This standard applies to alkyd varnish for general interior use on furniture, woodwork and floors.

Type 1, gloss and type 2, semigloss are intended for general use. Type 2, semigloss cannot be used on floors.

If better wear properties are desired then polyurethane coating conforming to CAN/CGSB-1.175, CAN/CGSB-1.176 or to CGSB standard 1-GP-180, type 1 shall be used.

The testing and evaluation of a product against this standard may require the use of material and/or equipment that could be hazardous. This document does not purport to address all the safety aspects associated with its use. Anyone using this standard has the responsibility to consult the appropriate authorities and to establish appropriate health and safety practices in conjunction with any existing applicable regulatory requirements prior to its use.

REFERENCED PUBLICATIONS

CAN/CGSB-1.4-2000 - Petroleum Spirits Thinner
1-GP-71 PLUS AMDTS 1-12 AND SUPPLEMENT - Methods of Testing Paints and Pigments (Incorporating Amendments 1 to 12 and Supplement 1)
(F)1-GP-71 PLUS MODIFS. 1-12 ET SUPPLEM. 1 - Mthodes d'essai des peintures et pigments (incorporant les modificatifs 1 ? 12 et le supplment 1)
CAN/CGSB-1.175-97 - Polyurethane Interior Coating
CAN/CGSB-1.176-2000 - Interior Clear Moisture-curing Polyurethane Coating
1-GP-180MA - Coating, Polyurethane, Two-Package, General Purpose

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
D 1210 - Test Method for Fineness of Dispersion of Pigment-Vehicle Systems
D 1545 - Test Method for Viscosity of Transparent Liquids by Bubble Time Method
D 1644 - Test Method for Non-volatile Content of Varnishes
Health Canada
Hazardous Products (Liquid Coating Materials) Regulations C.R.C., c928

Time-dated standard