QUV Test Methods Available at ARDL Include:

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

ASTM D 4674
Standard Test Method for Accelerated Testing for Color Stability of Plastics Exposed to Indoor Fluorescent Lighting and Window-Filtered Daylight
ASTM D 5215
Standard Test Method for Instrumental Evaluation of Staining of Vinyl Flooring by Adhesives
ASTM G 151
Standard Practice for Exposing Nonmetallic Materials in Accelerated Test Devices that use Laboratory Light Sources
ASTM G 154
Standard Practice for Operating Fluorescent Light Apparatus for UV Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials
SAE J 2020
Accelerated Exposure of Automotive Exterior Materials Using a Fluorescent UV and Condensation Apparatus

JIS D 0205
Test Method of Weatherability for Automotive Parts

BS 2782 Part 5, Method 540 B
Methods of Exposure to Lab Light Sources

ISO 4582 - Plastics
Determination of changes in colour and variations in properties after exposure to daylight under glass, natural weathering or laboratory light sources

ISO 4892-1 - Plastics
Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources - Part 1: General guidance

DIN 53 384 - Plastics
Artificial Weathering and Exposure to Artificial Light

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.

Click Here to Return to ARDL's Main Website

ARDL is accredited by A2LA for the test methods listed in this scope