BS EN ISO 15184:2020
$86.31
Paints and varnishes. Determination of film hardness by pencil test
| Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
| BSI | 2020 | 14 |
This document specifies a method for determining the film hardness by pushing pencils of known hardness over the film.
The test can be performed on a single coating of a paint, varnish or related product, or on the upper layer of a multi-coat system.
This rapid test has not been found to be useful in comparing the pencil hardness of different coatings. It is more useful in providing relative ratings for a series of coated panels exhibiting significant differences in pencil hardness.
The method is applicable only to smooth surfaces.
PDF Catalog
| PDF Pages | PDF Title |
|---|---|
| 2 | National foreword |
| 4 | European foreword |
| 6 | Foreword |
| 7 | 1 Scope 2 Normative references 3 Terms and definitions |
| 8 | 4 Principle 5 Apparatus |
| 9 | 6 Sampling 7 Test panels 7.1 Substrate 7.2 Shape and dimensions |
| 10 | 7.3 Preparation and coating 7.4 Drying and conditioning 7.5 Thickness of coating 8 Procedure |
| 11 | 9 Types of defect 10 Precision 11 Test report |
| 12 | Annex A (informative) Applicability of the pencil hardness test |
