ASTM D1499-13

Standard Practice for Filtered Open-Flame Carbon-Arc Exposures of Plastics

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 sunlight, 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 Cautions—Variation in results may be expected when operating conditions are varied within the accepted limits of this practice. Therefore, no reference to the use of this practice shall be made unless 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.  
4.2.1 The spectral power distribution of light from an open-flame carbon-arc is significantly different from that produced in light and water exposure devices using other carbon-arc configurations or other light sources. The type and rate of degradation and the performance rankings produced by exposures to filtered open-flame carbon-arcs can be much different from those produced by exposures to other types of laboratory light sources.  
4.2.2 Interlaboratory comparisons are valid only when all laboratories use the same type of carbon-arc, filters, and exposure conditions.  
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 c...
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers specific procedures and test conditions that are applicable for exposure of plastics in filtered open-flame carbon-arc devices conducted in accordance with Practices G151 and G152. This practice also covers the preparation of test specimens, the test condition suited for plastics, and the evaluation of test results.  
1.2 This practice does not cover enclosed carbon-arc exposures of plastics, which had been allowed in Practice D1499. Enclosed carbon-arc exposures of plastics are described in Practice D6360, and in G153, which gives requirements for exposing nonmetallic materials in enclosed carbon-arc devices.  
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values in parentheses are given for information only.  
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.Note 1—This practice is technically equivalent to  ISO 4892-4.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 14-Jul-2013
• ICS: 83.080.01 - Plastics in general
• Technical Committee: D20 - Plastics
• Drafting Committee: D20.50 - Durability of Plastics

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D1499 − 13
Standard Practice for
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Filtered Open-Flame Carbon-Arc Exposures of Plastics
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1499; 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* E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
1.1 This practice covers specific procedures and test condi-
G113 Terminology Relating to Natural andArtificial Weath-
tions that are applicable for exposure of plastics in filtered
ering Tests of Nonmetallic Materials
open-flame carbon-arc devices conducted in accordance with
G141 Guide for Addressing Variability in Exposure Testing
Practices G151 and G152. This practice also covers the
of Nonmetallic Materials
preparation of test specimens, the test condition suited for
G147 Practice for Conditioning and Handling of Nonmetal-
plastics, and the evaluation of test results.
lic Materials for Natural and Artificial Weathering Tests
1.2 This practice does not cover enclosed carbon-arc expo-
G151 Practice for Exposing Nonmetallic Materials inAccel-
sures of plastics, which had been allowed in Practice D1499.
erated Test Devices that Use Laboratory Light Sources
Enclosed carbon-arc exposures of plastics are described in
G152 Practice for Operating Open Flame Carbon Arc Light
Practice D6360, and in G153, which gives requirements for
Apparatus for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials
exposingnonmetallicmaterialsinenclosedcarbon-arcdevices.
G153 Practice for Operating Enclosed Carbon Arc Light
Apparatus for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
standard. The values in parentheses are given for information G169 Guide for Application of Basic Statistical Methods to
Weathering Tests
only.
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2.2 ISO Standard:
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
ISO 4892-4 Plastics—Methods of Exposure to Laboratory
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Light Sources—Part 4, Open-Flame Carbon Arc Lamp
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
3. Terminology
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.1 The definitions in Terminology G113 are applicable to
NOTE 1—This practice is technically equivalent to ISO 4892-4.
this practice.
2. Referenced Documents
4. Significance and Use
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.1 The ability of a plastic material to resist deterioration of
D3980 Practice for Interlaboratory Testing of Paint and
its electrical, mechanical, and optical properties caused by
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Related Materials (Withdrawn 1998)
exposure to light, heat, and water can be very significant for
D5870 Practice for Calculating Property Retention Index of
many applications.This practice is intended to induce property
Plastics
changes associated with end-use conditions, including the
D6360 Practice for Enclosed Carbon-Arc Exposures of Plas-
effects of sunlight, moisture, and heat. The exposure used in
tics
thispracticeisnotintendedtosimulatethedeteriorationcaused
by localized weather phenomena, such as, atmospheric
pollution, biological attack, and saltwater exposure.
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ThispracticeisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeD20onPlasticsand
4.2 Cautions—Variation in results may be expected when
is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.50 on Durability of Plastics.
operating conditions are varied within the accepted limits of
Current edition approved July 15, 2013. Published August 2013. Originally
approved in 1950. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as D1499 - 05. DOI:
this practice. Therefore, no reference to the use of this practice
10.1520/D1499-13.
shall be made unless accompanied by a report prepared in
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accordance with Section 9 that describes the specific operating
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
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conditions used. Refer to Pra
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Designation: D1499 − 05 D1499 − 13
Standard Practice for
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Filtered Open-Flame Carbon-Arc Exposures of Plastics
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1499; 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 practice covers specific procedures and test conditions that are applicable for exposure of plastics in filtered open-flame
carbon-arc devices conducted in accordance with Practices G151 and G152. This practice also covers the preparation of test
specimens, the test condition suited for plastics, and the evaluation of test results.
1.2 This practice does not cover enclosed carbon-arc exposures of plastics, which had been allowed in Practice D1499. Enclosed
carbon-arc exposures of plastics are described in Practice D6360, and in G153, which gives requirements for exposing nonmetallic
materials in enclosed carbon-arc devices.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values in parentheses are given for information only.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
NOTE 1—This practice is technically equivalent to ISO 4892-4.
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
D6360 Practice for Enclosed Carbon-Arc Exposures 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
G152 Practice for Operating Open Flame Carbon Arc Light Apparatus for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials
G153 Practice for Operating Enclosed Carbon Arc Light Apparatus for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials
G169 Guide for Application of Basic Statistical Methods to Weathering Tests
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2.2 ISO Standard:
ISO 4892-4 Plastics—Methods of Exposure to Laboratory Light Sources—Part 4, Open-Flame Carbon Arc Lamp
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
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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 July 1, 2005July 15, 2013. Published July 2005August 2013. Originally approved in 1950. Last previous edition approved in 19992005 as
D1499 - 99.D1499 - 05. DOI: 10.1520/D1499-05.10.1520/D1499-13.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
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.
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Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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associated with end-use conditions, including the effects of sunlight, 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
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