ASTM D6551/D6551M-05(2019)
(Practice)Standard Practice for Accelerated Weathering of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes by Xenon-Arc Exposure Apparatus
Standard Practice for Accelerated Weathering of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes by Xenon-Arc Exposure Apparatus
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This practice describes one method for accelerated weathering of pressure-sensitive tapes used primarily for packaging. It is not intended for evaluation the weathering characteristics of pressure-sensitive tapes used in long-term outdoor exposure conditions (see Practice D5105).
4.2 This practice does not necessarily provide direct simulation of natural exposure.
4.3 Results from use of this practice shall not be represented as being equivalent to those of any natural weathering test until a satisfactory degree of correlation has been established for the material in question.
4.4 Variation in results are possible when operating conditions vary within accepted limits for the instrument specified in Practices G151 and G155.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice describes one environment for the exposure of pressure-sensitive tape, used primarily for packaging, to a laboratory accelerated weathering environment.
1.2 This practice describes sample preparation and the accelerated environment to which it shall be exposed. It does not specify the length of time of the exposure nor what tests shall be performed on the material following the exposure.
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.4 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.
1.5 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.
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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: D6551/D6551M − 05 (Reapproved 2019)
Standard Practice for
Accelerated Weathering of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes by
Xenon-Arc Exposure Apparatus
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6551/D6551M; 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.
1. Scope D3715/D3715M Practice for QualityAssurance of Pressure-
Sensitive Tapes
1.1 This practice describes one environment for the expo-
D5105 Practice for PerformingAccelerated Outdoor Weath-
sureofpressure-sensitivetape,usedprimarilyforpackaging,to
ering of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes Using Concentrated
a laboratory accelerated weathering environment.
Natural Sunlight
1.2 This practice describes sample preparation and the
G151 Practice for Exposing Nonmetallic Materials inAccel-
accelerated environment to which it shall be exposed. It does
erated Test Devices that Use Laboratory Light Sources
not specify the length of time of the exposure nor what tests
G155 Practice for Operating XenonArc LightApparatus for
shall be performed on the material following the exposure.
Exposure of Non-Metallic Materials
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
3. Summary of Practice
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
3.1 The pressure-sensitive tape is exposed for the time
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
specified in accordance with the conditions provided in Prac-
with the standard.
tice G155. Following this exposure the specimen is ready for a
prescribed examination of physical characteristics by other
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the standards as determined by the applicable material specifica-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- tion or other document.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4. Significance and Use
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
4.1 This practice describes one method for accelerated
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
weathering of pressure-sensitive tapes used primarily for
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
packaging. It is not intended for evaluation the weathering
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
characteristics of pressure-sensitive tapes used in long-term
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
outdoor exposure conditions (see Practice D5105).
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4.2 This practice does not necessarily provide direct simu-
2. Referenced Documents
lation of natural exposure.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.3 Resultsfromuseofthispracticeshallnotberepresented
A666 Specification forAnnealed or Cold-WorkedAustenitic
as being equivalent to those of any natural weathering test until
Stainless Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Flat Bar
a satisfactory degree of correlation has been established for the
D3330/D3330M TestMethodforPeelAdhesionofPressure-
material in question.
Sensitive Tape
4.4 Variation in results are possible when operating condi-
tions vary within accepted limits for the instrument specified in
This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D10 on Packaging
Practices G151 and G155.
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.14 on Tape and Labels.
Current edition approved April 1, 2019. Published April 2019. Originally
approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as D6551/D6551M – 05
5. Apparatus
(2011). DOI: 10.1520/D6551_D6551M-05R19.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
5.1 Exposure Apparatus, a xenon-arc weathering apparatus
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
with daylight filters conforming to all parameters as described
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. in Practices G151 and G155.
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D6551/D6551M − 05 (2019)
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5.2 Panels , for holding or supporting specimens approxi- centered lengthwise, to the panel using the rubber covered
mately 75 by 225 mm [3 by 9 in.] and rigid enough to resist roller (5.3), holding the specimen so that the roller causes the
deformation during use. first contact of the specimen with the panel.
5.2.1 ThematerialshallbeType302or304stainlesssteelin 8.1.1 When the test, such as in Test Methods D3330/
accordance with Specification A666 having a bright annealed D3330M, is to follow this exposure, it is customary to apply
finish. The surface roughness height shall be 50 6 5 mm [2.0 the tape to the prescribed panel in accordance with Test
6 0.1 µ-in.] arithmetical average deviation from the mean line. Methods D3330/D3330M preparatory to the exposure and to
5.2.2 Other dimensions or materials and finishes are accept- peel it without reapplication following exposure.
able when defined by the subsequent test standard or commod- 8.1.2 Usually, it is assumed that the backside of the
ity specification. pressure-sensitive tape receives the energy. Any deviations
5.2.3 A panel or frame of the dimensions required by the from this would be expr
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