oSIST prEN ISO 15110:2026

• Abstract:

  ISO 15110:2017 specifies a so-called acid dew and fog test (ADF test) as an accelerated laboratory test method for simulating, by the use of artificial acidic precipitation, the damaging effects of acidic atmospheric precipitation in association with UV radiation, neutral condensed precipitation, and changing temperature and humidity. This test method is intended to be used in evaluating, on the basis of relative performance rankings, the suitability of painted materials for use in outdoor environments with acidic precipitation. It is not intended to generate the same extent of damage or the same damage pattern as in outdoor weathering, but rather to give a ranking which is similar to that which would be obtained in outdoor weathering. The method produces damage which is more homogeneous, allows fewer specimens to be exposed (and hence more rapid testing) and enables evaluation of the exposed specimens to be carried out using methods which are more objective than visual assessment.

• Status: Not Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 01-Nov-2026
• ICS: 87.040 - Paints and varnishes
• Technical Committee: IBLP - Paints and varnishes
• Current Stage: 4020 - Public enquire (PE) (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 16-Sep-2026
• Due Date: 03-Feb-2027
• Ref Project: prEN ISO 15110 - Paints and varnishes - Artificial weathering including acidic deposition (ISO/DIS 15110:2026)

• Revises: SIST EN ISO 15110:2017 - Paints and varnishes - Artificial weathering including acidic deposition (ISO 15110:2017)
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2026

oSIST prEN ISO 15110:2026 is SIST’s draft adoption of ISO/DIS 15110:2026 for paints and varnishes. It specifies the acid dew and fog test (ADF test), an accelerated laboratory weathering method that combines artificial acidic precipitation, UV radiation, wetting, and changing temperature and humidity to rank painted materials for outdoor use in acidic precipitation. The document is for laboratories, coating makers, and users who need comparative weathering data rather than an exact reproduction of outdoor damage.

What does oSIST prEN ISO 15110:2026 specify?

oSIST prEN ISO 15110:2026 specifies a laboratory test for comparing the weathering resistance of painted materials in acidic environments. The aim is ranking by relative performance, not reproducing the same damage extent or exact damage pattern seen outdoors.

The document is organized into these main parts:

• Clause 1 - Scope
• Clause 2 - Normative references
• Clause 3 - Terms and definitions
• Clause 4 - Principle
• Clause 5 - Apparatus
• Clause 6 - Solutions for artificial acidic deposition
• Clause 7 - Test specimens
• Clause 8 - Designation of test type
• Clause 9 - Procedure
• Clause 10 - Assessment of results
• Clause 11 - Precision
• Clause 12 - Test report

Annex A is informative background information. It explains acidic precipitation outdoors, experience with the ADF test, and includes figures showing spray droplet patterns and how spray quality affects damage homogeneity.

What are the key requirements of oSIST prEN ISO 15110:2026?

Apparatus and exposure conditions

Clause 4 states that the ADF test simulates the combined action of solar UV radiation, heat, humidity, wetting, and acidic deposition. In practice, that means the test is built around controlled laboratory weathering rather than a simple acid spray.

Clause 5 requires weathering devices in accordance with ISO 16474-2 or ISO 16474-3, with acid- and UV-resistant chamber parts and specimen holders made from inert materials. This matters because the equipment itself must not be damaged by the acidic spray or influence the test result.

For the light source, the document allows either xenon-arc lamps or fluorescent UV lamps, with irradiance and control requirements linked to the relevant ISO 16474 part. The chamber must also control the relevant temperature and, where required, humidity.

Solutions, specimens and test type

Clause 6 defines the acidic deposition solutions. The historically used solution is the pH 2.5 solution, but the document also allows a more aggressive pH 1.5 solution or a less acidic pH 3.3 to 3.5 solution if the interested parties agree. If the chosen solution is not the historical pH 2.5 one, that choice has to be stated in the test report.

Clause 7 requires specimens to be permanently marked and large enough to assess the condition clearly before and after exposure. The exposed area must be at least 30 cm², with a shortest edge of at least 50 mm. This helps reduce edge effects and makes the acid deposition more uniform.

Clause 7 also says the substrate should, as far as possible, be the same as in actual use and protected where corrosion or delamination at edges could affect the outcome. Reference specimens are recommended so repeatability can be checked against earlier test series.

Cycle, designation, assessment and reporting

Clause 8 assigns the test designation according to exposure type: ADF-J, ADF-M, or ADF-U. The designation tells the reader which climate profile and humidity control condition were used.

Clause 9 sets the weathering cycle. The test uses a daily cycle with acid spraying on five consecutive days each week and two 1-day cycles without acid spraying. The specimen handling during spraying should be short, and any interruption has to be recorded. This is important because small changes in timing, humidity, spray amount, or droplet size can change the ranking.

Clause 9.2 requires the water spray to be uniform and, if recycled, to be managed so that acid contamination does not build up. Clause 9.3 allows manual or automatic acid spraying, but the droplets must be small enough to give a fine mist rather than coarse droplets.

Clause 10 says the parties involved must agree which properties are measured before, during, and after exposure, and which standards are used for those measurements. In practice, the ADF test is a ranking method, so the measurement plan has to be fixed before the test starts.

Clause 11 says repeatability data are available only for fluorescent UV lamp devices with relative humidity control. The main variation sources are the acid solution, the sprayed amount, and whether the climatic conditions are kept correctly.

Clause 12 lists the information that has to go into the test report, including the exposure type, apparatus, light source, specimen mounting, spray device, assessment results, deviations, anomalies, and test dates.

What terms does oSIST prEN ISO 15110:2026 define?

The document uses the vocabulary of ISO 4618, and these terms and abbreviations are central to reading it:

• ADF test - the acid dew and fog test, the accelerated laboratory weathering method described by the document.
• ADF-J test - the ADF exposure type for conditions corresponding to the subtropical climate of Jacksonville, Florida.
• ADF-M test - the ADF exposure type for conditions corresponding to a moderate climate such as central Europe.
• ADF-U test - the ADF exposure type without humidity control.
• BST - black standard thermometer, used to monitor specimen temperature in the exposure device.
• BPT - black panel thermometer, used in fluorescent UV apparatuses for temperature control.
• CAT - chamber air temperature, the air temperature in the weathering chamber.
• RH - relative humidity, the humidity level in the chamber during the controlled phases.

Who uses oSIST prEN ISO 15110:2026?

oSIST prEN ISO 15110:2026 is used by laboratories that test coatings, by paint and varnish manufacturers, and by users who need to compare coated products for outdoor service in acidic environments. It is also relevant to quality managers and buyers who need a common test method for comparing supplier claims.

The informative material points to painted products, automotive finishes, and aircraft coatings as typical application areas. In practice, the standard helps teams decide whether a coated material is suitable for an environment where acidic precipitation is part of the exposure profile.

What changed in oSIST prEN ISO 15110:2026 from the previous edition?

oSIST prEN ISO 15110:2026 is the third edition and replaces ISO 15110:2017.

The changes stated in the foreword are:

• exposure conditions were added for xenon and fluorescent UV devices that fit commercially available instruments better
• alternative acid solutions were added for consistency with other standards and to reduce damage to test instruments

Which standards are used with oSIST prEN ISO 15110:2026?

Standard(s)	What it contributes
ISO 4618	Vocabulary for the terms and definitions used in the document.
ISO 16474-1	General guidance for laboratory light exposure, control of temperature and humidity, radiometers, and water spray purity.
ISO 16474-2 and ISO 16474-2:2013	Xenon-arc lamp exposure methods and apparatus conditions.
ISO 16474-3 and ISO 16474-3:2021	Fluorescent UV lamp exposure methods and apparatus conditions.
ISO 1514	Preparation of standard panels for testing.
ISO 15528	Sampling of paints, varnishes, and raw materials.
ISO 2812-5 and ISO 175	Pure acid exposure checks when separate acid and weathering exposures are needed.
ISO 2813, ISO 3668, ISO 4628-1 to ISO 4628-10, ISO/CIE 11664-1 to ISO/CIE 11664-5, ISO 13803, ISO 18314-1 to ISO 18314-5	Agreed methods for gloss, colour, coating defect rating, haze, and colorimetric assessment after exposure.
ASTM D7356	A source cited for one of the alternative acid solutions.

What does the oSIST prEN ISO 15110:2026 document contain?

The document contains the apparatus requirements, acidic solution recipes, specimen requirements, test designation system, exposure procedure, assessment guidance, precision information, and reporting requirements. Tables 1 to 3 define the daily cycles for the ADF-J, ADF-M, and ADF-U exposure types.

Annex A adds background on acidic precipitation outdoors, why dew and fog are especially severe, and how the ADF test experience compares with outdoor weathering. It also includes figures showing why spray droplet size matters for damage homogeneity.

The document therefore supports method selection, test setup, execution, result reporting, and technical comparison of coated products exposed to acidic atmospheric conditions.

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-oktober-2026
Barve in laki - Umetno vremensko staranje, vključno s kislimi padavinami (ISO/DIS
15110:2026)
Paints and varnishes - Artificial weathering including acidic deposition (ISO/DIS
15110:2026)
Beschichtungsstoffe - Künstliches Bewittern mit saurer Beanspruchung (ISO/DIS
15110:2026)
Peintures et vernis - Vieillissement artificiel comportant un dépôt acide (ISO/DIS
15110:2026)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN ISO 15110
ICS:
87.040 Barve in laki Paints and varnishes
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Principle . 1
5 Apparatus . 2
5.1 General .2
5.2 Laboratory radiation sources.2
5.3 Test chamber. .2
5.4 Wetting system. .2
5.5 Specimen holders. .3
5.6 Black standard or black panel thermometer. .3
5.7 Humidity sensor. .3
5.8 Acid spray device.3
5.9 Radiometer. . .3
6 Solutions for artificial acidic deposition . 3
7 Test specimens . 4
7.1 General .4
7.2 Specimen size . . .4
7.3 Corrosion of the substrates .4
7.4 Reference specimens .4
8 Designation of test type . . 4
9 Procedure . 5
9.1 General .5
9.2 Wetting and relative humidity .5
9.3 Acid spraying .5
9.4 Weathering cycles .5
9.5 Test duration .7
9.6 Further weathering of specimens .8
10 Assessment of results . 8
11 Precision . 8
11.1 General .8
11.2 Repeatability .8
12 Test report . 9
Annex A (informative) Background information .11
Bibliography . 14

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ISO/DIS 15110:2026(en)
Foreword
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Agreement on technical cooperation between ISO and CEN (Vienna Agreement).
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition (ISO 15110:2017), which has been technically
revised. The main changes compared to the previous edition are as follows:
— exposure conditions have been added for both xenon and fluorescent UV devices that are more suitable
to capabilities of commercially-available instruments;
— alternative acid solutions have been added for consistency with other standards and to prevent damage
to test instruments.
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ISO/DIS 15110:2026(en)
Introduction
This document specifies a method of simulating the damaging effect of outdoor weathering with relevance
to acidic atmospheric precipitation on painted products. The mechanisms differ from those of harmful
gases, which essentially constitute the initial products of acidic precipitation.
Arising from changing industrial air pollution and additionally diffused by the stochastic wind and cloud
distribution, acidic precipitation occurs sporadically. Thus, especially regarding acidic precipitation, outdoor
weathering effects vary enormously within different years. Therefore, it is practically impossible to obtain
reliable outdoor exposure results from just one season. These fluctuations can be avoided through the use of
a laboratory test where all weathering parameters, including the acidic deposition, can be controlled.
[1]
The method is based on VDI Guideline VDI 3958-12 .

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Paints and varnishes — Artificial weathering including acidic
deposition
1 Scope
This document specifies a so-called acid dew and fog test (ADF test) as an accelerated laboratory test
method for simulating, by the use of artificial acidic precipitation, the damaging effects of acidic atmospheric
precipitation in association with UV radiation, neutral condensed precipitation, and changing temperature
and humidity. This test method is intended to be used in evaluating, on the basis of relative performance
rankings, the suitability of painted materials for use in outdoor environments with acidic precipitation. It is
not intended to generate the same extent of damage or the same damage pattern as in outdoor weathering,
but rather to give a ranking which is similar to that which would be obtained in outdoor weathering. The
method produces damage which is more homogeneous, allows fewer specimens to be exposed (and hence
more rapid testing) and enables evaluation of the exposed specimens to be carried out using methods which
are more objective than visual assessment.
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 4618, Paints and varnishes — Vocabulary
ISO 16474-1, Paints and varnishes — Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources — Part 1: General guidance
ISO 16474-2, Paints and varnishes — Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources — Part 2: Xenon-arc lamps
ISO 16474-2:2013, Paints and varnishes — Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources — Part 2: Xenon-arc
lamps
ISO 16474-3, Paints and varnishes — Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources — Part 3: Fluorescent UV
lamps
ISO 16474-3:2021, Paints and varnishes — Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources — Part 3: Fluorescent
UV lamps
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 4618 apply.
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4 Principle
The combined action of solar UV radiation, heat, humidity, wetting and acidic deposition is simulated in
[2] [3]
weathering devices similar to those described in ISO 4892-2 and ISO 16474-2 for xenon-arc lamps and
[4] [5]
in ISO 4892-3 and ISO 16474-3 for fluorescent UV lamps.

ISO/DIS 15110:2026(en)
Included in the artificial exposure is an acidic exposure, which is accomplished by a once-per-day spraying of
acid. The aim of this test is not to reproduce the visual damage patterns which result from outdoor exposures,
which show a very widespread distribution that is hard to evaluate. Rather, the aim is to reproduce the same
ranking which would be obtained with an outdoor exposure, by causing damage by the same mechanisms
but creating a homogeneous distribution on a smaller scale that can be evaluated in an objective way.
Accelerated weathering is achieved by the serial arrangement of the worst conceivable combinations of
environmental conditions for the object under test (referred to hereafter as the “worst-case scenario”). This
is accomplished by reproducing these environmental conditions in a more compressed sequence than would
be the case outdoors and by including artificial acidic precipitation. However, the values of the environmental
conditions used do not significantly exceed those encountered in practice outdoors.
5 Apparatus
5.1 General
For this test, weathering devices as specified in either ISO 16474-2 or ISO 16474-3 shall be used. The test
chamber, as well as the specimen holders, shall be made of acid- and UV-resistant materials.
5.2 Laboratory radiation sources
5.2.1 Fluorescent UV lamp apparatus, in accordance with that specified for ISO 16474-3:2021, method A,
using UVA-340 lamps.
For a fluorescent UV lamp apparatus giving the spectral distribution specified for ISO 16474-3:2021,
−2
method A, a UV irradiance of: E = (45 ± 5) W⋅m , constant over time and uniformly applied to the
UV
specimens in the weathering device, shall be achieved in the spectral range 290 nm to 400 nm; or
–2 –1
E = (0,76 ± 0,08) W⋅m ⋅nm at 340 nm.
λ
5.2.2 Xenon-arc lamp apparatus, in accordance with that specified for ISO 16474-2:2013, method A.
Irradiance uniformity shall be in accordance with the requirements specified in ISO 16474-1. For a xenon-
arc lamp apparatus, equipped with daylight optical filters, giving the spectral distribution specified for
−2
ISO 16474-2:2013, method A, the UV irradiance shall be E = (60 ± 5) W⋅m in the spectral range 300 nm
UV
to 400 nm.
NOTE ISO 16474-2 classifies Daylight optical filters into Type I and Type II, with a General classification that
includes both. Type I Daylight filters provide a better match to natural outdoor sunlight. Type II Daylight filters
transmit shortwave UV radiation not present on earth’s surface, but can be used to match historical results from
filters made from borosilicate glass.
5.3 Test chamber.
The design of the test chamber may vary, but it shall be constructed from inert material, meeting the
requirements of ISO 16474-1 and ISO 16474-2 or ISO 16474-3, respectively. For xenon-arc lamp apparatuses,
the test chamber shall provide for control of both black standard temperature and chamber air temperature,
meeting the requirements of ISO 16474-1. For fluorescent UV apparatuses, the test chamber shall provide for
control of either black standard temperature, black panel temperature, or chamber air temperature, meeting
the requirements of ISO 16474-1. When specified herein, humidity control shall also meet the requirements
of ISO 16474-1. Devices shall also produce water spray. Water used for the water spray shall meet the purity
requirements of ISO 16474-1.
5.4 Wetting system.
The test chamber shall be equipped with a means of introducing an intermittent spray of water onto the
front of the test specimens, under specified conditions. The spray system shall be made from corrosion-
resistant materials that do not contaminate the water employed.

ISO/DIS 15110:2026(en)
The water spray system in xenon-arc lamp instruments shall be as specified in ISO 16474-2.
5.5 Specimen holders.
The specimen holders shall be made from inert materials that will not affect the test results, for example
non-oxidizing alloys of aluminium, or stainless steel. Brass, steel or copper shall not be used.
5.6 Black standard or black panel thermometer.
The black standard thermometer or black panel thermometer (for fluorescent UV apparatuses) used shall
comply with the requirements for these devices that are given in ISO 16474-1.
5.7 Humidity sensor.
If required, relative humidity shall be measured and controlled in accordance with ISO 16474-1.
5.8 Acid spray device.
A manually operated atomizer or an automatic spraying device may be used. Consult equipment
manufacturer for information on in-chamber acid spraying capability and durability.
5.9 Radiometer.
When a radiometer is used, it shall comply with the requirements of ISO 16474-1.
6 Solutions for artificial acidic deposition
Several different acidic solutions may be used in this test, depending on level of chamber corrosion resistance
and desired aggressiveness of test:
— Prepare an acid mixture with a pH of 1,5 at (25 ± 2) °C by dissolving 10,6 g of H SO , 3,18 g of HNO and
2 4 3
1,80 g of HCl in 10 l of distilled or deionized water (this gives a mass ratio of 1,0:0,3:0,17). These quantities
refer to acids with a calculated concentration of 100 %. Depending on the mass concentrations of the
acids available, larger quantities of acid might shall be weighed out (e.g. if 36 % HCl is used, the quantity
will have to be 1,8/0,36 = 5,0 g). Analytical-grade acids shall be used.
— Prepare a solution with a pH of 2,5 by diluting the pH 1,5 solution with distilled or deionized water by a
volume ratio of 1:10.
— Prepare an acid solution with a pH of 3,3 to 3,5 at (25 ± 2) °C by dissolving 15,0 g of H SO , 2,2 g of HNO ,
2 4 3
2,5 g of NaOH, 1,8 g of CaCl , and 1,0 g of KCl in 977,5 g of distilled or deionized water. This solution is
[6]
described in ASTM D7356 .
The pH 2,5 solution is the historically-used solution for this document. However, either the more aggressive
pH 1,5 solution or a less-acidic pH 3,3 to 3,5 solution may be used if agreed upon by the interested parties.
If either the pH 1,5 solution or the pH 3,3 to 3,5 solution is used, this shall be mentioned in the test report.
Before starting the exposure, check the pH-value of the solution using, for instance, pH test strips. If it
deviates by more than pH 0,3 from the theoretical value, replace the solution.
To avoid changes in the pH-value of the solution, store it in an airtight container.
Acid spraying may be carried out either manually or automatically (see 9.3).

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7 Test specimens
7.1 General
All specimens shall be permanently marked.
NOTE The specimens will be delivered by a customer or specifically prepared for this test or taken from a building
[7] [8]
component. Guidelines for preparation are given in ISO 1514 . Guidelines for sampling are given in ISO 15528 .
7.2 Specimen size
The specimen size shall be such that the condition of the specimens can be unambiguously ascertained
before and after the ADF test.
Due to the homogeneity of the damage on exposed specimens, only relatively small areas shall be evaluated.
The minimum exposed surface area shall be 30 cm , with the shortest edge at least 50 mm in length. This
reduces local variation in the acid deposition (e.g. due to the spraying procedure or edge effects).
7.3 Corrosion of the substrates
If possible, the substrate used should be the same as that to which the coating material will be applied in
practice. It shall be made, as far as possible (see below), from inert material.
If the possibility of corrosion or delamination at the edges cannot be excluded, suitable edge protection
should preferably be provided. Also, exposed edges and substrate surfaces that might react with acidic
precipitation (e.g. those made of non-stainless steels, aluminium, copper, zinc or concrete) should be suitably
protected.
7.4 Reference specimens
The use of reference specimens is recommended for assessing the repeatability. Reference specimens of the
same type of material as employed in previous test series should be used.
If possible, these reference specimens should be made of materials which do not change with time (i.e. do not
age) under normal storage conditions.
8 Designation of test type
Exposures carried out under conditions corresponding to the subtropical climate of Jacksonville in Florida
(i.e. those of type J as defined in Table 1) are designated:
ISO 15110, ADF-J test
Exposures carried out under conditions corresponding to a moderate climate like that of central Europe (i.e.
those of type M as defined in Table 2) are designated:
ISO 15110, ADF-M test
Exposures carried out without humidity control (i.e. tho
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