RESISTANCE TO COLD LIQUIDS (UNI EN 12720)

METHOD
The samples are conditioned at room temperatures and 65%u.r for 7 days after the chemical agents
are applied onto filter paper, placed in contact with the painted surface and covered with watch
glasses. After the time lapse set out by the norm the surface is cleaned and after 24 hours the results
are assessed.
GPAO933B
AGENT CHEMICAL 10 MIN 1 ORA 16 ORE
1 DEIONIZED WATER 5 5 5
2 ETHYL ALCOHOL 48% 3 3 3
3 DETERGENT SOLUTION 5 4 3
4 ACETIC ACID 10% 5 4 4
5 CITRIC ACID 10% 5 5* -
6 AMMONIA 10% 5 5* -
7 Costumer wet Paper filter 5 5 5
*EVALUATED FROM THE GLASS SIDE

GPAO934
AGENT CHEMICAL 10 MIN 1 ORA 16 ORE
1 DEIONIZED WATER 5 5 5
2 ETHYL ALCOHOL 48% 3 3 3
3 DETERGENT SOLUTION 5 4 3
4 ACETIC ACID 10% 5 5 4
5 CITRIC ACID 10% 5 5* -
6 AMMONIA 10% 5 5* -
7 Costumer wet Paper filter 5 5 5
*EVALUATED FROM THE GLASS SIDE

Listed hereunder are the results assigned by UNI EN 12720 corresponding to the numbers :
1: Pronounced sign, the material of the surface is totally or partially lifted or the filter paper is stuck to the surface.
2: Pronounced sign, the structure of the surface has been modified.
3: Slight sign, visible from different observation directions, for example almost complete disc or barely visible circle.
4: Slight change in gloss only when the light source is reflected in the surface exactly over the sign, or very near to it, and is reflected
towards the eye of the observer, or a few barely visible signs.
5: No visible change (no damage).
The evaluation of the damage goes from 1 to 5, 1 being the worst and 5 the best.

RESISTANCE TO TEMPERATURE CHANGES (UNI 9429/89)

METHOD: The samples are exposed to violent temperature changes. After each COLD CHECK
cycle the surface is inspected visually for any imperfections (cracks, bubbles, etc.)

A COLD CHECK cycle is made up of the following temperature variations:

1. 4 hours at +50°C
2. 4 hours at –20°C
3. 16 hours at 25° and 50% relative humidity
The cycle is repeated for 15 times.
TEST LEVEL 1 2 3 4 5
Cycle without defect 1 5 8 10 15
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our laboratory and can not be extended to other productions, nor can it be used as a guarantee of particular quality of the painted
surface, such as tender specifications or specific technical norms.
In no way does this document implicate the liability of Ica Spa for the result of the work carried out by the receiver of this
document, nor by any third party.
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 SAMPLE EVALUATION TEST LEVEL REMARKS
GPAO934 5 No defect after 15 cycles 5
GPAO933B 5 No defect after 15 cycles 5

PENDULUM HARDNESS ASTM 4366-92

SUPPORT USED: polyester base coat
SEASONING: 7 days at 23-27°C and 40-60% humidity

METHOD:
The paint is applied onto a glass sample with a graduated applicator (30,60,90,120 µm).
With a special instrument (Gardner pendulum hardness measure) the capacity of a pendulum to
swing freely over the film of paint without friction is tested. The longer the pendulum oscillates (in
seconds) the harder the film of paint. The minimum thickness of dried paint applied must be at least
30 µm.

thikcness NOTE
120µm
PENDULUM HARDNESS
Sample immediately 1 days 2 days 7 days
GPAO934 97’’
GPAO933B 106’’

DETERMINATION OF LIGHT FASTNESS “UNI 15187”

METHOD
The painted panels are exposed to radiation produced by an artificial source with appropriate
characteristics (xeno lamp) for a determined cycle (20 hours- 0.35Watt/m² wave length 340 nm.)
This test simulates the light fastness of a surface destined for use inside a house (behind glass).
The assessment of the colour change was carried out by visual check using a range of greys
EQUIPMENT USED: XENON TEST CHAMBER produced by Q-SUN.

RESULT (GREY SCALE):

GPAO934 5
GPAO933B 5

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our laboratory and can not be extended to other productions, nor can it be used as a guarantee of particular quality of the painted
surface, such as tender specifications or specific technical norms.
In no way does this document implicate the liability of Ica Spa for the result of the work carried out by the receiver of this
document, nor by any third party.
INDUSTRIA CHIMICA ADRIATICA S.p.A.
Via Sandro Pertini, 52 - Zona Ind.le A - 62012 Civitanova Marche (MC) - Italy
C.F. e P.IVA n. IT00909430431 - Tel. +39 0733 8080 - Fax +39 0733 808140
www.icaspa.com - [email protected] Posta Elettronica Certificata - Certified e-mail: [email protected]
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 PENCIL HARDNESS UNI10782 OR ASTM D3363

METHOD:
Using the appropriate instrument as prescribed by the norm, a sign is inscribed with a sharpened
pencil of a certain hardness. The gouge left on the surface by the tip of the pencil is then assessed.
The results obtained refer to the hardest pencil which does not “cut” the surface.

SAMPLES PENCIL HARDNESS

GPAO934 B/HB
GPAO933B HB/F

NB: RANGE OF HARDNESSES

ORDER OF PENCILS FROM HARDEST TO SOFTEST:
6H -5H -4H -3H -2H -H -F -HB -B-2B -3B-4B-5B-6B

RESISTANCE TO THE WET CONDITIONS (internal method)

The climatic chamber is put at 50°C and 95% u.r. the samples are stored in this conditions for 5
days. After this period, the samples are evaluated and are described defects and any physical or
visual difference between the reference.

sample Grey scale Evaluation

GPAO934 5 after 5days:no defect
GPAO933B 5 after 5days:no defect

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This document is exclusively for information purposes and is not valid as certification. It refers only to the tested sample prepared in
our laboratory and can not be extended to other productions, nor can it be used as a guarantee of particular quality of the painted
surface, such as tender specifications or specific technical norms.
In no way does this document implicate the liability of Ica Spa for the result of the work carried out by the receiver of this
document, nor by any third party.
INDUSTRIA CHIMICA ADRIATICA S.p.A.
Via Sandro Pertini, 52 - Zona Ind.le A - 62012 Civitanova Marche (MC) - Italy
C.F. e P.IVA n. IT00909430431 - Tel. +39 0733 8080 - Fax +39 0733 808140
www.icaspa.com - [email protected] Posta Elettronica Certificata - Certified e-mail: [email protected]
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 CROSS CUT TEST (UNI EN ISO 2409/13) and ASTMD3359
METHOD:
On the painted surface two perpendicular incisions are made with a special cutting utensil with 6
parallel blades at a one, two or three millimetre distance from one another, depending on the
thickness of the dry film of paint and on the support used. In this way a grid is formed made up of
25 small squares. Adhesive tape is then applied by the pressure of the hand over the grid, for 60 to
120 seconds. After this time the tape is pulled away with a regular movement and the surface is
evaluated.
WET Condition: the grid formed by the cuts on the surface is covered with 2ml of water for 2
hours. Then the adhesion is inspected with the tape test.

SAMPLE ISO2409 ASTM D3359 ISO2409 WET

(1mm space) (1 mm space) (1mm space)
GPAO934 0 5B 0
GPAO933B 0 5B 0
Listed hereunder are the results assigned by UNI EN ISO 2409/13 corresponding to the numbers :
0=the edges of the incisions are perfectly intact: none of the squares has been removed.
1=small scales of paint have been removed from the intersections of the lines on a surface of less than 5% of the total area.
2= small scales of paint have been removed from the intersections of the lines on a surface of between 5 and 15% of the total area.
3=the paint has been removed along the edges of the grid and in part of the squares on 15-35% of the total area.
4=the paint has been removed from the squares on 35 to 65% of the total area.
5=the paint has been removed almost totally or totally.

SCRATCH RESISTANCE (UNI 15186)

METHOD
Scratch resistance is evaluated through an instrument called a SCRATCH TESTER.
The test piece is placed beneath a diamond-point and turned at 5 revs per minute. Using graduated
scales it is possible to control the weight applied to the diamond-point.
The result is given by the maximum weight applied to the scales which does not leave signs on the
test piece, or that leaves a discontinuous sign.

SAMPLE RESULT
GPAO934 0,3-0,5
GPAO933B 0,3-0,5

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This document is exclusively for information purposes and is not valid as certification. It refers only to the tested sample prepared in
our laboratory and can not be extended to other productions, nor can it be used as a guarantee of particular quality of the painted
surface, such as tender specifications or specific technical norms.
In no way does this document implicate the liability of Ica Spa for the result of the work carried out by the receiver of this
document, nor by any third party.
INDUSTRIA CHIMICA ADRIATICA S.p.A.
Via Sandro Pertini, 52 - Zona Ind.le A - 62012 Civitanova Marche (MC) - Italy
C.F. e P.IVA n. IT00909430431 - Tel. +39 0733 8080 - Fax +39 0733 808140
www.icaspa.com - [email protected] Posta Elettronica Certificata - Certified e-mail: [email protected]
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