scope:

Note: Nothing in the specification supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless specific exemption has been obtained.

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

This test method shall be used to determine the hardness number of cellular and related materials used in soft automotive trim applications.

Only test results obtained on test pieces of the same outer shape and dimensions may be compared.

Hardness number, as determined by this test procedure, shall be a dimensionless number which is numerically equal to the force in N required to produce, under specified conditions, a specified compression of the test piece.