ASTM D3052-87(2010)
(Practice)Standard Practice for Rating Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes
Standard Practice for Rating Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
When comparing different floor polishes for an actual field performance, it is important that all surfaces used be prepared in the same way. When this procedure is followed, variations in the test surfaces are minimized.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers the comparison of the performance of water-emulsion floor polishes on test floors against a reference material. It is applicable to the following types of polishes:
1.1.1 Wax emulsion polishes,
1.1.2 Nonbuffable emulsion polishes,
1.1.3 Detergent-resistant emulsion polishes, household type, and
1.1.4 Detergent-resistant emulsion polishes, industrial type.
1.2 Gloss, leveling, discoloration, traffic marking, slip resistance, and removal ease of these types of floor polishes is rated in comparison to a reference material. Where applicable, detergent resistance is also evaluated. This method is not to be considered as a recommended maintenance procedure.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.4 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.
1.5 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: D3052 − 87 (Reapproved 2010)
Standard Practice for
Rating Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3052; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 2.2 CSMA Bulletin:
245-70Comparative Determination of Slip Resistance of
1.1 This practice covers the comparison of the performance
Floor Polishes
of water-emulsion floor polishes on test floors against a
reference material. It is applicable to the following types of
3. Significance and Use
polishes:
3.1 When comparing different floor polishes for an actual
1.1.1 Wax emulsion polishes,
field performance, it is important that all surfaces used be
1.1.2 Nonbuffable emulsion polishes,
prepared in the same way. When this procedure is followed,
1.1.3 Detergent-resistantemulsionpolishes,householdtype,
variations in the test surfaces are minimized.
and
1.1.4 Detergent-resistant emulsion polishes, industrial type.
4. Apparatus
4.1 Test Tile, OVCT.
1.2 Gloss, leveling, discoloration, traffic marking, slip
resistance, and removal ease of these types of floor polishes is
4.2 Glossmeter, 60°—The instrument and the reference
rated in comparison to a reference material. Where applicable,
standards shall conform to the requirements prescribed in Test
detergent resistance is also evaluated. This method is not to be
Method D523, using an angle of reflection of 60°.
considered as a recommended maintenance procedure.
4.3 Floor Machine.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
5. Procedure
information only.
5.1 The preferred substrate shall be Official Vinyl Compo-
sition Tile.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
5.2 The test floor shall include both dark (black) and light
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
(white) colored tiles laid out so that one half of the panel is all
and are not considered standard.
white and the other half is all black.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
5.3 Theminimumtestpanelsizeforeachpolishtestedshall
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
be 3 ft (0.9 m) in width and 3 ft in length.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
5.4 Prepare all of the test panels with scrub-cleaned new
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
tiles, or strip completely of dirt and old wax, rinse thoroughly
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
and dry before application of the test polishes. Under no
circumstancesshouldcomparativetestsbemadeonnewversus
2. Referenced Documents
old tiles. Similarly, where old tiles are employed, care should
2.1 ASTM Standards: be taken to employ tiles or panels with approximately equiva-
D523Test Method for Specular Gloss lent traffic history.
5.5 Maskasmallportionofablacktilepriortopolishingso
as to provide an unpolished control area. The masking is to
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D21 on Polishes remain during the entire traffic period.
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D21.04 on Performance Tests.
Current edition approved May 1, 2010. Published May 2010. Originally
approved in 1972. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as D3052–87 (2003).
DOI: 10.1520/D3052-87R10. Available from the Chemical Specialties Manufacturers Association, 1001
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036.
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Official Vinyl Composition Tile (OVCT) is available from the Chemical
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Specialties Manufacturers Association, 1001 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Wash-
the ASTM website. ington, DC 20036.
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5.6 Take glossmeter readings on the clean and dry center 5.12 Daily maintenance should include dry brushing or
four panels (two light tiles and two dark tiles) with a 60° sweeping.
glossmeter prior to application of the polish.
6. Maintenance and Evaluation Schedule for Wax
5.7 Applythetestpolishandthereference(standard)polish
Emulsion Polishes
equallytothesametestpanelinsuchamannerthateachpolish
covers half of the black tiles and half of the white tiles. A
6.1 Damp mop the test panels weekly, or when necessary,
typical panel is illustrated in Fig. 1.An alternative approach is
with a commercial neutral cleaner used in accordance with
to apply each polish to a separate panel.
label instructions as to dilution, water temperature, etc. Rinse
the panel with clear water and allow to dry thoroughly.
5.8 Applyeachofthetestpolishestothetestpanelsatarate
2 2
of 1500 to 2000 ft /gal (37 to 49 m /L), using any suitable and
6.2 Machinebuffthetestpanelsweekly,followingthedamp
controlled procedure. This spreading rate is equivalent to:
mopping and a suitable drying period, by the technique
0.06 to 0.08 fluid oz/ft
described in 5.10.
1.9 to 2.5 mL/ft
6.3 Evaluate the test panels for traffic marking (heel
5.9 Apply a second coat of a like amount 2 h after the first
marking, soiling, scuffing, and scratching), visually and with a
coat.
60° glossmeter (four center tiles) for gloss and for slip
resistance following CSMA Bulletin 245-70.
5.10 Intheinstanceofwaxemulsionpolishes,machinebuff
the test panels coated with the text wax and the reference 6.3.1 After 1 day’s exposure to normal traffic.
material with a new 00 steel wool pad or clean bristle brush
6.3.2 Before and after the first damp mop cleaning and
attachment 30 min after the second coat is apparently dry. buffingoperation.(Thisoperationshouldbeperformednolater
Consider the small area and do not over buff. Do not buff any
than the end of the first traffic week.)
other polish types considered in this method at this time.
6.3.3 Before and after the third damp mop cleaning and
buffing operation. (No later than the end of the third traffic
5.11 Allow each test panel to dry 1 h before being exposed
week.)
to traffic. (Environmental conditions outside the norm or 70 to
6.3.4 Evaluate for soil and heel mark resistance on the light
90°F (21.1 to 32.2°C) and above 70% relative humidity may
tiles.
necessitate longer periods of drying time.) Again take gloss
6.3.5 Evaluate scuff and scratch resistance ratings on the
readings on the four center tiles prior to exposure to traffic.
dark tiles.
Comparatively rate the films visually for leveling, for any
discoloration tendencies, and for slip resistance following 6.3.6 Determine slip resistance on both light and dark tiles
CSMA Bulletin 245-70. In the instance of the wax emulsion that have been most trafficked because of direction of traffic
polishes, make the leveling and gloss ratings after buffing. flow.
FIG. 1 Typical Floor Service Test Panel
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FIG. 2 Data Sheet for Evaluating Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes on Dark Substrate of Test Floors
6.3.7 Determine ease of removal on the black tiles after 7.2.2 At the end of the first week, both before and after
power-scrubbingtheentiretestpanelwithacommercialpolish damp mop cleaning.
remover used in accordance with label recommendations as to
7.2.3 At the end of the second week, both before and after
dilution, temperature, wet contact time prior to scrubbing, etc.
damp mop cleaning.
Rinse the panel with clear water and allow to dry thoroughly.
7.2.4 At the end of the third week, both before and after
Remove tape masking prior to making visual comparison of
damp mop cleaning.
removal properties. A 60° glossmeter reading on the stripped
7.3 Evaluate for soil and heel mark resistance on the light
tiles may prove helpful. Hand buffing a small area with a soft
tiles.
cloth is suggested as a supplemental aid in determining if
stripping is complete. If no appreciable increase in gloss is 7.4 Evaluate scuff and scratch resistance ratings on the dark
achieved, it can be concluded that the film has been removed.
tiles.
7.5 Determine slip resistance as in 6.3.6.
7. Maintenance and Evaluation Schedule for Nonbuffable
Emulsion Polishes
7.6 Determine ease of removal as in 6.3.7.
7.1 Dampmopthetestpanelstwiceaweekwithacommer-
8. Maintenance and Evaluation Schedule for Detergent-
cial neutral cleaner used in accordance with label instructions
Resistant Emulsion Polishes, Household Type
as to dilution, water temperature, etc. Rinse the panel with
clear water and allow to dry thoroughly.
8.1 Sponge mop clean the test panels after
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