BS 5131-2.11:1983

This standard BS 5131-2.11:1983 Methods of test for footwear and footwear materials. Solings is classified in these ICS categories:

• 61.060 Footwear

This Section describes a method for the visual assessment of the effects on soling materials of short-term contact with a hot surface. This method enables the assessment of the suitability of soling materials for footwear which is used in situations where brief contact with hot objects is likely.

This test should not be used for assessing the effects of long-term exposure at elevated temperatures.

Visual assessment of damage before and after bending of the specimen after contact for 60 s. Applicable to any flexible soling material.