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. This standard describes several methods for determining the tendency of elastomeric parts/materials to bloom.

Foreword. Not applicable.

Applicability. These test methods are applicable to all dense elastomeric materials, including weatherstrip extrusion profiles and molded sections and coolant hoses (Method A).