本文件规定了用环球仪测定树脂（包括松香）和类似材料软化点的试验方法。 规定了手动和自动方法，自动方法为参考方法。购买本文件时可获得的所有当前修订均包含在购买本文件中。

This document specifies the test methods for determining the softening point of resins (including rosin) and similar materials by means of ring-and-ball apparatus. Both manual and automated methods are specified, the automated method being the reference method.All current amendments available at time of purchase are included with the purchase of this document.