TS EN ISO 4617

TS EN ISO 4617 is a terminology standard that brings together equivalent terms used in the field of paints and varnishes. It supports consistent understanding of naming across paints, varnishes, related products and their raw materials, collecting equivalent expressions in a structured reference rather than defining a product formula or performance requirement.

As a terminology document, its purpose is technical clarity. In coatings practice, words for pigments, binders, solvents, additives and intermediate materials can vary by language and by industry tradition. A list of equivalent terms helps align those expressions so that specifications, technical files, catalogues and laboratory communication use the same conceptual map.

Why equivalent terms matter in coatings language

In paint and varnish technology, precise language matters because small wording differences can point to different materials or product families. When names are used consistently, the risk of misunderstanding is reduced in procurement, quality control, documentation and training. The subject of TS EN ISO 4617 is this conceptual alignment rather than product composition or test methods.

• Terms for paints, varnishes and related products
• Terms relating to their raw materials
• Equivalent naming used within a common reference framework
• Support for consistent technical communication

This publication is therefore best understood as a vocabulary resource for the coatings sector. Its practical value lies in making technical language more predictable and easier to compare across documents, languages and professional contexts, especially where closely related terms may otherwise be used interchangeably.