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This document specifies the classifications, requirements and test methods for unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) profiles covered with paint designed for external uses which are intended to be used for the fabrication of windows and doors.

NOTE 1      The terms lacquer, varnish and coating are used as synonyms for paint.

NOTE 2      For editorial reasons in this document the term “window” is used for window/door.

NOTE 3      For the purpose of production control, test methods other than those specified in this document can be used.

This document covers the following aspects of fire testing of plastics materials and products: -

— Selection of appropriate tests that reflect realistic end-use conditions

— Grouping of the reaction-to-fire characteristics that any given test or tests can measure

— Assessment of tests as to their relevance in areas such as material characterisation, quality control, preselection,

end-product testing, environmental profiling and DfE (Design for the Environment)

— Definition of potential problems that may arise when plastics are tested in standard fire tests

This document does not include specification for development or design of new fire-tests for plastics.

However, the flexibility of approach that is indicated with respect to the mounting and fixing of test

specimens is valuable when fire testing laboratories and certification bodies are considering how to evaluate

ranges of plastics that are used in different ways.

This document gives information on the applicability of general test methods for coatings on plastics, plastics composites and similar substrates, hereinafter collectively referred to under the term "plastics". It provides a general introduction to the particularities of coatings on plastics and specifies general terms and definitions.

This document gives an overview on the weathering and radiation testing of coatings on plastics, plastics composites and similar substrates, hereinafter shortly referred to as plastics. Characteristics and differences to metallic substrates of plastics are explained, as well as their effect on the behaviour of the coating during the weathering test.

This document gives an overview on the constant climate and alternating climate tests of coatings on plastics, plastics composites and similar substrates, hereinafter shortly referred to as plastics. Characteristics of plastics and differences to metallic substrates are explained, as well as their effect on the behaviour of the coating during the climate tests.

This document gives an overview on the abrasion and scratch tests of coatings on plastics, plastics composites, and similar substrates, hereinafter collectively referred to under the term plastics. Characteristics and differences to metallic substrates of plastics are explained, as well as their effect on the behaviour of the coating during the abrasion and scratch tests is taken into consideration.

This document gives an overview on chemical tests on the coatings of plastics, plastics composites and similar substrates. Chemical resistance is normally a surface test, nevertheless the substrate has an influence and is also considered.

This document gives an overview on the testing of the stone-chip resistance of coatings on plastics, plastics composites and similar substrates. Stone-chip resistance is usually assessed through surface tests, but nonetheless the substrate has an influence and is considered.