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Tests performed during and after application
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1. Mechanical Properties
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Test |
Standards |
| Abrasion resistance |
ASTM D4060 |
| Adhesion |
ASTM D3359, ASTM D2794, ASTM D2197 |
| Chipping resistance |
ISO 7724 |
| Coefficient of friction |
ASTM D2394 |
| Hardness |
ASTM D3363, ASTM D4366 |
| Impact resistance |
ASTM D2794 |
| Scratch resistance |
In house method |
| Wet adhesion |
ASTM D6900 |
2. Appearance and Optical Properties
Test |
Standards |
| Blistering |
ASTM D0714 |
| Chalking |
ASTM D4214 |
| Checking |
ASTM D0660 |
| Cracking |
ASTM D0661 |
| Erosion |
ASTM D0662 |
| Chipping |
ASTM D0772 |
| Colour |
ASTM D2244, E 308, E1164 |
| Brilliance |
ASTM D523, ASTM D2457, DIN 67530 |
| Hiding power |
ASTM D6762 |
| Metamerism |
ASTM D4086 |
| Haze |
ASTM D2039 |
| Whiteness |
ASTM E313 |
| Yellowness |
ASTM E313 |
3. Climate and Weather Resistance and Resistance Agains Chemical Products
Test |
Standards |
| Artificial weathering - Carbon Arc |
BS 3900-F3 |
| Artificial weathering - Xenon Arc |
ISO 12040, ASTM G155 |
| Detergent-resistance |
ASTM D2248 |
Liquid and stain resistance
(household chemicals) |
ASTM D1308,
ISO 2812 |
| Temperature-change resistance |
ASTM D1211 |
| Resistance against thermal cycles |
ASTM D4144 |
| Solvent-resistance |
ASTM D5402 |
| Scrub and washing resistance |
ASTM C756,
ASTM D2486 |
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4. »Other Tests
Test |
Standards |
| Cure time |
ASTM D3732 |
| Drying time |
ASTM D1640 |
| Dry film thickness |
ASTM D6132 |
| Glass transition temperatures |
ASTM E1356 |
| Hiding power of paints |
ASTM D344 |
| Surface energy and contact angle |
ASTM D2578, ASTM D5946 |
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13/03/09
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