NF EN ISO 15184

NF EN ISO 15184

November 2012
Standard Cancelled

Paints and varnishes - Determination of film hardness by pencil test

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.

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Publication date

November 2012

Number of pages

13 p.

Reference

NF EN ISO 15184

ICS Codes

87.040   Paints and varnishes

Classification index

T30-126

Print number

1 - 08/11/2012

International kinship

ISO 15184:2012

European kinship

EN ISO 15184:2012
Sumary
Paints and varnishes - Determination of film hardness by pencil test

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.

Standard replaced by (1)
NF EN ISO 15184
January 2020
Standard Current
Paints and varnishes - Determination of film hardness by pencil test

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.

Table of contents
  • Avant-propos
    iv
  • 1 Domaine d'application
    1
  • 2 Références normatives
    1
  • 3 Termes et définitions
    1
  • 4 Principe
    1
  • 5 Appareillage
    2
  • 6 Échantillonnage
    3
  • 7 Panneaux d'essai
    3
  • 7.1 Subjectile
    3
  • 7.2 Forme et dimensions
    3
  • 7.3 Préparation et revêtement
    3
  • 7.4 Séchage et conditionnement
    4
  • 7.5 Épaisseur du revêtement
    4
  • 8 Mode opératoire
    4
  • 9 Types de défauts
    5
  • 10 Fidélité
    5
  • 11 Rapport d'essai
    5
  • Annexe A (informative) Applicabilité de l'essai de dureté crayon
    6
  • Bibliographie
    7
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