ASTM D5272-92(1999) - 10.11.1999
 
1. Scope

1.1 This practice defines test conditions applicable when Practices D1435 and G7 are employed for the outdoor exposure testing of photodegradable plastics.

1.2 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-There is no ISO standard that is equivalent to this standard.
 
2. Referenced Documents

D883-26b

Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics (Includes all amendments and changes 8/24/2026).

D1435-20

Standard Practice for Outdoor Weathering of Plastics

D3593-80(1986)

Test Method for Molecular Weight Averages and Molecular Weight Distribution of Certain Polymers by Liquid Size-Exclusion Chromatography (Gel Permeation Chromatography GPC) Using Universal Calibration (Withdrawn 1993)

D3826-18

Standard Practice for Determining Degradation End Point in Degradable Polyethylene and Polypropylene Using a Tensile Test

E772-15(2026)

Standard Terminology of Solar Energy Conversion

G7-05

Standard Practice for Atmospheric Environmental Exposure Testing of Nonmetallic Materials

G169-01(2021)

Standard Guide for Application of Basic Statistical Methods to Weathering Tests

G183-15(2023)

Standard Practice for Field Use of Pyranometers, Pyrheliometers and UV Radiometers

D882-26

Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting