This standard applies to a high-solvency thinner for use with synthetic resin finishes.

The thinner is suitable for the general thinning of synthetic resin base finishes requiring a higher solvent power than provided by thinner conforming to CAN/CGSB-1.4, but not as high as thinner conforming to CAN/CGSB-1.94.

It is particularly suited for thinning materials by spray application because it evaporates faster than thinner conforming to CAN/CGSB-1.4 and the sprayed materials should show less tendency to sag.

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 - Méthodes d'essai des peintures et pigments (incorporant les modificatifs 1 à 12 et le supplément 1)
CAN/CGSB-1.94-M89 - Xylene Thinner (Xylol)

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
D 1209 - Standard Test Method for Color of Clear Liquids (Platinum-Cobalt Scale)
D 130 - Standard Test Method for Detection of Copper Corrosion from Petroleum Products by the Copper Strip Tarnish Test
D 156 - Standard Test Method for Saybolt Color of Petroleum Products
D 3278 - Standard Test Methods for Flash Point of Liquids by Small Scale Closed-Cup Apparatus
D 56 - Standard Test Method for Flash Point by Tag Closed Tester
D 611 - Standard Test Method for Aniline Point and Mixed Aniline Point of Petroleum Products and Hydrocarbon Solvents
D 86 - Standard Test Method for Distillation for Petroleum Products at Atmospheric Pressure
Health Canada
Hazardous Products (Liquid Coating Materials Regulations) Act