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Scope

1.1 This specification establishes requirements and test methods for the color and appearance retention of variegated color plastic siding products.

1.2 Color retention testing provides a method for estimating the acceptability of color change in a siding product over a period of years of service.

1.3 Characterization of color and appearance for variegated colors is complicated by the presence of multiple colors in a random pattern. The procedure is based on using a template to reference 6 spots for color measurement.

1.4 Methods of indicating compliance with this specification are provided.

1.5 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.

Note 1—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.

Keywords

Color and appearance; Color retention; Retention characteristics/testing; Solid colored plastic siding products; ICS Number Code 01.070 (Colour coding); 83.080.01 (Plastics in general)

To find similar documents by ASTM Volume:

08.03 (Plastics (III): D5117 - latest; Reinforced Plastic Piping Systems and Chemical Equipment; Plastic Building Products)

To find similar documents by classification:

01.070 (Colour coding Standards included in this group shall also be included in other groups and/or sub-groups according to their subject)

83.080.01 (Plastics in general)

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