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 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.

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Designation:E2072 −10 AnAmerican 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 Department of Defense.
1. Scope E2073 Test Method for Photopic Luminance of Photolumi-
nescent (Phosphorescent) Markings
1.1 This specification covers minimum photometric require-
ments for newly applied photoluminescent (phosphorescent)
3. Terminology
safety materials used to provide supplemental markings of
3.1 Definitions of terms in Terminology E284 and Termi-
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
plastics, coatings, ceramics, films, etc.
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less than: 20.0 mcd/m at 10 min after activation has ceased;
2
1.4 This specification does not cover potentially diminished
and 2.8 mcd/m at 60 min after activation has ceased.
performance due to wear and tear and aging.
5. Installation Site
1.5 This specification applies only to photoluminescent
(phosphorescent) markings emitting the majority of spectral
5.1 On-Site Luminance—The photopic luminance of on-site
energy within the 515 to 535 nanometer range. installed photoluminescent markings shall be measured in
compliance withTest Method E2073.The on-site lighting shall
1.6 When reference is made regarding photoluminescence
be used as activation. Markings must be a minimum of 1-in.
in the text of this standard, it implies phosphorescence.
(25.4-mm) width. For markings of width W, the required
1.7 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
photopic luminance shall, at all times, be not less than:
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
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1500/W mcd/m at 10minafteractivationhasceased
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
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and are not considered standard. 220/W mcd/m at 60minafteractivationhasceased
For this calculation, the width W is measured in millimetres.
2. Referenced Documents
Examples of Required Luminance Values
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2.1 ASTM Standards: Width of Marking 10 min after 60 min after
activation has ceased activation has ceased
E284 Terminology of Appearance
2 2
Minimum 25.4–mm 59.06 mcd/m 8.66 mcd/m
E1316 Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations 2 2
40–mm 37.50 mcd/m 5.50 mcd/m
2 2
E2030 Guide for Recommended Uses of Photoluminescent 75–mm 20.00 mcd/m 2.93 mcd/m
2 2
100–mm 15.00 mcd/m 2.20 mcd/m
(Phosphorescent) Safety Markings
5.2 Activation—The required recharging activation level for
photoluminescent safety markings depends on the ambient
1 luminance level, the type of light source utilized, and the
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E12 on Color
and Appearance and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E12.13 on duration of exposure to the activating light source. Consult
Photoluminescent Safety Markings.
manufacturers for performance levels under various lighting
Current edition approved March 1, 2010. Published March 2010. Originally
conditions.
approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as E2072 – 09a. DOI:
101520/E2072-10.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or 6. Keywords
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
6.1 escape routes; luminance; photoluminescent safety
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. markings
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E2072−10
APPENDIXES
(Nonmandatory Information)
X1. CODE COMPLIANCE
X1.1 When this standard is used to show compliance with with an organization that is acceptable to theAuthority Having
codesorstandards,themanufacturershouldhaveanagreement Jurisdiction for follow-up factory inspection services.
X2. LUMINANCE COMPARISON FOLLOWING DIFFERENT ILLUMINATION CONDITIONS
X2.1
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
An American National Standard
Designation:E2072–09a Designation: E2072 – 10
Standard Specification for
1
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 Department of Defense.
1. 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 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E284 Terminology of Appearance
E1316 Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
E2030 Guide for Recommended Uses of Photoluminescent (Phosphorescent) Safety Markings
E2073 Test Method for Photopic Luminance of Photoluminescent (Phosphorescent) Markings
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of terms in Terminology E284 and Terminology E1316 are applicable to this specification.
4. Performance Requirements
4.1 Optical Requirements:
4.1.1 Luminance in a Test Laboratory—The photopic luminance of all three specimens of the photoluminescent marking,
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measured in compliance with Test Method E2073, shall be not less than: 20.0 mcd/m at 10 min after activation has ceased; and
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2.8 mcd/m at 60 min after activation has ceased.
5. Installation Site
5.1 On-Site Luminance—The photopic luminance of on-site installed photoluminescent markings shall be measured in
compliance with Test Method E2073. The on-site lighting shall be used as activation. Markings must be a minimum of 1-in.
(25.4-mm) width. For markings of width W, the required photopic luminance shall, at all times, be not less than:
1500/W mcd/m2 at 10 min after activation has ceased
For this calculation, the width W is measured in millimetres.
Examples of Required Luminance Values
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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
Photoluminescent Safety Markings.
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2009.March 1, 2010. Published JanuaryMarch 2010. Originally approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as
E2072 – 09a. DOI: 10.1520/E2072-09A.101520/E2072-10.
2
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book ofASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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Width of Marking 10 min after 60 min after
activation has ceased activation has ceased
2 2
Minimum 25.4–mm 59.06 mcd/m 8.66 mcd/m
2 2
40–mm 37.50 mcd/m 5.50 mcd/m
2 2
75–mm 20.00 mcd/m 2.93 mcd/m
2 2
100–mm 15.00 mcd/m 2.20 mcd/m
5.2 Activation—The required recharging activation level for photoluminescent safety markings depends on the ambient
luminancelevel,thetypeoflightsourceutilized,andthedurationofexposuretotheactivatinglightsource.Consultmanufacturers
for performance levels under various lighting conditions.
6. Keywords
6.1 escape routes; luminance; photoluminescent safety markings
APPENDIX
APPENDIXES
(Nonmandatory Information)
X1.LUMINANCE COMPARISON FOLLOWING DIFFERENT
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