ASTM F925-13
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient Flooring
Standard Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient Flooring
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Resilient flooring products are designed and formulated to have good resistance to most common chemicals encountered in typical use. High performance wear layers can also be used to enhance cleanability and chemical resistance. Resilient flooring used in residential and commercial environments may be subjected to a variety of chemicals through accidental spillage or as ingredients used for hygienic purposes. Performance is dependent upon the flooring formulation and that of the maintenance products used on the flooring. This test method provides a means of estimating the relative susceptibility of resilient floor covering to change when exposed to chemical reagents.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method provides a procedure for determining the resistance of resilient floor covering to surface deterioration when exposed to various chemical reagents. This test method is not intended as a staining test nor as a method to judge surface and appearance restoration of the sample after exposure to the chemical reagent.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
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. Specific hazard information is provided in Section 6 of this test method.
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Designation: F925 − 13
Standard Test Method for
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Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient Flooring
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF925;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
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1. Scope (McBurney Test) (Withdrawn 2007)
F386 Test Method for Thickness of Resilient Flooring Ma-
1.1 This test method provides a procedure for determining
terials Having Flat Surfaces
theresistanceofresilientfloorcoveringtosurfacedeterioration
F1914 Test Methods for Short-Term Indentation and Re-
whenexposedtovariouschemicalreagents.Thistestmethodis
sidual Indentation of Resilient Floor Covering
not intended as a staining test nor as a method to judge surface
and appearance restoration of the sample after exposure to the
3. Terminology
chemical reagent.
3.1 For terminology relating to Resilient Floor Coverings,
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
see Terminology F141.
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
4. Significance and Use
and are not considered standard.
4.1 Resilient flooring products are designed and formulated
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
to have good resistance to most common chemicals encoun-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
tered in typical use. High performance wear layers can also be
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
used to enhance cleanability and chemical resistance. Resilient
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
flooring used in residential and commercial environments may
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
be subjected to a variety of chemicals through accidental
Specific hazard information is provided in Section 6 of this test
spillage or as ingredients used for hygienic purposes. Perfor-
method.
mance is dependent upon the flooring formulation and that of
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
the maintenance products used on the flooring. This test
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
method provides a means of estimating the relative suscepti-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
bility of resilient floor covering to change when exposed to
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
chemical reagents.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
5. Apparatus
2. Referenced Documents 5.1 Gloves, impervious vinyl or rubber,
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5.2 Tweezers, or forceps,
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D2244 Practice for Calculation of Color Tolerances and
5.3 Medicine Dropper, 3 in. straight glass with rubber bulb
Color Differences from Instrumentally Measured Color
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or pipette having a point opening diameter not less than ⁄16 in.
Coordinates
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(1.6 mm) or greater than ⁄64 in. (1.8 mm),
F141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
5.4 White Facial Tissue.
F142 Test Method for Indentation of Resilient Floor Tiles
5.5 Watch Glass.
5.6 Timer.
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ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeF06onResilient
Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.20 on Test
5.7 Filter Paper.
Methods.
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5.8 Small Laboratory Spatula, approximately ⁄4 – ⁄2 in.-
Current edition approved May 1, 2013. Published May 2013. Originally
approved in 1985. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as F925–02(2008). DOI:
wide blade, rounded bottom, not sharpened,
10.1520/F0925-13.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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the ASTM website. www.astm.org.
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5.9 SuitableSpectrophotometerorColorimeter,withamini- 8.2 Lay the specimens face up on a firm, flat surface.
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mum ⁄4 in. (6.35 mm) diameter opening having a cool white
8.3 Selectatestareaonthespecimenhavingtheflattestarea
fluorescent(CWF)ordaylight(D-65)lightsource,orboth,that
and color appropriate to show the effect of the reagent and
measures color in CIE L*, a*, b* using CIE 10° standard
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draw a square approximately 1 ⁄2 by 1 ⁄2 in. (38 by 38 mm)
observer and specular included (see Test
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Designation: F925 − 02 (Reapproved 2008) F925 − 13
Standard Test Method for
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Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient Flooring
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F925; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method provides a procedure for determining the resistance of resilient floor covering to surface deterioration when
exposed to various chemical reagents. This test method is not intended as a staining test nor as a method to judge surface and
appearance restoration of the sample after exposure to the chemical reagent.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only.mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
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. Specific hazard information is provided in Section 56 of this test method.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D2244 Practice for Calculation of Color Tolerances and Color Differences from Instrumentally Measured Color Coordinates
F141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
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F142 Test Method for Indentation of Resilient Floor Tiles (McBurney Test) (Withdrawn 2007)
F386 Test Method for Thickness of Resilient Flooring Materials Having Flat Surfaces
F1914 Test Methods for Short-Term Indentation and Residual Indentation of Resilient Floor Covering
3. Terminology
3.1 For terminology relating to Resilient Floor Coverings, see Terminology F141.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 Resilient flooring products are designed and formulated to have good resistance to most common chemicals encountered in
typical use. High performance wear layers can also be used to enhance cleanability and chemical resistance. Resilient flooring used
in residential and commercial environments may be subjected to a variety of chemicals through accidental spillage or as ingredients
used for hygienic purposes. Performance is dependent upon the flooring formulation and that of the maintenance products used
on the flooring. This test method provides a means of estimating the relative susceptibility of resilient floor covering to change
when exposed to chemical reagents.
5. Apparatus
5.1 Gloves, impervious vinyl or rubber,
5.2 Tweezers, or forceps,
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5.3 Medicine Dropper, 3 in. straight glass with rubber bulb or pipette having a point opening diameter not less than ⁄16 in. (1.6
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mm) or greater than ⁄64 in. (1.8 mm),
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F06 on Resilient Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.30 on Test Methods
- Performance.
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2008May 1, 2013. Published March 2008May 2013. Originally approved in 1985. Last previous edition approved in 20022008 as
F925F925–02(2008).–02. DOI: 10.1520/F0925-02R08.10.1520/F0925-13.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. 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 last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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5.4 White Facial Tissue.
5.5 Watch Glass.
5.6 Timer.
5.7 Filter Paper.
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5.8 Small Laboratory Spatula, approximately ⁄4 – ⁄2 in.-wide blade, rounded bottom, not sharpened,
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5.9 Suitable Spectrophotometer or Colorimeter, with a minimum ⁄4 in. (6.35 mm) diameter opening having a cool white
fluorescent (CWF) or daylight (D-65) light source, or both, that measures color in CIE L*, a*, b* using CIE 10° standard observer
and specular included (see Test Method D2244).
5.10 Indentation Tester, see Test Methods F142 and F1914.
5.11 Thickness Tester, see Test Method F386.
5.12 Condi
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