ASTM International - ASTM D904-99(2008)

Standard Practice for Exposure of Adhesive Specimens to Artificial Light

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Organization:	ASTM International
Publication Date:	1 April 2008
Status:	inactive
Page Count:	3
ICS Code (Adhesives):	83.180

significance And Use:

This practice is for determining the effects of UV light, or UV light and water, on adhesive bonded joints under controlled but artificial conditions. The results of this practice can be used for... View More

scope:

1.1 This practice covers the basic principles and operating procedures for ultraviolet (UV) light aging (with or without water) of adhesive bonded joints having at least one glass or transparent adherend, using fluorescent UV (see Method A) or xenon-arc light sources (see Method B).

1.2 This practice is limited to the apparatus for obtaining, measuring, and controlling the aging conditions, and to the procedures for exposure. Sample preparation, strength, test conditions, and evaluation of the results are described in other ASTM test methods or specifications.

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

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