Overview

This document describes the procedure for determining the resistance of an organic coating on a metallic substrate to penetration by scratching with a needle. The responsible national standardization committee is Working Committee NA 002-00-07 AA "Allgemeine Prüfverfahren für Beschichtungsstoffe und Beschichtungen" ("General test methods for coating materials and coatings") at DIN Standards Committee Coatings and Coating Materials (NAB).

Responsible national committee

NA 002-00-07 AA - General test methods for coating materials and coatings  

Responsible european committee

CEN/TC 139/WG 9 - Testing of coil coated metals