ASTM D2565-23

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...
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.  
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, health, and environmental 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.  
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Sep-2023
• ICS: 83.140.01 - Rubber and plastics products in general
• Technical Committee: D20 - Plastics
• Drafting Committee: D20.50 - Durability of Plastics

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D2565-16 - Standard Practice for Xenon-Arc Exposure of Plastics Intended for Outdoor Applications
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2023
• Referred By: ASTM F2623-22 - Standard Specification for Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) Systems for Non-Potable Water Applications
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2023
• Referred By: ASTM D7032-21 - Standard Specification for Establishing Performance Ratings for Wood-Plastic Composite and Plastic Lumber Deck Boards, Stair Treads, Guards, and Handrails
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2023
• Referred By: ASTM D5592-94(2018) - Standard Guide for Material Properties Needed in Engineering Design Using Plastics
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2023
• Referred By: ASTM F2905/F2905M-22 - Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Line Pipe For Oil and Gas Producing Applications
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2023
• Referred By: ASTM F2968/F2968M-21 - Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Pipe for Gas Distribution Applications
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2023
• Referred By: ASTM D3218-07(2018) - Standard Specification for Polyolefin Monofilaments
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2023
• Referred By: ASTM F3597-23 - Standard Specification for MRS-Rated Metric- and Inch-sized Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Pressure Pipe for Oil and Gas Producing Applications
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2023
• Referred By: ASTM D1047-21 - Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) Jacket for Wire and Cable
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2023
• Referred By: ASTM G178-16(2023) - Standard Practice for Determining the Activation Spectrum of a Material (Wavelength Sensitivity to an Exposure Source) Using the Sharp Cut-On Filter or Spectrographic Technique
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2023
• Referred By: ASTM D7031-11(2019) - Standard Guide for Evaluating Mechanical and Physical Properties of Wood-Plastic Composite Products
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2023
• Referred By: ASTM C1900-20 - Standard Practice for Weathering and Evaluation of Laminated Glass
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2023
• Referred By: ASTM D4101-17e1 - Standard Classification System and Basis for Specification for Polypropylene Injection and Extrusion Materials
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2023
• Referred By: ASTM F3390-20 - Standard Specification for 3 through 24 in. Lined Flexible Corrugated Polyethylene Pipe for Land Drainage Applications
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2023
• Referred By: ASTM F3459-21 - Standard Specification for Rigid Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) Exterior Profiles Used for Sound Walls
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2023

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: D2565 − 23
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* D5870 Practice for Calculating Property Retention Index of
Plastics
1.1 This practice covers specific procedures and test condi-
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
tions that are applicable for xenon-arc exposure of plastics
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
conducted in accordance with Practices G151 and G155. This
G113 Terminology Relating to Natural and Artificial Weath-
practice also covers the preparation of test specimens, the test
ering Tests of Nonmetallic Materials
conditions best suited for plastics, and the evaluation of test
G141 Guide for Addressing Variability in Exposure Testing
results.
of Nonmetallic Materials
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
G147 Practice for Conditioning and Handling of Nonmetal-
standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
lic Materials for Natural and Artificial Weathering Tests
conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for informa-
G151 Practice for Exposing Nonmetallic Materials in Accel-
tion only and are not considered standard.
erated Test Devices that Use Laboratory Light Sources
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
G155 Practice for Operating Xenon Arc Lamp Apparatus for
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the Exposure of Materials
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
G169 Guide for Application of Basic Statistical Methods to
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter- Weathering Tests
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mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2.2 ISO Standard:
ISO 4892-2 Plastics—Methods of Exposure to Laboratory
NOTE 1—This practice and ISO 4892-2 address the same subject matter,
Light Sources—Part 2, Xenon Arc Lamp
but differ in technical content.
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2.3 Society of Automotive Engineers’ Standards:
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
SAE J2412 Accelerated Exposure of Autmotive Interior
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
Trim Components Using a Controlled Irradiance Xenon-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Arc Apparatus
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
SAE J2527 Accelerated Exposure of Autmotive Exterior
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Materials Using a Controlled Irradiance Xenon-Arc Ap-
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
paratus
2. Referenced Documents
3. Terminology
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1 The definitions in Terminology G113 are applicable to
D3980 Practice for Interlaboratory Testing of Paint and
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this practice.
Related Materials (Withdrawn 1998)
4. Significance and Use
1 4.1 The ability of a plastic material to resist deterioration of
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. its electrical, mechanical, and optical properties caused by
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2023. Published October 2023. Originally
exposure to light, heat, and water can be very significant for
approved in 1966. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as D2565 - 16. DOI:
many applications. This practice is intended to induce property
10.1520/D2565-23.
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Designation: D2565 − 16 D2565 − 23
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*
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 healthsafety, health, and environmental 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.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
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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
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 Lamp Apparatus for Exposure of Materials
G169 Guide for Application of Basic Statistical Methods to Weathering Tests
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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 Sept. 15, 2016Oct. 1, 2023. Published October 2016October 2023. Originally approved in 1966. Last previous edition approved in 20082016
as D2565 - 99D2565 - 16.(08). DOI: 10.1520/D2565-16.10.1520/D2565-23.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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2.2 ISO Standard:
ISO 4892-2 Plastics—Methods of Exposure to Laboratory Light 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
3. Terminology
3.1 The definitions in Terminology G113 are applicable to this practice.
4. 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 expo
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