AS/NZS 1580.405.1:1996

1 - AS/NZS 1580.405.1:1996 PAINTS AND RELATED MATERIALS - METHODS OF TEST - DETERMINATION OF PENCIL HARDNESS OF PAINT FILM
1 - PREFACE
1 - METHOD
1 - 1 SCOPE
1 - 2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
1 - 3 PRINCIPLE
1 - 4 APPARATUS
1 - 4.1 Pencils
1 - 4.1.1 Leads
1 - 4.1.2 Lead holder
1 - 4.2 Abrasive paper
2 - 5 TEST CONDITIONS
2 - 6 COATING OF TEST PANELS
2 - 7 PREPARATION OF LEADS
2 - 8 PROCEDURE
3 - 9 REPORT

Provides a procedure for determining the relative hardness of paint film using pencil leads of a designated hardness.

This method describes a procedure that is intended for use in determining the relative hardness of a paint film in terms of pencil leads of designated hardness.NOTE: When used as a basis for purchase agreement, this method will achieve maximum validity if a given set of referee pencils is agreed upon between the purchaser and the vendor.

Originated in Australia as AS 1580.405.1-1978.
Jointly revised and designated AS/NZS 1580.405.1-1996.