ISO 10601-2007 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 10601:2007 — Micaceous iron oxide pigments for paints — Specifications and test methods. This International Standard specifies requirements and corresponding test methods for manufactured and natural micaceous iron oxide (MIO) pigments in dry form, used primarily in protective coatings for steelwork.

Abstract

ISO 10601:2007 defines essential and conditional characteristics, classification criteria and microscopic and physical test procedures needed to verify the quality of micaceous iron oxide pigments intended for corrosion‑resistant paint systems. It also references related sampling and reference material standards.

General information

• Status: Published (International Standard, confirmed).
• Publication date: 2007 (Edition 2, published 28 February 2007 / listed March 2007).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 87.060.10 (Pigments and extenders).
• Edition / version: Edition 2 (2007).
• Number of pages: 5.

Scope

Applies to natural and manufactured micaceous iron oxide pigments (MIO), supplied as a dry pigment, intended primarily for use in protective coatings for steelwork. The standard sets out which characteristics are essential and which are conditional (to be agreed between buyer and supplier), and gives the corresponding test methods and sampling references.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition and classification of MIO pigments (grades based on thin‑flake content / lamellar platelet proportion and types by residue on sieves).
• Essential physical and chemical limits (examples reported in national/adopted versions include Fe2O3 minimum, limits for volatile matter and water‑soluble matter).
• Microscopic thin‑flake assessment procedure (optical microscopy with sample preparation, counting method and magnification guidance; refined linseed oil or dry spread techniques referenced).
• Sieve residue classification (typical limits at 63 μm and 105 μm to define Type 1/2/3).
• Sampling and reporting requirements (sampling per ISO 15528; test report to identify product, reference standard and any deviations).
• Conditional requirements to be agreed between parties (pH, oil absorption, total calcium/impurities, and other properties where specified).

Typical use and users

Used by pigment manufacturers, paint and coatings formulators, specification writers, purchasers of protective coatings, corrosion engineers, independent test laboratories and standards committees involved in quality control and procurement of corrosion‑resistant coatings.

Related standards

Normative and related references commonly cited with ISO 10601 include ISO 1248 (iron oxide pigments — specifications and test methods), ISO 150 (raw, refined and boiled linseed oil — referenced for microscopy sample preparation), ISO 15528 (sampling of paints, varnishes and raw materials) and various parts of ISO 787 and ISO 787‑series general pigment test methods. EN/CEN adoptions (EN ISO 10601) exist in some regions.

Keywords

micaceous iron oxide, MIO, micaceous pigment, micaceous iron oxide pigment, paints, protective coatings, corrosion protection, pigment specification, test methods, ISO 10601.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10601:2007 is an International Standard that specifies requirements and test methods for micaceous iron oxide pigments used in paints, especially for protective coatings on steel.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers classification, essential and conditional characteristics, microscopic and physical test procedures, sampling references and reporting requirements for dry MIO pigments.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Pigment producers, paint formulators, test laboratories, specifiers and procurement teams for protective coatings, and standards bodies.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 10601:2007 (Edition 2) replaced ISO 10601:1993. The 2007 edition has been reviewed and confirmed as the current edition (review confirmed in 2010, 2016 and most recently confirmed in 2021), so the 2007 text remains the valid ISO publication.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is part of the family of ISO pigment and paint test standards maintained by ISO/TC 256 and is frequently used alongside ISO 1248, ISO 150, ISO 15528 and relevant ISO 787 methods; regional/adopted equivalents (EN ISO 10601) also exist.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Micaceous iron oxide, MIO, pigment specification, test methods, protective coatings, lamellar platelet, sieve residue, Fe2O3 content, microscopy.