Abstract

ISO 1518-2:2011 specifies a method for determining, using a pointed stylus loaded with a continuously increasing load, the scratch resistance of a single coating of a paint, varnish or related product, or the upper layer of a multicoat system.

This test has been found to be useful in comparing the scratch resistance of different coatings. It is most useful in providing relative ratings for a series of coated panels exhibiting significant differences in scratch resistance.

Neither ISO 1518-1 nor ISO 1518-2 specifies a method using a curved stylus, which is specified in ISO 12137. The choice between the three methods will depend on the particular practical problem.


General information 

  • Status
     :  Withdrawn
    Publication date
     : 2011-10
  • Edition
     : 1
    Number of pages
     : 8
  • Technical Committee
     : ISO/TC 35/SC 9 General test methods for paints and varnishes
  • ICS
     :
    87.040 Paints and varnishes

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