This SAE Recommended Practice provides test methods and requirements to evaluate the suitability of plastic materials intended for optical applications in motor vehicles. The tests are intended to determine physical and optical characteristics of the material only. Performance expectations of finished assemblies, including plastic components, are to be based on tests for lighting devices, as specified in SAE Standards and Recommended Practices for motor vehicle lighting equipment. Field experience has shown that plastic materials meeting the requirements of this standard and molded in accordance with good molding practices will produce durable lighting devices.
SAE J576-1986 history
2017SAE J576-2017 PLASTIC MATERIALS FOR USE IN OPTICAL PARTS SUCH AS LENSES AND REFLECTORS OF MOTOR VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES
2010SAE J576-2010 Plastic Material or Materials for Use in Optical Parts Such as Lenses and Reflex Reflectors of Motor Vehicle Lighting Devices
2007SAE J576-2007 Plastic Material or Materials for Use in Optical Parts Such as Lenses and Reflex Reflectors of Motor Vehicle Lighting Devices
1991SAE J576-1991 Plastic Materials for Use in Optical Parts Such as Lenses and reflectors of Motor Vehicle Lighting Devices
1986SAE J576-1986 PLASTIC MATERIALS FOR USE IN OPTICAL PARTS SUCH AS LENSES AND REFLECTORS OF MOTOR VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES
1981SAE J576-1981 PLASTIC MATERIALS FOR USE IN OPTICAL PARTS SUCH AS LENSES AND REFLECTORS OF MOTOR VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES
1976SAE J576D-1976 PLASTIC MATERIALS FOR USE IN OPTICAL PARTS SUCH AS LENSES AND REFLECTORS OF MOTOR VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES
1970SAE J576C-1970 Plastic Material or Materials for Use in Optical Parts Such as Lenses and Reflex Reflectors of Motor Vehicle Lighting Devices
1966SAE J576B-1966 PLASTIC MATERIALS FOR USE IN OPTICAL PARTS, SUCH AS LENSES AND REFLECTORS, OF MOTOR VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES
1963SAE J576A-1963 PLASTIC MATERIALS FOR USE IN OPTICAL PARTS, SUCH AS LENSES AND REFLECTORS, OF MOTOR VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES
1960SAE J576-1960 PLASTIC MATERIALS FOR USE IN OPTICAL PARTS, SUCH AS LENSES AND REFLECTORS, OF MOTOR VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES