TS EN ISO 4618

TS EN ISO 4618 is a vocabulary standard for the paints and varnishes field. It establishes a common technical language for coating materials, raw materials, and the terminology used to describe them, supporting consistent communication in formulation, manufacturing, quality control, and specification writing.

What the terminology covers

The standard covers the core vocabulary of coating materials, including paints, varnishes, and raw materials used to make them. In general technical terms, this domain depends on distinguishing key concepts such as binders, pigments, extenders, solvents, additives, and film formation. Those distinctions matter because coatings can be designed for very different functions, from appearance and durability to protection and processability.

According to the scope, terms linked to specific applications and properties are handled in separate standards. That means the vocabulary here serves as the general foundation, while more specialized subjects such as corrosion protection, coating powders, electro-deposition coatings, and rheology are addressed elsewhere.

How the vocabulary aligns with related standards

• Nanotechnology-related terms are harmonized with the ISO 80004 series.
• Terms for pigments and extenders are harmonized with ISO 18451-1.
• Application-specific terminology is deferred to the relevant dedicated standards, including ISO 12944, ISO 8130-14, ISO 22553-1, and ISO 3219-1.

For users of paint technology standards, this kind of vocabulary document is valuable because it reduces ambiguity. It helps ensure that the same material, property, or process is described in a consistent way across laboratory work, product development, procurement, and technical documentation.