LightFastnessTestForInkPrintedMaterials测试指引..docxVIP

Released Date: Rev. No:Originating Department:Originating Author: PURPOSE AND SCOPEPurpose:The method is to provide instructions to assess the light fastness of ink printed materials.Scope:The method is applicable for all print substrates such as paper, board，plastic films , thin metal plate ( i.e tins) and to all printing processes.EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS USED IN TESTA xenon arc lamp apparatus with either air cooled or water cooled device;Blue wool references, in accordance with ISO 12040-1997;A grey scale is used for the determination of colour change in accordance withISO 105-A02;Black-Panel-Thermometer, in accordance with ISO 12040-1997;Light source, is a xenon arc lamp with a colour temperature of 5500 K to 6500 K;The filter should completely absorb radiation at wavelengths below 310 nm. The transparency of the glass filters shall be at least 90 % in the range of wavelengths from 380 nm to 700 nm (simulating sunlight behind window glass).SAFETY AND HANDLINGTest personnel must have the basic knowledge and been trained on the materials and equipment used in this test method. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) should be worn if necessary.SAMPLES TO BE TESTEDTest samples should be produced at least 24 hour prior to test. Preconditions test samples for at least 2 hours at room temperature prior to test.PROCEDUREThe test pieces and the blue wool references are mounted together as closely as possible in a well-ventilated testchamber;Use an opaque board with the thickness of 0.5 mmat least to partly cover the test pieces and the blue wool references;The temperature of the test pieces shall not exceed 45℃ as measured by the Black-Panel-Thermometer. Expose the samples to the light in a prescribed manner for a time sufficient to cause adistinct change,which is defined as equal to or less than grade 3 of the grey scale. Take out the test pieces and blue wool reference from the chamber.INTERPRETATION OF RESULTSCompare th