This standard specifies the procedure for determining the content of esterified acid (including the content of free acid and anhydride in the binder) in the binder for paints and varnishes by titration. Due to the different saponification resistance of different paint bases, this standard has limitations in application. If necessary, the experiment can be repeated under more severe conditions to test the complete saponification value, such as prolonging the saponification time, increasing the concentration of potassium hydroxide solution, or using alcohol with a higher boiling point as a solvent. This standard does not apply to binders that can further react with alkali beyond normal saponification. Appendix A specifies the method for the determination of the saponification value of hard-to-saponifiable paint bases.