BS EN 14086:2003

This standard BS EN 14086:2003 Paper and board. Measurement of specular gloss. 45° gloss with a parallel beam, DIN method is classified in these ICS categories:

• 85.060 Paper and board

This European Standard specifies a photometric test method for the assessment of visual gloss by means of a reflectometer value measured at an angle of 45°. It is applicable to plane paper and board surfaces of high gloss, commonly called glossy papers and boards, having reflectance values, measured according to this European Standard, above approximately 7. Materials containing optical brightning agents may be measured.