This standard guide outlines the steps for selecting and using powder coatings and coating test procedures. Applicable to Thermal Plasticity and Thermosetting Coatings, the guide does not cover test methods for specific functional Coatings, such as those used for piping or reinforcing steel bars. The choice of test methods depends on the specific application and agreement between buyer and seller. The guide also addresses gel time and flowability testing for powder coatings, but these methods are primarily used for relative comparison rather than absolute evaluation. The standard also refers to Miscellaneous standards and test methods for the powder coatings industry.