Solar Light is a global leader in light testing services offering accelerated UV testing, spectral transmission analysis, and spectral scanning of light sources for over 50 years. Our NIST Traceable testing laboratory provides testing services meeting ASTM & ISO standards.
Accelerated UV Testing Chart: Temperate Zone (Mid latitude)
> Spot size vs. Time to test
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1 year
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3 years
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5 years
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10 years
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15 years
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2 cm
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4.8 days
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14 days
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24 days
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48 days
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72 days
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3 cm
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10 days
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31 days
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52 days
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104 days
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156 days
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Accelerated UV Testing Chart: Sub Tropical Zone
> Spot size vs. Time to test
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1 year
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3 years
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5 years
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10 years
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15 years
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2 cm
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5.5 days
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16.5 days
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27.5 days
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55 days
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82.5 days
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3 cm
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11 days
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34 days
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56 days
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113 days
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169 days
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Accelerated UV Testing Chart: Tropical Zone
> Spot size vs. Time to test
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1 year
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3 years
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5 years
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10 years
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15 years
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2 cm
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7.3 days
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22 days
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36.5 days
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73 days
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109.5 days
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3 cm
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14.5 days
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43.5 days
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72.5 days
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145 days
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217.5 days
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Accelerated UV Testing Chart: Desert Zone
> Spot size vs. Time to test
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1 year
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3 years
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5 years
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10 years
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15 years
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2 cm
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9 days
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27 days
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45 days
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90 days
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135 days
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3 cm
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18 days
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54 days
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90 days
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180 days
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270 days
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Procedure to send Materials and Equipment to Solar Light for testing:
1. Complete the “Materials Testing Form” and mark box “Attn: Materials Testing Laboratory”.
2. Issue a purchase order or include payment information.
3. Provide specific shipping instructions for the return shipment and email PO with Return Form to Solar Light Company
4. Enclosed a copy of the “Materials Testing Form” in the package with the instrument along with price quotation.
Ship prepaid via UPS or FedEx, fully insured to:
Solar Light Company, LLC
100 East Glenside Avenue
Glenside, PA. 19038 USA
Tel: 215 517-8700
Fax: 215 517-8747
E-mail: [email protected]Send to: Attn: Materials Testing Laboratory
Notes:
- If the customer is from outside the United States, mark shipping documents/commercial invoice with “Sample Materials For Testing.”
- Solar Light will receive the materials and will advise and obtain approval of testing before proceeding with the work.
3. Solar Light standard payment terms are: Payment in Advance (before shipment) either by major Credit Card with 1.5% surcharge or via bank wire transfer.
