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ASTM D3440-13

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Standard Guide for Preparing Specifications for Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes

Standard Guide for Preparing Specifications for Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes

ABSTRACT
This guide covers preparing specifications for water-emulsion floor polishes on all non-wood floors and for sealed wood floors. The two types of floor polish covered are the Buff?ng-Type Floor Polish and the Self-Polishing-Type Floor Polish. The floor polishes shall be tested using infrared spectroscopy and gas chromatography; and the individual grades shall conform to specified values of color, total solids, sediment, alkalinity, stability, odor, and total ash and silica. The performance test includes performance, removability, resistance to soiling, water spotting, recoatability, powdering, static coefficient of friction, detergent resistance, and gloss.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide covers preparing specifications for water-emulsion floor polishes on all nonwood floors and for sealed wood floors.  
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.3 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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Status
Historical
Publication Date
30-Sep-2013
ICS
71.100.99 - Other products of the chemical industry
Technical Committee
D21 - Polishes
Drafting Committee
D21.05 - Specifications
Current Stage
Ref Project

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Replaces
ASTM D3440-01(2007) - Standard Guide for Preparing Specifications for Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes
Effective Date
01-Oct-2013
Replaced By
ASTM D3440-13(2019) - Standard Guide for Preparing Specifications for Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes
Effective Date
01-Jul-2019

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Designation:D3440 −13
Standard Guide for
1
Preparing Specifications for Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3440; 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.
1. Scope Polishes, and Polymer-Emulsion Floor Polishes
D3052 Practice for Rating Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes
1.1 This guide covers preparing specifications for water-
D3153 Test Method for Recoatability of Water-Emulsion
emulsion floor polishes on all nonwood floors and for sealed
Floor Polishes
wood floors.
D3206 Test Method for Soil Resistance of Floor Polishes
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
D3207 Test Method for Detergent Resistance of Floor Polish
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
Films
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
D3210 Test Method for Comparing Colors of Films from
and are not considered standard.
Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the E70 Test Method for pH of Aqueous Solutions With the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Glass Electrode
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
3. Terminology
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of other terms used in this
guide refer to Terminology D2825.
2. Referenced Documents
3.1.1 specification—a precise statement of a set of require-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
ments to be satisfied by a material, product, system, or service,
D1288 Test Method for Test for Total Ash and Silica In
indicating, whenever appropriate the procedure by means of
2
Water-Emulsion Polishes (Withdrawn 1984)
which it may be determined whether the requirements given
D1290 Test Method for Sediment in Water-Emulsion Pol-
are satisfied. As far as practicable, it is desirable that the
ishes by Centrifuge
requirements be expressed numerically in terms of units
D1455 Test Method for 60° Specular Gloss of Emulsion
together with their limits.
Floor Polish
D1791 Test Method for Accelerated Aging of Liquid Water-
4. Classification
Emulsion Floor Polishes
4.1 Buffıng-Type Floor Polish—A floor polish that requires
D1792 Test Method for Long-Term Removability Properties
buffing to maintain or enhance appearance, or both.
of Emulsion Floor Polishes
D1793 Test Method for Water Spotting of Emulsion Floor
4.2 Self-Polishing-Type Floor Polish—Aself-polishing-type
Polishes
floor polish that dries to a shine.
D2047 Test Method for Static Coefficient of Friction of
Polish-Coated Flooring Surfaces as Measured by the
5. Basis of Purchase
James Machine
5.1 Reference Material—Afloor polish which the purchaser
D2048 Test Method for Powdering of Floor Polish Films
has found to provide the desired characteristics in each of the
D2825 Terminology Relating to Polishes and Related Mate-
tests described and which is mutually agreed upon between the
rials
purchaser and the seller, will be used as a reference material.
D2834 Test Method for Nonvolatile Matter (Total Solids) in
Other polishes will be compared to this reference material for
Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes, Solvent-Based Floor
performance.
5.2 Qualification Sample—Seller shall submit a sample
1
This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D21 on Polishes and
typical of the material he intends to supply for qualification
is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D21.05 on Specifications.
testing.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2013. Published October 2013. Originally
approved in 1976. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as D3440–01(2007).
5.3 Acceptance Sample—Samples shall be taken from each
DOI: 10.1520/D3440-13.
2
shipment and examined for conformation to the qualification
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
www.astm.org. sample.
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D3440−13
6. Requirements 8.1.2 Procedure—Run the spectrum of the coated foil on an
infrared spectrophotometer equipped with a specular reflec-
6.1 Physical:
tance accessory. The base line of the spectrum should show
6.1.1 All values in the following tests are to be mutually
approximately 90 % transmittance, and the most intense band
agreed upon between the purchaser and the seller. Infrared
should show approximately 10 %. It may be necessary to move
spectroscopy and gas chromatography are optional.
the coated aluminum foil slightly to
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: D3440 − 01 (Reapproved 2007) D3440 − 13
Standard Guide for
1
Preparing Specifications for Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3440; 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.
1. Scope
1.1 This guide covers preparing specifications for water-emulsion floor polishes on all nonwood floors and for sealed wood
floors.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 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.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
2
D1288 Test Method for Test for Total Ash and Silica In Water-Emulsion Polishes (Withdrawn 1984)
D1290 Test Method for Sediment in Water-Emulsion Polishes by Centrifuge
D1455 Test Method for 60° Specular Gloss of Emulsion Floor Polish
D1791 Test Method for Accelerated Aging of Liquid Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes
D1792 Test Method for Long-Term Removability Properties of Emulsion Floor Polishes
D1793 Test Method for Water Spotting of Emulsion Floor Polishes
D2047 Test Method for Static Coefficient of Friction of Polish-Coated Flooring Surfaces as Measured by the James Machine
D2048 Test Method for Powdering of Floor Polish Films
D2825 Terminology Relating to Polishes and Related Materials
D2834 Test Method for Nonvolatile Matter (Total Solids) in Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes, Solvent-Based Floor Polishes, and
Polymer-Emulsion Floor Polishes
D3052 Practice for Rating Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes
D3153 Test Method for Recoatability of Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes
D3206 Test Method for Soil Resistance of Floor Polishes
D3207 Test Method for Detergent Resistance of Floor Polish Films
D3210 Test Method for Comparing Colors of Films from Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes
E70 Test Method for pH of Aqueous Solutions With the Glass Electrode
3
2.2 Federal Standards:
Federal Specification, Wax, Floor, Water-Emulsion P-W155C, February 22, 1978
Federal Speicfication, Finish, Floor, Water-Emulsion P-F00430C (GSA-FSS) October 26, 1978.
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of other terms used in this guide refer to Terminology D2825.
3.1.1 specification—a precise statement of a set of requirements to be satisfied by a material, product, system, or service,
indicating, whenever appropriate the procedure by means of which it may be determined whether the requirements given are
satisfied. As far as practicable, it is desirable that the requirements be expressed numerically in terms of units together with their
limits.
1
This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D21 on Polishes and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D21.05 on Specifications.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2007Oct. 1, 2013. Published March 2007October 2013. Originally approved in 1976. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as
D3440D3440–01(2007).–01. DOI: 10.1520/D3440-01R07.10.1520/D3440-13.
2
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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D3440 − 13
4. Classification
4.1 Buffıng-Type Floor Polish—A floor polish that requires buffing to maintain or enhance appearance, or both.
4.2 Self-Polishing-Type Floor Polish—A self-polishing-type floor polish that dries to a shine.
5. Basis of Purchase
5.1 Reference Material—A floor polish which the purchaser has found to provide the desired characteristics in each of the tests
described and which is mutually agreed upon between the purchaser and the seller, will be used as a reference material. Other
polishes will be compared to this reference material for performance.
5.2 Qualification Sample—Seller shall submit a sample typical of the material he intends to supply for qualification testing.
5.3 Acceptance Sample—Samples shall be taken from each shipment and examined for conformation to the qualifica
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