ISO 15184:2012
Paints and varnishes - Determination of film hardness by pencil test
- Standard No.
- ISO 15184:2012
- Release Date
- 2012
- Published By
- International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
- Status
- Replace By
- ISO 15184:2020
- Latest
- ISO 15184:2020
- Scope
- This International Standard 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.
ISO 15184:2012 Referenced Document
- ISO 1513 Paints and varnishes - Examination and preparation of test samples
- ISO 1514 Paints and varnishes - Standard panels for testing*， 2016-08-01 Update
- ISO 15528 Paints, varnishes and raw materials for paints and varnishes — Sampling*， 2020-05-13 Update
- ISO 2808 Paints and varnishes — Determination of film thickness*， 2019-07-26 Update
ISO 15184:2012 history
- 2020 ISO 15184:2020 Paints and varnishes — Determination of film hardness by pencil test
- 2012 ISO 15184:2012 Paints and varnishes - Determination of film hardness by pencil test
- 1998 ISO 15184:1998 Paints and varnishes - Determination of film hardness by pencil test
