It is not practical to determine the weathering characteristics of materials in all of the world's climates. Therefore, benchmark climates selected for exposure testing are based on their known severity for the weathering of materials and the anticipated market of the product. The major marketing area of the material should be taken into consideration when selecting suitable climates and sites for weathering tests.
Each class of materials is sensitive to a specific group of environmental parameters. Humidity, rain, and salt spray can cause corrosion of metals. For plastics and coatings, ultraviolet radiation, temperature, and moisture can initiate material degradation.
North America
See the key data for our North American locations in Phoenix, AZ, Prescott, AZ, Jacksonville, FL, Keys, FL, Miami, FL, Chicago, IL, Alberta, MI, and Medina, OH.
Europe
See the key data for our European locations in Sanary, France, Hoek van Holland, Netherlands, Novorossiysk, Gelendzhik and Moscow, Russia.
India
See the key data for our Indian location in Chennai. It is located in the southeast region of India, the site is characterized by a tropical climate with high levels of sunlight, humidity and temperature.
SE Asia
See the key data for our Asian locations in Guangzhou, China, Hainan, China, Turpan, China, Seosan, Korea, Choshi, Japan, Kirishima, Japan, Miyakojima (Okinawa), Japan and Singapore (Changi Airport).
Australia
See the key data for our Australian locations in Melbourne and Townsville. While Melbourne's climate is temperate, Townsville is located near the Coral Sea and representative of a tropical climate.