ISO 12137:2011 PDF
Paints and varnishes — Determination of mar resistance
Paints and varnishes — Determination of mar resistance
- Document status:
- Active
- Format:
- Electronic (PDF)
- Number of pages:
- 7
- Publication date:
- October 6, 2011
- Edition:
- ISO IS 12137 edition 1 version 1
- ICS:
- 87.040
ISO 12137:2011 specifies a method for determining, using a curved (loop-shaped or ring-shaped) stylus, the mar resistance of a single coating of a paint, varnish or related product, or the upper layer of a multicoat system. This test has been found to be useful in comparing the mar resistance of different coatings. It is most useful in providing relative ratings for a series of coated panels exhibiting significant differences in mar resistance. ISO 12137 does not specify a method using a pointed stylus, two of which are specified in ISO 1528‑1 and ISO 1528‑2, respectively. The choice between the three methods will depend on the particular practical problem.
Technical details
- Technical committee
- ISO/TC 35/SC 9 - General test methods for paints and varnishes
- SKU
- ISO 12137:2011



