ASTM D6789-02(2007)
Standard Test Method for Accelerated Light Aging of Printing and Writing Paper by Xenon-Arc Exposure Apparatus

Standard No.

ASTM D6789-02(2007)

Release Date

2002

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Withdraw 2011-12

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ASTM D6789-02(2007)

Scope

This test method will find use by parties concerned about the relative optical stability of various printing and writing papers.

The test will provide manufacturers, paper users and other interested parties with quantified rankings of paper stability that identify papers that are stable, moderately stable and unstable when exposed to light over periods of time.

The stability rankings may be used for definition of the relative stability of papers to light exposure, but will not define specific periods of life expectancy of a given paper.

1.1 This test method describes a laboratory procedure for the exposure of printing and writing paper to xenon-arc light at elevated levels of light flux to permit accelerated aging of that type of paper.

1.2 This test method specifies the sample preparation and conditions of exposure required to obtain information on the relative stability of paper with regard to change in optical properties brought about by exposure of such paper to light.

1.3 This test method provides qualitative results regarding paper stability and does not define the life expectancy for a given paper to reach a specified set of optical properties.

1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, 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.

ASTM D6789-02(2007) Referenced Document

• ASTM D1968 Standard Terminology Relating to Paper and Paper Products
• ASTM D685 Standard Practice for Conditioning Paper and Paper Products for Testing
• ASTM D985 Standard Test Method for Brightness of Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard (Directional Reflectance at 457 nm)
• ASTM G113 Standard Terminology Relating to Natural and Artificial Weathering Tests of Nonmetallic Materials
• ASTM G151 Standard Practice for Exposing Nonmetallic Materials in Accelerated Test Devices that Use Laboratory Light Sources
• ASTM G155 Standard Practice for Operating Xenon Arc Lamp Apparatus for Exposure of Materials*， 2024-04-19 Update

ASTM D6789-02(2007) history

• 2002 ASTM D6789-02(2007) Standard Test Method for Accelerated Light Aging of Printing and Writing Paper by Xenon-Arc Exposure Apparatus
• 2002 ASTM D6789-02e2 Standard Test Method for Accelerated Light Aging of Printing and Writing Paper by Xenon-Arc Exposure Apparatus
• 2002 ASTM D6789-02e1 Standard Test Method for Accelerated Light Aging of Printing and Writing Paper by Xenon-Arc Exposure Apparatus
• 2002 ASTM D6789-02 Standard Test Method for Accelerated Light Aging of Printing and Writing Paper by Xenon-Arc Exposure Apparatus