ISO 8580:1987

Rubber and plastics hoses — Determination of ultra-violet resistance under static conditions

Provides a means of assessing the deterious effects of ultra-violet radiation under static conditions. specifies 3 methods: one for bore sizes up to 25 mm, tested on the hose itself; one for bore sizes greater than 25 mm, tested on a piece of the hose wall, and one for bore sizes greater than 25 mm, tested on a piece of the hose coating. The last method should only be used, if it is not possible to carry out the test in accordance with method two. 3 figures show the various test piece holders.