Table of Contents

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

Abstract

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

RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee CH-003 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 30 May 2013.
Approved for reconfirmation in New Zealand on behalf of the Standards Council of New Zealand on 26 August 2013.
The following are represented on Technical Committee CH-003:

Australasian Corrosion Association
Australian Paint Approval Scheme
Australian Paint Manufactures' Federation
Australian Pipeline Industry Association
Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand
Master Painters New Zealand Association
Water Corporation Western Australia

Scope

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.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmation Notice 23-09-2013
Pages
ISBN
Committee	CH-003
Supersedes	DR 94395