ASTM D4329-99 - 10.1.1999
 
1. Scope

1.1 This practice covers the procedures applicable when Practice G53 is employed for exposure testing of plastics.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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 standard and ISO/DIS 4892 are related in title and in technical content. However, the user should note that there may be significant technical differences. ISO/DIS 4892 permits the use of different instruments and different procedures among users.
 
2. Referenced Documents

D5870-22

Standard Practice for Calculating Property Retention Index of Plastics

E691-23

Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method

G113-24

Standard Terminology Relating to Natural and Artificial Weathering Tests of Nonmetallic Materials

G141-09(2021)

Standard Guide for Addressing Variability in Exposure Testing of Nonmetallic Materials

G147-24

Standard Practice for Conditioning and Handling of Materials for Natural and Artificial Weathering Tests

G151-26

Standard Practice for Exposing Materials in Accelerated Test Devices that Use Laboratory Light Sources

G154-23

Standard Practice for Operating Fluorescent Ultraviolet (UV) Lamp Apparatus for Exposure of Materials

ISO?4892-3

Plastics--Methods of Exposure to Laboratory Light Sources--Part 3, Fluorescent UV Lamps

SAE?J2020

Accelerated Exposure of Automotive Exterior Materials Using a Fluorescent UV and Condensation Apparatus

G169-01(2021)

Standard Guide for Application of Basic Statistical Methods to Weathering Tests

G177-03(2020)

Standard Tables for Reference Solar Ultraviolet Spectral Distributions: Hemispherical on 37° Tilted Surface