ASTM D3209-93(1998)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Freeze/Thaw Resistance of Polymer Floor Polishes
Standard Test Method for Freeze/Thaw Resistance of Polymer Floor Polishes
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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 problems, 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: D 3209 – 93 (Reapproved 1998)
Standard Test Method for
Freeze/Thaw Resistance of Polymer Floor Polishes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 3209; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 5.2 Pour one coat of each polish to be tested on the black
glass. Allow to dry in a vertical position at room temperature.
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the stabil-
Determine the initial gloss in accordance with Test Method
ity of polymer emulsion floor polishes when these are exposed
D 1455.
to repeated cycles of freezing and thawing. Possible degrada-
5.3 Place 100 mL of polish in each of three 125-mL (4-oz)
tion of the emulsion is observed and possible reduction of
flint glass bottles. Place the filled bottles side by side, horizon-
initial gloss is measured.
tally, in the freezer on a rack, providing a minimum of 25 mm
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
(1 in.) between the bottles and the freezer walls with the
safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the
contact area between the bottles and the rack no greater than
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
that required to support the bottles.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
5.4 Allow the samples to remain in the freezer for 16 h, or
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
a minimum of 8 h after becoming solid.
2. Referenced Documents
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
2.1 ASTM Standards:
h.
D 1455 Test Method for 60-Deg Specular Gloss of Emul-
5.6 Inspect all thawed samples visually. Observe and record
sion Floor Polish
any separation, stratification, or coagulation.
3. Significance and Use
5.7 Determine the turbidity on the open sample of polish as
in 5.1.
3.1 This test method is used to determine the effect of
5.8 Agitate one bottle of thawed polish and apply one coat
freezing on floor polishes. It may be used to predict the
of polish to the standard black glass as in 5.2. Determine gloss
stability of a floor polish when exposed to freezing.
as in 5.2.
4. Apparatus
5.9 Return the remaining two bottles of polish to the freezer
for 16 h, and repeat 5.4-5.8 for the second freeze/thaw cycle.
4.1 Freezer, adjusted to −7.8 to −6.7°C (18 to 20°F).
5.10 Return the third bottle of polish to the freezer for 16 h
4.2 Flint
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