1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers prediction of the heat buildup in rigid and flexible PVC building products above ambient air temperature, relative to black, which occurs due to absorption of the sun's energy.

Note 1This test method is expected to be applicable to all types of colored plastics. The responsible subcommittee intends to broaden the scope beyond PVC when data on other materials is submitted for review.

Note 2There are no ISO standards covering the primary subject matter of this test method.

1.2 Rigid PVC exterior profile extrusions for assembled windows and doors are covered in Specification D 4726.

1.3 Rigid PVC exterior profiles for fencing are covered in Specification F 964.

1.4 Rigid PVC siding profiles are covered in Specification D 3679.

1.5 Rigid PVC soffit profiles are covered in Specification D 4477.

1.6 Rigid PVC and Rigid CPVC plastic building products compounds are covered in Specification D 4216.

1.7 The text of this test method references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of this test method.

1.8 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard.

1.9 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. Specific safety hazard statements are given in Section 7.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics

D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics

D3679 Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Siding

D4216 Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) and Related PVC and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Building Products Compounds

D4477 Specification for Rigid (Unplasticized) Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Soffit

D4703 Practice for Compression Molding Thermoplastic Materials into Test Specimens, Plaques, or Sheets

D4726 Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Exterior-Profile Extrusions Used for Assembled Windows and Doors

E631 Terminology of Building Constructions

F964 Specification for Rigid Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Exterior Profiles Used for Fencing and Railing

Keywords

heat buildup; PVC building products; sun energy absorption; weathering;Temperature tests--plastics; Absorption--plastics; Ambient air/atmospheric analysis; Black light inspection; Building constructions/materials--plastics; Carbon black pigment; Color--plastics; Emittance; Energy absorption; Heating tests--building products; Heating tests--plastics; Poly(vinyl chloride)(PVC); Reflectance and reflectivity; Sunlight/monochromatic light exposure;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 83.140.01 (Rubber and plastic products in general); 83.140.99 (Other rubber and plastic products)

DOI: 10.1520/D4803-97R02E01

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