
71	CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY

71.040	Analytical chemistry

71.040.20	Laboratory ware and related apparatus


MS 1503 : 2000
Plastics laboratory ware - Wash bottles
Specifies details of flexible (squeeze type) plastics wash bottles for general laboratory use.
Price Code : A

MS ISO 6706 : 2000
Plastics laboratory ware - Graduated measuring cylinders
Specifies requirements for a series of plastics cylinders having a graduated volumetric scale and a pouring spout. This standard is identical with ISO 6706 : 1981.
Price Code : B

MS ISO 7056 : 2000
Plastics laboratory ware - Beakers
Specifies requirements for a series of squat-form plastics beakers for laboratory use. It is applicable to beakers having a tapered or a non-tapered form. The non-tapered form may, however, have a slight taper to facilitate mould release during manufacture. This standard is identical with ISO 7056 : 1981.
Price Code : A

MS ISO 7057 : 2000
Plastics laboratory ware - Filter funnels
Specifies requirements for six preferred sizes of plastics filter funnels up to 200 mm in diameter.
Price Code : A


71.040.30	Chemical reagents


MS 377 : 1976
Specification for sodium carbonate (Technical grade).
Two grades specified, sodium decahydrate and anhydrous sodium carbonate.
Price Code : B

MS 418 : 1976
Specification for technical warfarin and rodenticide preparations
Relates to loss on drying, melting point as well as packing and marking requirements.
Price Code : B

MS ISO 6353/1 : 2003
Reagents for chemical analysis – Part 1: General test methods
This Malaysian Standard specifies general test methods for verifying the compliance of reagents for chemical analysis.
Price Code : B

MS ISO 6353/2 : 2003
Reagents for chemical analysis – Part 2: Specifications: First series
This Malaysian Standard provides specifications and indicates the test methods to be used for checking conformity with these specifications for a first series of reagents used in analytical chemistry.
Price Code : G


71.040.40	Chemical analysis


MS 166 : 1973
Specification for oxygen (Technical grade).
Specifies requirements in terms of oxygen, carbon dioxide, moisture and total hydrocarbon contents.
Price Code : A

MS 167 : 1973
Specification for acetylene, dissolved (technical grade).
Specifies maximum percent by volume of sulphur, phosphorus, ammonium and chloro compounds together with carbon dioxide, moisture and air.
Price Code : A

MS 168 : 1973
Specification for nitrogen.
Specifies requirements for three grades of nitrogen (gaseous as well as liquified forms).
Price Code : A

MS 169 : 1973
Specification for carbon dioxide.
Specifies requirements for carbon dioxide as reagents to contents such as residual gases, water, oil, carbon monoxide, arsenic, carbon dioxide and sulphur compounds. Does not apply to material intended for medical use.
Price Code : B

MS 170 : 1973
Specification for compressed hydrogen, electrolytic.
Specifies requirements for two grades of compressed hydrogen produced through the process of electrolysis. Requirements include contents of hydrocarbon, oxygen, carbon monoxide, nitrogen, mercury and water.
Price Code : A

MS 820 : 1983
Specification for sodium metabisulphite, technical grade.
Specifies purity requirements with appended test methods on purity, matter insoluble in water, heavy metals, iron, pH value and appearance.
Price Code : B

MS 841 : 1983
Specification for ferrosilicon.
Specifies chemical composition and sizes for seven regular grades (A,B,C,D,E,F,G) of ferrosilicon for steel making and foundry uses and subgrades designated as low aluminium, boron bearing and calcium bearing.
Price Code : A

MS 850 : 1997
Methods of chemical analysis of limestone, quicklime and hydrated lime (First revision).
The revised Malaysian Standard covers chemical analysis of limestone, quicklime and hydrated lime. The major changes featured in this revision are as follows: (i) The incorporation of an alternative method for the determination of iron, aluminium, calcium and magnesium. (ii) The deletion of determination for: (a) total iron i.e. constant boiling HCI routine method; and (b) ferrous iron This standard supersedes MS 850:1983.
Price Code : C

MS 1004 : 1986
Methods of chemical analysis of soft solder.
Prescribes following methods for the various elements : Sn-nickel coil reduction; Pb-Photometric dithizone; Sb-Volumetric potassium bromate; Cu-Photometric cupric bromide; Bi-Photometric thiuorea; Zn-Photometric dithizone; Fe-Photometric ortho-phenanthroline;Al-Photometric chrome-azurol S; As-Photometric molybdenum blue; Ag-Titrimetric ammonium thiocyanate. Spectrometric analysis by the powder technique.
Price Code : C

MS ISO 6206 : 2003
Chemical products for industrial use – Sampling - Vocabulary.
This Malaysian Standard specifies the terms most frequently used in relation to sampling of chemical products for industrial use.
Price Code : A

MS ISO 11210 : 1997
Determination of platinum jewellery alloys - Gravimetric method after precipitation of disammonium hexachloroplatinate.
This standard specifies a gravimetric method for the determination of platinum in platinum jewellary alloy. This alloy may contain palladium, irridium, rhodium, copper, cobalt, gold, ruthenium, gallium, chromium, indium and less than 5% tungsten. Some modifications are indicated where palladium, iridium, rhodium, gold or ruthenium are present.
Price Code : A


71.040.50	Physicochemical methods of analysis


MS 821 : 1994
Methods for the quantitative analysis of copper/chrome/arsenic preservative formulations and treated timber (First revision).
This revised Malaysian Standard prescribes atomic absorption spectrometry and colorimetry as methods for the quantitative analysis of CCA preservative formulations and treated timber. In this revised standard, the procedure for analysis of treated wood in both methods are outlined in detail. It is intended to supersede MS 821:1983 `Method for the quantitative analysis of copper/chrome/arsenic preservative formulations and treated timber.
Price Code : B

MS 833 : 1984
Method for the qualitative analysis of wood preservatives and treated timber.
Details procedures for the detection of preservative materials commonly found in organic solvent type and water-borne type preservative solutions and in preservative treated wood. The complex nature of the tar oil type preservatives precludes the use of a specific qualitative test for this group, although some indication of their presence may be provided by odour and appearance characteristics.
Price Code : B

MS 834 : 1984
Method for the qualitative analysis of copper naphthenate preservative formulations and treated timber.
Details procedures for the determination of copper naphthenate, expressed as the amount of copper present, in preservatives and in treated timber containing this preservative. The methods have been found suitable for the determination of copper in the presence tributyltin oxide, pentachlorophenol, o-phenylphenol, monochloronaphthalene, poly-chloronaphthalene, alfa-HCH, dieldrin, zinc naphthenate, potassium salts and sodium salts. The wood sample may be in the form of sawdust, wood flour, or thin sections.
Price Code : B

MS 835 : 1984
Method for the quantitative analysis of bis(tri-n-butyltin) oxide preservative formulations and treated timber : Determination of total tin.
Two methods are described, the first involving atomic absorption spectrophotometry and the second colorimetry to determine the total tin content present in solution and in treated wood containing bis(tri-n-butyltin) oxide.
Price Code : B

MS 1379 : 1995
Method for analysis of treated wood and treating wood and treating solutions by x-ray spectroscopy.
This Malaysian Standard specifies a method for x-ray spectroscopy analysis of treated wood and treating solution. The method is applicable to the determination of elements of atomic number 11 or higher that are present in significant quantities in the wood (usually above 0.01 percent). This standard is used in conjunction with MS 733 and MS 821.
Price Code : C


71.040.99	Other standards related to analytical chemistry


MS 677 : Part 1 to VIII : 1980
Recommended methods for plant chemical analysis : Part I to VIII.
Outlines determination of phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, nitrogen in green leaves.
Price Code : B

MS 678 : Part I to V : 1980
Recommended methods for soil chemical analysis : Part I to V.
Outlines determination of pH, nitrogen, organic carbon, exchangeable cations (K, Ca, Mg) and cation exchange capacity of soil.
Price Code : B

MS 678 : Part VI to IX : 1980
Recommended methods for soil chemical analysis : Part VI to IX.
Outlines determination of conductivity, chlorides and sulphates, total phosphorus and extractable cations in soil.
Price Code : A

MS 844 : 1983
Methods of chemical analysis of ferrosilicon and ferromanganese.
Prescribes chemical analysis for: ferrosilicon such as determination of silicon content, total carbon, phosphorus, and sulphur, and ferromanganese such as determination of phosphorus, sulphur and silicon.
Price Code : B

MS 1205 : 1991
Methods for the determination of the effectiveness of water-repellent solutions.
This Malaysian Standard prescribes a method to measure the initial effectiveness of water-repellent solutions, with or without wood preservatives, applied to wood or joinery as surface brush-on to retard moisture uptake.The test measures only the water-repellent effectiveness in treated components due to loading and distribution differences attributable to various methods of application.
Price Code : A


71.060	Inorganic chemicals


MS 536 : 1977
Method for the sampling of barytes.
Specifies the procedure for collecting and preparing samples from a lot in order to determine size distribution, moisture content and chemical composition of barytes in bulk.
Price Code : C


71.060.20	Oxides


MS 172 : 1973
Specification for nitrous oxide.
Specifies requirements nitrous oxide as regards to nitrous oxide, carbon dioxde and water vapour contents.
Price Code : A

MS 647 : 1999
Specification for sodium hypochlorite solutions (First revision)
Specifies requirements for an aqueous solution of sodium hypochlorite suitable for industrial use, laundry-bleaching and water purification, as well as dilute aqueous solutions of sodium hypochlorite intended for domestic use. This standard supersedes MS 647 : 1980.
Price Code : B


71.060.30	Acids


MS 165 : 1973
Methods of test and sampling for industrial acids.
Describes requirements, scale and procedure for sampling industrial acids in general.
Price Code : N

MS 176 : 1973 (1985)
Specification for nitric acid (technical grade).
Specifies requirements such as limits on ignition residue, chlorides, sulphates, lead, iron, arsenic, sulphuric acid and nitrous acid.
Price Code : A

MS 177 : 1973 (1985)
Specification for hydrochloric acid (technical grade).
Specifies requirements such as limits on residue on evaporation, sulphates, sulphites, lead, iron, arsenic, and residue on ignition.
Price Code : A

MS 178 : 1973 (1985)
Specification for sulphuric acid (AR grade).
Applies to sulphuric acid or oil of vitroil or hydrogen sulphate, H₂SO₄. Requirements are intended for the material use in industries, research and medicinal preparations. Requirements include limits on residue oxygen, arsenic, heavy metals and iron.
Price Code : A

MS 215 : 1974
Specification for sulphuric acid (battery grade).
Specifies limits, ignition residue, sulphuric dioxide, combined ammonia, nitrate, iron, copper, manganese and arsenic contents. Requirements are divided into two categories, one for concentrated acid while the other for dilute acid.
Price Code : A &nbspAmendment 1 : 1985

MS 216 : 1974
Specification for sulphuric acid (technical grade).
Specifies limits on ignition residue, reducing subsatnce, chloride, nitrogen dioxide,ammonia, iron, copper, manganese and arsenic and lead contents.
Price Code : A &nbspAmendment 1 : 1985

MS 852 : 1983
Specification for phosphoric acid (technical grade).
Specifies purity requirements and tolerance limits of impurities particularly arsenic, heavy metals, iron, sulphate, chloride and oxides of nitrogen.
Price Code : A

MS 880 : Part 1 : 1985
Methods of test for phosphoric acid : Part 1 : Determination of total phosphorus (V) oxide content.
Section A:Quinoline Phosphomolybdate gravimetric method.
Price Code : A

MS 880 : Part 2 : 1984
Methods of test for phosphoric acid : Part 2 : Determination of oxides of nitrogen content.
Specifies a 3,4-xylenol spectrophotometric method.
Price Code : A

MS 880 : Part 3 : 1985
Methods of test for phosphoric acid : Part 3 : Determination of iron content.
Section B: 2,2-Bipridyl spectrophotometric method.
Price Code : B

MS 880 : Part 4 : 1985
Methods of test for phosphoric acid : Part 4 : Determination of arsenic content.
Specifies a method to determine arsenic.
Price Code : B

MS 880 : Part 5 : 1985
Methods of test for phosphoric acid : Part 5 : Determination of sulphate content.
Specifies a titrimetric method applied after reduction of the sulphate to sulphide.
Price Code : A

MS 880 : Part 6 : 1985
Methods of test for phosphoric acid : Part 6 : Determination of chloride content.
Specifies a potentiometric method for the determination of the chloride content of phosphoric acid for industrial use (including foodstuffs).
Price Code : A

MS 880 : Part 7 : 1985
Methods of test for phosphoric acid : Part 7 : Determination of lead content atomic absorption spectrophotometric method.
Method applicable to phosphoric acid having lead contents greater than 0.1 mg kg.
Price Code : A

MS 880 : Part 8 : 1987
Methods of test for phosphoric acid : Part 8 : Determination of copper content.
Specifies a flame atomic absorption spectroscopy method for the determination of copper content.
Price Code : A


71.060.40	Bases


MS 700 : 1981
Specification for sodium hydroxide (technical grade).
Specifies requirements and methods of test for all types except those for medical purposes, type 1: materials of high purity used for rayon manufacture and produced in mercury cathode electrolytic brine cells. Type 2: for general purpose use produced in diaphragm electrolytic brine cell.
Price Code : E


71.060.50	Salts


MS 647 : 1999
Specification for sodium hypochlorite solutions (First revision).
Specifies requirements for an aqueous solution of sodium hypochlorite suitable for industrial use, laundry-bleaching and water purification, as well as dilute aqueous solutions of sodium hypochlorite intended for domestic use.This standard supersedes MS 647 : 1980.
Price Code : B

MS 879 : 1984
Specification for sodium sulphite, technical grade.
Prescribes requirements of purity and test methods such as assay, determination of free alkali and limit tests for heavy metals and iron.
Price Code : B


71.060.99	Other inorganic chemicals


MS 508 : 1977
Specification or sodium chlorate (technical grade).
General and specific requirements including limits for chlorate, sulphate, chloride, bromate, water, iron and heavy metals.
Price Code : C

MS 509 : 1977
Specification for calcium carbide.
Relates requirements, sampling procedures and test methods for calcium carbide for acetylene generation as delivered in unbroken and unopened containers.
Price Code : F


71.080	Organic chemicals

MS 1706 : 2003

Test method for ash content of engine coolants and antirusts

This Malaysian Standard prescribes a test method for the determination of ash content after ignition of commercial engine coolants and antirusts, as packaged or after use. Some commercial antirusts are solid products. This procedure applies only to liquid products.

Price RM10

MS 1707 : 2003

Test method for relative density of engine coolant concentrates and engine coolants by the hydrometer

This Malaysian Standard prescribes a test method for the determination of the relative density of engine coolant concentrates and engine coolants.

Price RM10

MS 1708 : 2003

Test method for corrosion test for engine coolants

This Malaysian Standard prescribes a simple breaker-type procedure for evaluating the effects of engine coolants on metal specimens under controlled laboratory conditions (refer to Annex B).

Price RM20

MS 1709 : 2003

Terminology for engine coolants

This Malaysian Standard defines the terminology commonly used for engine coolants.

Price RM10

MS 1710 : 2003

Test method for trace chloride ion in engine coolants

This Malaysian Standard prescribes a test method for the determination of chloride ion in engine coolants in the range of 5 ppm to 200 ppm in the presence of up to 0.6 weight % mercaptobenzothiazole. Chloride in engine coolants containing an aryltriazole instead of mercaptobenzothiazole can be determined directly by this standard without pretreatment with hydrogen peroxide.

Price RM10


71.080.01	Organic chemicals in general


MS 917 : 1984
Specification for hydrochlorothiazide.
Description, purity, solubility, loss on drying, sulphated ash, packing and storage details outlined.
Price Code : A


71.080.15	Aromatic hydrocarbons


MS 1003 : 1986
Specification for formaldehyde solution for industrial use.
Specifies purity requirements and also requirements for processing of photosensitive materials. Test methods include aldehyde content, acidity, ash content and methanol content.
Price Code : A

MS 1029 : Part 1 : 1986
Methods of test for formaldehyde solution for industrial use : Part 1 : Determination of formaldehyde content
Specifies a volumetric method for the determination of the formaldehyde content of formaldehyde solutions for industrial use.
Price Code : A

MS 1029 : Part 2 : 1986
Methods of test for formaldehyde solution for industrial use : Part 2 : Determination of iron content.
Specifies a 2,2,-bipyridyl spectrophotometric method for the determination of iron content of formaldehyde solutions for industrial use.
Price Code : A

MS 1029 : Part 3 : 1986
Methods of test for formaldehyde solution for industrial use : Part 3 : Determination of methanol content.
Esterification of the methanol present with formic acid using sulfuric acid as a catalyst. Distillation of methyl formate into sodium hydroxide solution, and back titration of the excess sodium hydroxide with a standard volumetric sulphuric acid solution, using phenolphthalein as indicator.
Price Code : A

MS 1029 : Part 4 : 1987
Methods of test for formaldehyde solution for industrial use : Part 4 : Determination of acidity.
Specifies a volumetric method for the determination of acidity of formaldehyde solutions for industrial use.
Price Code : A

MS 1029 : Part 5 : 1987
Methods of test for formaldehyde solution for industrial use : Part 5 : Determination of ash.
Specifies a method for the determination of ash in formaldehyde solutions for industrial use.
Price Code : A


71.080.40	Organic acids


MS 174 : 1973 (1985)
Specification for formic acid (technical grade).
Applies to formic acid, intended for use in the textile, paper and leather industries, chemicals manufacturing industries, plastics manufacture, rubber industry, electroplating and all other general industrial purposes. Requirements include limits on inorganic chlorines, inorganic sulphates, iron, copper and acetic acid.
Price Code : A

MS 175 : 1973 (1985)
Specification for glacial acetic acid.
Specifies the requirements for pure and technical glacial acetic, CH3COOH. Does not apply to acid intended for medical and photographic uses. Requirements include limits on formic acid, chlorides, sulphates, heavy metals and iron.
Price Code : A


71.080.60	Alcohols. Ethers


MS 431 : 1976
Specification for methanol (technical grade).
Requirements and methods for relative density, distillation range, colour, residue on evaporation, alkalinity, acidity, aldehydes, ketones, sulphur compounds and permanganate.
Price Code : C

MS 645 : 1980
Specification for ethanol for industrial purposes.
Provides colour, relative density, residue on evaporation, mixability with water, alkalinity or acidity, aldehyde and ketone contents. Tests methods appended.
Price Code : B

MS 646 : 1980
Specification for industrial methylated spirits.
Specifies requirements for residue on evaporation, mixability with water, alkalinity or acidity, aldehyde or ketone content in relation to industrial methylated spirits of strength not more than 0.819 of relative density. Methods of test are given.
Price Code : B


71.080.90	Phenols


MS 387 : 1976
Method for the determination of phenol coefficient.
Prescribes the modified Rideal-Walber Tests which include method and calculation of coefficient.
Price Code : B


71.080.99	Other organic chemicals


MS 916 : 1984
Specificiation for chlorpheniramine maleate.
General requirements, test methods for identification, assay and determination of related substances, packing and storage and marking listed.
Price Code : B

MS 1006 : 1986
Methods of test for resin flux cored solder.
Determines flux content, dryness, chlorine content (Absorptiometric titration) (Potentio-metric titration) corrosion (copper plate, copper mirror or copper coated plate); aqueous solution resistance, insulation resisance and spreading.
Price Code : B


71.100	Products of the chemical industry

MS 171 : 2003 Specification for liquid chlorine used for potable water supply (First revision) This Malaysian Standard is applicable to chlorine for use in potable water supply service. The main purpose of this standard is to provide purchasers, manufacturers and suppliers with the minimum requirements for chlorine. This Malaysian Standard replaces MS 171:1973. Price RM30
MS 421 : 1976
Specification for technical thiram for pesticidal preparations
Precribes melting point, material soluble in water, oil content, water content, dry sieve test as well as packing and marking requirements.
Price Code : A

MS 423 : 1976
Specification for technical captan for pesticidal preparations.
Covers perchloromethylmer captan content, loss on drying, as well as packing and marking requirements.
Price Code : A

MS 173 : 1973
Specification for compressed air (oil free)
Specifies requirements for compressed air in terms of density and content of nitrogen, oxygen, argon, oil and moisture.
Price Code : A

MS 1116 : 2001
Specification for sodium chloride for industrial use (First revision)
This standard specifies the requirements and methods of test for salt for industrial use, excluding food and medical applications. This standard supersedes MS 1116 : 1988.
Price Code : B


71.100.01	Products of the chemical industry in general


MS 173 : 1973
Specification for compressed air (oil free)
Specifies requirements for compressed air in terms of density and content of nitrogen, oxygen, argon, oil and moisture.
Price Code : A

MS 420 : 1976
Specification for thiram water-dispersible powders.
Prescribes active ingredient, thiram content, water content, wet sieve test, suspensibility, persistent foam, heat stability as well as packing and marking requirements.
Price Code : A

MS 422 : 1976
Specification for captan water-dispersible powders
Prescribes active ingredients, captan content, wet sieve test, suspensibility, wettability of powder, persistant form, heat stability as well as packing and marking requirements.
Price Code : A:

MS 752 : 1981
Specification for sodium silicates.
Prescribes requirements and test methods for three types of sodium silicate : Type I - Sodium metasilicate pentahydrate. Type II - Sodium silicate solution for industrial purposes. Type III - Sodium silicate solution for use in water treatment.
Price Code : C

MS 848 : 1983
Specification for quicklime for calcium carbide manufacture.
Specifies high calcium quicklime in lump or pebble form. Includes requirements for freedom from core, impurities and limits on chemical composition.
Price Code : A

MS 918 : 1984
Specification for quicklime and hydrated lime for water treatment (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard is a first revision of the MS 918 : 1984. It outlines the requirements for impurities, size and chemical in quicklime and hydrated lime for water treatment. Requirements for packaging and marking are also prescribed. In this revised standard, the requirement for checking the amount and nature of fluoride in quicklime and hydrated lime was deleted as it was felt to be unnecessary.
Price Code : A

MS 919 : 1984
Specification for quicklime and hydrated lime for hypochlorite bleach manufacture.
Requirements specified include freedom from core and impurities, available lime content, limit on the total iron content or particle size.
Price Code : A


71.100.20	Gases for industrial application


MS 507 : 1977
Methods of tests for industrial gases.
Covers oxygen, nitrogen, acetylene, carbon dioxide, hydrogen, liquid chlorine, compressed air and ammonia.
Price Code : B


71.100.30	Explosives. Pyrotechnics


MS 530 : 1977
Methods of test ammonium nitrate (used in explosives).
Covers methods for determination of ammoniacal nitrogen, pH, sulphated ash, matter insoluble in water, iron, water, nitrite, chloride, total carbon and sulphate. Figures on apparatus used appended.
Price Code : E


71.100.35	Chemicals for industrial and domestic disinfection purposes


MS 419 : 1976
Specification for warfarin concentrates.
Describes active ingredients, warfarin content, sieving after accelerated storage as well as packing and marking requirements.
Price Code : A

MS ISO 740 : 2003
Sodium carbonate for industrial use - Determination of total soluble alkalinity - Titrimetric method.
This Malaysian Standard specifies a titrimetric method for the determination of the total soluble alkalinity of sodium carbonate for industrial use.
Price Code : A

MS ISO 1552 : 2003
Liquid chlorine for industrial use - Method of sampling (for determining only the volumetric chlorine content).
This Malaysian Standard specifies a method of sampling liquid chlorine for industrial use, with a view to determining only the volumetric chlorine content.
Price Code : A

MS ISO 2120 : 2003
Liquid chlorine for industrial use - Determination of the content of chlorine by volume in the vaporized product.
This Malaysian Standard specifies a method for the determination of the chlorine content by volume in liquid chlorine for industrial use, after vaporization of the product.
Price Code : A

MS ISO 2121 : 2003
Liquid chlorine for industrial use - Determination of water content - Gravimetric method.
This Malaysian Standard specifies a gravimetric method for the determination of the "volatile water", i.e. that which volatilizes at the same time as the chlorine, originating from the gasification of liquid chlorine for industrial use.
Price Code : A

MS ISO 2831 : 2003
Sodium fluoride for industrial use - Determination of water insoluble matter .
This Malaysian Standard specifies a method for the determination of water-insoluble matter in sodium fluoride for industrial use.
Price Code : A

MS ISO 2832 : 2003
Sodium fluoride for industrial use - Determination of moisture content.
This Malaysian Standard specifies a gravimetric method for the determination of the moisture content of sodium fluoride for industrial use.
Price Code : A

MS ISO 2833 : 2003
Sodium fluoride for industrial use - Determination of fluorine content - Modified Willard-Winter method.
This Malaysian Standard specifies a modified Willard-Winter method for the determination of fluorine content of sodium fluoride for industrial use..
Price Code : A

MS ISO 5993 : 2003
Sodium hydroxide for industrial use - Determination of mercury content - Flameless atomic absorption spectrometric method.
This Malaysian Standard specifies a flameless atomic absorption spectrometric method for the determination of the mercury content of sodium hydroxide for industrial use. The method is applicable to liquid or solid products having mercury (Hg) contents greater than 0.02 mg/kg. NOTE. The alternative dithizone photometric method for the determination of mercury content, specified in ISO 5992, is intended for use in laboratories where flameless atomic absorption equipment is not available.
Price Code : A


71.100.40	Surface active agents


MS 253 : 2001
Specification for scouring powder (First revision)
Covers scouring powder suitable for general purpose scouring, scouring of kitchen utensil and cleaning of highly polished glazed and enamelled surfaces. This standard supersedes MS 253 : 1975.
Price Code : B

MS 553 : 2002
Specification for detergent powder for hand wash household laundry (First revision)
This Malaysian Standard specifies the requirements and methods of analysis for detergent for hand wash household laundry in powder form. It does not cover other special detergents like soakers, low suds, etc. This standard supersedes MS 553 : 1978.
Price Code : B

MS 791 : 2001
Specification for liquid detergent for household hand dish washing (First revision)
This Malaysian Standard specifies the requirements and test methods for liquid detergent for household hand dish washing. This standard supersedes MS 791 : 1982.
Price Code : B

MS 1079 : 1987
Method of test for determination of total anionic detergent by hyamine titration.
Describes a method for the determination of anionic detergent by hyamine titration.
Price Code : B

MS 1080 : 1987
Method of test for determination of total non-ionic detergent by batch technique.
Describes a method applicable to synthetic detergents for the determination of non-ionic detergent using the batch technique. Any other non-ionic material such as free fatty alcohol, fatty amides and free oil will be included in this determination.
Price Code : A

MS 1081 : 1987
Method of test for determination of cationic active matter in detergent - By direct two phase titration procedure.
Describes two methods for the determination of cationic active matter in detergents using the direct two-phase titration procedure.
Price Code : A

MS 1285 : 2001
Specification for glass cleaner (First revision)
Applies to a liquid compound of specified composition, used for cleaning glass. It is intended for use on windows and other glass surfaces. It is not suitable for cleaning transparent plastic surfaces. This standard supersedes MS 1285 : 1992.
Price Code : B

MS 1526 : 2001
Specification for floor liquid detergents
This standard specifies liquid detergents containing surfactants, intended for cleaning of floors. Products complying with this standard are non-abrasive and are intended to be used on surfaces such as painted surfaces, linoleum, rubber and vinyl tile flooring, cement and ceramic surfaces.
Price Code : B

MS ISO 2271 : 2003
Surface active agents-Detergents-Determination of anionic-active matter by manual or mechanical direct two-phase titration procedure
This Malaysian Standard specifies a manual or mechanical method for the determination of anionic-active matter present in detergents
Price RM10


71.100.45	Refrigerants and antifreezes


MS 1078 : 1987
Methods of test for boiling point of engine coolants/antifreezes
This is an adoption in toto of ASTM D 1120 'Methods of test for boiling point of engine antifreezers'.
Price Code : A


71.100.50	Wood-protecting chemicals


MS 360 : 1991
Specification for treatment of timber with copper chrome/arsenic preservative.
This Malaysian Standard specifies requirements for the treatment of timber with water-borne wood preservative which consists essentially of mixtures of salts of copper, chrome and arsenic.
Price Code : B

MS 432 : 1976
Specification for single pack varnishes for wooden panelling.
Specifies composition and colour, drying time, viscosity, webbing, flexibility requirements and brush and storage properties.
Price Code : A &nbspAmendment 1 : 1987

MS 560 : 1978
Specification for marine spar varnish (Copal varnish).
Description, composition and other physical and packaging requirements for varnish to be used as a transparent surface coating on wooden surfaces are provided. Test methods are described in MS 133.
Price Code : A

MS 652 : 1980
Specification for petachlorophenol for use in the preservation of timber.
In solid form. Specifies pentachlorophenol content, alkali insoluble matter and freezing point. Packaging and labelling requirements, methods of sampling and chemical analysis given.
Price Code : A

MS 695 : 1981
Specification for nitro-cellulose lacquer for use on wood, indoors.
Covers two types (glossy and satin). Requirements specified include viscosity, colour, gloss, non-volatile matter, absence of benzene, drying time, resistance to boiling water etc. together with test methods.
Price Code : B

MS 696 : 1981
Specification for coal tar creosote for the preservation of timbers.
Specifies requirements and safety recommendations during handling and sampling and test methods. Defines two types, Type 1- intended for general purpose, Type 2 has a closely defined distillation range.
Price Code : C

MS 697 : 1981
Guide to the choice, use and application of wood preservatives.
Guidance on selection of preservatives treatment, conditions under which timber is liable to be damaged by wood-destroying organisms, defines various types of wood preservatives and processes available for applying them, indicates factor which control the effectiveness of preservative treatment and guidance on how to select the best treatment.
Price Code : B

MS 733 : 1992
Specification for copper/chrome/arsenic wood preservatives (First revision).
This Malaysian Standard specifies requirements for water-borne wood preservatives which consists essentially to mixtures of copper, chromium and arsenic. This specification covers the composition of the preservative, sampling procedure and methods of chemical analysis.
Price Code : B

MS 836 : 1984
Specification for tributylin oxide wood preservative.
Prescribes requirements for light organic solvent wood preservative which contains tributyltin oxide as the main active ingredients and fortified with a contact insecticide, gamma-hexachlorocyclohexane. Other requirements specified are distillation characteristics, flash point and water content.
Price Code : A

MS 878 : 1984
Specification for copper naphthenate wood preservative.
Relates to composition of the preservative and general recommendation on its application.
Price Code : B

MS 995 : 1986
Specification for boron timber preservatives.
Two types. Disodium octaborate tetrahydrate type of mixture of borax and boric acid. Composition, insolubles and pH. Note on general recommendations on application. Test methods in appendices.
Price Code : B &nbspAmendment 1 : 1986

MS 1002 : 1986
Specification for surface brush-on preservative stains for wood.
Specifies requirements for surface brush-on preservative stains for wood. It covers the requirements for the preservative solutions, test methods and general recommendations on application.
Price Code : B &nbspAmendment 1 : 1991

MS 1043 : 1986
Method for the quantitative analysis of preservative solutions and treated timber containing pentachlorophenol and pentachlorophenol laurate.
Describes procedures for the quantitative determination of pentachlorophenol (PCP) and pentachlorophenol laurate (PCPL) present in preservative solutions and treated wood.
Price Code : A

MS 1300 : 1993
Specification for tributyltin naphthenate wood preservatives.
This Malaysian Standard Specification prescribes requirements for light organic solvent wood preservatives which contains tributyltin naphthenate (TBTN) fortified with an approved insecticide.
Price Code : A

MS 1301 : 1993
Specification for single packaged polyurethane modified alkyd varnish for wooden floors.
This Malaysian Standard specifies requirements for single packed polyurethane modified alkyd varnish for wooden floor.
Price Code : B

MS 1302 : 1993
Specification for light organic solvent preservative treatment of timber.
This Malaysian Standard applies to light organic solvent preservatives (hereinafter referred to as LOSP) and timber treated with them. It does not apply to timber to be used in ground contact such as fence posts or transmission poles, cooking towers, marine structures and other high decay hazard situations. Neither does it cover the use of LOSP treatment for lactose immunization.
Price Code : B

MS 1446 : 1998
Code of practice for the operation of timber treatment plant..
This code of practice is intended to give practical guidance on the safety aspects of both plant equipment, its operation and the treatment site. The code is applicable to any plant used for the impregnation and/or immersion of timber with water0borne preservatives, organic solvent based preservatives, creosote and fire retardants.
Price Code : B


71.100.70	Cosmetics. Toiletries


MS 22 : 1971
Specification for genuine hard soap
Prescribes limits for total fatty matter, resin acids, total free fat, matter insoluble in ethanol, total free alkali, free caustic alkali and chloride. Also includes sampling scheme methods of test.
Price Code : B

MS 24 : 1971
Specification for toilet soap.
Limits for total matter, resin acids, matter insoluble in ethanol, total free alkali, free caustic alkali and chloride together with a sampling scheme and methods of test are given.
Price Code : B

MS 86 : 1973
Specification for filled soap.
Requirement for filled soap for general domestic use whether in tablet or bar form are prescribed.
Price Code : B

MS 1185 : 1990
Specification of talcum powder.
Covers talcum powder intended for general comfort use. Requirements that are specified include the appearance of the finished product, the chemical, physical and microbiological tests.
Price Code : A

MS 1189 : 1990
Specification for laundry bar soap.
Applies only to the laundry bar soaps or tablets. It does not cover the non-soap-based type of products. Prescribes the requirements for the pure soap and built soap only.
Price Code : A


71.100.80	Chemicals for purification of water


MS 171 : 2003
Specification for liquid chlorine used for potable water supply (First revision)
This Malaysian Standard is applicable to chlorine for use in potable water supply service. The main purpose of this standard is to provide purchasers, manufacturers and suppliers with the minimum requirements for chlorine. This Malaysian Standard replaces MS 171:1973.
Price Code : C

MS 699 : 2002
Specification for aluminium sulphate used for potable water supply (First revision)
This Malaysian Standard specifies solid and liquid aluminium sulphate for use in potable water supply service. The main purpose of this standard is to provide purchasers, manufacturers and suppliers with the minimum requirements for aluminium sulphate, including physical, chemical, packaging, transportation and testing requirements. This standard supersedes MS 699 : 1981.
Price Code : D

MS 1450 : 1999
Specification for liquid ferric chloride for potable water treatment
Applicable to liquid Ferric Chloride (ferric chloride solution) used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. It specifies the characteristics, purity criteria, sampling, test methods, application requirement, marking, labelling and storage and compliance with specification of the product. The standard also provides information on safety and handling requirements of the product and relevant first aid procedure.
Price Code : A

MS 1451 : 1999
Specification for liquid ferric chloro sulphate for potable water treatment
Applicable to liquid Ferric Chloro Sulphate (ferric chloro sulphate solution) used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. It specifies the characteristics, purity criteria, test methods, application requirement, marking, labelling and storage and compliance with specification of the product. The standard also provides information on safety and handling requirements of the product and relevant first aid procedure.
Price Code : B

MS 1452 : 1999
Specification for liquid ferric sulphate for potable water treatment
Applicable to Liquid Ferric Sulphate (ferric sulphate solution) used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. It specifies the characteristics, purity criteria, tests methods, application requirement, marking, labelling and storage and compliance with specification of the product. The standard also provides information on safety and handling requirement of the product and the relevant first aid procedure.
Price Code : B

MS 1453 : 1999
Methods of analysis for liquid iron-based coagulants
Prescribes the analytical methods for iron-based coagulants with the following methods:Determination of total iron content; Determination of Fe(II) and Fe(III) content; Determination of manganese content; Determination of insoluble matter; Determination of toxic substances - Preparation of sample solution; Determination of arsenic, antimony and selenium by atomic absorption spectrophotometry hydride technique; Determination of mercury by atomic absorption spectrophotometry cold-vapour technique; and Determination of cadmium, chromium, nickel and lead by atomic absorption spectrophotometry graphite furnace technique.
Price Code : B

MS 1454 : 1999
Specification for Liquid Polyaluminium Chloride for potable water treatment
Applicable to polyaluminium chloride (PAC) in aqueous (liquid) form for use in potable water supply service. The main purpose of this standard is to provide purchasers, manufacturers, and suppliers with the minimum requirements for liquid polyaluminium chloride.
Price Code : B

MS 1455 : 1999
Methods of analysis for polyaluminium-based coagulants
Prescribes the analytical methods for polyaluminium-based coagulants: Determination of aluminium - EDTA complexometric method; Determination of iron - Atomic absorption method; Determination of chloride - Potentiometric method; Determination of sulphate - Gravimetric method; Determination of basicity - Titrimetric method; Evaluation of basicity - Calculation method; Determination of ammoniacal nitrogen - Spectrophotometric method; Determination of arsenic - Hydride atomic absorption method; Determination of cadmium - Atomic absorption method; Determination of chromium - Atomic absorption method; Determination of mercury - Flameless atomic absorption method; Determination of nickel - Atomic absorption method; Determination of lead - Atomic absorption method; Determination of antimony - Hydride atomic absorption method; and Determination of selenium - Hydride atomic absorption method.
Price Code : E

MS 1456 : 1999
Guidelines for the application of liquid ferric based salts in potable water treatment
Covers the function of liquid ferric salts, means of its application and the scope of work relevant to its usage, labelling - transportation - storage, safety requirements and emergency procedure involved. Ferric salt in this guidelines applies to ferric chloride, ferric sulphate and ferric chloro sulphate that is supplied to potable water treatment plants.
Price Code : B

MS 1457 : 1999
Guidelines for the application of liquid polyaluminium-based coagulants in potable water treatment
Applicable to the installation requirements, work procedures and the scope of work relevant to its usage, labelling - transportation - storage, safety requirements and emergency procedures involved when using polyaluminium chloride (PAC) in aqueous (liquid) form in water supply service. This guideline also applies to liquid polyaluminium sulphate (PACS).
Price Code : B

MS 1551 : 2002
Specification for soda ash (sodium carbonate) used for portable water supply
This Malaysian Standard specifies requirements for soda ash in portable water supply service. The main purpose of this standard is to provide purchasers, manufacturers, and suppliers with the minimum requirements for soda ash, including physical, chemical, packaging, transportation and testing requirements.
Price Code : C

MS 1571 : 2003
Specification for copper sulphate used for potable water supply
This Malaysian Standard specifies copper sulphate for use in potable water supply service. The main purpose of this specification is to provide purchasers, manufacturers and suppliers with the minimum requirements for copper sulphate, including physical, chemical, packaging, transportation and testing requirements.
Price Code : B

MS 1572 : 2003
Specification for sodium aluminate used for potable water supply
This Malaysian Standard specifies sodium aluminate for use in potable water supply service. The main purpose of this standard is to provide purchasers, manufacturers and suppliers with the minimum requirements for sodium aluminate.
Price Code : B

MS 1573 : 2003
Specification for sodium fluoride used for potable water supply
This Malaysian Standard is applicable to sodium fluoride for use in potable water supply service. The main purpose of this standard is to provide purchasers, manufacturers and suppliers with the minimum requirements for sodium fluoride, including physical, chemical, packaging, transportation and testing requirements.
Price Code : B

MS 1574 : 2003
Sampling and preparing aqueous solutions of engine coolants or antirusts for testing purposes
This Malaysian Standard covers information on sampling and preparing solutions of engine coolants and antirusts.
Price Code : A

MS 1575 : 2003
Test methods for water in engine coolant concentrate by the Karl Fischer reagent method
This Malaysian Standard covers test methods for the determination of the water present in new or unused glycol-based coolant concentrates using a manual or an automatic coulometric titrator procedure.
Price Code : B

MS ISO 1576 : 2003
Specification for potassium permanganate used for potable water supply
This Malaysian Standard specifies requirements for potassium permanganate for use in potable water supply service. The main purpose of this standard is to provide purchasers, manufacturers and suppliers with the minimum requirements for soda ash, including physical, chemical, packaging, transportation and testing requirements.
Price Code : C

MS ISO 1584 : 2003
Specification for calcium hypochlorite used for potable water supply
This Malaysian Standard specifies requirements for calcium hypochlorite for use in potable water supply service. The main purpose of this standard is to provide purchasers, manufacturers, and suppliers with the minimum requirements for calcium hypochlorite, including physical, chemical, packaging, transportation and testing requirements.
Price Code : D

MS 1718 : 2003
Sodium hypochlorite for use in potable water supply – Specification
This Malaysian Standard specifies the requirements for sodium hypochlorite for use in potable water supply service. This standard provides purchasers, manufacturers and suppliers with the minimum requirements for sodium hypochlorite, including the physical, chemical, packaging, transportation and testing requirements.
Price RM30

MS 1724 : 2004
Sodium silicofluoride for use in potable water supply - Specification
This Malaysian Standard specifies sodium silicofluoride for use in potable water supply service. This Standard provides purchasers, manufacturers, and suppliers with the minimum requirements for sodium silicofluoride, including physical, chemical, packaging, transportation and testing requirements.
Price RM20


71.100.99	Other products of the chemical industry


MS 651 : 1980
Specification for limestone for making colourless glasses.
Specifies the essential requirements of limestone needed in the making of colourless glasses such as its chemical composition,size grading and moisture content. The methods of test conducted is also given in the standard.
Price Code : B

MS 849 : 1983
Methods of sampling of lime and limestone products.
Prescribes sampling, inspection, rejection, retesting and packing as may be used in the chemical, agricultural and process industries. Excludes sampling of limestone for use as a highway material.
Price Code : A