Abstract

ISO 15184:2012 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.


General information 

  • Status
     : Withdrawn
    Publication date
     : 2012-10
  • Edition
     : 2
    Number of pages
     : 7
  • Technical Committee
     : ISO/TC 35/SC 9 General test methods for paints and varnishes
  • ICS
     :
    87.040 Paints and varnishes

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