CSIRO

Site

Materials Performance Laboratory

Accreditation No.

165

Site No.

212

Date of Accreditation

04 Apr 1957

Address

Gate 5, 2 Normanby Road
Clayton, VIC 3168
Australia

csiro.au

Contact

Ms Money Arora P: +61 (03) 95458774

Availability

Services available to external clients

CSIRO address map

Scope of Accreditation

Print scopes
Materials Performance Laboratory

ISO/IEC 17025 (2017)

Infrastructure and Asset Integrity

Service Product Determinant Technique Procedure Limitations
Evaluation of mechanical performance of pedestrian and impact attenuation surfaces Pedestrian surfaces Slip resistance Dry floor friction test

AS 4663 Appendix B

AS 4586 Appendix B

 On-site tests
Slip resistance Wet pendulum

AS 4663 Appendix A

AS 4586 Appendix A

 On-site tests
Slip resistance Wet-barefoot inclining platform

AS 4586 Appendix C

ISO/IEC 17025 (2017)

Manufactured Goods

Service Product Determinant Technique Procedure Limitations
Material performance evaluation of elastomers, plastics and composite products Prepared test specimens Accelerated weathering Weatherometer

ISO 4892-2, SAE J1885, SAE J1960

Continuous light: Irradiance 0.30 to 0.70 W/m2 @340nm; 

Relative humidity: 30 to 95%; 

Temperature: 0 to 120°C;

Light and dark cycles; 

Impact resistance Impact hammer

AS/NZS 4257.6

Light transmission Not applicable

AS 4257.4

 After exposure to UV light
Accelerated weathering Weatherometer; Xenon-arc

ASTM D2565, ASTM D4459, ASTM D7869, ASTM G155

Ultraviolet exposure of non-metallic materials UV lamp

AS/NZS 2433

Colour fastness Not applicable

AS/NZS 1580.601.3

 After exposure to UV light
Accelerated weathering Fluorescent UV light

ASTM D4329, ASTM G151, ASTM G154, ISO 4892-3

Temperature 40 to 80°C, condensation

Impact resistance Not applicable

AS 4257.6

 After exposure to UV light
Water-proofing membranes; Wet area membranes Tensile properties Not applicable AS 1145.3 - 2001
Water vapour transmission Desiccant method ASTM E96

 Including temperature range detailed under AS 4654.1 clause 2.6
Bond strength Adhesion in peel ASTM C794 For compliance with AS 4654.1 Table 2.1 and 2.2
Resistance to chemicals Not applicable AS 4654.1 Table A4; AS/NZS 4858 Table A1 Water, Bleach & Detergent Immersion
Abrasion resistance Taber abraser AS 1580.403.2 For compliance with AS 4654.1 Clause 2.3
Resistance to ultraviolet light Cyclic fluorescent UV and condensation AS 4654.1 Table A4, Appendix. A
Heat resistance Not applicable AS 4654.1 Table A4; AS/NZS 4858 Table A1
Water absorption Not applicable AS 3558.1
Crazing resistance Not applicable AS 4654.1 Appendix B; AS/NZS 4858 Appendix B; BS EN 12310-1
Material performance evaluation of paint and related products Architectural coatings; Automotive coatings; Decorative coatings; Industrial coatings; Marine coatings Scratch resistance Classical AS 2331.4.7
Architectural coatings; Decorative coatings; Industrial coatings; Marine coatings Adhesion Falling weight AS/NZ 2728 Appendix G
Adhesion Bend test AS/NZ 2728 Appendix F
Architectural coatings; Decorative coatings; Industrial coatings; Marine coatings; Protective coatings on wooden furniture Degree of corrosion of coated metal substrates Visual comparison

AS 1580 481.3

Discolouration Visual comparison

AS/NZS 1580.481.1.2

Sample preparation Routine conditions - Temperature/humidity/airflow

AS/NZS 1580.101.1, AS/NZS 1580.101.4, AS/NZS 1580.101.5

Salt spray Not applicable

ASTM B117 (Standard practice for operating salt spray (fog) apparatus)

Adhesion Knife test

AS 1580.408.2

Density tests Pycnometer

AS/NZS 1580.202.1, AS/NZS 1580.202.2

 Also includes Water dispersed paints subject to foaming.
Application properties - Brush Gravimetric

AS/NZS 1580.107.8 

 Application of paint at a nominated spreading rate by Wet film mass
Degree of dirt retention Visual comparison

AS/NZS 1580.481.1.4

Artificial weathering; Salt spray Not applicable

ASTM G85-02 (A5 only) (Standard practice for modified salt spray (fog) testing)

Ease of manual re-incorporation Visual comparison

AS/NZS 1580.211.2

Dry film thickness; Water absorption Paint inspection gauge

AS/NZS 1580.108.1

 Permanent magnet instruments
Gloss Gloss meter

AS/NZS 1580.602.2

 at 20º, 60º and 85º
Sample preparation Not applicable

AS/NZS 1580.214.0 (Rheological properties- guide to test methods)

Consistency Stormer viscometer

AS/NZS 1580.214.1 (Procedure 1)

Fineness of grind Gauge block; Visual comparison

AS/NZS 1580.204.1

Outdoor weathering Not applicable

AS/NZS 1580.457.1, AS/NZ 2728 Appendix H

Assessing the individual film defects by the appropriate method(s) of AS 1580.481 through AS/NZS 1580.481.1.13 and AS 1580.481.3.

 Exposure site location: atmospheric coastal and marine at Flinders, Victoria; atmospheric and tropical at Darwin, Northern Territory; atmospheric light industrial at Clayton, Victoria
Application properties - Spray Visual comparison

AS/NZS 1580.205.2 - Conventional spraying

AS/NZS 1580.205.4 - Airless Spraying
Flexibility; Thermal stability; Water absorption Falling weight; Gravimetric; Visual comparison

AS/NZS 3862 Appendices L, O, P

Application properties - Roller Paint inspection gauge; Visual comparison

AS/NZS 1580.205.3

Corrosion; Degree of corrosion of coated metal substrates Neutral salt spray (NSS)

AS 2331.3.1

Resistance to solvent immersion Visual comparison

AS 1580.453.1

Degree of erosion Paint inspection gauge; Visual comparison

AS/NZS 1580.481.1.6

Colour measurement Visual comparison

AS/NZS 1580.601.1

Surface dry condition evaluation Mechanical thumb

AS 1580.401.6

Relative dry hiding power Visual comparison

AS/NZS 1580.213.1

Resistance to washing Gloss meter; Visual comparison

AS/NZS 1580.459.1

Degree of chalking Visual comparison

AS/NZS 1580.481.1.11

Wet film thickness Gravimetric

AS/NZS 1580.107.2

Appearance Visual comparison

AS 1580.603.1

Degree of fungal or algal growth Visual comparison

AS/NZS 1580.481.1.13

Colour measurement Spectrophotometry; Visual comparison

AS/NZS 1580.601.3

Thinner compatibility Visual comparison

AS/NZS 1580.208.1

Boiling water resistance Gloss meter; Visual comparison

AS 1580.456.1

Surface dry condition evaluation Visual comparison

AS/NZS 1580.401.1

Recoating properties Visual comparison

AS/NZS 1580.404.1

Drying time BK type recorder

AS 1580.401.3

Resistance to mudcracking Visual comparison

AS 1580.409.1

Wet film thickness Gravimetric

AS 1580.107.1

Consistency Consistency by flow-cup

AS/NZS 1580.214.2

Scratch resistance Visual comparison

AS/NZS 1580.403.1

Durability Not applicable

AS/NZS 1580.457.1

ASTM G154 - Standard practice for operating fluorescent light apparatus for UV exposure of nonmetallic materials
ASTM G155 - Standard practice for operating xenon arc light apparatus for exposure of non-metallic materials		 Atmospheric coastal and marine at Flinders, Victoria;
Atmospheric and tropical at Darwin, Northern Territory;
Atmospheric light industrial at Clayton, Victoria
Resistance to water at room temperature Gloss meter; Visual comparison

AS/NZS 1580.455.1

Adhesion Crosscut test

AS 1580.408.4

Consistency Consistency by rotational viscometer

AS/NZS 1580.214.5

Degree of cracking Microscopic examination; Visual comparison

AS/NZS 1580.481.1.8

Degree of flaking and peeling Microscopic examination; Visual comparison

AS/NZS 1580.481.1.10

Degree of blistering Microscopic examination; Visual comparison

AS/NZS 1580.481.1.9

Degree of corrosion of coated metal substrates Salt droplet

AS 1580.452.2

Degree of settling Visual comparison

AS/NZS 1580.211.1

Adhesion Pull-off test

AS 1580.408.5

Low temperature coalescence Visual comparison

AS 1580.409.2

Degree of dirt collection Visual comparison

AS/NZS 1580.481.1.3

Skin formation Classical

AS 1580.203.1

Resistance to yellowing - Dark chamber Gloss meter; Spectrophotometry; Visual comparison

AS/NZS 1580.461.1

Abrasion resistance Taber abraser

AS 1580.403.2

Hardness Pencil hardness

AS/NZS 1580.405.1

Artificial weathering; Salt spray; Ultraviolet ageing and thermal ageing test Not applicable

ASTM D5894 (Standard practice for cyclic salt fog/UV exposure of painted metal, (Alternating exposures in a fog/dry cabinet and a UV/condensation cabinet))

Degree of checking Microscopic examination; Visual comparison

AS/NZS 1580.481.1.7

Ductility Visual comparison

AS 1580.402.1

Resistance to cathodic disbonding Visual comparison

AS/NZ 4352

Dry hiding power contrast ratio Calculation; Reflectance

AS 1580.213.2

Colour measurement Spectrophotometry

AS/NZS 1580.601.3

Dry film thickness Paint inspection gauge

AS 1580.108.2

Artificial weathering; Ultraviolet ageing and thermal ageing test Not applicable ASTM G154 - Standard practice for operating fluorescent light apparatus for UV exposure of nonmetallic materials
ASTM G155 - Standard practice for operating xenon arc light apparatus for exposure of non-metallic materials
Degree of colour change Visual comparison

AS/NZS 1580.481.1.12

Impact resistance Falling weight

AS 1580.406.1, AS/NZ 2728 Appendix E

Gloss Gloss meter

AS/NZS 1580.481.1.5

Wet film thickness Wet film thickness by gauge

AS/NZS 1580.107.3

pH Potentiometric

AS/NZS 1580.505.1

 Water based paints
Evaluation of materials suitable for test panels Visual comparison

AS/NZS 1580.103.1, AS/NZS 1580.104.1

Blocking resistance of latex paint finishes Visual comparison

AS 1580.409.3

Sanding appraisal; Surface dry condition evaluation Visual comparison

AS 1580.401.5

Resistance to mineral oil and other organic liquids Visual comparison

AS 1580.454.1

Architectural coatings; Decorative coatings; Industrial coatings; Marine coatings; Protective coatings on wooden furniture; Stains Pre-treatment tests; Sample preparation Sanding; Solvent cleaning

AS 1580.105.1 ;105.2 

 Metal test panels

Sample preparation Not applicable

AS/NZS 1580.106.1

 Also on product: Timber test panels
For outdoor weathering testing
Architectural coatings; Decorative coatings; Industrial coatings; Protective coatings on wooden furniture Application properties - Brush Visual comparison

AS/NZS 1580.205.1

Light fastness Spectrophotometry; Visual comparison

AS 1580.482.1

Road marking paint Fineness Gravimetric AS 4049.1 Appendix E
No-pick-up time tests of road marking paints Visual comparison

AS/NZS 1580.401.8

Luminance factor Visual comparison AS 4049.1 Appendix G
Assessment of early washout resistance Visual comparison AS 4049.3 Appendix F
Resistance to bleeding Visual comparison AS 4049.1 Appendix E
Luminance factor Spectrophotometry AS 4049.3 Appendix H
Sample preparation Not applicable AS 4049.3 Appendix G
Mechanical performance evaluation of components for building envelopes, framing and interior lining Facade assemblies including interior and exterior cladding systems Ash content Muffle furnace ASTM D5630 Procedure B Table A1.2 Polyethylene and olefinic polymers

ISO/IEC 17025 (2017)

Materials

Service Product Determinant Technique Procedure Limitations
Chemical analysis of polymers and related materials Paints and related coating materials Non-volatile content by mass Gravimetric

AS 1580.301.1

Non-volatile content by volume Classical

AS 1580.301.2

Material performance evaluation of refractories, ceramics and related materials Silicate glasses Presence of moisture proof coatings on glass beads Visual examination AS/NZS 2009 Appendix H clause 5.8 and in-house method TM-901
Adhesion coatings on glass beads Classical AS/NZS 2009 Appendix L Clause 5.9
Optical quality of glass beads Visual examination AS/NZS 2009 clause 5.3
AS/NZS 2009 Appendix K
Size distribution of glass beads Classical AS/NZS 2009 Appendix C Clause 5.4
Foreign matter in glass beads Visual examination AS/NZS 2009 Clause 5.2
Retroreflectivity verification of glass beads Retroreflectometer AS/NZS 2009 Appendix M and AP-S0042 Appendix C
Roundness of glass beads by rolling performance Classical AS 2009 Appendix D
Colour of glass beads Comparison method AS/NZS 2009 Appendix F
Water resistance Classical AS/NZS 2009 Appendix G Clause 5.7
Refractive index of glass beads Becke line AS/NZS 2009 Appendix I Clause 5.10
Sample collection Paints and related coating materials Not applicable Not applicable

AS 1580.102.1

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