BS EN 971-1-1996 (1999) PDF

Full title and description

STB BS EN 971-1-1996 (1999) — national adoption (STB) of BS EN 971-1:1996; the underlying European standard is titled "Paints and varnishes — Terms and definitions for coating materials — Part 1: General terms" and provides a harmonized vocabulary for coating materials (paints, varnishes and similar products).

Abstract

This document (Part 1 of EN 971) defines the general terms used in the field of coating materials to ensure consistent terminology across manufacturers, testing laboratories, specifiers and regulators. It was published as EN/BS EN in 1996 and later incorporated into the ISO-based vocabulary (ISO/EN ISO 4618 series).

General information

• Status: Withdrawn / superseded (replaced by the EN/ISO vocabulary series — see Related standards).
• Publication date: 15 September 1996 (BS/EN edition).
• Publisher: British Standards Institution (as BS EN, original European Standard published under CEN).
• ICS / categories: 01.040.87 (Paint and colour industries — vocabularies) and 87.040 (Paints and varnishes).
• Edition / version: EN / BS EN, 1996 edition; national adoption labelled STB in 1999 in the provided title.
• Number of pages: 34 (typical published PDF/hardcopy length recorded in national catalogues).

Scope

This Part 1 defines general terms used in the field of coating materials (paints, varnishes and similar products). It provides basic vocabulary entries that underpin more specific parts of the EN 971 series (e.g., parts covering special terms, surface preparation and application). The intention is to harmonize definitions used in standards, technical specifications and industry documents.

Key topics and requirements

• Standardized vocabulary for coating materials: core, unambiguous definitions for general terms (e.g., coating, binder, pigment, film, substrate as used in the coatings industry).
• Harmonization across national and European documents to reduce ambiguity in specifications and test reports.
• Reference foundation for related parts of the EN 971 series and for later ISO/EN ISO 4618 vocabulary standards.
• Multilingual presentation in the official EN trilingual versions (where applicable) to support cross-border trade and conformity.

Typical use and users

Used by paint and varnish manufacturers, raw material suppliers, testing and quality laboratories, standards writers, procurement/specification authors, regulatory bodies and academic researchers who need a clear, common terminology for coatings and related processes. Industry technical committees and translation/local adoption bodies also use this standard as the baseline vocabulary.

Related standards

EN 971-1 is part of the EN 971 terminology series (parts covering special terms, application methods and surface preparation). The EN vocabulary work was subsequently brought together under the ISO-based series ISO/EN ISO 4618 (e.g., EN ISO 4618:2006 and later editions such as EN ISO 4618:2014 and tracked updates). Users should consult ISO/EN ISO 4618 for the current consolidated vocabulary.

Keywords

paints, varnishes, coatings, terminology, vocabulary, definitions, coating materials, pigments, binders, film, substrate, EN 971, STB, BS EN

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: Part 1 of EN 971 (adopted as BS EN 971-1:1996 and referenced in the STB title) — a terminology standard that defines general terms used in the paints and varnishes (coatings) sector.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers general terms and definitions applicable to coating materials (paints, varnishes and similar products), forming the basic vocabulary used across related standards, test methods and technical documents.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, suppliers, testing laboratories, standards committees, specifiers, procuring authorities and regulators who require a common, unambiguous set of definitions for coatings and associated concepts.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: Superseded/withdrawn. The EN 971 vocabulary parts were later consolidated into the ISO/EN ISO 4618 series (later editions such as the 2006/2014 ISO-based documents and subsequent updates). Users should refer to EN ISO/ISO 4618 for the current vocabulary.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — EN 971 is a multi-part terminology series (Part 1: general terms; Part 2: special terms relating to paint characteristics and properties; Part 3: surface preparation and application methods, etc.). These parts were later mapped into the ISO 4618 series.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Paints, varnishes, coatings, terminology, definitions, coating materials, pigments, binders, film, substrate, VOC, application — core terms used in coatings standards and industry communications.