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AATCC 16 Document Information:
Title
Colorfastness to Light
The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists
Publication Date:
Jan 1, 2004
Scope:
Purpose and Scope
This test method provides the general principles and procedures
which are currently in use for determining the colorfastness to
light of textile materials. The test options described are
applicable to textile materials of all kinds and for colorants,
finishes and treatments applied to textile materials.
Test options included are:
1—Enclosed Carbon-Arc Lamp, Continuous Light
2—Enclosed Carbon-Arc Lamp, Alternate Light and Dark
3—Xenon-Arc Lamp, Continuous Light, Black Panel Option
4—Xenon-Arc Lamp, Alternate Light and Dark
5—Xenon-Arc Lamp, Continuous Light, Black Standard Option
6—Daylight Behind Glass
The use of these test options does not imply, expressly or
otherwise, an accelerated test for a specific application. The
relationship between any lightfastness test and the actual exposure
in use must be determined and agreed upon by the contractual
parties.
This test method contains the following sections that assist in
the use and implementation of the various options for determining
lightfastness of textile materials.
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