FED-STD-141
Paint, Varnish, Lacquer and Related Materials; Methods of Inspection, Sampling and Testing
Published by U.S. General Services Administration (federal specifications) (GSA)
The CFR incorporates FED-STD-141 by reference, which makes the edition it names part of the regulation. The CFR requires the edition it names, which may not be the newest. To enforce any other edition, the agency must publish the change in the Federal Register.
The edition the CFR requires
FED-STD-141A, September 1, 1965, (Method 6141 “Washability of Paints”, and Method 6142 “Scrub Resistance” as amended May 1, 1974)
As the CFR lists it: “Federal Test Method Standard 141a (September 1, 1965), entitled “Paint, Varnish, Lacquer and Related Materials; Methods of Inspection, Sampling and Testing.” (Method 6141 “Washability of Paints”, and Method 6142 “Scrub Resistance” as amended May 1, 1974).”
- Listed in 46 CFR 164.018-5(5)
Incorporated into this subpart; the listing names no sections.
How to read it
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