This Gulf Standard specifies performance requirements and appropriate methods of test for emulsion paints for interior and exterior use applied by brush, roller or spray techniques. It covers matte, gloss and semi gloss emulsion paints which can be applied to non-metallic substances classified into the following three types covering different circumstances where the paint may be applied. A - for interior/exterior gloss and semi-gloss B - for interior/exterior matte emulsion paints It also specifies requirements for the marking of containers which may be of a range of nominal capacities. The exterior paints are also suitable for interior use