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Short answer

UV-related degradation can contribute to discoloration, but appearance alone does not establish the cause. Temperature, exposure conditions and the material's prior history also belong in the investigation.

Technical explanation

BASF identifies ultraviolet radiation as a cause of polymer degradation and notes that weathering also involves temperature, precipitation and contaminants. [1] For an actual failure, treat these as factors to investigate rather than a diagnosis. Check whether the material formulation or processing history changed at the same time.

Practical considerations

Compare exposed and retained specimens and record when yellowing first appears. Confirm the cause before revising the additive package.

Technical references

  1. BASF — Light stabilizers: weathering factors ↗

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