Description / Abstract: Introduction

Note: Nothing in this standard supercedes applicable laws and regulations. Note: In the event of conflict between the English and domestic language, the English language shall take precedence.

Purpose. This test procedure shall be used to determine the effects of weathering using a xenon-arc lamp source (artificial sunlight) to simulate extreme environmental conditions encountered inside a vehicle due to sunlight, heat and humidity. This procedure shall be used to evaluate the colorfastness as well as being the artificial weathering method to evaluate degradation.

Applicability. Interior trim materials.