ASTM D2565-16
(Practice)Standard Practice for Xenon-Arc Exposure of Plastics Intended for Outdoor Applications
Standard Practice for Xenon-Arc Exposure of Plastics Intended for Outdoor Applications
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 The ability of a plastic material to resist deterioration of its electrical, mechanical, and optical properties caused by exposure to light, heat, and water can be very significant for many applications. This practice is intended to induce property changes associated with end-use conditions, including the effects of daylight, moisture, and heat. The exposure used in this practice is not intended to simulate the deterioration caused by localized weather phenomena, such as, atmospheric pollution, biological attack, and saltwater exposure.
4.2 Caution—Variations in results are possible when operating conditions are varied within the accepted limits of this practice. Therefore, all references to the use of this practice must be accompanied by a report prepared in accordance with Section 9 that describes the specific operating conditions used. Refer to Practice G151 for detailed information on the caveats applicable to use of results obtained in accordance with this practice.
Note 2: Additional information on sources of variability and on strategies for addressing variability in the design, execution, and data analysis of laboratory-accelerated exposure tests is found in Guide G141.
4.3 Reproducibility of test results between laboratories has been shown to be good when the stability of materials is evaluated in terms of performance ranking compared to other materials or to a control.6,7 Therefore, exposure of a similar material of known performance (a control) at the same time as the test materials is strongly recommended. It is preferable that the number of specimens of the control material be the same as that used for test materials. It is recommended that at least three replicates of each material be exposed to allow for statistical evaluation of results.
4.4 Test results will depend upon the care that is taken to operate the equipment in accordance with Practice G155. Significant factors include regulation of line voltage, freedom from salts or other d...
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1.1 This practice covers specific procedures and test conditions that are applicable for xenon-arc exposure of plastics conducted in accordance with Practices G151 and G155. This practice also covers the preparation of test specimens, the test conditions best suited for plastics, and the evaluation of test results.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, 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 practice and ISO 4892-2 address the same subject matter, but differ in technical content.
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Designation: D2565 − 16
Standard Practice for
Xenon-Arc Exposure of Plastics Intended for Outdoor
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Applications
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2565; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope* G141 Guide for Addressing Variability in Exposure Testing
of Nonmetallic Materials
1.1 This practice covers specific procedures and test condi-
G147 Practice for Conditioning and Handling of Nonmetal-
tions that are applicable for xenon-arc exposure of plastics
lic Materials for Natural and Artificial Weathering Tests
conducted in accordance with Practices G151 and G155. This
G151 Practice for Exposing Nonmetallic Materials inAccel-
practice also covers the preparation of test specimens, the test
erated Test Devices that Use Laboratory Light Sources
conditions best suited for plastics, and the evaluation of test
G155 Practice for Operating XenonArc LightApparatus for
results.
Exposure of Non-Metallic Materials
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
G169 Guide for Application of Basic Statistical Methods to
standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
Weathering Tests
conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for informa-
4
2.2 ISO Standard:
tion only and are not considered standard.
ISO 4892-2 Plastics—Methods of Exposure to Laboratory
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Light Sources—Part 2, Xenon Arc Lamp
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
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2.3 Society of Automotive Engineers’Standards:
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
SAE J2412 Accelerated Exposure of Autmotive Interior
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
Trim Components Using a Controlled Irradiance Xenon-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Arc Apparatus
NOTE1—ThispracticeandISO4892-2addressthesamesubjectmatter,
SAE J2527 Accelerated Exposure of Autmotive Exterior
but differ in technical content.
Materials Using a Controlled Irradiance Xenon-Arc Ap-
paratus
2. Referenced Documents
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3. Terminology
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D3980 Practice for Interlaboratory Testing of Paint and
3.1 The definitions in Terminology G113 are applicable to
3
Related Materials (Withdrawn 1998)
this practice.
D5870 Practice for Calculating Property Retention Index of
Plastics
4. Significance and Use
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
4.1 The ability of a plastic material to resist deterioration of
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
its electrical, mechanical, and optical properties caused by
G113 Terminology Relating to Natural andArtificial Weath-
exposure to light, heat, and water can be very significant for
ering Tests of Nonmetallic Materials
many applications.This practice is intended to induce property
changes associated with end-use conditions, including the
effects of daylight, moisture, and heat. The exposure used in
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ThispracticeisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeD20onPlasticsand
thispracticeisnotintendedtosimulatethedeteriorationcaused
is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.50 on Durability of Plastics.
by localized weather phenomena, such as, atmospheric
Current edition approved Sept. 15, 2016. Published October 2016. Originally
approved in 1966. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D2565 - 99(08). DOI: pollution, biological attack, and saltwater exposure.
10.1520/D2565-16.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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the ASTM website. 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
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www.astm.org. PA 15096, http://www.sae.org.
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NOTE 3—For supporting flexible specimens, aluminum panels that are
4.2 Caution—Variations in results are possible when oper-
0.025
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Designation: D2565 − 99 (Reapproved 2008) D2565 − 16
Standard Practice for
Xenon-Arc Exposure of Plastics Intended for Outdoor
1
Applications
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2565; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope Scope*
1.1 This practice covers specific procedures and test conditions that are applicable for xenon-arc exposure of plastics conducted
in accordance with Practices G151 and G155. This practice also covers the preparation of test specimens, the test conditions best
suited for plastics, and the evaluation of test results.
NOTE 1—Previous versions of this practice referenced xenon-arc devices described in Practice G26, which described very specific equipment designs.
Practice G26 is being replaced by Practice G151, which describes performance criteria for all exposure devices that use laboratory light sources and by
Practice G155, which gives requirements for exposing nonmetallic materials in xenon-arc devices. Practice G26 will be balloted for withdrawal before
December 2000.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions
to inch-pound units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, 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 practice is technically equivalent to ISO 4892-2.and ISO 4892-2 address the same subject matter, but differ in technical content.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1293 Test Methods for pH of Water
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D3980 Practice for Interlaboratory Testing of Paint and Related Materials (Withdrawn 1998)
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
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Materials (Discontinued 2001) (Withdrawn 2000)
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
G169 Guide for Application of Basic Statistical Methods to Weathering Tests
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2.2 ISO Standard:
ISO 4892-2 Plastics—Methods of Exposure to Laboratory Light Sources — Part Sources—Part 2, Xenon Arc Lamp
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2.3 Society of Automotive Engineers’ Standards:
SAE J2412 Accelerated Exposure of Autmotive Interior Trim Components Using a Controlled Irradiance Xenon-Arc Apparatus
SAE J2527 Accelerated Exposure of Autmotive Exterior Materials Using a Controlled Irradiance Xenon-Arc Apparatus
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.50 on Durability of Plastics.
Current edition approved March 1, 2008Sept. 15, 2016. Published April 2008October 2016. Originally approved in 1966. Last previous edition approved in 19992008 as
D2565 - 99D2565 - 99.(08). DOI: 10.1520/D2565-99R08.10.1520/D2565-16.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
3
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
4
Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
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Available from SAE International (SAE), 400 Commonwealth Dr., Warrendale, PA 15096, http://www.sae.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © AS
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NOTICE: This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or withdrawn.
Contact ASTM International (www.astm.org) for the latest information
Designation: D2565 − 16
Standard Practice for
Xenon-Arc Exposure of Plastics Intended for Outdoor
1
Applications
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2565; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope* G141 Guide for Addressing Variability in Exposure Testing
of Nonmetallic Materials
1.1 This practice covers specific procedures and test condi-
G147 Practice for Conditioning and Handling of Nonmetal-
tions that are applicable for xenon-arc exposure of plastics
lic Materials for Natural and Artificial Weathering Tests
conducted in accordance with Practices G151 and G155. This
G151 Practice for Exposing Nonmetallic Materials in Accel-
practice also covers the preparation of test specimens, the test
erated Test Devices that Use Laboratory Light Sources
conditions best suited for plastics, and the evaluation of test
G155 Practice for Operating Xenon Arc Light Apparatus for
results.
Exposure of Non-Metallic Materials
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
G169 Guide for Application of Basic Statistical Methods to
standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
Weathering Tests
conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for informa-
4
2.2 ISO Standard:
tion only and are not considered standard.
ISO 4892-2 Plastics—Methods of Exposure to Laboratory
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Light Sources—Part 2, Xenon Arc Lamp
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5
2.3 Society of Automotive Engineers’ Standards:
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
SAE J2412 Accelerated Exposure of Autmotive Interior
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
Trim Components Using a Controlled Irradiance Xenon-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Arc Apparatus
NOTE 1—This practice and ISO 4892-2 address the same subject matter,
SAE J2527 Accelerated Exposure of Autmotive Exterior
but differ in technical content.
Materials Using a Controlled Irradiance Xenon-Arc Ap-
paratus
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards: 3. Terminology
D3980 Practice for Interlaboratory Testing of Paint and
3.1 The definitions in Terminology G113 are applicable to
3
Related Materials (Withdrawn 1998)
this practice.
D5870 Practice for Calculating Property Retention Index of
Plastics
4. Significance and Use
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
4.1 The ability of a plastic material to resist deterioration of
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
its electrical, mechanical, and optical properties caused by
G113 Terminology Relating to Natural and Artificial Weath-
exposure to light, heat, and water can be very significant for
ering Tests of Nonmetallic Materials
many applications. This practice is intended to induce property
changes associated with end-use conditions, including the
effects of daylight, moisture, and heat. The exposure used in
1
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on Plastics and
this practice is not intended to simulate the deterioration caused
is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.50 on Durability of Plastics.
by localized weather phenomena, such as, atmospheric
Current edition approved Sept. 15, 2016. Published October 2016. Originally
approved in 1966. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D2565 - 99(08). DOI: pollution, biological attack, and saltwater exposure.
10.1520/D2565-16.
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
4
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
the ASTM website. 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
3 5
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on Available from SAE International (SAE), 400 Commonwealth Dr., Warrendale,
www.astm.org. PA 15096, http://www.sae.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
1
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D2565 − 16
NOTE 3—For supporting flexible specimens, aluminum panels that are
4.2 Caution—Variations in results are possible when oper-
0.025 in. (0.64 mm) thick have been found to be acceptable for many
ating conditions are varied within the accepted
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