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APAS tests and certifies paints, coatings and non-paint products to ensure they meet stringent performance specifications. The APAS List of Certified Products contains more than 1500 approved products and is a comprehensive guide for specifiers.

The day to day management of APAS resides with the APAS Secretariat who are part of the Verification Services department of CSIRO Infrastructure Technologies. APAS offices are located at Clayton, Victoria, Australia. APAS certifies that certain paints, coatings and non-paint products, such as glass beads used in pavement marking, meet stringent performance specifications documented in more than 200 APAS performance specifications. APAS itself does not do any testing per se as it is a requirement that it remain independent of testing activities. The APAS List of Approved Products contains more than 1500 approved products and is a comprehensive guide for specifiers.

APAS is also active in environmental and workplace health and safety. In 1997, APAS together with the industry employer body, the Australian Paint Manufacturers Federation (APMF), were responsible for setting limits for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in paints and coatings. Since then, VOC levels have been progressively reduced whilst still maintaining performance standards. An independent government audit of the industry’s self-regulation of VOCs in 2007 found there to be no case for external intervention as satisfactory progress in reducing VOC content continues to be made by APAS and the industry. Over the years, APAS has withdrawn approval for products containing lead, chromates and other toxic ingredients.

The basis of the Scheme are the performance specifications prepared by APAS. Draft versions are widely circulated for public comment prior to publication. Products are certified against these specifications and are required to be produced in APAS recognised manufacturing plants, known as an RMU (Recognised Manufacturing Unit). Currently there are APAS RMUs in seven countries other than Australia – China, Vietnam, Malaysia, India, Germany, Denmark & Belgium.

Scheme Updates

[25-March-2024]: Introduction of Coloured Surface Treatment specification in the Pavement Marking Material document suite

In line with industry requirements and after consultation with the Department of Transport and Main Roads Queensland, Transport for New South Wales, Department of Transport and Planning Victoria, Mainroads Western Australia, and the Roadmarking Industry Association of Australia, APAS is pleased to announce the introduction of specification AP-S0041/7 V0 Pavement Marking Material – Coloured Surface Treatment to the Pavement Marking Material specification suite.

A copy of specification AP-S0041/7 V0 can be obtained by clicking the above link or downloading directly from the Specification Section of the APAS website.

In conjunction with this introduction, the APAS document AP-D181 V18 Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Limits has been revised accordingly to include VOC restrictions for MMA based Coloured Surface Treatment products. Please ensure that that both documents are considered carefully at the time of any product submission. A copy of document AP-D181 V18 can be obtained by clicking the above link or downloading directly from the Document Section of the APAS website.

For enquiries regarding either of these documents and/or further clarity on submission of a product to this specification, please Contact Us.

[10-January-2024]: Allnex NZ have ceased participation in the APAS.

Allnex NZ have chosen to no longer participate in the APAS and have subsequently been removed from the APAS document AP-D152 (APAS^® Participating Manufacturers and Resellers).
All previously certified products have now been deactivated and removed from the searchable and downloadable List of Approved Products.
We would like to thank Allnex NZ for their involvement with the Scheme and wish them continued good fortune in all future endeavours.

The current APAS List of Approved Products is available to search or download from here: List of Certified Products

For enquiries on the List of Approved Products document and/or further clarity on what it means to be a Participating Manufacturer or Reseller, please contact us at CONTACT APAS

[15-December-2023]: Field testing reviewed and updated in APAS 0041 specification suite for Pavement Marking Materials

In line with ongoing consultation with industry relating to the complexities and difficulties continuing to be experienced by Recognised Manufacturing Units (RMUs) to obtain stretches of road for the purposes of field testing pavement marking materials for compliance to the APAS 0041 suite of specifications, all specifications (AP-S0041/2 Solvent-borne Paint, AP-S0041/3 Cold Applied Plastic, AP-S0041/4 Thermoplastic, AP-S0041/5 Water-borne Paint and AP-S0041/6 Airport Runway Markings) have now been reviewed and updated for field testing options.

The APAS specification updates included:

Reformatting the entire document.
Updated Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard – February 2023) to October version.
Extended out the grace period for all testing facilities to achieve AS ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation due to delays experienced by some facilities.
Separated out laboratory testing (Table 1) and field testing (Table 2) requirements into two separate tables.
Added Appendix A (Field testing Requirements) for specific details, additions and changes to field testing requirements based on ongoing issues to locate suitable and available road areas.

These documents can be downloaded from the Specification List on the APAS website or by clicking the following links: AP-S0041/2, AP-S0041/3, AP-S0041/4, AP-S0041/5, AP-S0041/6

PLEASE NOTE: These specifications must be read carefully and are open to public comment until 15^th February 2024 for feedback to APAS. Please direct all feedback to Trudy Lennon-Bowers by email at trudy.lennon-bowers@csiro.au

For enquiries regarding this document and/or further clarity on what it means to be a Participating Manufacturer or Reseller, please Contact Us.

[29-November-2023]: Updated AP-D152 APAS Participating Manufacturers and Resellers

APAS would like to welcome Akzo Nobel Viet Nam to the APAS Scheme as a Recognised Manufacturing Unit (RMU) under Akzo Nobel.

Akzo Nobel now have three participating sites as RMUs: Sunshine North (VIC), Suzhou (China) and now Bien Hoa City (Vietnam).

A copy of the current AP-D152 document can be downloaded from the Document List on the APAS website or by clicking this link AP-D152.

For enquiries on the AP-D152 document and/or further clarity on what it means to be a Participating Manufacturer or Reseller, please CONTACT APAS.

[25-September-2023]: Technically reviewed and updated APAS Specifications: AP-S2911 V12 Polyurethane Coating for the Protection of Steel in Atmosphere

The APAS specification AP-S2911 V12 Polyurethane Coating for the Protection of Steel in Atmosphere underwent a full technical review by APAS in conjunction with the ACA and SCAA and was updated as follows:

Addition of a new sub-class AP-S2911/3
Increase of non-volatile content from 35% to 50% in line with industry standards
Introduction of accelerated weathering testing for all sub-classes to obtain CLASS II conformity
Inclusion and defining of gloss requirements depending on gloss level of product (low, medium, and high)
Update of Colour to include the AS 2700 colour product is assessed against
Inclusion of clauses 3.1 Definitions and 3.2 Acronyms
Removed clause number from Appendix A
Minor formatting updates

This document can be downloaded from the Specification List on the APAS website or by clicking this link AP-S2911 V12.

For enquiries regarding this document and/or further clarity on what it means to be a Participating Manufacturer or Reseller, please Contact Us.

[13-September-2023]: Taralac have ceased participation in the APAS.

Tara Paints and Chemical, trading as Taralac, and their Australian distributor TaraLac have chosen to no longer participate in the APAS and have subsequently been removed from the APAS document AP-D152 (APAS^® Participating Manufacturers and Resellers).
We would like to thank Taralac for their involvement with the Scheme and wish them well in all future endeavours.

The current List of Participating Manufacturers and Resellers is available here APAS Documents
For enquiries or further clarity on what it means to be a Participating Manufacturer or Reseller, please contact us at CONTACT APAS

[20-July-2023]: Updated AP-D152 APAS Participating Manufacturers and Resellers

APAS would like to welcome Concept Paints to the APAS Scheme as a Recognised Manufacturing Unit (RMU).

A copy of the current AP-D152 document can be downloaded from the Document List on the APAS website or by clicking this link AP-D152.

For enquiries on the AP-D152 document and/or further clarity on what it means to be a Participating Manufacturer or Reseller, please CONTACT APAS.

[18-July-2023]: NEW Advisory Note AP-AN002: Is the product you choose APAS Approved?

A NEW Advisory Note has now been added to the Advisory Notes section of the website – AP-AN002: Is the product you choose APAS Approved?

This Advisory Note details the ways that a product purchased for use can be checked for holding current and valid certification.

For further information on the validity of a product or APAS approval, please CONTACT APAS.

[05-July-2023]: Updated AP-D152 APAS Participating Manufacturers and Resellers

We would like to take this opportunity to welcome Ecotone Coatings to the APAS Scheme as a Recognised Reseller.

A copy of the current AP-D152 document can be downloaded from the Document List on the APAS website or by clicking this link AP-D152.

For enquiries on the AP-D152 document and/or further clarity on what it means to be a Participating Manufacturer or Reseller, please CONTACT APAS.

[23-May-2023]: Introduction of Waterproofing Specifications under APAS

As reported by Australian online magazine Insurance Business Australia, Chubb (the world’s largest publicly traded property and casualty insurer) there has been a 72% rise in the size of property-related claims for the past five years by Australian homeowners due to internal water damage, with average water damage claims increasing from $17,627 in 2014 to $30,361 in 2018. This report also showed that water damage now accounts for 34% of all Chubb property-related claims, compared to 16% for fire and 9% for burglary.

Water damage usually occurs from three main sources: internal building sources (plumbing, fire suppression, drains and gutters), external sources (rain, doors, window openings and groundwater) and construction defects. One of the most effective ways to prevent water damage in the construction phase of building is the use of suitable waterproofing materials that are expertly applied to the areas that require them.

CSIRO has listened to the concerns of the building industry and consulted widely with the major stakeholders over the past 12 months.

We are pleased to announce that the Australian Paint Approval Scheme (APAS) has introduced a series of Waterproofing specifications to address currently unregulated waterproofing products and materials and, in conjunction with its sister program, the Painting Contractor Certification Program (PCCP), has developed new classes under which PCCP accredits applicant contractors.

The specifications are:

Specification No.	Title:	Based on:
AP-S4000 V0	Waterproofing Membranes for above ground use (External)	AS 4654.1 Waterproofing membranes for external above-ground use – Part 1: Materials
AP-S4001 V0	Pliable Building Membranes – Vapour / Water Control	AS/NZS 4200.1 Pliable building membranes and underlays – Part 1: Materials
AP-S4002 V0	Damp-proof courses and flashings	AS/NZS 2904 Damp-proof courses and flashings
AP-S4003 V0	Waterproofing Membranes for wet areas (Buildings)	AS/NZS 4858 Wet area membranes

A copy of the above specification can be obtained by clicking the above link or downloading directly from the Specification Section of the APAS website.

For enquiries on any of the specifications listed above and/or further clarity on what it means to be a Participating Manufacturer or Reseller, please Contact APAS.

[22-May-2023]: Withdrawal of Product Certification

The following product has had its certification withdrawn in line with the APAS Scheme rules, specifically APAS document AP-D192 Clause 14.4 and 15 a) i., v., vi., x. and xii., and has been removed from the List of Certified Products:

Producer / Reseller Business Name	Product Name A	Product Name B	Manufacturer Code	Former Class	Former APAS ID	Specification Reference ID
Geveko Markings Australia (Reflective Road Safety Products Pty Ltd)	Reflective Road Safety Products	Hi-Brite Plasti-MMArk White (AP-S0041 V11) CLASS II	667-100 / R4413	CLASS II	5621	APAS 0041/3 (AP-S0041 V11)

For enquiries on the product certification withdrawal process and/or further clarity on what it means to be a Participating Manufacturer or Reseller, please contact us at Contact APAS

[15-May-2023]: Updated APAS Documents and Forms

The following APAS Scheme documents and forms have been updated in preparation for inclusion of Waterproofing specifications that are set to join the APAS suite of specifications at the end of May.

Please read each document and form carefully as the updates made may affect your RMU and/or Certified Products:

Document NO.	Document Name:	Document Updates:
AP-D001 V18	Rules Governing How APAS® Operates	· Updated document to include references to waterproofing products · Removed clause number from Appendix A · General formatting review
AP-D004 V6	Rules Governing Appeals and Complaint Handling	· Updated document to include reference to waterproofing materials · Updated clause 3 f) ‘Member’ definition to be in line with APAS document AP-D001 · Term OH&S replaced with WHS in line with APAS document AP-D001 · Minor format changes · Removed clause number from Appendix A
AP-D006 V7	Terms of Reference of the APAS® Technical Advisory Panel	· Updated document to include reference to waterproofing products · Minor format changes
AP-D110 V6	APAS® Quality Policy	· Updated document to include references to waterproofing products
AP-D112 V10	Terms of Reference for the APAS® Certification Scheme	· Updated document to include reference to waterproofing products · Inclusion of public review (if required) in clause 7.2 · Minor format changes · Removed clause number from Appendix A
AP-D114 V5	Rules Governing APAS® Recognition as a Testing Authority	· Updated document to include reference to waterproofing products · Minor format changes · Removed clause number from Appendix A
AP-D123 V10	Restrictions on Ingredients in Product Formulations	· Updated document to include reference to waterproofing products · Updated SUSMP information · Minor format changes · Removed clause numbers from Appendix A & B
AP-D150 V9	Rules Governing How Specifying Organisations become Members of APAS® & PCCP®	· Updated document to include reference to waterproofing products · Minor format changes · Removed clause number from Appendix A
AP-D174 V11	APAS® Conformance Requirements	· Updated document to include reference to waterproofing products · Minor format changes including updated document links · Removed clause number from Appendix A
AP-D177 V17	Rules Governing How Product Manufacturers Participate in APAS®	· Updated document to include references to waterproofing products · Inclusion of ‘Certification Body’ definition and updated of ‘Member’ definition to be in line with APAS document AP-D001, within clause 3.1 · Updated clause 6 to include reference to ISO 9001 relating to the business control system requirement · Removed clause number from Appendix A · General format update
AP-D178 V9	Rules Governing Proficiency Testing Providers	· Updated document to include references to waterproofing products · Inclusion of all relevant test methods relating to waterproofing products into Appendix A · Removed clause number from Appendix A, B and C and references to these numbers throughout the document · Minor format update
AP-D181 V17	VOC Organic Compounds (VOC) Limits	· Inclusion of definitions for boiling point and vapour pressure in clause 2.1 · Inclusion of value for vapour pressure in SI units in clause 2.1 m) VOC definition · Updated document to include reference to waterproofing materials, including limits set in Appendix A Table 2 · Included clause 2.2 to include unit of pressure measurement · Reordered clause 5 points · Removed clause number from Appendix A & B and references to these specific clause numbers throughout the document
AP-D182 V10*	Statement of Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Content in Product	· This version of the form has updated for format and inclusion of all surface coating material types
AP-D183 V11	Guidelines for Changes to Formulation of Approved Products	· Updated document to include reference to waterproofing products · Inclusion of CRCL acronym in clause 4.2 and 6.7 · Removed clause number from Appendix A & B and references to these specific clause numbers throughout the document
AP-D192 V33	Rules Governing APAS® Product Certification Scheme	· Updated document to include references to waterproofing products · Consolidation of clause 8.3 a) clause points (Density and Non-Volatile Matter by Weight included under A completed Application for Approval Form; Detailed Evidence included under A Comprehensive Test Report) · Wording ‘accreditation’ replaced with ‘certification’ in line with AS/NZS ISO/IEC 17065, where applicable · Reduction in timeframe from four (4) to three (3) months leeway post-certification expiration in both Major and Minor Recertification submissions requirements (clause 9 & 10.2) and in Process Failures (clause 15) · Clause 9.1 e) (Major resubmission, non-paint product) updated in line with APAS Scheme requirements · Clause 15 d) Withdrawal of Certification due to process failure updated to reflect removal of a product from the online list of approved products and inclusion of withdrawal details in the online Industry New section of the APA website · Appendix E reviewed and updated for easier usability · General formatting update
AP-D194 V5	Application for APAS® Signatory Status	· This version of the form has undergone a format change, updated the document names in ‘Practical Knowledge’ section and included waterproofing (and other) in industry specific education
AP-D197 V8	Rules Governing the Use of the APAS® Certified Trademark	· Updated document to include reference to waterproofing products · Inclusion of AS/NZS acronym in clause 3.2 · General formatting update including removal of Appendix A numbering and use of correct terminology in line with AS/NZS ISO/IEC 17065
AP-F002 V10*	Application Form for Certification as an APAS® Recognised Manufacturing Unit	· This version of the form has updated terminology in line with AS/NZS ISO/IEC 17065 including the form name
AP-F003 V4*	Application Form for Certification as an APAS® Recognised Reseller	· This version of the form has updated terminology in line with AS/NZS ISO/IEC 17065 including the form name
AP-F006 V0*	Application Form for Product Certification – Waterproofing Liquid Membranes	· Introduction of NEW form for liquid waterproofing products
AP-F007 V0*	Application Form for Product Certification – Sheet Membranes, Damp Proof Course and Flashing	· Introduction of NEW form for sheet membrane, damp proof course and flashing products
JD-D006 V4	APAS®/PCCP® Terms of Reference of Joint Development Advisory Panel	· Updated document to include reference to waterproofing products · Inclusion of AS/NZS acronym in clause 3.2 · Member definition in clause 4.1 brought in line with APAS and PCCP definitions · Removal of specific member constitution in clause 6.1 as is already noted in JDAP Meeting Minutes · General formatting changes, including removal of cause number from Appendix A

*Forms downloadable directly from the website.

All the above documents and forms can also be downloaded directly from the Document Section of the APAS website.

For enquiries on any of the documents or forms listed above and/or further clarity on what it means to be a Participating Manufacturer or Reseller, please contact us at Contact APAS

[24-March-2023]: NEW Specification: AP-S0040 V0 Epoxy Adhesives for Installation of Raised Pavement Markers

In line with the recent release by Standards Australia of AS 3554:2023 (Adhesives – Epoxy – For raised pavement marker installation), and with the support of industry, APAS has now launched the NEW specification AP-S0040 V0 (Epoxy Adhesives for Installation of Raised Pavement Markers).

This specification has been developed to aid in the standardisation and regulation of epoxy adhesives used for raised pavement marker installation there by aiding in:

Better retention of RPMs to the road surface and reliability in their use, enabling better visibility even in difficult conditions, improving road safety thereby decreasing road accidents and fatalities.
Less maintenance (and associated costs) with premature adhesive failures.
Less chance of RPMs becoming projectiles and potentially endangering pedestrians and motorists if adhesives prematurely fail.
Less roadside pollution of the dislodged RPMs.

The AP-S0040 V0 specification can be downloaded directly from the Specification Section of the APAS website.

For enquiries on epoxy adhesives and/or clarity on what it means to be a Participating Manufacturer or Reseller, please Contact APAS

[21-February-2023]: Updated Documents: APAS Specification 0041 Pavement Marking Material document suite – AP-S0041/2 V2, AP-S0041/3 V3, AP-S0041/4 V2, AP-S0041/5 V3 & AP-S0041/6 V2

The APAS specifications belonging to document suite 0041 have had the following updates, including those in line with APAS specification AP-S0042 V8 [Glass Beads (and Glass Particles) – For use in and with Pavement Marking Materials] regarding industry consultation relating to safety issues around the use of glass particles in the production of, or use with, pavement marking materials. Requirements to have glass particles certified for use in and with pavement marking materials now forms part of these documents. Please read the documents carefully for full details of changes, with a summary of the changes as follows:

AP-S0041/2 V2 and AP-S0041/5 V3 –

Inclusion of glass particles in all areas of this document (where applicable) in line with AP-S0042 V8.
Updated SUSMP to Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard – February 2023).
Addition of clause 6.4 Glass Particles.
General formatting changes.

AP-S0041/3 V3 –

Inclusion of glass particles in all areas of this document (where applicable) in line with AP-S0042 V8.
Updated SUSMP to Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard – February 2023).
Addition of clause 6.5 Glass Particles.
Addition of NOTE ~ in Laboratory Testing Requirements.
Addition of NOTE^ in Performance Based Testing Requirements (Field Testing).
General formatting changes.

AP-S0041/4 V2 –

Inclusion of glass particles in all areas of this document (where applicable) in line with AP-S0042 V8.
Updated SUSMP to Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard – February 2023).
Addition of clause 6.5 Glass Particles.
Rewording of Heat Stability parameters for colours other than white and yellow, in line with the Luminance Factor.
Addition of NOTE* in Performance Based Testing Requirements (Field Testing).
General formatting changes.

AP-S0041/6 V2 –

Inclusion of glass particles in all areas of this document (where applicable) in line with AP-S0042 V8.
Updated SUSMP to Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard – February 2023).
General formatting changes.

The AP-S0041 full document suite of specifications can be downloaded from the Specification Section of the APAS website.
For enquiries on any of the glass bead/glass particle or pavement marking material documents and/or further clarity on what it means to be a Participating Manufacturer or Reseller, please contact us at Contact APAS

[13-February-2023]: Updated Documents: APAS Specification 0042 V8 – Glass Beads (and Glass Particles) – For use in and with Pavement Marking Materials and AP-D200 V5 Form – Application Form for Glass Bead / Glass Particle Certification

The APAS specification AP-S0042 has had the following updates in line with industry consultation regarding safety issues around the use of glass particles in the production of, or use with, pavement marking materials. The requirements to have glass particles certified for use in and with pavement marking materials now forms part of this document. Please read the document carefully for full details of changes, with a summary of the changes as follows:

Expansion of specification scope to include glass particles in all areas of this document (where applicable).
Inclusion of definitions for glass beads and glass particles in clause 3.1 and RIAA and RAPMG in clause 3.2.
Update of Appendices with numbering system and moved to the back of the document.
Minor formatting changes

The APAS form AP-D200 has been updated to reflect the inclusion of glass particles seeking certification under APAS.

The AP-S0042 V8 specification can be downloaded from the Specification Section of the APAS website. The AP-D200 V5 application form can be downloaded from the Document Section of the APAS website.

For enquiries on any of the glass bead/glass particle or pavement marking material documents and/or further clarity on what it means to be a Participating Manufacturer or Reseller, please contact us at Contact APAS

[05-December-2022]: CSIRO Materials Performance Laboratory providing NATA accredited test services for glass bead testing

Glass beads used in the production of, and in association with, pavement marking materials, that are seeking certification and recertification under APAS, are required to be tested in a NATA accredited laboratory with all applicable testing under the labs NATA Scope of Accreditation, as per the requirements of the specific glass bead (AP-S0042) and pavement marking specifications (AP-S0041/2, AP-S0041/3, AP-S0041/4, AP-S0041/5 & AP-S0041/6).

The list of currently certified products is located here: Certified APAS Products.

If the RMU applying for product certification does not comply with the testing requirements, independent testing can be sort through the CSIRO Materials Performance Laboratory team which provides NATA accredited test services for glass bead testing to AS/NZS 2009*.
* The facility outsources testing for heavy metal content in accordance with laboratory accreditation regulations.

All enquiries should be directed to:

Ms Money Arora
Capability Lead – Paints and Coatings
Tel: +61 3 9545 8774
E-mail: money.arora@csiro.au

For enquiries on APAS glass bead certification and/or further clarity on what it means to be a Participating Manufacturer or Reseller, please CONTACT APAS.

[8-November-2022]: Lifting of Geveko glass bead temporary suspension

As previously advised, due to the inability of Geveko to fulfil the requirements of glass bead re-certification at that time, as per the APAS specification AP-S0042 and APAS documents AP-D192, their glass bead products had been placed on temporarily suspension in line with APAS document AP-D004 and were removed from the List of Certified Products.

As of today, Geveko Markings has now fulfilled the requirements for glass bead certification for all three of the products detailed below, each product is now fully certified and can be located on the List of Approved Products. Please note that these products have new name designations.

Supplier	APAS ID	Code	Description
Geveko Markings	5587	NHB-BHR	UCme Type BHR Silicone Coated Glass Beads (AP-S0042/1 V7) CLASS I (previously Hi-Brite Type BHR Silicone Coated Glass Beads)
Geveko Markings	5589	NHB-CHR	UCme Type CHR Non-Coated Glass Beads (AP-S0042/2 V7) CLASS I (previously Hi-Brite Type CHR Non-Coated Glass Beads)
Geveko Markings	5591	NHB-DHR	UCme Type DHR Silane Coated Glass Beads (AP-S0042/3 V7) CLASS I (previously Hi-Brite Type DHR Silane Coated Glass Beads)

For any enquiries regarding the removal of the temporary suspensions, please CONTACT APAS.

[15-September-2022]: Updated AP-D152 APAS Participating Manufacturers and Resellers

We would like to take this opportunity to welcome Jiga Jiga Paint Pty Ltd to the APAS Scheme as a Recognised Reseller.

A copy of the current AP-D152 document can be downloaded from the Document List on the APAS website or by clicking this link AP-D152.

For enquiries on the AP-D152 document and/or further clarity on what it means to be a Participating Manufacturer or Reseller, please CONTACT APAS.

[06-September-2022]: Updated APAS Specification 0041 suite – Pavement Marking Materials: AP-S0041/2 (Solvent-borne), AP-S0041/3 (CAP), AP-S0041/4 (Thermoplastic), AP-S0041/5 (Water-borne) and AP-S0041/6 (Runway)

The APAS specification AP-S0041 suite of documents have had the following updates:

Updated SUSMP information (all documents updated)
Review of Luminance Factor requirements (Laboratory Testing) in line with Y values for AS 2700 colours and variation with swatches and equipment used: Yellow amended to ≥ 45 – ≤ 50 % (from ≥ 50 %); Grey amended to ≥ 5 – ≤ 15 % (from > 5 % – < 15 %) and Other Colours amended to ≥ 5 – ≤ 15 % (from ≥ 15 %); addition of Red, Blue and Green values (≥ 5 – ≤ 15 %). Addition of NOTE to Luminance requirement – Exceptions to the above luminance range values will be assessed on a case by case basis depending on end user requirements within the AS 2700 colour range (all documents updated except AP-S0041/6 V1 as this document is not affected)

The documents can be downloaded from the Specification List on the APAS website.

For enquiries on any of the pavement marking material documents and/or further clarity on what it means to be a Participating Manufacturer or Reseller, please contact us at Contact APAS

[28-June-2022]: JAS-ANZ Endorsement of APAS and Update of APAS document AP-D192

APAS would like to formally announce that the APAS Scheme has attained Endorsement under JAS-ANZ and Verification Services is now in the process of applying to be a Conformity Assessment Body under JAS-ANZ.

In line with the work undertaken as part of this endeavour, APAS is moving towards aligning product certifications with the versions of the APAS specifications the product has certification to, as follows:

All new product applications will be assessed according to the rules detailed in the updated APAS document AP-D192 V32 and the most recent applicable specification version.
All RMU’s holding existing product certifications are encouraged to seek recertification as soon as possible to the current specification versions.
If RMU decides that they prefer to wait until the end of their current certification, then the product will be marked according to the specification version that it is currently certified against.
This process will commence with the most recently technically reviewed specifications (as per the below list) and then proceed to all specifications.

Specification & Version No.s:	Specification Name:	Specification Link:
AP-S0041/2 V0	PAVEMENT MARKING MATERIAL – SOLVENT-BORNE PAINT	AP-S0041/2 V0
AP-S0041/3 V1	PAVEMENT MARKING MATERIAL – COLD APPLIED PLASTIC	AP-S0041/3 V1
AP-S0041/4 V0	PAVEMENT MARKING MATERIAL – THERMOPLASTIC	AP-S0041/4 V0
AP-S0041/5 V1	PAVEMENT MARKING MATERIAL – WATER-BORNE PAINT	AP-S0041/5 V1
AP-S0041/6 V0	PAVEMENT MARKING MATERIAL – AIRPORT RUNWAY MARKINGS	AP-S0041/6 V0
AP-S0042 V7	GLASS BEADS – FOR USE IN AND WITH PAVEMENT MARKING MATERIALS	AP-S0042 V7
AP-S2903 V11	CHLORINATED RUBBER COATING FOR STEEL	AP-S2903 V11
AP-S2916 V11	ORGANIC ZINC-RICH PRIMER FOR THE LONG-TERM PROTECTION OF STEEL	AP-S2916 V11
AP-S2920 V10	SILOXANE AND POLYSILOXANE COATINGS FOR THE LONG-TERM PROTECTION OF STEEL AND MASONRY	AP-S2920 V10

This will also be updated on the APAS online List of Approved Products. Only current specification versions are available to download directly from the website. A notation has been added above the List regarding what the version codes refer to and also how to gain access to a previous superseded specification versions (if required). The specification version number(s) are being added into the ‘Product Name B’ column as part of the description and ‘Specification reference id’.
Certificates of Product Conformity are being supplied from this point on with specification version numbers. If a previously issued Certificate of Product conformity is required to be updated accordingly, please CONTACT APAS to arrange.

For enquiries on the AP-D152 document and/or further clarification on this progression and what it means to your current certified products, please CONTACT APAS.

[16-June-2022]: APAS welcomes back WSAA as a Member – updated AP-D151 APAS Members

We would like to take this opportunity to welcome back Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) as a Member of the APAS Scheme.

This document can be downloaded from the Document List on the APAS website or by clicking this link AP-D151.

For enquiries on the AP-D151 document and/or further clarity on what it means to be a Member of APAS, please CONTACT US.

[15-June-2022]: Technically Reviewed and Updated APAS Specifications: AP-S2916 Organic Zinc-Rich Primer for the Long-term Protection of Steel and AP-S2920 Siloxane and Polysiloxane Coatings for the Long-term Protection of Steel and Masonry

The APAS specification – AP-S2916 Organic Zinc-Rich Primer for the Long-term Protection of Steel – underwent a full Technical Review and was updated as follows:

Inclusion of clause 3 – Definitions and Acronyms
Updated SUSMP
Document brought in line with Australian Standard AS/NZS 3750.9
Name change from Organic Zinc-Rich Coating for the Long-Term Protection of Steel to Organic Zinc-Rich Primer for the Long-Term Protection of Steel
Inclusion of Clause 3 Definitions and Acronyms
Standardising accelerated durability testing for interim and final testing results in line with material type (primer)
Removed Resistance to Immersion – Salt and Fresh Water test as is not relevant
General format changes

The APAS specification – AP-S2920 Siloxane and Polysiloxane Coatings for the Long-term Protection of Steel and Masonry – underwent a full Technical Review and was updated as follows:

Inclusion of clause 3 – Definitions and Acronyms
Updated SUSMP
ISO 20340 superseded by ISO 12944-9
Updated clause 7.1 for requirements of test panels
Updated clause 7.2 for CLASS II accreditation requirements
Updated clause 8, Table 1 requirements for:

– Flexibility and Heat Resistance from a 12 mm to a 6 mm diameter mandrel (more stringent requirement) in line with requirements of Recoating Properties; standardise cure times for testing involving mandrel to 28 days under standard conditions for uniformity of testing

– Updated Accelerated Durability in line with material types for Gloss requirements (2920/1 and 2920/3 sub-classes do not require the same level of gloss retention as 2920/2); inclusion of secondary panel for comparative gloss and colour changes if scribed panel has too much rust staining

– Direct Impact Resistance requirements for number or panels, maximum DFT test material & intended system and reporting of panels

– Adhesion – inclusion of a requirement for total coating thickness not to exceed 150μm DFT

– Gloss – inclusion of semi-gloss and low-gloss requirements

– Colour – inclusion of colour match requirements

– Resistance to Chemicals & Solvents – increased timeframe for material contact to increase the stringency of test

Update of Appendix A in line with ISO 16474-3 (UVA lamps) and ISO 9227 (neutral salt spray requirements); additional requirement added for testing to be performed by an independent 3rd party testing provider
General format changes

These documents can be downloaded from the Specification List on the APAS website or click these links AP-S2916 or AP-S2920 .

For enquiries regarding these documents and/or further clarity on what it means to be a Participating Manufacturer or Reseller, please Contact Us.

[03-June-2022]: Updated AP-D152 APAS Participating Manufacturers and Resellers

We would like to take this opportunity to welcome Ennis-Flint’s Dandenong South VIC manufacturing site to the APAS Scheme, joining their already well established Ingleburn NSW site.

A copy of the current AP-D152 document can be downloaded from the Document List page of the APAS website or by clicking this link AP-D152.

For enquiries on the AP-D152 document and/or further clarity on what it means to be a Participating Manufacturer or Reseller, please CONTACT APAS.

[27-April-2022]: APAS welcomes Taralac and Parchem – updated AP-D152 APAS Participating Manufacturers and Resellers

Tara Paints and Chemical, trading as Taralac, has been added as a Recognised Manufacturing Unit (RMU)
Parchem Construction Supplies Pty Ltd has been added as a Recognised Manufacturing Unit (RMU)

We would like to take this opportunity to welcome them both to the APAS Scheme.

This document can be downloaded from the Document List page of the APAS website or by clicking this link AP-D152

For enquiries on the AP-D152 document and/or further clarity on what it means to be a Participating Manufacturer or Reseller, please CONTACT APAS.

[16-February-2022]: APCO Fiji have ceased participation in the APAS.

APCO Fiji have chosen to no longer participate in the APAS, and have subsequently been removed from the APAS document AP-D152 (APAS^® Participating Manufacturers and Resellers).
All previously certified products have now been deactivated and removed from the searchable and downloadable List of Approved Products.
We would like to thank APCO Fiji for their involvement with the Scheme for many years and wish them continued good fortune in all future endeavours.

The current List of Approved Products can be searched and is downloaded here on the List of Certified Products
For enquiries on the List of Approved Products document and/or further clarity on what it means to be a Participating Manufacturer or Reseller, please contact us at CONTACT APAS

[10-February-2022]: Temporary Suspension of Glass Bead Certification

Due to the present inability to fulfil the requirements of glass bead re-certification, as per the APAS specification AP-S0042 and APAS documents AP-D192, the following products have been temporarily suspended in line with APAS document AP-D004 and have been removed from the List of Certified Products.

The batch numbers listed below are the current stock on hand for these suppliers and this stock only is covered by the previous product certificates:

Supplier	APAS ID	Code	Description	Batch Number	Stock Quantity on Hans
Dura Products Industries (DPI)	5622	GB-TYPB	Virgin Glass Bead Grade Type B	1711 1706 1611	1,000 Kg 1,000 Kg 1,000 Kg
Dura Products Industries (DPI)	5623	GB-TYPBHR	Virgin Glass Bead Grade Type B-HR	1712 203301 203302	1,000 Kg 1,200 Kg 6,000 Kg
Dura Products Industries (DPI)	5895	GB-TYPCHR	Virgin Glass Bead Grade Type C-HR	20380 20362	48,000 Kg 45,600 Kg
Dura Products Industries (DPI)	5624	GB-TYPD	Virgin Glass Bead Grade Type D	203522	11,500 Kg
Geveko Markings	5587	NHB-BHR	Hi-Brite Type BHR Silicone Coated Glass Beads	18510 2011191 211115 99-0915.11 99-0915.12 200906 210328 190630 200810 200316	41,982 Kg 21,540 Kg 19,200 Kg
Geveko Markings	5589	NHB-CHR	Hi-Brite Type CHR Non-Coated Glass Beads	211016 211017 201025 210327 210511 211017	19,200 Kg 25,680 Kg
Geveko Markings	5591	NHB-DHR	Hi-Brite Type DHR Silane Coated Glass Beads	2600 5129 5261 5102 58 65 5162	1,580 Kg 34,100 Kg 37,400 Kg

For any enquiries regarding these temporary product suspensions, please CONTACT APAS.

[24-January-2022]: Updated AP-D004 RULES GOVERNING APPEALS AND COMPLAINT HANDLING

The APAS document AP-D004 Rules Governing Appeals and Complaint Handling has been updated in clauses 1, 3.1, 5.3 and 8.3 to include how a suspended product is handled and resolved, including penalties or sanctions that may be applied.

This document can be downloaded from the Document List page of the APAS website or click this link: AP-D004

For enquiries on the AP-D004 document and/or further clarity on any other APAS document, please CONTACT APAS.

[07-January-2022]: Updated AP-D152 APAS PARTICIPATING MANUFACTURERS AND RESELLERS

We would like to take this opportunity to welcome Newkem Australia Pty Ltd as a Recognised Manufacturing Unit (RMU) to the APAS.

This document can be downloaded from the Document List page of the APAS website or click this link: AP-D152

For enquiries on the AP-D152 document and/or further clarity on what it means to be a Participating Manufacturer or Reseller, please CONTACT APAS.

[24-November-2021]: OPEN for public comment – DRAFT Technical Review of APAS specification AP-S2916 (Organic Zinc-Rich Primer for the Long-term Protection of Steel).

The DRAFT technical review of APAS specification AP-S2916 Organic Zinc-Rich Primer for the Long-term Protection of Steel and the template for public comments are now available. If you would like a copy of this DRAFT document and Comments form so as to supply feedback to APAS, please contact us at Contact APAS

All feedback and comments will be accepted until COB Tuesday 21^st December 2021.

[24-November-2021]: New Member welcomed to APAS.

APAS would like to take this opportunity to welcome Homes Victoria (Department of Families, Fairness and Housing) as a new Member of the APAS and PCCP.

The current list of APAS Members is located in the APAS Documents and Forms section or by clicking on this link.
For enquiries on becoming an APAS Member, please contact us at Contact APAS

[13-October-2021]: DULUX NZ (Lower Hutt, NZ) have ceased participation in the APAS from 13^th October 2021.

DULUX NZ (Lower Hutt, NZ) have chosen to no longer participate in the APAS, and have subsequently been removed from the APAS document AP-D152 (APAS® Participating Manufacturers and Resellers).
All previously certified products have now been deactivated and removed from the searchable and downloadable List of Approved Products.
We would like to thank DULUX NZ for their involvement with the Scheme for many years and wish them continued good fortune in all future endeavours.

The current List of Approved Products can be searched and downloaded here on the List of Approved Products

For enquiries on the List of Approved Products and/or further clarity on what it means to be a Participating Manufacturer or Reseller, please contact us at Contact APAS

[07-Oct-2021]: Updated AP-D152 APAS PARTICIPATING MANUFACTURERS AND RESELLERS

Colorall Tinters Pty Ltd has been added as an Recognised Manufacturing Unit (RMU)
Inspiration Paints Gladstone has been added as a Recognised Reseller (RR)

We would like to take this opportunity to welcome them both to the APAS Scheme.

This document can be downloaded from the Document List page of the APAS website or click this link: AP-D152

For enquiries on the AP-D152 document and/or further clarity on what it means to be a Participating Manufacturer or Reseller, please CONTACT APAS.

[13-September-2021]: The Surface Coating Association Australia (SCAA) Recognised as a Proficiency Testing Provider

The Surface Coating Association Australia (SCAA) has been assessed in accordance with the APAS in relation to the provision of service as a proficiency testing assessment provider for surface coating materials and glass beads, as per the rules and requirements detailed in APAS document AP-D178, and has now been awarded a Certificate of Recognition – Proficiency Testing Provider.

Should you require further information about the SCAA PT program, you can contact the SCAA Secretariat at: P: 1800 803 378 or E: admin@scaa.asn.au

For enquiries on the APAS rules associated with Proficiency Testing and the providers of this service who are currently recognised under APAS, please click Contact Us

[09-August-2021]: Resene Paints Ltd (Lower Hutt, NZ) have ceased participation in the APAS
From the 8th August 2021.

Resene Paints Ltd (Lower Hutt, NZ) have chosen to no longer participate in the APAS, and have subsequently been removed from the APAS document AP-D152 (APAS® Participating Manufacturers and Resellers).
All previously certified products have now been deactivated and removed from the searchable and downloadable List of Approved Products.
We would like to thank Resene for their involvement with the Scheme for many years and wish them continued good fortune in all future endeavours.

The current List of Approved Products can be searched and downloaded here on the List of Certified Products
For enquiries on the List of Approved Products document and/or further clarity on what it means to be a Participating Manufacturer or Reseller, please contact us at https://vs.csiro.au/apas/contact-us-2/

[02-August-2021]: Technically Reviewed and Updated APAS Specification 0042 – Glass Beads – For use in and with Pavement Marking Materials

The APAS specification AP-S0042 Glass Beads – For use in and with Pavement Marking Materials underwent a full technical review and was updated as follows:

Change of name from Glass beads for use in pavement marking materials to Glass Beads – For use in and with Pavement Marking Materials
Addition of Appendix D Document History and removal of the Editorial Note previously used in specification versions
Inclusion of clause 5 b) Reference material
Document brought in line with requirements of AS/NZS ISO/IEC 17065
Updated document to the current format
Updated internal and external document references
Addition of “People + Product = Protection” to Footer

The documents can be downloaded from the Specification List page of the APAS website https://vs.csiro.au/apas/specifications/ or click this link AP-S0042.pdf.

For enquiries on the glass beads document and/or further clarity on what it means to be a Participating Manufacturer or Reseller, please contact us at https://vs.csiro.au/apas/contact-us-2/

[29-July-2021]: Technically Reviewed and Updated APAS Specification 0041 – Pavement Marking Materials – now split into 5 documents

The APAS specification AP-S0041 Pavement Marking Materials underwent a full technical review, was split into 5 separate documents and was updated as follows:

Full Technical review – Revision of laboratory based testing parameters and expansion and revision of performance based testing parameters
Document was split into the following five separate documents:

AP-S0041/2: Pavement Marking Material – Solvent-borne Paint AP-S0041-2
AP-S0041/3: Pavement Marking Material – Cold Applied Plastic AP-S0041-3
AP-S0041/4: Pavement Marking Material – Thermoplastic AP-S0041-4
AP-S0041/5: Pavement Marking Material – Water-borne Paint AP-S0041-5
AP-S0041/6: Pavement Marking Material – Airport Runway Markings AP-S0041-6

Documents, where applicable, have been further defined into sub-classes based primarily on application modes
Documents have been brought in line with requirements of AS/NZS ISO/IEC 17065
Documents now include clause 4 (Definitions and Acronyms)
Documents now include clause 5 b) (Reference material)
Documents AP-S0041/3 CAP and AP-S0041/4 Thermoplastics have the additional inclusion of clause 6.4 regarding certification requirements of glass beads use in the production of these materials
Updated Poisons Standard Reference information
Addition of an alternative Field Testing agency – the Australian Road Research Board (ARRB)

The documents can be downloaded from the Specification List page of the APAS website https://vs.csiro.au/apas/specifications/ or click the above applicable link.

For enquiries on the Pavement Marking Material documents and/or further clarity on what it means to be a Participating Manufacturer or Reseller, please contact us at https://vs.csiro.au/apas/contact-us-2/

[29-April-2021]: Technically Reviewed and Updated APAS document AP-S2903 Chlorinated Rubber Coating for Steel
The APAS specification AP-S2903 Chlorinated Rubber Coating for Steel underwent a full technical review and was updated in the following areas:

Document brought in line with requirements of AS/NZS ISO/IEC 17065
Inclusion of clause 3 Definitions and Acronyms
Inclusion of clause 5 b) Reference material
Updated Poisons Standard Reference information
Inclusion of all three Types in line with AS/NZS 3750.11, clause 1
Hard dry time brought in line with AS/NZS 3750.11

This document can be downloaded from the Specification List page of the APAS website or click this link: AP-S2903.PDF (300 KB).

For enquiries on the AP-S2903 document and/or further clarity on what it means to be a Participating Manufacturer or Reseller, please CONTACT APAS.

[29-Mar-2021]: Updated APAS document AP-D181 Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Limits
The AP-D181 document, detailing important information on VOCs and their limits for APAS approved products, has undergone a major revision:

Contact information for Accredited Agencies for Conformity Evaluation
Further definitions, acronyms and changes reflecting the requirements of ISO 17065
Inclusion of a guide for the determination of very low VOC classification
Update methods for VOC determination
Updated VOC limits: inclusion of limits for APAS specifications 0111, 0114, 0041/3, 0055, 0209/1L and 0209/2L and reduction in limits for 0172, 0183, 0280/1, 0280/2, 0280/3

This document can be downloaded from the Document List page of the APAS website or click this link: AP-D181.PDF (341 KB).

For enquiries on the AP-D181 document and/or further clarity on what it means to be a Participating Manufacturer or Reseller, please CONTACT APAS.

[29-Mar-2021]: Technical Specification Revisions – DRAFT documents available for public comment

DRAFT Pavement Marking Material documents relating to APAS specification AP-S0041 (solvent-borne, cold applied plastic, thermoplastic, water-borne and airport runway markings) are now available for inspection and public comment.
DRAFT Chlorinated Rubber Coating for Steel AP-S2903 is now available for inspection and public comment
For further information, or to obtain copies of the DRAFT documents and public comment form, please CONTACT APAS

[15-Feb-2021]: Updated AP-D152 APAS PARTICIPATING MANUFACTURERS AND RESELLERS

Automark Technologies, Jotun Malysia & Jotun China have been added to the APAS Manufacturers and Resellers listing and we would like to take this opportunity to welcome them to the APAS Scheme

This document can be downloaded from the Document List page of the APAS website or click this link: AP-D152.PDF (191 KB)

For enquiries on the AP-D152 document and/or further clarity on what it means to be a Participating Manufacturer or Reseller, please CONTACT APAS.

[1-Jul-2020]: Updated AP-D192 Rules Governing the APAS Product Certification Scheme
The AP-D192 document, detailing the rules that govern the APAS Product Certification Scheme, has undergone a major revision:

Further definitions and changes reflecting the requirements of ISO 17065
Website detail changes, where applicable
Level of conformity changes from Interim/Full certification to CLASS I and CLASS II categories
Updated Child Product requirements – including references added to Recognised Reseller documents AP-D140 (Application Form for Product Certification – Reseller) and AP-F003 (Application Form for Accreditation as an APAS Recognised Reseller)
Inclusion of Toll/Contract Manufactured products
Re-submission reclassification
*NEW* Appendix D for updating existing / requesting new specifications
Appendix E (Table E1: Summary of Submission Requirements) updated to reflect all submission types

This document can be downloaded from the Document List page of the APAS website or click this link: AP-D192.PDF (429 KB)

For enquiries on the AP-D192 document and/or further clarity on what it means to be a Recognised Reseller and the associated documentation, please CONTACT APAS.

[25-Jun-2020]: CSIRO/APAS submission to Standards Australia – AS 3554

The Australian Standard AS 3554: Adhesives – Epoxy – For Raised Pavement Marker (RPM) Installation, currently holds a withdrawn status with Standards Australia. This means that, although it can still be obtained and referred to, it is no longer deemed relevant. Australian regulators and Austroads have expressed their concerns regarding the differences in quality of adhesives used in road marker installation around Australia. These quality issues pose a very real and potential threat to life and safety as the adhesives, together with the RPMs, play a crucial role in road safety by providing delineation in both day and night-time conditions, particularly in poor weather conditions and where insufficient retroreflectivity exists in pavement marking materials.

CSIRO’s APAS, on behalf of industry members and regulators, has submitted a proposal for a full review and update of this standard. Currently, Australian state-based regulators refer to their own documents for tender and accreditation purposes, but with the ever increasing emergence of vehicle assisted and driverless technologies requiring very specific and high quality products, the need for a country-wide approach is being sort.

Within this proposal, APAS have requested that not only the current use of epoxy adhesives be revised and updated, but also this document also reflect the current industry, road authority and government body practices locally and globally by the inclusion of bituminous adhesives e.g. hot melt, pads, and other types that may be in use or under development, such as butyl mastic. The revised standard would then form the backbone for national consistency for infrastructure regulators, state road authorities and local councils regarding: materials conformity and compliance used in RPM adhesion; potentially decreasing the current levels of RPM adhesives failing prematurely and high maintenance costs associated with RPM reinstatement and OH&S issues with the general public when RPM’s become projectiles through adhesives failure.
For enquires, please CONTACT APAS.

[17-Apr-2020]: Review of APAS Specification 0041

As part of the APAS ongoing quality assurance, specifications and documentation are being reviewed and updated to reflect current industry practices, methodologies and standards. APAS, in conjunction with the APAS Technical Advisory Panel (ATAP), industry associations (RIAA, ACA, SCAA etc) and experts in the fields, are currently reviewing specification 0041 (AP-S0041.PDF (315 KB)) Pavement Marking Materials. This specification currently encompasses solvent-borne (0041/2), cold applied plastics (0041/3), thermoplastics (0041/4), water-borne (0041/5), and airport roadway markings (0041/6). As this specification is in the review stage, any new submissions or resubmissions for products that fall under any of these subcategories will be issued, where applicable, with a Certificate of Conformity (Interim or Full certification) for a maximum 2 year period only. The review process is extensive and will involve feedback being sought from not only those mentioned above, but also from road marking producers themselves and will be contacted in due course. For enquires, please CONTACT APAS.

[Sep-2019]: Important change to APAS Specification 0042

The CSIRO supports the need for industry accreditation programs underpinned by best practice where possible. The APAS scheme is about safety on our roads and saving lives. We therefore bring to your attention a new version (5) of the APAS Specification AP-S0042 with a formal issue date of 05-08-2019. The requirement for ISO/IEC accreditation has been reinstated and referenced specifically within Clause B3(d). the updated specification can be found on the APAS website or through this link AP-S0042.PDF (362 KB).

It will be business as usual for Australian companies with a NATA ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory that already meet the scheme requirements. Those companies who have yet to achieve ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory accreditation (from their or their supplier’s laboratories, locally or internationally) will be granted a grace period until 30 June 2020 to complete the process and provide evidence of accreditation. APAS will work with and support those companies wherever possible and implement an extra level of rigour in the auditing processes for those companies in the interim. For any advice or questions please contact the APAS or PCCP team at the CSIRO.