This International Standard specifies a method for determining the fineness of grind of paints, inks and related products by use of a suitable gauge, graduated in micrometres.
It is applicable to all types of liquid paints and related products, except products containing pigments in flake form (e.g. glass flakes, micaceous iron oxides, zinc flakes).
Of the three gauges referred to in 4.1, the 100 µm gauge is suitable for general use, but the 50 µm and especially the 25 µm gauge will only provide reliable results in the hands of skilled laboratory personnel.
Particular caution is necessary in interpreting readings of less than 10 µm.
ISO 1524:2013 Referenced Document
ISO 1513 Paints and varnishes - Examination and preparation of test samples
ISO 15528 Paints, varnishes and raw materials for paints and varnishes — Sampling*, 2020-05-13 Update
ISO 4618 Paints and varnishes — Vocabulary*, 2023-02-06 Update
ISO 1524:2013 history
2020ISO 1524:2020 Paints, varnishes and printing inks — Determination of fineness of grind
2013ISO 1524:2013 Paints, varnishes and printing inks - Determination of fineness of grind
2000ISO 1524:2000 Paints, varnishes and printing inks - Determination of fineness of grind
1983ISO 1524:1983 Paints and varnishes; Determination of fineness of grind
1973ISO 1524:1973 Title missing - Legacy paper document