1.1 This practice defines test conditions applicable when Practices D1435 and G7/G7M are employed for the outdoor exposure testing of photodegradable plastics.
1.2 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. NOTE 1—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.
1.3 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 D5272-08(2021) Referenced Document
ASTM D1435 Standard Practice for Outdoor Weathering of Plastics
ASTM D3593 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
ASTM D3826 Standard Practice for Determining Degradation End Point in Degradable Polyethylene and Polypropylene Using a Tensile Test
ASTM D882 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting
ASTM D883 Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics*, 2024-02-01 Update
ASTM E772 Standard Terminology Relating to Solar Energy Conversion
ASTM G169 Standard Guide for Application of Basic Statistical Methods to Weathering Tests*, 2024-04-22 Update
ASTM G183 Standard Practice for Field Use of Pyranometers, Pyrheliometers and UV Radiometers*, 2023-03-15 Update
ASTM G7/G7M Standard Practice for Natural Weathering of Materials*, 2024-04-22 Update
ASTM D5272-08(2021) history
2021ASTM D5272-08(2021) Standard Practice for Outdoor Exposure Testing of Photodegradable Plastics
2008ASTM D5272-08(2013) Standard Practice for Outdoor Exposure Testing of Photodegradable Plastics
2008ASTM D5272-08 Standard Practice for Outdoor Exposure Testing of Photodegradable Plastics
1992ASTM D5272-92(1999) Standard Practice for Outdoor Exposure Testing of Photodegradable Plastics