LTP0258. R04 (Accelerated Weathering Test Procedure)

Techtronic Industries North America, Inc. SPECIFICATION NO. LTP0258.
R04
LAB TEST PROCEDURE # 0258.R04
SUBJECT: Accelerated Weathering Test Procedure

(Xenon-Arc Exposure of Plastics Intended for Outdoor Applications)
1.0 Purpose:
To determine the color stability of plastics, coatings and other applicable materials.
2.0 Scope:
This procedure applies to all TTI products intended for outdoor applications.
3.0 Sample Size:

Four (4) samples shall be submitted for testing (3 for testing, 1 for control) unless otherwise requested. Typical sample
shall be a flat, smooth, 2” x 4” test strip of material from the housing of the product under test provided from the
manufacturer.
4.0 Equipment List:

 Xenon Acceleration Chamber Q-Sun Xe-3-HS
 Spectrophotometer X-Rite SP64 or Spectrophotometer X-Rite RM200QC
 Water Purifier
5.0 Procedure(s):
5.1 The following two procedures are provided as acceptable formats for performing this test. The requestor shall
specify on the test request which procedure they want to be used.
5.1.1 Cycle 2 from ASTM D2565-99 procedure as below shown in table 1.
5.1.2 Modification of cycle 2 procedure from ASTM D2565-99 as shown below in table 2.
Table 1 - Cycle 2 from ASTM D2565-99
Un-insulated Black Panel

Air Temperature
Step # Description Temperature Typical Irradiance
(0C)
(0C)
0.35 ± 0.02 W/m² at

340 nm
18hrs,consisting of alternating
1 intervals of 102min light only followed 63 ± 2 30 ± 2
41.5 ± 2.5
by 18 min of light with water spray
W/m²from 300 to
400nm
6hrs dark, at 95 ± 4% RH with no

2 38 ± 2 25 ± 2
water spray
3 Repeat step 1 and step 2
Written By: REISSUED BY APPROVED SUPERSEDES

Lawrence Crenshaw
ISSUED: July 12, 2015 March 16, 2018 R02 DISTRIBUTION:
REPLACES: April 08, 2018 R03
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Table 2 – Modification of cycle 2 from ASTM D2565-99
Un-insulated Black Panel

Air Temperature
Step # Description Temperature Typical Irradiance
(0C)
(0C)
18 hours exposure: 102 minutes light

only, then follow with 18 minutes light
0.35 ± 0.02 W/m² at
1 and water spray. Repeat for 9 48 ± 2 30 ± 2
340 nm
cycles.
6hrs dark, at 95 ± 4% RH with no

2 38 ± 2 0 (dark)
water spray
3 Repeat step 1 and step 2
5.2. Using a Spectrophotometer, measure the initial color of the specimen/sample, recording L* a* b* C* h° readings as
viewed by illuminant D65, specular excluded (SCE), with a 10° observer.
5.3. Mount the specimens in the specimen racks with the test surface facing the lamps. If the test specimens do not
completely fill the racks, cover the empty spaces with blank panels to maintain the test conditions in the chamber.
5.4. Test duration is 200 Hours for TTI products.
5.5. Using the Spectrophotometer, measure the final color of the sample, recording L* a* b* C* h° readings as viewed
by illuminant D65, specular excluded (SCE), with a 10° observer.
5.6 Reporting results:

5.6.1. Results should be reported as a change in initial and final L* a* b* C* h° color measurements and must be
calculated using the Color Measurement Committee method as follows:
The color difference method of the Color Measurement Committee (the CMC) is a model using two
parameters l and c, typically expressed as CMC(l:c). Commonly used values for acceptability are CMC(2:1) and for
perceptibility are CMC(1:1)
5.7. Acceptance criteria: DEcmc(2:1) ≤ 3.0 or otherwise specified by PEAC or MSCD.
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6.0 Reference
ASTM D2565
Q-Sun Operation Manual
X-Rite Manual
7.0 Definitions
None
8.0 Records
None
9.0 Attachments
None
10.0 Amendments / Changes
10.1 - 2015-July -13 – Document released.

10.2 - 2015 – September – 02 – Updated the subject line; added new text to sections 1,2,and3. Added new text
and the modification cycle to section 5 as well as adding table 2. Update to
rev.01.
10.3 – 2017-March-24 – Changed the acceptance criteria in 5.7 from < 3.0 to ≤ 3.0. Revision changed to R02.
10.4 – 2018-March-16 – Removed the following language from section 3.0. “It is permissible to use a complete
housing provided the sample adequately fits the interior chamber.”
10.5 – 2018-March-16 – Removed the following language from section 5.4. “Samples should be inspected and
recorded every 25hrs by spectrophotometer.”
10.6 – 2018-April-08 – Modifications to sections 3.0, 4.0, 5.2, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, and 5.7. Please reference previous
revision 03 for replaced language. Revision changed to REV.04.
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Techtronic Industries North America, Inc. SPECIFICATION NO. LTP0258.

LAB TEST PROCEDURE # 0258.R04

SUBJECT: Accelerated Weathering Test Procedure

3.0 Sample Size:

4.0 Equipment List:

Table 1 - Cycle 2 from ASTM D2565-99

Un-insulated Black Panel

0.35 ± 0.02 W/m² at

6hrs dark, at 95 ± 4% RH with no

3 Repeat step 1 and step 2

Written By: REISSUED BY APPROVED SUPERSEDES

LAB TEST PROCEDURE # 0258.R04

Table 2 – Modification of cycle 2 from ASTM D2565-99

Un-insulated Black Panel

18 hours exposure: 102 minutes light

6hrs dark, at 95 ± 4% RH with no

3 Repeat step 1 and step 2

5.6 Reporting results:

5.7. Acceptance criteria: DEcmc(2:1) ≤ 3.0 or otherwise specified by PEAC or MSCD.

LAB TEST PROCEDURE # 0258.R04

10.0 Amendments / Changes

10.1 - 2015-July -13 – Document released.

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