4.1 This test method provides a guide for evaluating a specific solvent, chemical, or compound that may be detrimental to a transparent plastic as a result of a manufacturing process, a fabrication operation, or the operational environment. All transparent plastics are susceptible to crazing, though in widely varying degree and from a variety of causes. This test method is intended to allow establishment of the crazing stress when the simultaneous action of both load and a material that would cause crazing is applied producing non-reversible damage that might limit the usage of that transparent plastic in a specific application.

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the critical crazing stress for a transparent plastic material when exposed to a specific solvent, chemical, or compound at a specific temperature.

1.2 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.