ASTM D3757-89(2005)e1
(Guide)Standard Guide for Preparing Specifications for Solvent-based Floor Polishes
Standard Guide for Preparing Specifications for Solvent-based Floor Polishes
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This guide may be the basis for either the buying authority or the consumer to prepare a specification for solvent-based floor polishes (liquid or paste). Specifications prepared under this guide are for products intended for use on all wood and solvent resistant floors. Any reference material utilized and limits set are to be agreed upon by the seller, purchaser, or user.
SCOPE
1.1 This is a guide for preparing specifications for solvent-based floor polishes (liquid or paste) that are intended for use on all wood and solvent-resistant floors.
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.
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Designation: D3757 – 89 (Reapproved 2005)
Standard Guide for
Preparing Specifications for Solvent-based Floor Polishes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3757; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
´ NOTE—The word “based” was added to the title editorially in December 2005.
1. Scope 2.2 Federal Specification:
Interim Federal Specification, Wax, General Purpose, Sol-
1.1 This is a guide for preparing specifications for solvent-
vent Type, P-W-00158d (GSA-FSS) Amendment 1, July
based floor polishes (liquid or paste) that are intended for use
13, 1972.
on all wood and solvent-resistant floors.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3. Significance and Use
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.1 This guide may be the basis for either the buying
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
authority or the consumer to prepare a specification for
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
solvent-based floor polishes (liquid or paste). Specifications
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
prepared under this guide are for products intended for use on
2. Referenced Documents all wood and solvent resistant floors. Any reference material
utilized and limits set are to be agreed upon by the seller,
2.1 ASTM Standards:
purchaser, or user.
D56 Test Method for Flash Point by Tag Closed Cup Tester
D93 Test Methods for Flash Point by Pensky-Martens
4. Classification
Closed Cup Tester
4.1 Buffıng-Type Floor Polish—A floor polish that requires
D217 Test Methods for Cone Penetration of Lubricating
buffing to maintain or enhance appearance, or both.
Grease
4.2 Self-Polishing Floor Polish—Afloor polish that dries to
D1455 Test Method for 60° Specular Gloss of Emulsion
a shine.
Floor Polish
D2047 Test Method for Static Coefficient of Friction of
5. Basis of Purchase
Polish-Coated Flooring Surfaces as Measured by the
5.1 Identification of Samples—The qualification sample
James Machine
submitted by the manufacturer will be identified for the
D2834 Test Method for Nonvolatile Matter (Total Solids) in
purposeofcomparingwithmaterialsubsequentlysubmittedfor
Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes, Solvent-Based Floor Pol-
acceptance. Within test method limits, stated herein, qualifica-
ishes, and Polymer-Emulsion Floor Polishes
tionandacceptancesamplesshouldbeidentical.Anylotorlots
D3206 Test Method for Soil Resistance of Floor Polishes
found not to be identical with the standard sample shall be
D3207 Test Method for Detergent Resistance of Floor
rejected. Reference material is to be agreed upon between the
Polish Films
purchaser and the seller.
D3278 Test Methods for Flash Point of Liquids by Small
Scale Closed-Cup Apparatus
6. Requirements
D3828 Test Methods for Flash Point by Small Scale Closed
6.1 Physical (Product Specification Values or Limits):
Cup Tester
6.1.1 Total Solids—The solids shall not be greater than ( )
or less than ( ) when analyzed in accordance with 8.1.
This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D21 on Polishes and 6.1.2 Flash Point—The flash point of liquid products shall
is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D21.05 on Specifications.
be greater than ( ) when determined in accordance with 8.2.
Current edition approved Dec. 7, 2005. Published November 2005. Originally
6.1.3 Paste Hardness—Thepastehardnessshallbelessthan
approved in 1979. Last previous edition approved in 1999 as D3757 – 84(1999).
( ) when determined in accordance with 8.3.
DOI: 10.1520/D3757-89R05E01.
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D3757 – 89 (2005)
Department of Labor’s (OSHA) regulations use Test Method D56 or
6.1.4 Liquid Viscosity—The liquid wax shall be pourable
D3278 for liquids with a flash point of 37.8°C (100°F) and a viscosity of
within agreed temperature limits. See 8.4.
less than 45 SUS at 37.8°C (100°F) or 9.5 cSt at 25°C (77°F), or do not
6.1.5 Odor—The product shall have no offensive odor. See
contain suspended solids or have a tendency to form a surface film while
8.4.
under test. Use Test Me
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