ISO 23741:2021

Plastics - Determination of spray water delivery during spray cycles when using a xenon arc weathering test apparatus

This document specifies general procedures to determine the quantity of water sprayed on specimens during a spray cycle in a xenon arc weathering test apparatus.

Plastiques — Détermination du débit d'eau pendant les cycles de pulvérisation lors de l'utilisation d'une enceinte de vieillissement à arc au xénon

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 11-Mar-2021
• ICS: 83.080.01 - Plastics in general
• Technical Committee: ISO/TC 61/SC 6 - Ageing, chemical and environmental resistance
• Drafting Committee: ISO/TC 61/SC 6/WG 3 - Various exposures
• Current Stage: 6060 - International Standard published
• Start Date: 12-Mar-2021
• Due Date: 16-Jan-2022
• Completion Date: 12-Mar-2021

Overview

ISO 23741:2021 specifies standardized procedures to accurately determine the volume of spray water delivered during spray cycles in xenon arc weathering test apparatuses. This international standard targets plastics testing and focuses on quantifying water spray exposure critical for simulating outdoor weather conditions. It ensures consistent and reproducible evaluation of water delivery in accelerated weathering tests, vital for assessing the durability and resistance of polymer materials exposed to moisture and UV radiation.

Key Topics

• Scope and Purpose
  The standard addresses the methodology for measuring the quantity of water sprayed on test specimens during xenon arc weathering cycles, emphasizing the importance of controlling water exposure to mimic real environmental conditions.

• Apparatus and Equipment Requirements
  Includes guidance on xenon arc weathering apparatus compliance with ISO 4892-1 and ISO 4892-2, and specifications for water-collecting devices made from inert, water-resistant materials with defined opening sizes and reservoir capacities.

• Test Procedure
  Details on positioning collecting devices on specimen trays or rotating racks, timing of spray cycles (minimum five minutes per test), handling and weighing collecting devices before and after water collection, ensuring precise measurement of delivered water.

• Calculation Methods
  Formulas for calculating water delivery amount (grams per minute per square centimetre) and assessment of water delivery uniformity across different specimen positions to validate evenness of water application.

• Reporting Requirements
  Specifies essential information in test reports including device identification, apparatus type, test duration, quantity of water collected, any deviations, and observations for traceability and reproducibility.

Applications

ISO 23741:2021 is specifically designed for the plastics and polymer testing industry to:

• Enhance Durability Testing
  By providing accurate water spray data in xenon arc weathering tests, manufacturers and laboratories can better simulate long-term environmental exposure and assess the weather resistance of plastic materials.

• Optimize Weathering Test Results
  Ensuring uniform water delivery verification reduces variability in test outcomes, making results more reliable for quality control, research, and product development.

• Support Material Qualification
  The standard facilitates standardized moisture exposure, critical for materials used in automotive, construction, electronics, and outdoor applications where moisture-induced degradation is a concern.

• Aid in Standards Compliance
  ISO 23741 complements other related standards for plastics exposure to laboratory light sources (ISO 4892 series) and helps meet regulatory and certification requirements related to accelerated weathering.

Related Standards

• ISO 4892-1: Plastics - Methods of Exposure to Laboratory Light Sources - Part 1: General Guidance
  Outlines general procedures for exposing plastics to artificial light sources, serving as a foundational reference for weathering tests.

• ISO 4892-2: Plastics - Methods of Exposure to Laboratory Light Sources - Part 2: Xenon-Arc Lamps
  Specifies requirements for xenon arc lamps in weathering tests, directly related to the apparatus specified in ISO 23741.

• ISO 105-B02: Textiles - Tests for Colour Fastness - Part B02: Colour Fastness to Artificial Light: Xenon Arc Fading Lamp Test
  Provides guidance on specimen placement in light exposure tests, referenced for preferred collection device positions.

• ASTM D7869: Standard Practice for Xenon Arc Exposure Test with Enhanced Light and Water Exposure for Transportation Coatings
  A complementary practice providing additional insights on xenon arc testing in coatings relevant for understanding water exposure metrics.

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Keywords: ISO 23741, plastics testing, spray water delivery, xenon arc weathering, accelerated weathering test, water spray quantification, weather resistance, polymer durability, water collection device, laboratory light sources, ISO 4892, environmental simulation, water delivery uniformity.

Standards Content (Sample)

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 23741
First edition
2021-03
Plastics — Determination of spray
water delivery during spray cycles
when using a xenon arc weathering
test apparatus
Plastiques — Détermination du débit d'eau pendant les cycles de
pulvérisation lors de l'utilisation d'une enceinte de vieillissement à
arc au xénon
Reference number
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ISO 2021
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Principle . 1
5 Apparatus . 1
6 Procedure. 2
7 Calculation . 3
7.1 Calculation of water delivery amount . 3
7.2 Calculation of water delivery uniformity . 3
8 Test report . 3
Annex A (informative) Examples of water collection device configurations .4
Bibliography . 6
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 23741:2021(E)
Plastics — Determination of spray water delivery during
spray cycles when using a xenon arc weathering test
apparatus
1 Scope
This document specifies general procedures to determine the quantity of water sprayed on specimens
during a spray cycle in a xenon arc weathering test apparatus.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 4892-1, Plastics — Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources — Part 1: General guidance
ISO 4892-2, Plastics — Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources — Part 2: Xenon-arc lamps
3 Terms and definitions
No terms and definitions are listed in this document.
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