ASTM D3207-92(2016)

Standard Test Method for Detergent Resistance of Floor Polish Films

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 This test method is used to determine the relative resistance of floor polishes to detergent scrubbing using the Gardner Straight Line Washability Meter and to separate polishes with poor detergent resistance from those with good detergent resistance. Results are duplicative between laboratories.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers a bench procedure for measuring the detergent resistance properties of floor polishes.  
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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Sep-2016
• ICS: 71.100.99 - Other products of the chemical industry
• ICS: 97.080 - Cleaning appliances
• Technical Committee: D21 - Polishes
• Drafting Committee: D21.04 - Performance Tests

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D3207-92(2008) - Standard Test Method for Detergent Resistance of Floor Polish Films
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2016
• Replaced By: ASTM D3207-17 - Standard Test Method for Detergent Resistance of Floor Polish Films
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2017
• Referred By: ASTM D3757-16 - Standard Guide for Preparing Specifications for Solvent-based Floor Polishes
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2016
• Referred By: ASTM D3440-13(2019) - Standard Guide for Preparing Specifications for Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2016
• Referred By: ASTM D4078-02(2021) - Standard Specification for Water Emulsion Floor Polish
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2016

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D3207 − 92 (Reapproved 2016)
Standard Test Method for
Detergent Resistance of Floor Polish Films
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3207; 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 4.3 Test Flooring Substrates—Official Vinyl Composition
Tile (OVCT), Black, 304.8 by 304.8 mm (12 by 12 in.).
1.1 This test method covers a bench procedure for measur-
4.4 Volumetric Pipet—A 1-mL pipet graduated in 0.2-mL
ing the detergent resistance properties of floor polishes.
units.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4.5 Hog Bristle Brush—Aluminum block, 89 by 38-mm
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
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(3 ⁄2 by 1 ⁄2-in.) hog bristle brush with 19-mm ( ⁄4-in.) bristles.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Soak in detergent solution (see 5.1) for a minimum of 1 h prior
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
to test.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4.6 Cellulose Sponge—Cut to fit the Gardner brush holder.
2. Referenced Documents
The sponge is to be used for household floor polishes only.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
5. Reagent
D1436 Test Methods for Application of Emulsion Floor
Polishes to Substrates for Testing Purposes 5.1 Detergent Solution at Use Concentration:
Tetrasodium pyrophosphate (TSPP) 0.25 %
Tetrapotassium pyrophosphate (TKPP) 0.25 %
3. Significance and Use
Octyl phenol + 10 moles ethylene oxide (OPE)0.38%
3.1 This test method is used to determine the relative Sodium hydroxide 0.03 %
Surfactant QS44 (80 %) or equivalent 0.15 %
resistance of floor polishes to detergent scrubbing using the
Distilled or deionized water 98.94 %
Gardner Straight Line Washability Meter and to separate
polishes with poor detergent resistance from those with good
6. Sample
detergent resistance. Results are duplicative between laborato-
6.1 The sample used for test purposes shall be completely
ries.
representative of the material in question.
4. Apparatus
7. Procedure
4.1 Washability Apparatus—The Gardner straight line
7.1 Preparation of Test Surface—Clean the test tiles with a
washability machine.
good polish stripper and steel wool. Rinse thoroughly with
4.2 Applicator—Doctor blade, 50 mm (2-in.) wide and water and dry at room temperature.
having a 0.203-mm (0.008-in.) clearance along the bottom
7.2 Floor Finish Application—Apply in duplicate as shown
edge (see Test Methods D1436).
in the template in 6.3, 0.8 mL of test polish A to a 2 by 8-in.
section of OVCT (tile must be level to obtain uniform film
thickness). Apply in a similar fashion duplicate samples of
ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeD21onPolishes preferably a control floor polish B (a second test polish can be
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D21.04 on Performance Tests.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2016. Published October 2016. Originally
approved in 1973. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D3207 – 92 (2008).
DOI: 10.1520/D3207-92R16. The sole source of supply of the apparatus known to the committee at this time
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or is Chemical Specialties Manufacturers Assn., 1913 Eye St., NW, Washington, DC
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM 20006. If you are aware of alternative suppliers, please provide this information to
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on ASTMHeadquarters.Yourcommentswillreceivecarefulconsiderationatameeting
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The sole source of supply of the apparatus known to the committee at this time The sole source of supply of the apparatus known to the committee at this time
is Gardner Laboratory, Inc., P. O. Box 5758, Bethesda, MD. If you are aware of is Union Carbide, 39 Old Ridgebury Rd., Danbury, CT 06817-0001. If you are
alternative suppliers, please provide this information to ASTM Headquarters. Your aware of alternative suppliers, please provide this information toASTM Headquar-
comments will receive careful consideration at a meeting of the responsible ters. Your comments will
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Designation: D3207 − 92 (Reapproved 2008) D3207 − 92 (Reapproved 2016)
Standard Test Method for
Detergent Resistance of Floor Polish Films
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3207; 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 test method covers a bench procedure for measuring the detergent resistance properties of floor polishes.
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.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1436 Test Methods for Application of Emulsion Floor Polishes to Substrates for Testing Purposes
3. Significance and Use
3.1 This test method is used to determine the relative resistance of floor polishes to detergent scrubbing using the Gardner
Straight Line Washability Meter and to separate polishes with poor detergent resistance from those with good detergent resistance.
Results are duplicative between laboratories.
4. Apparatus
4.1 Washability Apparatus—The Gardner straight line washability machine.
4.2 Applicator—Doctor blade, 50 mm (2-in.) wide and having a 0.203-mm (0.008-in.) clearance along the bottom edge (see Test
Methods D1436).
4.3 Test Flooring Substrates—Official Vinyl Composition Tile (OVCT), Black, 304.8 by 304.8 mm (12 by 12 in.).
4.4 Volumetric Pipet—A 1-mL pipet graduated in 0.2-mL units.
1 1 3
4.5 Hog Bristle Brush—Aluminum block, 89 by 38-mm (3 ⁄2 by 1 ⁄2-in.) hog bristle brush with 19-mm ( ⁄4-in.) bristles. Soak
in detergent solution (see 5.1) for a minimum of 1 h prior to test.
4.6 Cellulose Sponge—Cut to fit the Gardner brush holder. The sponge is to be used for household floor polishes only.
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D21 on Polishes and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D21.04 on Performance Tests.
Current edition approved March 1, 2008Oct. 1, 2016. Published April 2008October 2016. Originally approved in 1973. Last previous edition approved in 20022008 as
D3207 – 92 (2008).(2002). DOI: 10.1520/D3207-92R08.10.1520/D3207-92R16.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
The sole source of supply of the apparatus known to the committee at this time is Gardner Laboratory, Inc., P. O. Box 5758, Bethesda, MD. If you are aware of alternative
suppliers, please provide this information to ASTM Headquarters. Your comments will receive careful consideration at a meeting of the responsible technical committee,
which you may attend.
The sole source of supply of the apparatus known to the committee at this time is Chemical Specialties Manufacturers Assn., 1913 Eye St., NW, Washington, DC 20006.
If you are aware of alternative suppliers, please provide this information to ASTM Headquarters. Your comments will receive careful consideration at a meeting of the
responsible technical committee, which you may attend.
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D3207 − 92 (2016)
5. Reagent
5.1 Detergent Solution at Use Concentration:
Tetrasodium pyrophosphate (TSPP) 0.25 %
Tetrapotassium pyrophosphate (TKPP) 0.25 %
Octyl phenol + 10 moles ethylene oxide (OPE ) 0.38 %
Sodium hydroxide 0.03 %
Surfactant QS44 (80 %) or equivalent 0.15 %
Distilled or deionized water 98.94 %
6. Sample
6.1 The sample used for test purposes shall be completely representative of the material in question.
7. Procedure
7.1 Preparation of Test Surface—Clean the test tiles with a good polish stripper and steel wool. Rinse thoroughly with water
and dry at room temperature.
7.2 Floor Finish Application—Apply in duplicate as shown in the template in 6.3, 0.8 mL of test polish A to a 2 by 8-in. section
of OVCT (tile must be level to obtain uniform film thickness). Apply i
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