Paragraph 1

For the purposes of Part I of this Schedule, preparations which comply with the following conditions shall not be required to be classified as flammable, namely:—

(a)

the preparation is not classified as toxic or corrosive;

(b)

the preparation is a solution or homogeneous mixture which does not contain nitro-cellulose;

(c)

the flash point of the preparation is equal to or greater than 21°C;

(d)

in a suitable solvent separation test, the solvent which separates is not more than 3 per cent. of the volume of the preparation; and

(e)

the viscosity of the preparation when determined at 23°C in a flow cup conforming to the International Standards Organisation Standard ISO 2431—1984 or British Standard BS3900: Part A6—1986 and having a jet diameter of 6mm is—

(i)

in a case where the preparation contains not more than 60 per cent. of a flammable liquid with a flash point of 55°C or less, not less than 40 seconds, or

(ii)

in any other case, not less than 60 seconds.