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ISO 10640:2011
International Standard
ISO 10640:2011
Plastics — Methodology for assessing polymer photoageing by FTIR and UV/visible spectroscopy
Edition 1
2011-08
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ISO 10640:2011
46024
Published (Edition 1, 2011)
This publication was last reviewed and confirmed in 2021. Therefore this version remains current.

ISO 10640:2011

ISO 10640:2011
46024
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Abstract

ISO 10640:2011 provides a methodology to assess the ageing of polymeric systems during exposure to laboratory accelerated weathering as well as in outdoor exposures. This methodology applies mainly to photoageing, but it can also be applied to thermal ageing.

The methodology identifies analyses that follow the chemical changes which control the deterioration of physical properties of materials during photoageing. The main procedure is based on IR spectroscopy analysis and is described in the standard. In addition, UV spectroscopy is used for monitoring the behaviour of some additives and to identify the origin of discoloration in polymeric materials (degradation of pigments and colorants, or polymer yellowing).

Examples of applications of this methodology are given in an annex as guidance for the interpretation of the results.

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  •  : Published
     : 2011-08
    : International Standard confirmed [90.93]
  •  : 1
     : 29
  • ISO/TC 61/SC 6
    83.080.01 
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