Industrieverband langlebige Kunststoffprodukte und Mehrwegsysteme e. V.
Fachwissen Explanation of terms lightfastness, weather resistance UV resistance
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Technical Leaflet To provide a fundamental explanation of the terms lightfastness, weather resistance UV resistance

Stand: December 2015

Table of contents

1. Introduction to the subject matter and definition of terms
2. Lightfastness (resistance to light)
3. UV resistance
4. Weather stability
5. Resistance to weather
6. Weathering / testing methods used


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