Carbon Arc Test Methods Available at ARDL Include:

ASTM D 750
Standard Test Method for Rubber Deterioration Using Artificial Weathering Apparatus

ASTM D 822
Standard Practice for Filtered Open-Flame Carbon-Arc Exposures of Paint and Related Coatings

ASTM D 904
Standard Practice for Exposure of Adhesive Specimens to Artificial Light

ASTM D 1499
Standard Practice for Filtered Open-Flame Carbon-Arc Exposures of Plastics

ASTM E 188
Recommended Practice for Operating Enclosed Carbon-Arc Type Apparatus for Light Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials (Withdrawn, replaced with ASTM G 23)
ASTM G 23
Practice for Operating Light - Exposure Apparatus (Carbon-Arc Type) With and Without Water for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials (Withdrawn, replaced with ASTM G 152 & ASTM G 153)
ASTM G 152
Standard Practice for Operating Open Flame Carbon Arc Light Apparatus for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials
Federal 601 - Method 7311
SAE J 4C
ARDL can test to additional standardized specifications as well as custom specifications. If you are interested in a method that is not listed here, please do not hesitate to call (330) 794-6600 or toll free (866) 778-ARDL to find out if we can perform your test. Chances are we can help and if not, we may know someone who can.

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