scope:

Note: Nothing in this standard supersedes applicable laws and regulations.

Note: In the event of conflict between the English and domestic language, the English language shall take precedence.

Purpose.

The purpose of this test method is to determine the resistance of metals, metallic and other protective coatings, normally applied to automotive components to sulphur dioxide in an environment of high humidity.

The test is accelerated and carried out using sulphur dioxide injected into air saturated with water vapour at specified temperatures.

Foreword.

Not applicable.

Applicability.

This test is applicable to components that are exposed to the industrial environments.