"TECNALIA is the only laboratory accredited by ENAC for UNE EN ISO 11998"
We guarantee the wet scrub resistance of coatings
When repeated cleaning and everyday wear and tear compromise the service life of coatings, TECNALIA provides the solution: accredited tests that guarantee wet scrub resistance with absolute reliability. Standard UNE EN ISO 11998 is the international reference standard to assess the wet scrub resistance of decorative paints and varnishes.
This technical procedure determines the ability of coatings to resist wear and tear caused by repeated cleaning operations. This property does not only depend on the quality of the coating, but also on the substrate used. For this reason, the standard itself defines the substrate along with an application method, curing conditions and the test method itself.
We are the only ENAC accredited laboratory for UNE EN/ISO 11998
Within this technical framework, TECNALIA's paints, coatings and waterproofing testing laboratory stands out as the only laboratory accredited by ENAC to carry out tests in accordance with UNE EN ISO 11998, thus becoming the national benchmark in the advanced evaluation of coatings.
- This accreditation ensures that the results issued have absolute reliability, traceability and international recognition, a differentiating aspect for manufacturers who need solid data before launching products on the market or certifying their performance.
- Furthermore, accreditation helps to determine compliance with one of the properties listed in the European Ecolabel Decision, where test accreditation is essential.
We contribute towards the development of more reliable and durable coatings
The methodology allows for accurate reproduction of real-life situations, especially in sectors in which intensive cleaning is common, such as construction. Thanks to the clear structure of the standard, manufacturers can compare formulations objectively, understand the performance of their coatings and ensure their durability in demanding environments.
The ENAC accreditation guarantees that the UNE EN ISO 11998 test is performed with the highest quality standards: use of calibrated and specifically designed equipment for the test, ensuring repeatability and full traceability of each step of the process and the work is performed by highly qualified technical staff under procedures subjected to exhaustive technical audits.
This translates into fully reliable and comparable results across manufacturers, formulations and production batches.
We are the strategic partner to provide guarantees regarding the durability of coatings
In an environment in which coatings are subject to constant cleaning, intensive maintenance and increasingly demanding conditions of use, rigorous validation is essential. The UNE EN ISO 11998 has established itself as a key tool to measure and demonstrate the real durability of a coating and thanks to its exclusive accreditation and technical capacity, TECNALIA is positioned as the strategic partner capable of offering this guarantee with full precision.
TECNALIA collaborates in this way towards the development of safer, more durable and sustainable coatings, accompanying companies in the development and validation of products capable of withstanding the wear and tear of everyday use and the demands of today's market.