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IS 384-1 (2012): Brushes, Paints and Varnishes, Flat, Part

1: Heavy Duty [CHD 24: Brushware]

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Indian Standard
BRUSHES, PAINTS AND VARNISHES,
FLAT — SPECIFICATION
PART 1 HEAVY DUTY

( Sixth Revision )

ICS 87.040; 87.100

© BIS 2012
BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS
MANAK BHAVAN, 9 BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG
NEW DELHI 110002

November 2012 Price Group 5

Brushware Sectional Committee, CHD 24

FOREWORD
This Indian Standard (Part 1) (Sixth Revision) was adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standards, after the draft
finalized by the Brushware Sectional Committee had been approved by the Chemical Division Council.
IS 384 was first published in 1954 subsequently revised in 1961, 1964, 1971, 1979 and 2002.
IS 384 is intended to be used for general painting and varnishes of flat surfaces irrespective of type of painting
work whether heavy or light. However the Committee in its last meeting decided to revise it by splitting into two
parts. The other part in the series is:
Part 2 Household purposes
This standard specifies the requirements of flat brushes to be used primarily in the industrial area for house
building and structural paints and varnishing. Part 2 of this standard is for use in the area of household consumers,
small sign painters, art designers as well as for application of lubricants on machine parts and for cleaning of
machinery, etc.
IS 384 : 2002 is to be withdrawn after publication of IS 384 (Part 1 and Part 2).
There is no ISO Standard on this subject. This standard is developed based on the indigenous technology available
in India.
This standard contain clauses 4.1.1.2, 6.1.2 and 6.2.1 which call for agreement between the indentor/purchaser
and the supplier.
The composition of the Committee responsible for formulation of this standard is given in Annex G.
For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of this standard is complied with, the final value,
observed or calculated, expressing the result of a test or analysis, shall be rounded off in accordance with IS 2 : 1960
‘Rules for rounding off numerical values (revised)’. The number of significant places retained in the rounded off
value shall be same as that of the specified value in this standard.
 IS 384 (Part 1) : 2012

Indian Standard
BRUSHES, PAINTS AND VARNISHES,
FLAT — SPECIFICATION
PART 1 HEAVY DUTY

( Sixth Revision )

1 SCOPE by the indentor or inspection authority as basis for

supply.
This standard (Part 1) prescribes requirements and
methods of sampling and test for flat brushes for paints NOTE — When a sample is tested and approved by the
and varnishes, made from bristles and set in suitable purchaser or an inspection authority, the results of such tests
cement. as will permit the supplier to meet the limits imposed by the
specification for deliveries shall be made available to the
supplier.
2 REFERENCES
The following standards contain provisions, which 4 REQUIREMENTS
through reference in this text, constitute provisions of
4.1 Materials
this standard. At the time of publication, the editions
indicated were valid. All standards are subject to The brushes shall be manufactured from the following
revision and parties to agreements based on this materials.
standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility
of applying the most recent editions of the standards 4.1.1 Bristles
indicated below: 4.1.1.1 The bristles used shall only be obtained from
IS No. Title hogs, pigs or boars and shall satisfy the following
321 : 1964 Specification for absolute alcohol description.
(revised)
4.1.1.2 Description
380 : 1978 French chalk, technical (second
revision) Selected, properly straightened, natural black colour,
534 : 1992 Benzene — Specification (third soft or semi-stiff bristles only (see IS 1844) shall be
revision) used. As regards colour, luster and stiffness, the bristles
539 : 1974 Specification for naphthalene shall match those used in the approved sample.
(second revision)
707 : 1976 Glossary of terms applicable to 4.1.1.3 The solid dressing of bristles used shall be as
timber and timber technology and per the approved sample, if so agreed to by the indentor;
utilization (second revision) otherwise it shall comply with the provisions given in
1844 : 1993 Bristles (second revision) IS 1844.
3451 (Part 1) : Code of practice for care and main-
1978 tenance of brushes: Part 1 Pan set 4.1.2 Timber
brushes (first revision) 4.1.2.1 Any of the timber species listed in Annex A as
4905 : 1968 Methods for random sampling declared by the supplier shall be used for the
5060 : 1969 Glossary of terms used in brushware manufacture of the handle.
industry
5691 : 1970 Specification for lacquer, cellulose, 4.1.2.2 The timber shall be reasonably straight-grained
nitrate, pigmented, finishing, glossy along length and well seasoned to a moisture content
not exceeding 15 percent, when tested by either
3 TERMINOLOGY electronic moisture meter or by oven drying method
as specified in Annex B. However, in case of dispute
For the purpose of this standard, the definitions given oven drying method shall be referred.
in IS 707, IS 5060 and the following shall apply.
4.1.2.3 The timber shall be free from brashness, any
3.1 Approved Tender Sample — The sample accepted kind of biological or non-biological deterioration,

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insect attack, centre-heart (pit), knots (except live pin 4.2 Sizes
knots), cracks warp and any other defect which may
The flat brushes for paints and varnishes shall be of
reduce the life of the brush or affect its utility. the sizes 12 mm, 25 mm, 38 mm, 50 mm, 63 mm,
4.1.3 Ferrule 75 mm and 100 mm.
Thickness of tin plate for making ferrule for the sizes NOTE — The size of the brush indicates the internal width of
the ferrule (see Fig. 1).
up to 50 mm shall be minimum 0.25 mm and for sizes
above 50 mm shall be minimum 0.40 mm. 4.3 Dimensions and Tolerances
4.1.4 Wedge 4.3.1 Dimensions
A suitable non-metallic wedge shall be used along with The brushes shall conform to the dimensions given in
the bristles inside the ferrule. Table 1.
4.1.5 Pins 4.3.2 Tolerances
4.1.5.1 Connecting pins 4.3.2.1 The tolerance on the linear dimensions of
handle and ferrule shall be as given in Table 2.
The connecting pins shall be round head steel pins 1.00
to 1.40 mm in diameter. 4.3.2.2 A tolerance of +1.0 mm may be allowed on the
diameter of handle.
4.1.5.2 Securing pins
4.3.2.3 The above tolerance shall not apply to bristles
The securing pins shall be flat or round head brass or for which minimum lengths have been prescribed in
steel pins 1.00 to 1.40 mm in diameter. Table 1.

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Table 1 Requirements of Brushes, Paints and Varnishes, Flat Grade 1

(Clauses 4.3.1 and 4.3.2.3)

All dimensions in millimetres.

Sl Size Bristle Handle Ferrule No. of No. of Mass of

No. Connective Securing Bristles per
Pins Pins Finished Brush
Protrusion Overall Overall Diameter Length Internal Internal
Length, Length, Width Thickness
Min Min
A B C D E F G H J K g
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13)
i) 12 38 51 106 16 9 32 12 9 1 2 2.5
ii) 25 44 57 155 18 10 32 25 12 2 3 8.0
iii) 38 50 63 155 19 12 32 38 12 2 4 15.0
iv) 50 56 69 160 22 12 38 50 16 3 4 30.0
v) 63 63 76 165 22 14 38 63 16 3 4 45.0
vi) 75 69 82 180 25 14 38 75 16 4 6 60.0
vii) 100 75 88 185 27 17 38 100 19 6 6 85.0
NOTE — For legends A to K, see Fig. 1.

Table 2 Tolerance on the Dimensions 4.4.7 Setting of Bristles

(Clause 4.3.2.1)
4.4.7.1 Bristles shall be introduced from the bottom of
Sl Nominal Dimension Tolerance the ferrule; the wedge shall be placed in the proper
No. mm mm position and the entire mass shall be firmly set in the
(1) (2) (3)
ferrule with any suitable cement.
i) Up to 15 ± 1.0
ii) Over 15 but below 40 ± 2.0 4.4.7.2 In case of rubber set brushes, the rubber
iii) 40 and above ± 3.0
compound shall be vulcanized.
4.4.7.3 In no case the setting (the cementing materials
4.4 Manufacture or the wedge) shall appear out of the ferrule.
4.4.1 The brushes shall generally conform to the shape
and design as shown in Fig. 1. 4.5 Pull Test

4.4.2 The handle shall be shaped to suit the ferrule. The force required for pulling out an individual tuft
shall not be less than 5 kg for 1 min when tested
4.4.3 The ferrule shall be lapped and soldered or spot according to the method given in Annex C.
welded. Alternatively, it may be hook jointed.
4.6 Benzene Alcohol Test
4.4.3.1 The ferrule if lapped, shall be properly soldered.
The lapping shall be not less than 3 mm. Immerse the bristles portion of the brush for 48 h in a
mixture of benzene (see IS 534) and denatured spirit
4.4.3.2 The ferrule shall be grooved as shown in Fig. 1.
(see IS 321) (1:1 by volume) maintained at temperature
4.4.4 The bristles with wedge shall be properly set and 27 + 2°C in such a way that at least half of the ferrule
firmly cemented into the ferrule. There shall be no loose is above the level of the solvent mixture and the bristles
bristles and the cement shall not flow out of the ferrule. do not touch the bottom of the container. On
completion of this test, the brushes shall show no sign
4.4.4.1 Bevelling of working edge
of loosening when used as a brush without paint on a
The working edge of the brush shall be bevelled as plane surface.
shown in Fig. 1.
4.7 Oven Test
4.4.5 The handle shall be inserted into the ferrule and
secured by means of requisite number of securing pins 4.7.1 For Non-rubber Set Brushes
as shown in Fig. 1 and these shall be driven into the
The brush, without handle, when suspended in an oven
ferrule alternately from opposite sides.
with the protruding bristle end upward and subjected to
4.4.6 The connecting pins shall be properly inserted a temperature of 60 ± 2°C for 4 h, shall show no
and neatly clinched on the opposite side of the ferrule appreciable creeping of the cement. Further, after cooling
or riveted. the brush in air for 30 min, the anchorage of bristles

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shall not become loose inside the ferrule and the cement 4.12 Workmanship and Finish
shall not become loose inside the ferrule and the cement
4.12.1 The handle shall be finished smooth all over
shall satisfy the pull test prescribed in 4.5.
and shall be properly varnished or lacquered.
4.7.2 For Rubber Set Brushes
4.12.2 The ferrule shall be free from sharp edges.
The brush, without handle, when suspended in an oven
4.12.3 In general workmanship and finish, the brushes
with the protruding bristle end upward, and subjected
shall match the approved sample.
to a temperature of 132 ± 2°C for 2 h, shall show no
appreciable creeping of the cement. Further, after 4.13 Shelf-Life
cooling the brush in air for 30 min, the anchorage of
bristles shall not become loose inside the ferrule and The brushes shall have a minimum shelf-life, of one
the cement shall satisfy the pull test prescribed in 4.5. year, from the date of manufacture, when properly stored
under shade and adequate precautions for preservation,
4.8 Mass of Bristles per Finished Brush as given under 3 of IS 3451 (Part 1) are taken.
The mass of bristles, as determined by the method 5 PRESERVATION
prescribed in Annex D shall be as specified in col 13
of Table 1. A tolerance of +5 percent shall be allowed The bristles of the brushes shall be liberally dusted, before
on the mass of the filling material provided the average packing with a mixture of 5 parts (by mass) of BHC
mass of the filling material per brush in any lot, is not dusting powder and 95 percent by mass of French chalk
below the specified value (see F-2.2). (see IS 380). Alternatively, naphthalene balls (see IS 539)
shall be used in the packing box for the brushes.
4.9 Processing of Bristles
6 PACKING AND MARKING
The processing of the bristles when tested by the
method given in Annex E of this standard shall be 6.1 Packing
considered as satisfactory, if not less than 85 percent
6.1.1 The bristle portion of the brush along with the
of the bristles by mass are of categories b) as prescribed
ferrule shall be neatly covered with polythene or
in E-3.2 (a) and (b) and out of these 60 percent shall
cellulose film and secured by a rubber band.
belong to category E-3.2(a).
6.1.2 The brushes shall be packed as agreed to between
4.10 Wear and Tear of the Bristles the indentor or inspection authority and the supplier.
The test is required to determine the wear and tear of
6.2 Marking
the bristles during practical use of the brush in the shops.
The length of the bristles both before and after the 6.2.1 Unless otherwise agreed to between the indentor
practical use of the brush shall be measured. The brush or inspection authority and the supplier, each brush
shall be kept horizontally on a table. A steel strip about shall be legibly and indelibly marked or stamped with
50 mm wide shall be held vertically over one of its large the following:
edges at the bristles end of the brush in such a way that
a) Name of the manufacturer or his registered
the bristles are just touching the strip. The distance
trade-mark;
between the lower end of the ferrule and the edge of the
strip shall be measured to give the length of the bristles. b) Month and year of the manufacture;
The length of the bristles shall also be measured at the c) Size of the brush; and
end of the practical use in the manner described above. d) Type of setting — ‘Rubber set or non-rubber
Wear and tear of the bristle is the difference of length in set’.
the bristle of the above two readings that is before and
6.2.2 The rubber set brushes shall, in addition to the
after use for 60 h shall not exceed 5 mm.
marking specified under 6.2.1, be marked on ferrule
4.11 Detection of Dyed Bristles or handle with the words ‘Rubber Set’.

4.11.1 The following two methods shall be utilized for 6.2.3 BIS Certification Marking
detection of dyed bristles when tested as prescribed in The brushes may also be marked with the Standard Mark.
Annex C of IS 1844:
6.2.3.1 The use of the Standard Mark is governed by
a) Method A — Microscopic examination; and the provisions of Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986
b) Method B — Sandpaper test. and the Rules and Regulations made thereunder. The
details of conditions under which the licence for the
4.11.2 Method B shall be for routine testing, and Method
use of the Standard Mark may be granted to
A shall be referee method in case of any dispute.

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manufacturers or producers may be obtained from the 7.1.1 The indentor or inspection authority shall retain
Bureau of Indian Standards. one of the four approved tender samples against each
item till the completion of the order.
7 SAMPLING AND CRITERIA FOR
CONFORMITY 7.2 Sampling

7.1 Samples The method of drawing representative samples of the

brushes and the criteria for conformity shall be as
The supplier shall submit four identical brushes of each prescribed in Annex F.
size for approval.

ANNEX A
(Clause 4.1.2.1)
SPECIES OF TIMBER FOR MANUFACTURE OF HANDLES
A-1 The list of species of timber approved for the manufacture of handles for brushes, is given below:
Trade Name Botanical Origin
Roman Devanagari
Aini ,suh Artocarpus hirsutus Lam., fam. Moraceae
Banati cukrh Lophopetalum wightianum Arn., fam. Celastraceae
Bijasal chtlky Pterocarpus marsupium Roxb., fam. Fabaceae
Jam (Black Berry) tSe E. cymosa Roxb., Fl Ind.
Champak pEid Michelia champaca Linn., fam. Magnoliaceae
Chickrassi fpdjklh Chukrasia tabularis A. Juss., fam. Meliaceae
Dhaman èkkeu Grewia tiliifolia Vahl., fam. Tiliaceae
Gamari (gumhar) xekjh (xqEgkj) Gmelina arborea Roxb., L., fam. Verbenaceae
Krishnachura Ñ".kpwjk Poinciana pulcherrima Roxb., fam. Fabaceae
(Gold Mohar)
Haldu gYnw Adina cordifolia Hook f. fam. Rubiaceae
Kadam dne Nauclea cadamba Roxb., fam. Rubiaceae
Sarcocephalus cadamba Kurz.
Kaim oSQe Mitragyna parvifolia (Roxb.) Korth. Syn.
Stephegyne parvifolia Korth, fam. Rubiaceae
Kanju dkatw Holoptelea integrifolia (Roxb.) Planch fam. Ulmaceae
Karanja djkatk Galedupa indica Lam., fam. Fabaceae
Kathal dVgy Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam. Syn.
A integrifolia Auct., fam. Moraceae
Kuthan owQFku Hymenodictyon excelsum Wall, fam. Rubiaceae
Lambapatti ykEckiRrh Planchonella longipetiolata H.J. Lam., Syn.
Sideroxylon longipetiolata King and Prain, fam.
Sapotaceae
Aam (Mango) vke Mangifera indica Linn., fam. Anacardiaceae
Mehagini egxuh Swietenia spp.
Nim-chameli uhe&pesyh Millingtonia hortensis Linn. F. fam. Bignoniaceae
Kodapalai (piney) dksMiykbZ (fius) Kingiodendron pinnatum Harms, Syn.
Hardwickia pinnata Roxb., fam. Leguminosae
Saibabla lSckcyk Mimosa arabica Roxb. Fl. Ind.
Sirish flfj'k Mimosa sirisa Roxb. Fl. Ind.
Toon rwu Toona ciliata Roem., Syn. Cedrela toona Roxb.,
fam. Meliaceae
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ANNEX B
(Clause 4.1.2.2)
DETERMINATION OF MOISTURE CONTENT OF TIMBER

B-1 TEST SPECIMEN shall be considered to be complete when the variation

between last two weighings, does not exceed 0.002 g.
The entire block used in brush may form the test
The final weight shall be taken as oven dry weight.
specimen for determination of moisture content or a
coupon cut from the test specimen may as well be used. B-3 CALCULATION
When for any reason additional determination of
moisture content is required separate samples shall be B-3.1 The moisture content, expressed as percent of
prepared from the sample material. Smaller specimens the dry mass, is given by the following formula:
may be used when deemed necessary. The test shall be
carried out immediately after cutting the specimen. Moisture content, percent M1 − M 0 100
= ×
of the dry mass M0
B-2 PROCEDURE
where
Weigh accurately each test specimen. Dry in a
ventilated oven at a temperature of 105 ± 2°C. The M1 = initial mass of the test specimen, in g; and
weight shall be recorded at regular intervals. The drying M0 = dry mass of the test specimen, in g.

ANNEX C
(Clause 4.5)
DETERMINATION OF PULL STRENGTH

C-1 GENERAL the brush holder with the help of screw (G). Divide the
bristles into segments of about 10 mm length.
C-1.1 A simple instrument as shown in Fig. 2 can be
used for testing the pull strength. This unit is suitable C-2.2 Insert all bristles of one segment in the hole
for mounting on wall. It consists of dial force gauge/ provided at the bottom of tubular tuft holder (C). Care
weighing scale (0-10 kg) operating on spring (A) should be taken not to allow bristles from adjacent
mounted on wooden plate (B). A tubular tuft holder segment to enter in to the hole. Fix the bristles firmly
(C) is hung on the hook of dial gauge. A clamp for with the help of screw (D).
holding brush (E) is provided which is movable
downward and upward with a screw (F). The dial force C-2.3 Adjust the pointer on dial to zero by adjustment
gauge/weighing scale shall be calibrated having of screw (F).
traceability to NPL. C-2.4 Move down the brush holder slowly with screw
NOTE — Any other appropriate instrument for determination (F) watching the pointer on dial carefully till it reaches
of the pull strength available may also be used. 5 kg mark and keep it there for 1 min. Then remove
the brush from the gadget and examine. The bristles
C-2 PROCEDURE
of any segment shall not come out of the cement during
C-2.1 Fix a brush with bristles in upward direction in the test.

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FIG. 2 INSTRUMENT FOR DETERMINATION OF PULL STRENGTH

ANNEX D
(Clause 4.8)
DETERMINATION OF MASS OF BRISTLES

D-1 GENERAL the bristles in an oven at 100 ± 2°C for 30 min. Cool
for 24 h in air and weigh under prevalent atmospheric
For determining the mass of bristles in a brush, they
conditions.
are detached by gentle hammering as described
under D-2.1 or, if the bristles are set in vulcanized D-2.2 For Vulcanized Rubber Setting
rubber, by soaking in a solvent and detaching the
bristles from the cement as described under D-2.2. Open the ferrule as described under D-2.1 and remove
the bristles, soak the setting in an appropriate solvent
D-2 PROCEDURE until it is sufficiently friable to be broken down. This
would normally take 12 to 18 h. Remove the bristles
D-2.1 For Cement Other than Vulcanized Rubber from the solvent mixture and gently knead between
Remove all connecting pins as well as those securing the fingers so as to separate the bristles from the block
the handle. Cut the ferrule right through its length on into which they are mounted, but taking care that no
any one of the sides by means of a chisel. Open the undue force is used which may break the bristles.
ferrule and remove the bristles. Hammer the root ends Repeat this process until the bristles are free from
of the bristles gently with a raw hide mallet to reduce vulcanized rubber setting. Dry the bristles in an oven
the cement to powder and shake the bristles. Repeat at 100 ± 2°C for 30 min. Cool for 24 h in air and weigh
this process till all traces of cement are removed. Dry under prevalent atmospheric conditions.

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ANNEX E
(Clause 4.9)
TEST FOR PROCESSING OF BRISTLES

E-1 GENERAL thread of linen, tape at one end and suspend it in water
maintained at 70 ± 2°C for 10 min. Remove the bristles
The objective of this test is to determine whether the
from the water and shake to remove as much water as
processing of the bristles, for elimination of their
possible. Untie the knot and spread out all the bristles
natural tendency to curve, has been adequate or not.
on a large sheet of blotting paper in a warm place. Allow
E-2 TEST SAMPLE to dry at room temperature for 48 h.

A bunch of bristles, freed from cement as prescribed E-3.2 The bristles shall then be examined and
under Annex D and consisting of at least 10 percent of categorized as given below:
the total mass of the filling material of the brush, shall a) Bristles which are straight;
constitute the test sample.
b) Bristles which have curvature whose radius
E-3 PROCEDURE is 230 mm or more (see Fig. 3); and
c) Remainder.
E-3.1 Tie the test sample of the sealing material with

F IG. 3 CURVING OF BRISTLES

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ANNEX F
(Clause 7.2)
SAMPLING AND CRITERIA FOR CONFORMITY

F-1 SCALE OF SAMPLING Table 3 Scale of Sampling and Permissible

Number of Defective Brushes
F-1.1 Lot (Clauses F-1.3, F-1.3.1 and F-2.1.1)
In any consignment, all the brushes of same size, same Sl No. of Brushes No. of Brushes Permissible No. of
type, similar dimensions and manufactured from the No. in the Lot to be Selected Defective Brushes
same type of material, shall be divided into groups of (1) (2) (3) (4)
1 000 and each such group shall constitute a lot. Care i) Up to 25 3 0
ii) 26-100 5 0
shall be taken to ensure that brushes included in a lot
iii) 101-300 7 0
do not differ in construction, as far as possible. iv) 301-500 9 0
v) 501-1 000 13 1
F-1.2 For ascertaining the conformity of the brushes
to the requirements of this standard, samples shall be
tested from each lot separately. F-2.1.1 The lot shall be declared as conforming to these
requirements, if the number of defective found in the
F-1.3 The number of brushes to be selected from a lot sample is less than or equal to the permissible number
shall depend on the size of the lot and shall be in of defective given in col 4 of Table 3.
accordance with col 2 and col 3 of Table 3.
F-2.2 The lot having been found satisfactory according
F-1.3.1 The brushes shall be selected at random. In to F-2.1.1 shall further be subjected to tests given
order to ensure the randomness of selection, procedures under 4.5 to 4.11. For this purpose, three brushes shall
given in IS 4905 may be followed. To ensure be selected from a lot containing 500 or less brushes
randomness of selection, a random number table as and six brushes from a lot containing more than 500
agreed to between the purchaser and the supplier shall brushes. These brushes may, however, be taken from
be used. In case such a table is not available, the those already examined and found satisfactory
following procedure shall be used: according to F-2.1.
a) If all the brushes in a lot are packed in one F-2.2.1 Pull test, benzene alcohol test and oven test
box, then starting from any brush, count them shall be performed first, on each of the brushes selected
in any suitable order as 1, 2 ..., up to r and so according to F-2.2 and then these brushes shall be
on, where r is the integral part of N/n ( N and n subjected to mass of bristles per finished brush,
being the lot size and sample size processing of bristles and detection of dyed brushes in
respectively). Every rth brush thus counted this order, according to methods given in 4.8, 4.9
shall be withdrawn to constitute the sample, and 4.11 respectively.
or
F-2.2.2 The lot shall be deemed to have met the
b) If the brushes in a lot are packed in more than
requirements for these tests, if no failure occurs
one box, approximately equal number of
under F-2.2; otherwise not.
brushes shall be picked up at random from as
many boxes as possible so as to obtain the F-3 CRITERIA FOR CONFORMITY
required number of brushes as specified in
Table 3. The lot shall be declared as conforming to the
requirements of this standard, if F-2.1 and F-2.2 are
F-2 NUMBER OF TESTS AND CRITERIA FOR satisfied.
CONFORMITY
NOTE — For description of bristles (see 4.1.1.2) and
F-2.1 All the brushes selected according to F-1.3 shall workmanship and finish (see 4.12), the brushes selected
be examined for constructional requirements given in 4.1 according to F-1.3.1 shall be matched with the approved tender
sample which is suitably stamped and sealed by the purchaser
to 4.4, 4.12 and Fig. 1. A brush failing in one or more of or the inspection authority and kept at a place agreed to between
these requirements shall be considered as defective. the two.

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ANNEX G
(Foreword)
COMMITTEE COMPOSITION
Brushware Sectional Committee, CHD 24

Organization Representative(s)
Office of the Development Commissioner, New Delhi DR P. K. CHAUDHURI (Chairman)
SHRI R. K. PYNE (Alternate)
A. K. Ghosal & Sons, Kolkata SHRI R. K. GHOSAL
SHRI V. GHOSAL (Alternate)
AB Composites (P) Ltd, Kolkata SHRI ANUKUL SAMANTA
SHRI BASUDEV SAMANTA (Alternate)
BHEL, New Delhi REPRESENTATIVE
Brushwell & Co, Kolkata SHRI JAYCHANDRA MEHTA
SHRI KETAN SHAH (Alternate)
Central Brush Works, Kolkata SHRI A. K. SIKDAR
SHRI A. SIKDAR (Alternate)
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd, Mumbai SHRI A. G. GAITONDE
SHRI RISHI SRIVASTAVA (Alternate)
Directorate General of Supplies & Disposals (QA), New Delhi SHRI P. K. MAHANA
SHRI R. GHOSH (Alternate)
Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, Faridabad DR G. GOPALA RAO
Eastern Railway Carriage & Wagon Workshop, Howrah SHRI B. R. GANGULY
SHRI B. D. DAS (Alternate)
Federation of Consumer Associations of West Bengal, Kolkata SHRI BIPLAB SARKAR
SHRI KAMAL SENGUPTA (Alternate)
Forest Research Institute, Dehradun SHRI RAJESH BHANDARI
Hindustan Lever Ltd, Mumbai SHRI N. S. BIJLANI
SHRI VIJENDRA BOONLIA (Alternate)
Indian Airlines, New Delhi REPRESENTATIVE
Indian Soaps and Toiletries Manufacturers’ Association, Mumbai SHRI MADAN THAKUR
Ministry of Defence (DGQA) Comptrollerate of Quality Assurance SHRI NUSRAT ULLAH
(GS), Kanpur SHRI A. K. GANGULY (Alternate)
Ministry of Defence (R & D), Kanpur SHRI RAVINDRA KUMAR
SHRI V. K. SINGH (Alternate)
Ministry of Railways, Research, Design & Standards Organization, SHRI P. MURALIDHARAN
Lucknow
National Test House, Kolkata DR I. N. MUKHERJEE
DR P. KANJILAL (Alternate)
Ordinance Factory, Moradnagar REPRESENTATIVE
Ordnance Factory Board, Kolkata SHRI RAKESH SURYA
SHRI VIJAY SINGH (Alternate)
RITES Limited, New Delhi SHRI J. S. AZAD
SHRI V. K. JAIN (Alternate)
Usha Industries, New Delhi SHRI DHARAMBIR
Wild Life Crime Control Bureau, New Delhi SHRI A. K. SOLO
BIS Directorate General SHRI E. DEVENDAR, Scientist ‘F’ & Head (Chem)
[Representing Director General (Ex-officio)]

Member Secretary
SHRI N. K. PAL
Scientist ‘E’ (Chem), BIS

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