ASTM D2565-99
Historical Standard: ASTM D2565-99 Standard Practice for Xenon Arc Exposure of Plastics Intended for Outdoor Applications
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ASTM D2565
1. Scope
1.1 This practice covers procedures applicable when Practice G26 is employed for exposure of plastics. Reference is made to sample preparation and evaluation of test results.
1.2 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-Practice D2565 and ISO/DIS4892 are related in title and in technical content. However, the user should note that there may be significant technical differences. ISO/DIS4892 permits the use of different instruments and different procedures among users.
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
D1293 Test Methods for pH of Water
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
G26 Practice for Operating Light-Exposure Apparatus (Xenon-Arc Type) With and Without Water for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials (Discontinued 2001)
G113 Terminology Relating to Natural and Artificial Weathering Tests of Nonmetallic Materials
G141 Guide for Addressing Variability in Exposure Testing of 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
G155 Practice for Operating Xenon Arc Light Apparatus for Exposure of Non-Metallic Materials
ISO Standard
ISO4892-2 Plastics--Methods of Exposure to Laboratory Light Sources -- Part 2, Xenon Arc LampKeywords
degradation; exposure; light exposure; ultraviolet; xenon-arc; Degradation--plastics; Exposure tests--plastics; Light exposure--plastics; Ultraviolet (UV) analysis--plastics; Water exposure apparatus; Xenon-arc light exposure;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 83.140.01 (Rubber and plastic products in general)
DOI: 10.1520/D2565-99
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