ISO 15091 Paints and Varnishes - Determination of Electrical Conductivity and Resistivity

EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, offers precise and rapid testing services within the scope of ISO 15091 testing. This standard specifies a method for determining the electrical conductivity and electrical resistance of coating materials.

Conductivity is usually measured for water-based paints and varnishes, including electroplating coating materials, and resistivity is usually measured for solvent-based paints and varnishes. If necessary, the resistance of the coating material is calculated from any of these measurements. The method is applicable to products with conductivity lower than 200 µS/cm, corresponding to a resistance greater than 5 kΩ⋅cm.

The conductivity of coating materials affects their workability in the presence of an electric field. This is especially important for electroplating paints and coating materials that are processed electrostatically.

ISO standards such as ISO 15091 are important for ensuring consistency and quality across various industries. They provide a common framework for testing and evaluating the properties of materials and products (in this case paints and varnishes). By following the procedures outlined in the standard, organizations can compare the performance of different products, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain quality control.

EUROLAB assists manufacturers with ISO 15091 test compliance. Our test experts, with their professional working mission and principles, provide you, our manufacturers and suppliers, the best service and controlled testing process in our laboratories. Thanks to these services, businesses receive more effective, high-performance and quality testing services and provide safe, fast and uninterrupted service to their customers.