ASTM E2072-04
(Specification)Standard Specification for Photoluminescent (Phosphorescent) Safety Markings
Standard Specification for Photoluminescent (Phosphorescent) Safety Markings
ABSTRACT
This specification covers minimum photometric requirements for newly applied photoluminescent (phosphorescent) safety materials used to provide supplemental markings of escape routes, emergency equipment, and obstructions along the escape route. This specification does not cover potentially diminished performance due to wear and tear and aging. The photoluminescent safety materials shall be tested and shall conform to optical requirements and to the specified values of on-site luminance, activation, and marking width.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers minimum photometric requirements for newly applied photoluminescent (phosphorescent) safety materials used to provide supplemental markings of escape routes, emergency equipment, and other potentially dangerous objects. (see also Test Method E 2073, Test Method for Photopic Luminance of Photoluminescent (Phosphorescent) Markings, and Guide E 2030, Guide for Recommended Uses of Photoluminescent Safety Markings).
1.2 This specification establishes minimum luminance values for photoluminescent (phosphorescent) markings for detection in clear air under blackout conditions.
1.3 This specification applies to all types of photoluminescent (phosphorescent) markings, including but not limited to plastics, coatings, ceramics, films, etc.
1.4 This specification does not cover potentially diminished performance due to wear and tear and aging.
1.5 This specification applies only to photoluminescent (phosphorescent) markings emitting the majority of spectral energy within the 515 to 535 nanometer range.
1.6 When reference is made regarding photoluminescence in the text of this standard, it implies phosphorescence.
1.7 The values stated in SI units are the standard. The values given in parentheses are provided for information purposes only.
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An American National Standard
Designation: E 2072 – 04
Standard Specification for
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Photoluminescent (Phosphorescent) Safety Markings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E 2072; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope 3. Terminology
1.1 This specification covers minimum photometric require- 3.1 Definitions of terms in Terminology E 284 and Termi-
ments for newly applied photoluminescent (phosphorescent) nology E 1316 are applicable to this specification.
safety materials used to provide supplemental markings of
4. Performance Requirements
escape routes, emergency equipment, and obstructions along
the escape route. (see also Test Method E 2073 and Guide 4.1 Optical Requirements:
4.1.1 Luminance in a Test Laboratory—The photopic lumi-
E 2030).
1.2 This specification establishes minimum luminance val- nance of all three specimens of the photoluminescent marking,
measured in compliance withTest Method E 2073, shall be not
ues for photoluminescent (phosphorescent) markings.
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1.3 This specification applies to all types of photolumines- less than: 20.0 mcd/m at 10 min after activation has ceased;
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and 2.8 mcd/m at 60 min after activation has ceased.
cent (phosphorescent) markings, including but not limited to
plastics, coatings, ceramics, films, etc.
5. Installation Site
1.4 This specification does not cover potentially diminished
5.1 On-SiteLuminance—The photopic luminance of on-site
performance due to wear and tear and aging.
installed photoluminescent markings shall be measured in
1.5 This specification applies only to photoluminescent
compliance with Test Method E 2073, except for XENON
(phosphorescent) markings emitting the majority of spectral
activation. The on-site lighting shall be used as activation.
energy within the 515 to 535 nanometer range.
Markings must be a minimum of 25.4-mm (1-in.) width. For
1.6 When reference is made regarding photoluminescence
markings of widthW, the required photopic luminance shall, at
in the text of this standard, it implies phosphorescence.
all times, be not less than:
1.7 ThevaluesstatedinSIunitsarethestandard.Thevalues
given in parentheses are provided for information purposes
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1500/W mcd/m at 10 min after activation has ceased
only.
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220/W mcd/m at 60 min after activation has ceased
2. Referenced Documents
For this calculation, the width W is measured in millimetres.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
Examples of Required Luminance Values
E 284 Terminology of Appearance
Width of
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