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Description / Abstract:
This American National Standard describes Test Methods for the
evaluation of Identification (ID) card durability. An ID card is
defined as a card identifying its holder and issuer which may carry
data required as input for the intended use of the card.
These test methods are to be used by card issuers, card
manufacturers and card component suppliers to make comparisons of
ID card performance. These test methods do not imply a specific
correlation to end use field performance or a given card service
life. However, these test methods may be useful for ranking or
comparing the relative durability of ID cards.
Results obtained by use of these test methods should not be
represented as equivalent to field use performance or an absolute
index of ultimate card service unless a degree of quantitative
correlation has been established for the ID card material
construction in question.
These test methods do not possess and do not constitute
requirements for ID cards in general. The reader is referred to
specific application standards for performance requirements and
acceptance criteria. It is the responsibility of card issuers and
their suppliers to decide which attributes are required for card
performance in a given card application and to mutually agree which
test methods may be appropriate to assess card performance.
These test methods may involve the use of hazardous
materials, operations and equipment. This standard does not purport
to address all safety problems 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 local and federal regulatory limitations prior to
use.