1.1 This practice covers test conditions and procedures for xenon-arc exposures according to Practices G151 and G155 for bituminous roofing and waterproofing materials. (See Terminology G113.)
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the standard.
1.3 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM D4798/D4798M-11(2021) Referenced Document
ASTM D1669/D1669M Standard Practice for Preparation of Test Panels for Accelerated and Outdoor Weathering of Bituminous Coatings*, 2023-07-01 Update
ASTM D1670/D1670M Standard Test Method for Failure End Point in Accelerated and Outdoor Weathering of Bituminous Materials*, 2023-07-01 Update
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*, 2024-04-22 Update
ASTM G169 Standard Guide for Application of Basic Statistical Methods to Weathering Tests*, 2024-04-22 Update
ASTM D4798/D4798M-11(2021) history
2021ASTM D4798/D4798M-11(2021) Standard Practice for Accelerated Weathering Test Conditions and Procedures for Bituminous Materials (Xenon-Arc Method)
2016ASTM D4798/D4798M-11(2016) Standard Practice for Accelerated Weathering Test Conditions and Procedures for Bituminous Materials (Xenon-Arc Method)
2011ASTM D4798/D4798M-11 Standard Practice for Accelerated Weathering Test Conditions and Procedures for Bituminous Materials (Xenon-Arc Method)
2010ASTM D4798/D4798M-10 Standard Practice for Accelerated Weathering Test Conditions and Procedures for Bituminous Materials (Xenon-Arc Method)
2009ASTM D4798/D4798M-09 Standard Practice for Accelerated Weathering Test Conditions and Procedures for Bituminous Materials (Xenon-Arc Method)
2008ASTM D4798-08 Standard Practice for Accelerated Weathering Test Conditions and Procedures for Bituminous Materials (Xenon-Arc Method)
2004ASTM D4798-04 Standard Practice for Accelerated Weathering Test Conditions and Procedures for Bituminous Materials (Xenon-Arc Method)
2001ASTM D4798-01 Standard Test Method for Accelerated Weathering Test Conditions and Procedures for Bituminous Materials (Xenon-Arc Method)
2000ASTM D4798-00 Standard Test Method for Accelerated Weathering Test Conditions and Procedures for Bituminous Materials (Xenon-Arc Method)