Table of Contents

Foreword<br>Introduction<br>1 Scope<br>2 Normative references<br>3 Terms and definitions<br>4 Principle<br>5 Exposure to direct weathering, to weathering<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;using glass-filtered daylight or to intensified<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;weathering by daylight using Fresnel mirrors<br>6 Exposure to laboratory light sources<br>7 Changes in colour<br>8 Changes in other appearance properties<br>9 Changes in physical properties<br>10 Expression of results<br>11 Test report<br>Annex A (informative) - Weathering reference materials<br>Annex B (informative) - Some properties which can be determined<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;to assess change after exposure<br>Bibliography

Abstract

Defines methods for the exposure of vulcanized or thermoplastic rubbers to natural or artificial weathering and methods for the determination of changes in colour, appearance, and physical properties resulting from exposure.

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Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	British Standards Institution
Pages
ISBN
Committee	PRI/22
Supersedes	BS 903-A54(1989) : 1989 BS 903-A53(1989) : 1989 96/124579 DC : AUG 96 05/30133330 DC : DRAFT MAY 2005 BS 903-A55(1989) : 1989