EN ISO 868:2003
Plastics and ebonite - Determination of indentation hardness by means of a durometer (Shore hardness) (ISO 868:2003)

Standard No.

EN ISO 868:2003

Release Date

2003

Published By

European Committee for Standardization (CEN)

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EN ISO 868:2003

Scope

1.1 This International Standard specifies a method for the determination of the indentation hardness of plastics and ebonite by means of durometers of two types: type A is used for softer materials and type D for harder materials (see the Note to 8.2). The method permits measurement either of the initial indentation or of the indentation after a specified period of time, or both.NOTE The durometers and the methods specified in this International Standard are referred to as type A Shore and type D Shore durometers and durometer methods, respectively.1.2 This method is an empirical method intended primarily for control purposes. No simple relationship exists

EN ISO 868:2003 history

• 2003 EN ISO 868:2003 Plastics and ebonite - Determination of indentation hardness by means of a durometer (Shore hardness) (ISO 868:2003)
• 1997 EN ISO 868:1997 Plastics and Ebonite - Determination of Indentation Hardness by Means of a Durometer (Shore Hardness) ISO 868: 1985