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WEATHERING TESTS
Accelerated and Outdoor Weathering Tests
The laboratory’s accelerated weathering equipment comprises a xenon-arc accelerated weathering tester, whose spectrum most closely matches sunlight, and a UV fluorescent accelerated weathering tester covering the UV range only.
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Accelerated weathering testers
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Test methods
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Applicable product standards
TAF
Accredited methods
01Accelerated Weathering Tests
XENON ARC
Xenon-Arc Accelerated Weathering Tester
Spectrum most closely matches natural sunlight.
UV FLUORESCENT
UV Fluorescent Accelerated Weathering Tester
Spectrum limited to the ultraviolet range.
01Xenon-Arc Accelerated Weathering Tester
TAF Accredited MethodThis tester is used to test accelerated weathering according to the following standards (TAF-accredited methods).
TEST METHODS
CNS 11607General test methods for paints (test methods for long-term durability of coating films)
CNS 15200-7-6General test methods for paints — Part 7-6: Long-term performance of coating films — Artificial weathering and exposure to artificial radiation (exposure to filtered xenon-arc radiation)
JIS K5600-7-7Testing methods for paints — Part 7: Long-period performance of film — Section 7: Accelerated weathering and exposure to artificial radiation (Exposure to filtered xenon-arc radiation)
ASTM G155Standard Practice for Operating Xenon Arc Lamp Apparatus for Exposure of Materials
Product Standards Tested with the Xenon-Arc Tester
Standard
Product
CNS 601
Ready-mixed paint (synthetic resin type)
CNS 1157
Alkyd resin enamel
CNS 4683
Multi-layer textured decorative coatings for buildings
CNS 4919
Chlorinated rubber topcoat
CNS 6482
Polyurethane surfacing materials for sports facilities
CNS 8082
Thin-coat textured decorative coatings for buildings
CNS 12147
Household coatings for wood and metal products
CNS 15665
Long-term weather-resistant coatings for steel structures
CNS 15666
Long-term weather-resistant topcoats for buildings
CNS 16225
High solar reflectance roof coatings
JIS A6909
Coating materials for textured finishes of buildings
JIS K5658
Long durable top coats for constructions
JIS K5659
Long durable paints for steel structures