1.1 This standard is one of a series of standards concerning the sampling and testing of paints, varnishes and related products. This standard specifies a method for determining the hardness of a paint film by pushing a pencil of known hardness grade on the paint film. This test can be carried out on a single coat of paints, varnishes and related products, or on the top coat of a multi-coat system. 1.2 This rapid and economical test method is valid for comparing the pencil hardness of different coatings. This method is more effective in providing relative ratings for a series of painted panels with significant differences in pencil hardness. This method is only suitable for smooth surfaces.
GB/T 6739-2006 Referenced Document
GB/T 13452.2 Paints and varnishes.Determination of film thickness*, 2008-05-14 Update
GB/T 20777 Paints and varnishes Examination and preparation of samples for testing
GB/T 3186 Paints, varnishes and raw materials for paints and varnishes. Sampling
GB/T 9271 Paints and varnishes.Standard panels for testing*, 2008-06-04 Update
GB/T 6739-2006 history
2022GB/T 6739-2022 Paints and varnishes—Determination of film hardness by pencil test
2006GB/T 6739-2006 Paints and varnishes-Determination of film hardness by pencil test
1987GB/T 6739-1986 Coating film hardness pencil test method