MS 133: Part E19: 2002 Methods of test for paints and varnishes: Part E19: Determination of film hardness by pencil test (ISO 15184:1998, MOD)
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1.1 This Malaysian Standard is one of a series of standards dealing with the sampling and testing of paints, varnishes and related products. It 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.
1.2 The rapid, inexpensive test has 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.
Primary Item Type:
Malaysian Standard
Identifiers:
ICS 87.040
Language:
English
Subject Keywords:
Descriptors: paints, varnishes, film hardness test, pencil test
