BS 5270-1:1989

This standard BS 5270-1:1989 Bonding agents for use with gypsum plasters and cement is classified in these ICS categories:

• 91.100.50 Binders. Sealing materials

This Part of BS 5270 specifies composition and performance requirements for vinyl acetate homopolymer emulsion bonding agents, substantially unfilled, for indoor use with gypsum building plasters. Bonding agents specified are intended for use with plasters complying with Class B, types b. 1 and b.2 of BS 1191 : Part 1 and type a.3 of BS 1191 : Part 2.

NOTE 1. The bonding agents may also be used with other plasters that are recommended by the manufacturer for use on backgrounds treated with bonding agents.

NOTE 2. The titles of the publications referred to in this standard are listed on the inside back cover.

Composition, performance requirements and methods of test for solids content, saponification value, acid value, low temperature film formation capability and bond strength.