude-sensitive eddy current method |
| BS EN ISO 2813: 2000 | Paints and varnishes – Determination of specular gloss of non-metallic paint films at 20º, 60º and 85º |
| BS EN ISO 3668:2001, BS 3900-D1: 1998 | Paints and varnishes. Visual comparison of the colour of paints |
| BS 3900: Part D1: 1998 | Paints and varnishes – Visual comparison of the colour of paints |
| BS 3900: Part D5: 1997 | Paints and varnishes – Determination of specular gloss of non-metallic paint films at 20°, 60° and 85° |
| BS 3900-D8: 1986, ISO 7724-1: 1984 | Paints and varnishes – Colorimetry – Part 1: Principals |
| BS 3900-D9: 1986, ISO 7724-2: 1984 | Paints and varnishes – Colorimetry – Part 2: Colour measurement |
| BS 3900-D10: 1986, ISO 7724-3: 1984 | Paints and varnishes – Colorimetry – Calculation of colour differences |
| BS EN ISO 4528: 2009 | Vitreous and porcelain enamels finishes – Selection of test methods for vitreous and porcelain enamelled areas of articles [under revision] |
| BS EN ISO 4534: 2010, ISO 4534: 2010 | Vitreous and porcelain enamels – Determination of fluidity behaviour – Fusion flow test |
| BS EN ISO 4535: 2000 | Vitreous and porcelain enamels – Apparatus for determination of resistance to hot detergent solutions used for washing textiles [withdrawn] |
| BS EN ISO 4628-1: 2003, BS 3900-H1: 2003 | Paints and varnishes. Evaluation of degradation of coatings. Designation of quantity and size of defects, and of intensity of uniform changes in appearance. General introduction and designation system |
| BS EN ISO 4628-3: 2003, BS 3900-H3: 2003 | Paints and varnishes. Evaluation of degradation of coatings. Designation of quantity and size of defects, and of intensity of uniform changes in appearance. Assessment of degree of rusting |
| BS 5411: Part 5: 1984 | Metallic and related coatings – Measurement of coating thickness of non-magnetic metallic and vitreous or porcelain enamel coatings on magnetic basis metals: magnetic method |
| BS 5411: Part 3: 1976 | Non-conductive coatings on non-magnetic basis metals – measurement of coating thickness – Eddy current method |
| BS 5411: Part 5: 1984 | Metallic and oxide coatings – Measurement of coating thickness – Microscopical method |
| BS 6431: Part 13: 1986 | Ceramic floor and wall tiles – Part 13:- Method for determination of scratch hardness of surface according to Mohs |
| BS ISO 6370-1: 1991 | Vitreous and porcelain enamels – Determination of the resistance to abrasion – Abrasion testing apparatus |
| BS ISO 6370-2: 1991 | Vitreous and porcelain enamels – Determination of the resistance to abrasion – Loss in mass after sub-surface abrasion [under revision] |
| BS 6748: 1986 | British Standard Specification for – Limits of metal release from ceramic ware, glassware, glass ceramic ware and vitreous enamel ware |
| BS 6920-1: 2000 | Suitability of non–metallic products for use in contact with water intended for human consumption with regards to their effect on the quality of the water – Specification |
| BS 6920-2-1: 2000 + A3: 2008 | Suitability of non–metallic products for use in contact with water intended for human consumption with regards to their effect on the quality of the water – Method of test – Samples for testing |
| BS 6920-2.2.1: 2000 + A2: 2008 | Suitability of non–metallic products for use in contact with water intended for human consumption with regards to their effect on the quality of the water – Method of test: Odour and flavour – General method of test |
| BS 6920-2.3: 2000 | Suitability of non-metallic products for use in contact with water intended for human consumption with regard to their effect on the quality of the water. Methods of test. Appearance of water |
| BS 6920-2.4: 2000 | Suitability of non-metallic products for use in contact with water intended for human consumption with regard to their effect on the quality of water. Methods of test. Growth of aquatic micro-organisms test |
| BS 6920-2.5: 2000 | Suitability of non-metallic products for use in contact with water intended for human consumption with regard to their effect on the quality of water. Methods of test. The extraction of substances that may be of concern to public health |
| BS 6920-2.6: 2000 | Suitability of non-metallic products for use in contact with water intended for human consumption with regard to their effect on the quality of water. Methods of test. The extraction of metals |
| BS 6920-3: 2000 | Suitability of non-metallic products for use in contact with water intended for human consumption with regard to their effect on the quality of the water. High temperature tests |
| BS 6923: 1988 | Method for calculation of small colour differences |
| BS 7766 :1994 | Assessment of the potential for metallic materials to affect adversely the quality of Water intended for human consumption |
| BS 7957: 2000 | Determination of self-cleaning properties |
| BS EN ISO 8289: 2001 | Vitreous and porcelain enamels – Low voltage test for detecting and locating defects |
| BS EN ISO 8290: 1998 | Vitreous and porcelain enamels – Determination of resistance to sulphuric acid at room temperatures |
| BS EN ISO 9227: 2006 | Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres. Salt spray tests |
| BS EN ISO 10308: 2006 | Metallic coatings – Review of porosity tests |
| BS EN 12873-1: 2003 | Influence of materials on water intended for human consumption – Influence due to migration – Test method for non-metallic and non-cementitious factory made products [under revision] |
| BS EN ISO 13805: 2009 | Vitreous and porcelain enamels for aluminium – Determination of the adhesion of enamels on aluminium under the action of electrolytic solution (spall test) |
| BS ISO 13806: 1999 | Vitreous & porcelain enamels – Corrosion tests in closed systems |
| BS EN ISO 13807: 2009 | Vitreous and porcelain enamels – Determination of crack formation temperature in the thermal shock testing of enamels for the chemical industry |
| BS EN 14430: 2004 | Vitreous and porcelain enamels – High voltage test [under revision] |
| BS EN 14431: 2004 | Vitreous and porcelain enamels – Characteristics of the enamel coating s applied to steel panels intended for architecture |
| BS EN 14864: 2005 | Vitreous and porcelain enamels – Enamel coatings applied to steel for writing surfaces – Specification |
| BS EN 14866: 2005 | Vitreous and porcelain enamels – Regenerative, enamelled and packed panels for air-gas and gas- gas heat exchangers – Specifications |
| BS EN 15159 Part 1: 2006 | Vitreous and porcelain enamels – Glass lined apparatus for process plant – Part 1: Quality requirements for apparatus, components, appliances and accessories |
| BS EN 15159 Part 2: 2006 | Vitreous and porcelain enamels – Glass lined apparatus for process plant – Part 2: Designation and specification of resistance to chemical attack and thermal shock |
| BS EN 15159 Part 3: 2006 | Vitreous and porcelain enamels – Glass lined apparatus for process plant – Part 3: Guidance on thermal shock resistance |
| BS EN ISO 15695: 2001 | Vitreous and porcelain enamels – Determination of scratch resistance of enamel finishes |
| BS EN 15771: 2010 | Vitreous and porcelain enamels – Determination of surface scratch hardness according to the Mohs scale |
| BS EN ISO 28706-1: 2011, ISO 28706-1: 2008 | Vitreous and porcelain enamels – Determination of resistance to chemical corrosion – Determination of resistance to chemical corrosion by acids at room temperature |
| BS EN ISO 28706-2: 2011, ISO 28706-2: 2008 | Vitreous and porcelain enamels – Determination of resistance to chemical corrosion – Determination of resistance to chemical corrosion by boiling acids, neutral liquids and/or their vapours |
| BS EN ISO 28706-3: 2011, ISO 28706-3: 2008 | Vitreous and porcelain enamels – Determination of resistance to chemical corrosion – Determination of resistance to chemical corrosion by alkaline liquids using a hexagonal vessel |
| BS EN ISO 28706-4: 2011, ISO 28706-4: 2011 | Vitreous and porcelain enamels – Determination of resistance to chemical corrosion – Determination of resistance to chemical corrosion by alkaline liquids using cylindrical vessel |
| BS EN ISO 28706-5: 2011, ISO 28706-5: 2011 | Vitreous and porcelain enamels – Determination of resistance to chemical corrosion – Determination of resistance to chemical corrosion in a closed system |
| BS EN ISO 28723: 2011, ISO 28723: 2008, BS EN 14863: 2005 | Vitreous and porcelain enamels – Determination of the edge covering on enamelled steel plate to be used in heat exchangers |
| BS EN ISO 28764: 2011, ISO 28764: 2008 | Vitreous and porcelain enamels – Production of specimens for testing enamel on sheet steel, sheet aluminium and cast iron |
| BS ISO / CIE 10526: 1991 | CIE standard colorimetric illuminants |
| BS ISO / CIE 10527: 1991 | CIE standard colorimetric observers |
| Miscellaneous standards | |
| BS 381C: 1996 | Specification for colours for identification, coding and special purposes |
| BS 410-1: 2000, ISO 3310-1: 2000 | Test sieves. Technical requirements and testing. Test sieves of metal wire cloth |
| BS 950-1: 1967 | Specification for artificial daylight for the assessment of colour. Illuminant for colour matching and colour appraisal |
| BS 1134: 2010 | Assessment of surface texture. Guidance and general information |
| PD 6504: 1983 | Medical information on human reaction to skin contact with hot surfaces |
| BS EN ISO 6507-1: 2005 | Metallic materials. Vickers hardness test. Test method |
| BS 6711-1: 1986, ISO 4791-1: 1985 | Laboratory apparatus – Vocabulary relating to apparatus made essentially from glass, porcelain or vitreous silica – Part 1: Names for items of apparatus |
| BS 7030: 1988, ISO 7991: 1987 | Determination of the coefficient of mean linear thermal expansion of glass |
| BS 7034-6: 1988, ISO 7884-6: 1987 | Viscosity and viscometric fixed points of glass – Method for the determination of softening point |
| BS 7034-8: 1988, ISO 7884-8: 1987 | Viscosity and viscometric fixed points of glass – Method for the determination of (dilatometric) transformation temperature |
| BS EN 15826: 2009 | Vitreous and porcelain enamels – Terminology |
| BS ISO 13317-1: 2001 | Determination of particle size distribution by gravitational liquid sedimentation methods. General principles and guidelines |
| DD IEC/TS 60479-1: 2005 | Effects of current on human beings and livestock — Part 1: General aspects |
| IEC 60479-2: 1987, PD 6519-2: 1988 | Guide to effects of current on human beings and livestock – Part 2: Special aspects relating to human beings |
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