1. Scope
1.1 This practice covers the procedures applicable when Practice G53 is employed for exposure testing of plastics.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Note 1-This standard and ISO/DIS 4892 are related in title and in technical content. However, the user should note that there may be significant technical differences. ISO/DIS 4892 permits the use of different instruments and different procedures among users.
2. Referenced Documents
ASTM Standards
D3980 Practice for Interlaboratory Testing of Paint and Related Materials
D5870 Practice for Calculating Property Retention Index of Plastics
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
G113 Terminology Relating to Natural and Artificial Weathering Tests of Nonmetallic Materials
G141 Guide for Addressing Variability in Exposure Testing on Nonmetallic Materials
G147 Practice for Conditioning and Handling of Nonmetallic Materials for Natural and Artificial Weathering Tests
G151 Practice for Exposing Nonmetallic Materials in Accelerated Test Devices That Use Laboratory Light Sources
G154 Practice for Operating Fluorescent Light Apparatus for UV Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials
G169 Guide for Applications of Basic Statistical Methods to Weathering Tests
G177 Tables for Reference Solar Ultraviolet Spectral Distributions: Hemispherical on 37 Degree Tilted Surface
ISO Standard
ISO4892-3 Plastics--Methods of Exposure to Laboratory Light Sources--Part 3, Fluorescent UV Lamps
SAE Standard
SAEJ2020 Accelerated Exposure of Automotive Exterior Materials Using a Fluorescent UV and Condensation Apparatus
Index Terms
Deterioration; Dew cycle; Exposure tests-fluorescent-UV apparatus; Operating procedures; Plast (general); Plast (reinforced thermosetting); Plast (thermoplastic); Rain; Sunlight/monochromatic light exposure; Water; Wind; operating light-/water-exposure apparatus (fluorescent UV-condensation; type) for exposure of plast, practice,; Fluorescent UV-condensation apparatus; Light-exposure; operating light-/water-exposure apparatus (fluorescent-UV condensation; type) for exposure of plast, practice; Number Code 83.080.01 (Plast in general)
DOI: 10.1520/D4329-99
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