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ASTM D 4956 : 2016 : REV B

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Standard Specification for Retroreflective Sheeting for Traffic Control

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

15-08-2016

Superseded by

ASTM D 4956 : 2017

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-07-2016

£63.73
Excluding VAT

Committee
D 04
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
14
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

1.1This specification covers flexible, non-exposed glass bead lens and microprismatic, retroreflective sheeting designed for use on traffic control signs, delineators, barricades, and other devices. This specification covers the performance of retroreflective sheeting materials and does not specifically address inks, overlays, or other imaging methods that may be applied to retroreflective sheeting material to create traffic signs or other devices.

1.2The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.3The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 7, of this specification. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM E 1709 : 2016 : EDT 1 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Retroreflective Signs Using a Portable Retroreflectometer at a 0.2 Degree Observation Angle
ASTM E 3165 : 2018 Standard Test Method for Nighttime Retroreflected Chromaticity of Retroreflective Sheeting
ASTM E 2706 : 2018 Standard Practice for Equipment Technology and Operations for Mobile and Plant-Based Secure Destruction Safety Requirements

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