Outdoor Suitability - UL 746C Test Standard Explained
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Property information for specific grades of resin are available in the Prospector Plastics Database. Property Search let's you search for plastics by more than 400 material properties. Outdoor Suitability - UL 746CMaterials considered suitable for outdoor use have been subjected to ultraviolet (UV) light exposure and/or water immersion. UV exposure is performed by using either a twin-enclosed carbon weatherometer for 720 hours, or a xenon-arc weatherometer for 1000 hours. Water immersion testing is performed for 7 days at 70°C Specimens are tested before and after exposure for flammability, mechanical impact and mechanical strength. Materials whose properties are not significantly degraded in any of these areas are considered to have passed and are suitable for outdoor use.
NOTE: Property information for specific grades of resin are available in the Prospector Plastics Database. |
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