ASTM E2072-14
(Specification)Standard Specification for Photoluminescent (Phosphorescent) Safety Markings (Withdrawn 2023)
Standard Specification for Photoluminescent (Phosphorescent) Safety Markings (Withdrawn 2023)
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 performance requirements for newly applied photoluminescent (phosphorescent) safety materials used to provide supplemental markings of escape routes, emergency equipment, and obstructions along the escape route. (see also Test Method E2073 and Guide E2030).
1.2 This specification establishes minimum luminance values for photoluminescent (phosphorescent) markings.
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 inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This specification covered minimum performance requirements for newly applied photoluminescent (phosphorescent) safety materials used to provide supplemental markings of escape routes, emergency equipment, and obstructions along the escape route.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee E12 on Color and Appearance, this specification was withdrawn in July 2023 in accordance with section 10.6.3 of the Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees, which requires that standards shall be updated by the end of the eighth year since the last approval date.
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Designation: E2072 − 14 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
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Photoluminescent (Phosphorescent) Safety Markings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2072; 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 E2073 Test Method for Photopic Luminance of Photolumi-
nescent (Phosphorescent) Markings
1.1 This specification covers minimum performance re-
quirements for newly applied photoluminescent (phosphores-
3. Terminology
cent) safety materials used to provide supplemental markings
3.1 Definitions of terms in Terminology E284 and Termi-
of escape routes, emergency equipment, and obstructions along
nology E1316 are applicable to this specification.
the escape route. (see also Test Method E2073 and Guide
E2030).
4. Performance Requirements
1.2 This specification establishes minimum luminance val-
4.1 Optical Requirements:
ues for photoluminescent (phosphorescent) markings.
4.1.1 Luminance in a Test Laboratory—The photopic lumi-
1.3 This specification applies to all types of photolumines- nance of all three specimens of the photoluminescent marking,
cent (phosphorescent) markings, including but not limited to
measured in compliance with Test Method E2073, shall be not
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plastics, coatings, ceramics, films, etc. less than: 30 mcd/m at 10 min after activation has ceased; and
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5 mcd/m at 90 min after activation has ceased.
1.4 This specification does not cover potentially diminished
performance due to wear and tear and aging. 4.2 Walking Surfaces Materials:
4.2.1 Photoluminescent safety markings intended to be
1.5 This specification applies only to photoluminescent
installed on walking surfaces of the means of egress shall have
(phosphorescent) markings emitting the majority of spectral
a slip-resistant surface and be securely attached.
energy within the 515 to 535 nanometer range.
1.6 When reference is made regarding photoluminescence 5. Installation Site
in the text of this standard, it implies phosphorescence.
5.1 On-Site Luminance—The photopic luminance of on-site
1.7 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
installed photoluminescent markings shall be measured in
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical compliance with Test Method E2073. The on-site lighting shall
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
be used as activation. Markings must be a minimum of 1-in.
and are not considered standard. (25.4-mm) width. The required photopic luminance shall, at all
times, be not less than:
2. Referenced Documents
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30 mcd/m at 10 min after activation has ceased;
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2.1 ASTM Standards: 2
and 5 mcd/m at 90 min after activation has ceased.
E284 Terminology of Appearance
5.2 Activation—The required recharging activation level for
E1316 Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
photoluminescent safety markings depends on the ambient
E2030 Guide for Recommended Uses of Photoluminescent
luminance level, the type of light source utilized, and the
(Phosphorescent) Safety Markings
duration of exposure to the activating light source. Consult
manufacturers for performance levels under various lighting
conditions.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E12 on Color
and Appearance and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E12.13 on
6. Installation Instructions
Photoluminescent Safety Markings.
6.1 When this standard is used to show compliance with
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2014. Published August 2014. Originally
approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as E2072 – 10. DOI:
codes or standards, installation instructions shall be provided.
101520/E2072-14.
6.1.1 The installation instructions shall outline:
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(1) Information on installation surface treatments neces- (6) Maintenance instructions;
sary prior to installation;
(7) Periodic inspection procedures, especially if marking is
(2) That a floor surface material successfully passed the
intended for use in compliance with applicable local or national
Slip Resistance Test;
model codes, to ensure compliant activa
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