BS 3900-B16 – Methods of test for paints. Tests involving chemical examination of liquid paints and dried paint films. Determination of total mercury
Atomic absorption spectrometric method; range 0.01 to 0.5% (m/m) but may also be applicable to products with a total mercury content in excess of 0.5% (m/m) provided that appropriate changes in reagent and test portion are made. To be read in conjunction with BS 3900:Part 0