ASTM D5678-17

Standard Test Method for Freeze/Thaw Resistance of Wax Emulsion Floor Polish

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 This test method is used to determine the effect of freezing on wax emulsion floor polishes. It may be used to predict the stability of a floor polish in transit or when exposed to freezing, and whether or not the polish is damaged by freezing.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the stability of wax 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 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.  
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.  
1.4 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
• Technical Committee: D21 - Polishes
• Drafting Committee: D21.03 - Chemical and Physical Testing

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D5678 − 17
Standard Test Method for
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Freeze/Thaw Resistance of Wax Emulsion Floor Polish
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5678; 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 to −6.7°C (18 to 20°F).
ity of wax emulsion floor polishes when these are exposed to
4.2 Clear Bottles, three, 4 oz (125 mL) capacity.
repeated cycles of freezing and thawing. Possible degradation
4.3 Test Flooring Substrates–Offıcial Vinyl Composition Tile
of the emulsion is observed and possible reduction of initial
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(OVCT), black, 304.8 mm (12 by 12 in.).
gloss is measured.
4.4 60-Deg Gloss Meter.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information 4.5 Polishes, to be tested.
only.
5. Procedure
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5.1 Determine the turbidity of each polish, visually or by
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
any other suitable method.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
5.2 Apply one coat of each test polish on a black vinyl
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
composition tile using pour method (E) (see Test Method
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
D1436). Allow polish to dry in a vertical position at room
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
temperature. After polish is dry, wait 1 h, then buff with a soft
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
cotton cloth. Determine the initial gloss in accordance with
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
Test Method D1455.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
5.3 Place 100 mL of polish in each of three 125 mL (4 oz)
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
clear bottles. Place the filled bottles side by side, horizontally,
2. Referenced Documents
in the freezer on a rack. Provide a minimum of 25 mm (1 in.)
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between the bottles and the freezer walls and keep the contact
2.1 ASTM Standards:
area between the bottles and the rack to a minimum.
D1436 Test Methods for Application of Emulsion Floor
Polishes to Substrates for Testing Purposes
5.4 Allow the samples to remain in the freezer for 16 h, or
D1455 Test Method for 60° Specular Gloss of Emulsion
a minimum of 8 h after becoming solid.
Floor Polish
5.5 Remove all the samples of frozen polish and allow to
thaw, undisturbed, at 18 to 24°C (65 to 76°F) for a period of 24
3. Significance and Use
h.
3.1 This test method is used to determine the effect of
5.6 Inspect all thawed samples visually. Observe and record
freezing on wax emulsion floor polishes. It may be used to
any separation or stratification without disturbing the sample.
predict the stability of a floor polish in transit or when exposed
to freezing, and whether or not the polish is damaged by
5.7 Mix one bottle of the thawed polish by inverting it ten
freezing.
times. Then apply one coat of polish on a black vinyl
composition tile using the same procedure as in 5.2. Allow
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polish to dry in a vertical position at room temperature. After
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D21 on Polishes
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D21.03 on Chemical and Physical polish is dry, wait 1 h, then buff with a soft cotton cloth.
Testing.
Current edition approved March 1, 2017. Published April 2017. Originally
approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as D5678 – 95 (2016).
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DOI: 10.1520/D5678-17. OVCT tile may be obtained through Armstrong Flooring from various home
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or improvement stores. The following Armstrong tile substrates have been found to
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM perform adequately for this test method: Armstrong Excelon Feature Tile: Black
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on (56790), http://www.armstrong.com/commflooringna/product_details_toolbox_
the ASTM website. magnify.jsp?item_id=47394.
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Determine the gloss in accordance with Test Method D1455. use as a floor polish. The polish also passes each freeze/thaw
cyc
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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
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Designation: D5678 − 95 (Reapproved 2016) D5678 − 17
Standard Test Method for
1
Freeze/Thaw Resistance of Wax Emulsion Floor Polish
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5678; 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 the determination of the stability of wax 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 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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.
1.4 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
D1455 Test Method for 60° Specular Gloss of Emulsion Floor Polish
3. Significance and Use
3.1 This test method is used to determine the effect of freezing on wax emulsion floor polishes. It may be used to predict the
stability of a floor polish in transit or when exposed to freezing, and whether or not the polish is damaged by freezing.
4. Apparatus
4.1 Freezer, adjusted to −7.8 to −6.7°C (18 to 20°F).
4.2 Clear Bottles, three, 4 oz (125 mL) capacity.
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4.3 Test Flooring Substrates–Offıcial Vinyl Composition Tile (OVCT), black, 304.8 mm (12 by 12 in.).
4.4 60-Deg Gloss Meter.
4.5 Polishes, to be tested.
5. Procedure
5.1 Determine the turbidity of each polish, visually or by any other suitable method.
5.2 Apply one coat of each test polish on a black vinyl composition tile using pour method (E) (see Test Method D1436). Allow
polish to dry in a vertical position at room temperature. After polish is dry, wait 1 h, then buff with a soft cotton cloth. Determine
the initial gloss in accordance with Test Method D1455.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D21 on Polishes and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D21.03 on Chemical and Physical
Testing.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2016March 1, 2017. Published October 2016April 2017. Originally approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 20082016 as
D5678 – 95 (2008).(2016). DOI: 10.1520/D5678-95R16.10.1520/D5678-17.
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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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Available from Chemical Specialties Manufacturers Assn., 1913 I St., NW, Washington, DC 20006.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.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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5.3 Place 100 mL of polish in each of three 125 mL (4 oz) clear bottles. Place the filled bottles side by side, horizontally, in
the freezer on a rack. Provide a minimum of 25 mm (1 in.) between the bottles and the freezer walls and keep the contact area
between the bottles and the rack to a minimum.
5.4 Allow the samples to remain in the freezer for 16 h, or a minimum of 8 h after becoming solid.
5.5 Remove all the samples of frozen polish and allow to thaw, undisturbed, at 18 to 24°C (65 to 76°F) for a period of 24 h.
5.6 Inspect all thawed samples visually. Observe and record any separation or stratification without disturbin
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