ASTM D2565-16
Standard Practice for Xenon-Arc Exposure of Plastics Intended for Outdoor Applications

Standard No.

ASTM D2565-16

Release Date

2016

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D2565-23

Latest

ASTM D2565-23

Scope

4.1 The ability of a plastic material to resist deterioration of its electrical, mechanical, and optical properties caused by exposure to light, heat, and water can be very significant for many applications. This practice is intended to induce property changes associated with end-use conditions, including the effects of daylight, moisture, and heat. The exposure used in this practice is not intended to simulate the deterioration caused by localized weather phenomena, such as, atmospheric pollution, biological attack, and saltwater exposure.

4.2 Caution—Variations in results are possible when operating conditions are varied within the accepted limits of this practice. Therefore, all references to the use of this practice must be accompanied by a report prepared in accordance with Section 9 that describes the specific operating conditions used. Refer to Practice G151 for detailed information on the caveats applicable to use of results obtained in accordance with this practice.

Note 2: Additional information on sources of variability and on strategies for addressing variability in the design, execution, and data analysis of laboratory-accelerated exposure tests is found in Guide G141.

4.3 Reproducibility of test results between laboratories has been shown to be good when the stability of materials is evaluated in terms of performance ranking compared to other materials or to a control.6^,7 Therefore, exposure of a similar material of known performance (a control) at the same time as the test materials is strongly recommended. It is preferable that the number of specimens of the control material be the same as that used for test materials. It is recommended that at least three replicates of each material be exposed to allow for statistical evaluation of results.

4.4 Test results will depend upon the care that is taken to operate the equipment in accordance with Practice G155. Significant factors include regulation of line voltage, freedom from salts or other deposits from water, temperature and humidity control, and condition and age of the lamp and filters.

1.1 This practice covers specific procedures and test conditions that are applicable for xenon-arc exposure of plastics conducted in accordance with Practices G151 and G155. This practice also covers the preparation of test specimens, the test conditions best suited for plastics, and the evaluation of test results.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.3 This standard does not purport ......

ASTM D2565-16 Referenced Document

• ASTM D3980 Standard Practice for Interlaboratory Testing of Paint and Related Materials
• ASTM D5870 Standard Practice for Calculating Property Retention Index of Plastics
• ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
• ASTM G113 Standard Terminology Relating to Natural and Artificial Weathering Tests of Nonmetallic Materials
• ASTM G141 Standard Guide for Addressing Variability in Exposure Testing on Nonmetallic Materials
• ASTM G147 Standard Practice for Conditioning and Handling of Nonmetallic Materials for Natural and Artificial Weathering Tests
• 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*， 2024-04-20 Update
• ASTM G169 Standard Guide for Application of Basic Statistical Methods to Weathering Tests*， 2024-04-20 Update
• ISO 4892-2 Plastics — Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources — Part 2: Xenon-arc lamps — Amendment 1: Classification of daylight filters
• SAE J2412 Accelerated Exposure of Automotive Interior Trim Components Using a Controlled Irradiance Xenon-Arc Apparatus
• SAE J2527 Performance Based Standard for Accelerated Exposure of Automotive Exterior Materials Using A Controlled Irradiance Xenon-Arc Apparatus [Superseded: SAE J1960, SAE J1960, SAE J1960, SAE J1960, SAE J1960]

ASTM D2565-16 history

• 1970 ASTM D2565-23 Standard Practice for Xenon-Arc Exposure of Plastics Intended for Outdoor Applications
• 2016 ASTM D2565-16 Standard Practice for Xenon-Arc Exposure of Plastics Intended for Outdoor Applications
• 1999 ASTM D2565-99(2008) Standard Practice for Xenon-Arc Exposure of Plastics Intended for Outdoor Applications
• 1999 ASTM D2565-99 Standard Practice for Xenon Arc Exposure of Plastics Intended for Outdoor Applications
• 1992 ASTM D2565-92 Standard Practice for Operating Xenon Arc-Type Light-Exposure Apparatus with and Without Water for Exposure of Plastics
• 1970 ASTM D2565-70 Standard Recommended Practice For Operating Xenon Arc-Type (Water-Cooled) Light - And Water-Exposure Apparatus For Exposure Of Plastics