ISO 8254-2:2016

Paper and board — Measurement of specular gloss — Part 2: 75 degree gloss with a parallel beam, DIN method

Publication date:   Jun 30, 2016

General information

90.20   Standard under periodical review   Jul 15, 2026

ISO

ISO/TC 6 Paper, board and pulps

International Standard

85.060   Paper and board

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Scope

ISO 8254-2:2016 specifies a photometric test method for the assessment of visual gloss by means of a reflectometer value measured at an angle of 75°. It is applicable to plane paper and board surfaces of gloss levels below 65, measured according to ISO 8254-2:2016. It should be the preferred method for paper and board surfaces of gloss levels below 20, measured according to ISO 8254-2:2016. Materials containing optical brightening agents may be measured.

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ISO 8254-2:2003

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PUBLISHED
ISO 8254-2:2016
90.20 Standard under periodical review
Jul 15, 2026