ASTM D1792-17

Standard Test Method for Long-Term Removability Properties of Emulsion Floor Polishes

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This test method is used to predict removability of floor polish after a treatment period that simulates aging in the field. It allows for uniform mechanical and detergent action leaving the only variable the actual removability of the polish.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the relative ease of removal of dried films of water-emulsion floor polishes from common flooring substrates under accelerated conditions, which correspond to extended service aging.  
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.  
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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 28-Feb-2017
• 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

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D1792 − 17
Standard Test Method for
Long-Term Removability Properties of Emulsion Floor
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Polishes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1792; 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 relative removal properties of different polishes, the number of
oscillations required for complete removal is taken as a
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the relative
measure of removability.
ease of removal of dried films of water-emulsion floor polishes
from common flooring substrates under accelerated conditions,
4. Significance and Use
which correspond to extended service aging.
4.1 This test method is used to predict removability of floor
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
polish after a treatment period that simulates aging in the field.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
It allows for uniform mechanical and detergent action leaving
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
the only variable the actual removability of the polish.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. 5. Apparatus
1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-
5.1 Volumetric Pipet, 1-mL, graduated in 0.2-mL units.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
5.2 Applicator—Doctor blade 51 mm (2 in.) wide by 25 mm
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
(1 in.) deep and having 0.203-mm (0.008-in.) clearance along
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
the 51-mm (2-in.) length.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. 5.3 Test Flooring Substrate—Official Vinyl Composition
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Tile (OVCT), shall be used in the test.
2. Referenced Documents
5.4 Oven, capable of maintaining a temperature of 37.8 6
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 °C (100 6 2 °F).
D1436 Test Methods for Application of Emulsion Floor
5.5 Washability Apparatus—The Gardner straight-line
Polishes to Substrates for Testing Purposes
washability machine.
3. Summary of Test Method 4
5.6 Abrading Surface Nylon Polishing Floor Pad, attached
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3.1 The dried films are conditioned at 37.8°C (100°F) in to a wood block of dimensions 89 by 38 mm (3 ⁄2 by 1 ⁄2 in.).
order to simulate service aging. This method utilizes the Presoaked in stripper solution.
Gardner straight-line washability apparatus as a means for
5.7 Weight—The boat containing the pad is fitted to achieve
controlled removal of the dried films. A heavily weighted pad
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a total weight of 1-kg (2 ⁄2 6 ⁄4-lb). The weight should be
is employed as a means of arriving at a scrubbing force similar
properly mounted for uniform load distribution.
to that of hand scrubbing. In order to distinguish between the
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OVCT tile may be obtained through Armstrong Flooring from various home
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of Committee D21 on Polishes and is improvement stores. The following Armstrong tile substrates have been found to
the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D21.04 on Performance Tests. perform adequately for this test method: Armstrong Excelon Feature Tile: Black
Current edition approved March 1, 2017. Published April 2017. Originally (56790), http://www.armstrong.com/commflooringna/product_details_toolbox_
approved in 1960 as D1792 – 60 T. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as magnify.jsp?item_id=47394.
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D1792 – 06 (2012) . DOI: 10.1520/D1792-17. The sole source of supply of the apparatus known to the committee at this time
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM please provide this information to ASTM Headquarters. Your comments will receive
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on careful consideration at a meeting of the responsible technical committee, which
the ASTM website. you may attend.
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6. Reagent
6.1 Stripper Solution at Use Concentration:
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Alkaline cleaner 3 %
Monoethanol amine (MEA) 1 %
Water 96 %
7. Sample
7.1 The sample shall be thoroughly representative of the
material in question and the portion used for the test shall be
thoroughly representative of the sample itself.
8. Procedure
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Designation: D1792 − 06 (Reapproved 2012) D1792 − 17
Standard Test Method for
Long-Term Removability Properties of Emulsion Floor
1
Polishes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1792; 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.
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ε NOTE—Editorial changes were made in October 2012.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the relative ease of removal of dried films of water-emulsion floor polishes
from common flooring substrates under accelerated conditions, which correspond to extended service aging.
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.
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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1436 Test Methods for Application of Emulsion Floor Polishes to Substrates for Testing Purposes
3. Summary of Test Method
3.1 The dried films are conditioned at 37.8°C (100°F) in order to simulate service aging. This method utilizes the Gardner
straight-line washability apparatus as a means for controlled removal of the dried films. A heavily weighted pad is employed as
a means of arriving at a scrubbing force similar to that of hand scrubbing. In order to distinguish between the relative removal
properties of different polishes, the number of oscillations required for complete removal is taken as a measure of removability.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 This test method is used to predict removability of floor polish after a treatment period that simulates aging in the field. It
allows for uniform mechanical and detergent action leaving the only variable the actual removability of the polish.
5. Apparatus
5.1 Volumetric Pipet, 1-mL, graduated in 0.2-mL units.
5.2 Applicator—Doctor blade 51 mm (2 in.) wide by 25 mm (1 in.) deep and having 0.203-mm (0.008-in.) clearance along the
51-mm (2-in.) length.
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5.3 Test Flooring Substrate—Official Vinyl Composition Tile (OVCT), shall be used in the test.
5.4 Oven, capable of maintaining a temperature of 37.8 6 1.11.1 °C (100 6 2°F).2 °F).
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of Committee D21 on Polishes and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D21.04 on Performance Tests.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2012March 1, 2017. Published October 2012 April 2017. Originally approved in 1960 as D1792 – 60 T. Last previous edition approved
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in 20062012 as D1792 – 06. 06 (2012) . DOI: 10.1520/D1792-06R12E01.
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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.
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The sole source of supply of the apparatus known to the committee at this time is Chemical Specialties Manufacturers Assn., 1913 Eye St., N.W., 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.OVCT tile may be obtained through Armstrong Flooring from various home improvement stores. The following
Armstrong tile substrates have been found to perform adequately for this test method: Armstrong Excelon Feature Tile: Black (56790), http://www.armstrong.com/
commflooringna/product_details_toolbox_magnify.jsp?item_id=47394.
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5.5 Washability Apparatus—The Gardner straight-line washability machine.
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5.6 Abrading Surface Nylon Polishing Floor Pad, attached to a wood block of dimensions 89 by 38 mm (3 ⁄2 by 1 ⁄2 in.).
Presoaked in stripper solution.
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5.7 Weight—The boat containing the pad is
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