This standard is included in DIN HDBK 486. Gives a test method for determining the scratch resistance of enamel finishes. This is based on ISO 1518:1992, and is performed significantly higher forces. The value of the scratch resistance that is obtained is a measure of how durable porcelain enamel finishes are when scratched by sharp objects and should not be confused with scratch hardness, a quantity that is measured by the procedure with is described in EN 101:1991.