BS EN 14187-8:2017

What is BS EN 14187-8 - Determination of the artificial weathering by UV-irradiation about?

BS EN 14187-8 discusses the process and test methods for determination of artificial weathering by UV-irradiation. BS EN 14187-8 describes a test method for evaluating the resistance of cold applied joint sealants to the action of UV-light by determination of the change of physical properties after irradiation by artificial UV-light.

Who is BS EN 14187-8 - Determination of the artificial weathering by UV-irradiation for?

BS EN 14187-8 on determination of the artificial weathering by UV-irradiation is useful for:

• Manufacturers and suppliers of sealing materials
• Road and airfield construction companies
• Construction industry
• Civil engineers

Why should you use BS EN 14187-8 - Determination of the artificial weathering by UV-irradiation?

Exposure to sunlight and some artificial lights can have adverse effects on the useful life of sealants. UV - irradiation can break down the chemical bond in a polymer.

BS EN 14187-8 specifies a test method for the determination of the artificial weathering by UV-irradiation which is used to measure future possibilities of materials’ durability under certain environmental conditions. BS EN 14187-8 helps to measures how a product changes during exposure which helps to make better and more durable products, no matter what the conditions.

What is changed since the last update?

BS EN 14187-8:2017 supersedes BS EN 14187-8:2003 which is withdrawn.

BS EN 14187-8:2017 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 14187-8:2003. These include:

• Change of title
• Definition of the light source
• Definition of black standard thermometer
• Test temperature of (40 ± 10) °C and the method to wet the test specimens by water spray or immersion