This Gulf standard specifies a method of assessment of surface resistance to cold liquids and relates to the surfaces of finished furniture. It can also be applied to test panels with a size sufficient to meet the requirements of the test and of the same material and finished in the identical manner as the finished furniture. The type and number of test liquids and the test periods (selected from the table in clause 5) shall be stated in requirement specifications or shall be agreed upon between purchaser and supplier. A selection of suitable test liquids is given annex, but others may be used, if necessary.