This specification focuses on the requirements and test methods for the color and appearance retention of solid colored plastic siding products. Color retention testing provides a method for estimating the acceptability of color change in a siding product over a period of years of service. Calculation of ellipsoid values for indicating compliance with this specification are provided.

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification establishes requirements and test methods for the color and appearance retention of solid colored plastic siding products.

1.2 Color retention testing provides a method for estimating the acceptability of color change in a siding product over a period of years of service.

1.3 Methods of indicating compliance with this specification are provided.

Note 1—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

Other Reference

Keywords

Appearance retention; Appearance of materials--specifications; Color--plastics; Solid colored plastic siding products; Solid phase materials--plastics;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 83.140.10 (Films and sheets)

Citing ASTM Standards

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