ASTM D5208-14(2022) PDF

Scope: 1.1 This practice covers the specific procedures applicable for fluorescent Ultraviolet (UV) exposure of photodegradable plastics conducted in accordance with Practices G151 and G154. This practice also covers the preparation of test specimens and the evaluation of test results. 1.2 Practice D4329 covers fluorescent UV exposures of plastics intended for long term use in outdoor applications. 1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only. 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, 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. 1.5 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 D5208-14(2022) Referenced Document

ASTM D3826 Standard Practice for Determining Degradation End Point in Degradable Polyethylene and Polypropylene Using a Tensile Test
ASTM D4329 Standard Practice for Fluorescent UV Exposure of Plastics
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 G154 Standard Practice for Operating Fluorescent Ultraviolet (UV) Lamp Apparatus for Exposure of Materials*， 2023-01-01 Update
ASTM G169 Standard Guide for Application of Basic Statistical Methods to Weathering Tests*， 2024-04-22 Update

2022 ASTM D5208-14(2022) Standard Practice for Fluorescent Ultraviolet (UV) Exposure of Photodegradable Plastics
2014 ASTM D5208-14 Standard Practice for Fluorescent Ultraviolet 40;UV41; Exposure of Photodegradable Plastics
2009 ASTM D5208-09 Standard Practice for Fluorescent Ultraviolet (UV) Exposure of Photodegradable Plastics
2001 ASTM D5208-01 Standard Practice for Fluorescent Ultraviolet (UV) Exposure of Photodegradable Plastics
1991 ASTM D5208-91 Standard Practice for Fluorescent Ultraviolet (UV) Exposure of Photodegradable Plastics