Requirement Tests According to TSE K 127 Certification Criteria

In the TSE K 127 standard, which is certified by the Turkish Standards Institute (TSE), the requirements for thermal paints are explained and test methods are defined. This standard covers nano acrylic, mineral and similar based paints used to contribute to thermal insulation.

Thermal paints, also known as heat-sensitive paints or insulating paints , are temperature-sensitive coating-based products. The idea for insulating paint first arose at NASA with the goal of protecting the space shuttle from the excessive heat generated by re-entry into the atmosphere, with the thought of reducing heat transfer. NASA scientists developed an additive containing tiny glass spheres called microspheres, epoxy particles, and heat-resistant chemicals. The mixture was sprayed onto the shuttle while it was being painted to create a protective coating. NASA later expanded on the original insulating technology to develop regular interior or exterior paint.

Other manufacturers have since produced insulating paints containing ceramic or glass microspheres as an additive or premixed paint product, both of which are marketed for interior and exterior use in buildings. Insulating paints have the ability to reduce the transfer of both hot and cold temperatures.

Today, building owners choose between two types of insulating paints:

• Premixed paint: Some manufacturers produce insulating paint for both interior and exterior use. These paints are applied with a brush and roller like any house paint. The only caveat is to choose a paint type suitable for the environment and the surface being painted.
• Paint additives: Insulating powders, including microspheres, are mixed into normal house paint. Generally, additives are preferred. These are mixed directly by hand with a paint stick or a drill attached to the mixer paddle. The additive mixes easily in a few minutes and is ready to use when the paint is smooth and there are no lumps.

Among the numerous test, measurement, analysis and evaluation studies it provides for businesses in various sectors, our organization also provides requirement testing services according to certification criteria, within the scope of TSE K 127 standard, with its trained and expert staff and advanced technological equipment.