ANSI/INCITS 322-2008

Scope:

This American National Standard describes Test Methods for the evaluation of Identification (ID) carddurability. An ID card is defined as a card identifying its holder and issuer which may carry data requiredas input for the intended use of the card.

These test methods are to be used by card issuers, card manufacturers and card component suppliers tomake comparisons of ID card performance. These test methods do not imply a specific correlation to enduse field performance or a given card service life. However, these test methods may be useful forranking or comparing the relative durability of ID cards.

Results obtained by use of these test methods should not be represented as equivalent to field useperformance or an absolute index of ultimate card service unless a degree of quantitative correlation hasbeen 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. Thereader 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 cardperformance in a given card application and to mutually agree which test methods may be appropriate toassess card performance.

These test methods may involve the use of hazardous materials, operations and equipment. Thisstandard does not purport to address all safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility ofthe user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine theapplicability of local and federal regulatory limitations prior to use.