Standard Practice for Accelerated Weathering of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes by Xenon-Arc Exposure Apparatus

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1.1 This practice describes one enviroment for the exposure of pressure-sensitive tape, used primarily for packaging, to an accelerated weathering environment.
1.2 This practice describes sample preparation and the accelerated environment to which it shall be exposed. It does not specify the length of time of the exposure nor what tests shall be performed on the material following the exposure.
1.3 The values stated in either SI or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system must be used independently without combining values in any way.  
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.

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Designation:D6551–00
Standard Practice for
Accelerated Weathering of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes by
Xenon-Arc Exposure Apparatus
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 6551; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3. Summary of Practice
1.1 This practice describes one environment for the expo- 3.1 The pressure-sensitive tape is exposed for the time
sureofpressure-sensitivetape,usedprimarilyforpackaging,to specified in accordance with the conditions provided in Prac-
an accelerated weathering environment. tice G 155. Following this exposure the specimen is ready for
1.2 This practice describes sample preparation and the a prescribed examination of physical characteristics by other
accelerated environment to which it shall be exposed. It does standards as determined by the applicable material specifica-
not specify the length of time of the exposure nor what tests tion or other document.
shall be performed on the material following the exposure.
4. Significance and Use
1.3 The values stated in either SI or inch-pound units are to
be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each 4.1 This practice describes one method for accelerated
weathering of pressure-sensitive tapes used primarily for
system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system
must be used independently without combining values in any packaging. It is not intended for evaluation the weathering
characteristics of pressure-sensitive tapes used in long-term
way.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the outdoor exposure conditions (see D 5105).
4.2 This practice does not necessarily provide direct simu-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- lation of natural exposure.
4.3 Results from use of this practice shall not be represented
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. as being equivalent to those of any natural weathering test until
a satisfactory degree of correlation has been established for the
2. Referenced Documents
material in question.
2.1 ASTM Standards: 4.4 Variation in results are possible when operating condi-
A 666 Specification for Annealed or Cold-Worked Austen- tions vary within accepted limits for the instrument specified in
itic Steel, Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Flat Bar Practices G 151 and G 155.
D 3330/D 3330M Test Methods for Peal Adhesion of
3 5. Apparatus
Pressure-Sensitive Tape at 180° Angle
D 3715/D 3715M Practice for Quality Assurance of 5.1 Exposure Apparatus, a xenon-arc weathering apparatus
with daylight filters conforming to all parameters as described
Pressure-Sensitive Tapes
D 5105 Practice for Performing Accelerated Outdoor in Practices G 151 and G 155.
,
5 6
5.2 Panels , for holding or supporting specimens approxi-
Weathering of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes Using Concen-
trated Natural Sunlight mately 75 by 225 mm [3 by 9 in.] and rigid enough to resist
deformation during use.
G 151 Practice for Exposing Nonmetallic Materials in Ac-
celerated Test Devices that Use Laboratory Light Sources 5.2.1 ThematerialshallbeType302or304stainlesssteelin
accordance with Specification A 666 having a bright annealed
G 155 Practice for Operating Xenon-Arc Light Apparatus
for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials finish. The surface roughness height shall be 50 6 5 mm [2.0
6 0.1 µ-in.] arithmetical average deviation from the mean line.
5.2.2 Other dimensions or materials and finishes are accept-
able when defined by the subsequent test standard or commod-
This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D10 on Packaging
ity specification.
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.14 on Tapes and Labels.
Current edition approved May 10, 2000. Published July 2000.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.03.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.09. Chemsultants International, 9349 Hamilton Drive, Mentor, OH 44061–1118.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 14.04. Panel Lab Products, 26200 First Street, Cleveland, OH 94145.
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