ASTM D4798-04
Standard Practice for Accelerated Weathering Test Conditions and Procedures for Bituminous Materials (Xenon-Arc Method)

Standard No.

ASTM D4798-04

Release Date

2004

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D4798-08

Latest

ASTM D4798/D4798M-11(2021)

Scope

It is not possible to establish a precise correlation between accelerated and natural weathering because of geographical climatic variations, local weather variation from normal, and local pollutants. This weathering apparatus and procedure are used for comparing the weathering characteristics of bituminous materials against a reference material for which the outdoor weathering characteristics are known. Guide G 141 provides guidance regarding this issue.

1.1 This practice covers test conditions and procedures for xenon-arc exposures according to Practices G 151 and G 155 for bituminous roofing and waterproofing materials that have a minimum softening point of approximately 95176;C (200176;F) as determined by Test Method D 36. (Also see Terminology G 113.)

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM D4798-04 Referenced Document

• ASTM D1669 Standard Practice for Preparation of Test Panels for Accelerated and Outdoor Weathering of Bituminous Coatings
• ASTM D1670 Standard Test Method for Failure End Point in Accelerated and Outdoor Weathering of Bituminous Materials
• ASTM D36 Standard Test Method for Softening Point of Bitumen (Ring-and-Ball Apparatus)
• 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*， 2024-04-19 Update

ASTM D4798-04 history

• 2021 ASTM D4798/D4798M-11(2021) Standard Practice for Accelerated Weathering Test Conditions and Procedures for Bituminous Materials (Xenon-Arc Method)
• 2016 ASTM D4798/D4798M-11(2016) Standard Practice for Accelerated Weathering Test Conditions and Procedures for Bituminous Materials (Xenon-Arc Method)
• 2011 ASTM D4798/D4798M-11 Standard Practice for Accelerated Weathering Test Conditions and Procedures for Bituminous Materials (Xenon-Arc Method)
• 2010 ASTM D4798/D4798M-10 Standard Practice for Accelerated Weathering Test Conditions and Procedures for Bituminous Materials (Xenon-Arc Method)
• 2009 ASTM D4798/D4798M-09 Standard Practice for Accelerated Weathering Test Conditions and Procedures for Bituminous Materials (Xenon-Arc Method)
• 2008 ASTM D4798-08 Standard Practice for Accelerated Weathering Test Conditions and Procedures for Bituminous Materials (Xenon-Arc Method)
• 2004 ASTM D4798-04 Standard Practice for Accelerated Weathering Test Conditions and Procedures for Bituminous Materials (Xenon-Arc Method)
• 2001 ASTM D4798-01 Standard Test Method for Accelerated Weathering Test Conditions and Procedures for Bituminous Materials (Xenon-Arc Method)
• 2000 ASTM D4798-00 Standard Test Method for Accelerated Weathering Test Conditions and Procedures for Bituminous Materials (Xenon-Arc Method)