What is ISO 8130-2 about?

ISO 8130 discusses coating powders. ISO 8130-2 is the second part of the ISO 8130 multi-series and discusses the determination of density.

ISO 8130 specifies a method for the determination of density for all types of coating powders using a gas comparison pyknometer.

Who is ISO 8130-2 for?

ISO 8130-2 on coating powders is useful for:

Paint manufacturers
Quality control personnel

Why should you use ISO 8130-2?

Density is a measure of mass per unit of volume, frequently expressed in g/cm3. It has been implied that a lower coating density means better coverage. In such an instance it is accepted that a given weight of an uncured coating with a lower density covers a greater area than does a higher density product.

ISO 8130-2 helps you in finding this density in coating powders using a gas pyknometer test. The test mentioned ISO 8130-2 helps you to find the density in an accurate way. ISO 8130-2 also helps you manufacture high-quality paints and gain good consumer trust and confidence.

What’s changed since the last update?

BS EN ISO 8130-2:2021 supersedes BS EN ISO 8130-2:2010, which is withdrawn. BS EN ISO 8130-2:2021 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN ISO 8130-2:2010. These include:

The terms and definitions clause (Clause 3) has been added
The gas has been changed from air or helium to helium or nitrogen
The procedure has been aligned with actual practice
The acceptable difference between the two results (Clause 9) is given as a percentage
The scope has been revised editorially, the text has been editorially revised, and the normative references have been updated

BS EN ISO 8130-2:2021

Coating powders - Determination of density by gas comparison pyknometer (referee method)

Current

Published:

31 Jul 2021