Standards

This standard specifies basic methods for testing the physical properties of paints and surface coatings.

The standard prescribes a maximum limit on the lead content in paints and varnishes supplied in fluid form. It applies to paints and varnishes that are used in households, on domestic furniture and appliances, in buildings and places open to the public shops, offices, factories, or for commercial purposes. This standard does not apply to paints supplied in the form of dried powder, or intended for industrial use.

This standard applies to emulsion paint for interior and exterior use on masonry surfaces including concrete, brick, stucco, concrete block and on primed wood. It is not suitable for metal derived products.

This standard applies to low sheen and semi-gloss emulsion paint for use on types of interior and exterior wall surfaces and ceilings. It is suitable for application over surfaces including wallboard, gypsum-board, cement, dry plaster, brick, concrete block wall or block walls rendered with cement-mortar, gypsum plaster or any other such material applied for providing a protective coating.

This standard prescribes requirements for ready mixed alkyd paint for interior and exterior applications. The material is used for protection and decoration of wood and metal and other surfaces suitably primed.  

This standard specifies the requirements for baby powder prepared from a blend of materials to produce the characteristics set out in Clause 4. It applies to baby powder used for newborns (birth to 1 month), infants (1 month to 1 year), and young children (1 year through 6 years). It does not apply to aerosols.

This Standard applies to self-contained household refrigerators and freezers designed to be installed and used in residential occupancies in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, CSA Standard C22.1, and the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.

The requirements cover television equipment intended for household and commercial use on supply circuits in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. 

This standards covers thermoplastic and rubber tapes for use as electrical insulation at not more than 600 V and at 80C (176 F) and lower temperatures on joints and splices in wires and cables in accordance with the National Electrical Code. It is intended that rubber tape on a joint or splice be mechanically protected by a covering such as friction tape . Thermoplastic tape is acceptable without the additional mechanical protection.

This standard specifies requirements and dimensions for PVC insulated cables for operation at nominal voltages up to and including 1900 V to armour or earth and 3300 V between conductors.