INTERNATIONAL ISO

STANDARD 6272-1

Second edition
2011-08-15

Paints and varnishes — Rapid-

deformation (impact resistance) tests —
Part 1:
Falling-weight test, large-area indenter
Peintures et vernis — Essais de déformation rapide (résistance au
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Contents Page

Foreword ............................................................................................................................................................iv
1 Scope ......................................................................................................................................................1
2 Normative references............................................................................................................................1
3 Principle..................................................................................................................................................1
4 Apparatus ...............................................................................................................................................2
5 Sampling.................................................................................................................................................2
6 Test panels .............................................................................................................................................4
7 Procedure ...............................................................................................................................................5
8 Precision.................................................................................................................................................6
9 Test report ..............................................................................................................................................7

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Foreword
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ISO 6272-1 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 35, Paints and varnishes, Subcommittee SC 9,
General test methods for paints and varnishes.
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This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 6272-1:2002), which has been technically
revised. The main technical changes are as follows:
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c) the test is no longer carried out at a specified relative humidity; instead, the relative humidity is simply
recorded but the test has to be completed within a specified length of time after conditioning the test
panels;

d) the supplementary test conditions (formerly Annex A) have been incorporated in the test report.

ISO 6272 consists of the following parts, under the general title Paints and varnishes — Rapid-deformation
(impact resistance) tests:

⎯ Part 1: Falling-weight test, large-area indenter

⎯ Part 2: Falling-weight test, small-area indenter

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Paints and varnishes — Rapid-deformation (impact resistance)

tests —
Part 1:
Falling-weight test, large-area indenter

1 Scope
This part of ISO 6272 describes a method for evaluating the resistance of a dry film of paint, varnish or related
product to cracking or peeling from a substrate when it is subjected to a deformation caused by a falling
weight, with a 20-mm-diameter spherical indenter, dropped under standard conditions.

NOTE The terms “impact” and “impact resistance” are used in the title and text of this part of ISO 6272, but an
important characteristic of the apparatus used is that it should produce rapid deformation rather than a true impact.

The method described can be applied

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2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.

ISO 1513, Paints and varnishes — Examination and preparation of test samples

ISO 1514, Paints and varnishes — Standard panels for testing

ISO 2808, Paints and varnishes — Determination of film thickness

ISO 3270, Paints and varnishes and their raw materials — Temperatures and humidities for conditioning and
testing

ISO 13076, Paints and varnishes — Lighting and procedure for visual assessments

ISO 15528, Paints, varnishes and raw materials for paints and varnishes — Sampling

3 Principle
The coating under test is applied to suitable, thin (normally metal) panels. After the coating has cured, a
standard weight is dropped on to each panel from a height that will cause deformation of the coating and the
substrate. The test can be carried out with the coated side of the panel facing upwards (i.e. towards the falling

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weight) or downwards (i.e. away from the weight). By gradually increasing the height from which the weight
drops, the point at which failure occurs can be determined. Films generally fail by cracking, which is made
more visible by the use of a magnifier.

4 Apparatus
Ordinary laboratory apparatus and glassware, together with the following:

4.1 Falling-weight apparatus, compromising the elements described in 4.1.1 to 4.1.6.

4.1.1 Base stand, of sufficient mass to support the die (4.1.4).

4.1.2 Falling weights (see Figure 1), the head having the shape of a spherical segment of diameter
(20 ± 0,3) mm, and a total mass of (1 000 ± 10) g or (2 000 ± 20) g, unless otherwise specified.

4.1.3 Vertical guide tube (see Figures 1 and 2), to direct the falling weight (4.1.2) perpendicularly on to the
test panel. The guide tube shall be graduated in millimetres to indicate the distance above the surface of the
test panel.

To avoid excessive friction and to ensure accurate guidance, the difference between the inner diameter of the
guide tube and the outer diameter of the falling weight shall be (0,7 ± 0,2) mm and the distance between the
bottom end of the guide tube and the top of the test panel shall be not more than 45 mm.

4.1.4 Die (see Figure 1), ring-shaped with an inner diameter of (27 ± 0,3) mm. The inner upper edge of the
ring shall be rounded, with a radius of curvature of (0,9 ± 0,2) mm. The minimum height of the ring shall be
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Clamping sleeve (see Figures 1 and 2), to hold the test panel in position. The inner diameter at the
bottom shall be the same as that of the die [(27 ± 0,3) mm]; however, it is important to ensure that the head of
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Stops (see Figure 2), of different thicknesses, to limit the indentation depth of the falling weight.

4.2 Viewing lens, with a magnification of ×10.

5 Sampling
Take a representative sample of the coating material to be tested (or of each product in the case of a multi-
coat system), as described in ISO 15528.

Examine and prepare each sample for testing, as described in ISO 1513.

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Dimensions in millimetres

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1 guide tube
2 weight
3 additional weight(s), if required
4 clamping sleeve
5 die
a The difference between the inner diameter of the guide tube and the outer diameter of the falling weight is
(0,7 ± 0,2) mm.

Figure 1 — Falling-weight apparatus showing required dimensions

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1 guide tube
2 falling weight
3 stops
4 clamping sleeve
5 die
6 test panel

Figure 2 — Side view of falling-weight apparatus

6 Test panels

6.1 Substrate

If a metal panel is used, it shall conform to the requirements of ISO 1514.

Whatever the panel material, the panels shall be planar, free from distortion and at least 0,25 mm thick. The
dimensions shall be such as to allow the test to be carried out at at least five different positions not less than
40 mm from each other and not less than 20 mm from the edge of the panel.

Measure the thickness to the nearest 0,01 mm.

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6.2 Preparation and coating

Prepare metal test panels in accordance with ISO 1514.

Whatever the panel material, coat the prepared panel by the method specified by the manufacturer of the
product or system under test to give the dry-film thickness specified by the manufacturer, or by a method
agreed upon between the interested parties to give a dry-film thickness agreed upon between the interested
parties.

The coating method and dry-film thickness used shall be included in the test report [see Clause 9, items c) 2)
and c) 4)].

6.3 Drying

Dry (or stove) and age (if applicable) each coated test panel for the time, and under the conditions, specified
by the manufacturer of the product or system under test, or as agreed between the interested parties.

The time and conditions used shall be included in the test report [see Clause 9, item c) 3)].

6.4 Thickness of coating

Determine the thickness, in micrometres, of the dried coating by one of the procedures specified in ISO 2808.
Make the measurements at, or as near as possible to, the positions at which the test is to be carried out.

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Before testing, condition the coated panels at a temperature of (23 ± 2) °C and a relative humidity of
(50 ± 5) % (or at another temperature and humidity, agreed between the interested parties, from those
specified in ISO 3270) for a minimum period of 16 h. Begin the test procedure as soon as possible after
conditioning, but in any case complete it not later than 30 min after removal of the test panels from
conditioning.

Mount the apparatus on a firm surface (for example, concrete, steel or stone).

Carry out the test at (23 ± 2) °C or at another temperature, agreed between the interested parties, from those
specified in ISO 3270. State the test temperature at which the test was carried out in the test report.

Measure the relative humidity during the test and state it in the test report.

7.2 Pass/fail test (using a specified mass)

Ensure that the guide tube (4.1.3) is vertical. Attach additional weight(s), if required, to the weight in order to
achieve the required loading.

Adjust the height of the weight to the required release-point (using the graduations on the guide tube) and lock
in position. If necessary, fit stop(s) (4.1.6) of total thickness sufficient to limit the indentation to a depth agreed
between the interested parties or as otherwise specified. Place a test panel (see Clause 6) on the die (4.1.4),
with the coated face up or down, as specified. Hold the test panel in position by means of the clamping sleeve.
Release the weight (4.1.2) and allow it to fall on to the test panel.

Remove the test panel from the apparatus and examine the coating with the lens (4.2).

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