ASTM D3209-93(2023)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Freeze/Thaw Resistance of Polymer Floor Polishes
Standard Test Method for Freeze/Thaw Resistance of Polymer Floor Polishes
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 This test method is used to determine the effect of freezing on floor polishes. It may be used to predict the stability of a floor polish when exposed to freezing.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the stability of polymer emulsion floor polishes when these are exposed to repeated cycles of freezing and thawing. Possible degradation of the emulsion is observed and possible reduction of initial gloss is measured.
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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Standards Content (Sample)
This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: D3209 − 93 (Reapproved 2023)
Standard Test Method for
Freeze/Thaw Resistance of Polymer Floor Polishes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3209; 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. Apparatus
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the stabil- 4.1 Freezer, adjusted to −7.8 °C to −6.7 °C (18 °F to 20 °F).
ity of polymer emulsion floor polishes when these are exposed 3
4.2 Flint Glass Bottles, three, 4 oz (125 mL) capacity.
to repeated cycles of freezing and thawing. Possible degrada-
4.3 Black Glass, standard, polished as described in Test
tion of the emulsion is observed and possible reduction of
Method D1455.
initial gloss is measured.
4.4 60° Gloss Meter.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4.5 Polishes to be tested.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
5. Procedure
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5.1 Determine the turbidity of each polish, visually or by
1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-
any other suitable method.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
5.2 Pour one coat of each polish to be tested on the black
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
glass. Allow to dry in a vertical position at room temperature.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
Determine the initial gloss in accordance with Test Method
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
D1455.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
5.3 Place 100 mL of polish in each of three 125 mL (4 oz)
flint glass bottles. Place the filled bottles side by side,
2. Referenced Documents
horizontally, in the freezer on a rack, providing a minimum of
2.1 ASTM Standards:
25 mm (1 in.) between the bottles and the freezer walls with the
D1455 Test Method for 60° Specular Gloss of Emulsion
contact area between the bottles and the rack no greater than
Floor Polish
that required to support the bottles.
5.4 Allow the samples to remain in the freezer for 16 h, or
3. Significance and Use
a minimum of 8 h after becoming solid.
3.1 This test method is used to determine the effect of
5.5 Remove all the samples of frozen polish and allow to
freezing on floor polishes. It may be used to predict the
thaw, undisturbed, at 18 °C to 24 °C (65 °F to 76 °F) for a
stability of a floor polish when exposed to freezing.
period of 24 h.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D21 on Polishes The sole source of supply of the apparatus known to the committee at this time
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D21.03 on Chemical and Physical is Fisher Scientific, Catalog No. 02-883 BA. If you are aware of alternative
Testing. suppliers, please provide this information to ASTM International Headquarters.
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2023. Published September 2023. Originally Your comments will receive careful consideration at a meeting of the responsible
approved in 1973. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as D3209 – 93 (2015). technical committee, which you
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