TS 364

TS 364 is a terminology standard that gathers definitions of terms used in the fields of oils and pigments. Standards of this kind help prevent one word from being used with different meanings in laboratory work, technical writing, and commercial communication; they establish a shared language for topics such as the composition and properties of oils and the classification of pigments as color-imparting materials.

Its role as a terminology standard

The information provided by this standard is conceptual rather than procedural: it gives definitions, not a test method or performance limit. Oils can carry very different technical meanings depending on origin, processing route, and intended use. Pigments, by contrast, are solid coloring substances used to provide color, opacity, and sometimes protective effects in coatings and related products. Defining the terms matters because it supports consistent interpretation of analysis reports, technical documents, and laboratory records.

Why the distinction matters in practice

In general technical use, terminology standards do not measure products; they align language. That is especially valuable in paint-industry and pigment-related work, where a term may otherwise be read as referring to a pure substance, a mixture, or a natural versus synthetic material. TS 364 should therefore be understood as a reference vocabulary standard. This record is also presented as equivalent to ISO/R 339.