ASTM D6551/D6551M-05(2011)

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Designation: D6551/D6551M − 05 (Reapproved 2011)
Standard Practice for
Accelerated Weathering of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes by
Xenon-Arc Exposure Apparatus
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6551/D6551M; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope erated Test Devices that Use Laboratory Light Sources
G155 Practice for Operating XenonArc LightApparatus for
1.1 This practice describes one environment for the expo-
Exposure of Non-Metallic Materials
sureofpressure-sensitivetape,usedprimarilyforpackaging,to
a laboratory accelerated weathering environment.
3. Summary of Practice
1.2 This practice describes sample preparation and the
3.1 The pressure-sensitive tape is exposed for the time
accelerated environment to which it shall be exposed. It does
specified in accordance with the conditions provided in Prac-
not specify the length of time of the exposure nor what tests
tice G155. Following this exposure the specimen is ready for a
shall be performed on the material following the exposure.
prescribed examination of physical characteristics by other
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
standards as determined by the applicable material specifica-
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
tion or other document.
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining 4. Significance and Use
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
4.1 This practice describes one method for accelerated
with the standard.
weathering of pressure-sensitive tapes used primarily for
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
packaging. It is not intended for evaluation the weathering
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
characteristics of pressure-sensitive tapes used in long-term
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
outdoor exposure conditions (see Practice D5105).
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
4.2 This practice does not necessarily provide direct simu-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
lation of natural exposure.
4.3 Resultsfromuseofthispracticeshallnotberepresented
2. Referenced Documents
as being equivalent to those of any natural weathering test until
2.1 ASTM Standards:
a satisfactory degree of correlation has been established for the
A666 Specification forAnnealed or Cold-WorkedAustenitic
material in question.
Stainless Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Flat Bar
4.4 Variation in results are possible when operating condi-
D3330/D3330M TestMethodforPeelAdhesionofPressure-
tions vary within accepted limits for the instrument specified in
Sensitive Tape
Practices G151 and G155.
D3715/D3715M Practice for QualityAssurance of Pressure-
Sensitive Tapes
5. Apparatus
D5105 Practice for PerformingAccelerated Outdoor Weath-
ering of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes Using Concentrated
5.1 Exposure Apparatus, a xenon-arc weathering apparatus
Natural Sunlight
with daylight filters conforming to all parameters as described
G151 Practice for Exposing Nonmetallic Materials inAccel-
in Practices G151 and G155.
3,4
5.2 Panels , for holding or supporting specimens approxi-
mately 75 by 225 mm [3 by 9 in.] and rigid enough to resist
This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D10 on Packaging
deformation during use.
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.14 on Tape and Labels.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2011. Published November 2011. Originally
approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as D6551/D6551M – 05.
DOI: 10.1520/D6551_D6551M-05R11. The sole source of supply of the apparatus known to the committee at this time
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D6551/D6551M − 05 (2011)
5.2.1 ThematerialshallbeType302or304stainlesssteelin 8.1.1 When the test, such as in Test Methods D3330/
accordance with Specification A666 having a bright annealed D3330M, is to follow this exposure, it is customary to apply
finish. The surface roughness height shall be 50 6 5 mm [2.0 the tape to the prescribed panel in accordance with Test
6 0.1 µ-in.] arithmetical average deviation from the mean line. Methods D3330/D3330M preparatory to the exposure and to
5.2.2 Other dimensions or materials and finishes are accept- peel it without reapplication following exposure.
able when defined by the subsequent test standard or commod- 8.1.2 Usually, it is assumed that the backside of the
ity specification. pressure-sensitive tape receives the energy. Any deviations
5.2.3 A panel or frame of the dimensions required by the from this would be
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