scope:

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

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

The object of this test method is the determination of the permanent set characteristics of elastomeric components used in vehicles, subjected to a constant deformation at specified temperatures.

Objectives.

The determination of the permanent set characteristics shown by elastomeric components. The data given by this test method will also enable an indication of the state of cure of the elastomer to be obtained.