ASTM C1486-00(2012)
(Practice)Standard Practice for Testing Chemical-Resistant Broadcast and Slurry-Broadcast Resin Monolithic Floor Surfacings
Standard Practice for Testing Chemical-Resistant Broadcast and Slurry-Broadcast Resin Monolithic Floor Surfacings
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Because the sample is prepared in a manner as it would be applied in the field, the test specimens may be considered representative of the application of a specified surfacing. Such methods include application by squeegees, rollers, trowels, notched trowels, and gage rakes.
4.2 These systems vary in several ways, including the number of layers or application steps, the surface finish, and variation in composition.
4.3 The results obtained in carrying out this practice should serve as a guide in comparing similarly applied surfacings. No attempt has been made to incorporate into this practice all of the various factors that may affect the performance of such applications when subjected to actual service.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers methods for preparing test specimens and testing procedures for broadcast or slurry-broadcast monolithic floor surfacings in areas where chemical resistance is required.
1.2 These floor surfacings are applied by various application methods including squeegees, rollers, trowels, notched trowels, and gage rakes onto suitably prepared concrete substrates. The surfacings bond to the substrate upon curing to provide a nominal thickness of 60 mils (1.5 mm) or greater.
1.3 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.
1.4 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.
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Designation: C1486 − 00 (Reapproved 2012)
Standard Practice for
Testing Chemical-Resistant Broadcast and Slurry-Broadcast
Resin Monolithic Floor Surfacings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1486; 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 C905 Test Methods for Apparent Density of Chemical-
Resistant Mortars, Grouts, Monolithic Surfacings, and
1.1 This practice covers methods for preparing test speci-
Polymer Concretes
mens and testing procedures for broadcast or slurry-broadcast
C1028 TestMethodforDeterminingtheStaticCoefficientof
monolithic floor surfacings in areas where chemical resistance
Friction of Ceramic Tile and Other Like Surfaces by the
is required.
Horizontal Dynamometer Pull-Meter Method
1.2 Thesefloorsurfacingsareappliedbyvariousapplication
D635 Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and
methodsincludingsqueegees,rollers,trowels,notchedtrowels,
Time of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position
and gage rakes onto suitably prepared concrete substrates. The
D790 Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced
surfacings bond to the substrate upon curing to provide a
and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materi-
nominal thickness of 60 mils (1.5 mm) or greater.
als
D1308 Test Method for Effect of Household Chemicals on
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical Clear and Pigmented Organic Finishes
D2047 Test Method for Static Coefficient of Friction of
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
and are not considered standard. Polish-Coated Flooring Surfaces as Measured by the
James Machine
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
D4060 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Organic
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Coatings by the Taber Abraser
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
D4541 Test Method for Pull-Off Strength of Coatings Using
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
Portable Adhesion Testers
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2.2 ACI Standards:
ACI 503R, Appendix A, Test Method A.1, Field Test for
2. Referenced Documents
Surface Soundness and Adhesion
2.1 ASTM Standards:
C413 Test Method for Absorption of Chemical-Resistant
3. Terminology
Mortars, Grouts, Monolithic Surfacings, and Polymer
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms relating to this
Concretes
standard, refer to Terminology C904.
C811 Practice for Surface Preparation of Concrete for Ap-
plication of Chemical-Resistant Resin Monolithic Surfac-
4. Significance and Use
ings (Withdrawn 2012)
4.1 Because the sample is prepared in a manner as it would
C904 Terminology Relating to Chemical-Resistant Nonme-
be applied in the field, the test specimens may be considered
tallic Materials
representative of the application of a specified surfacing. Such
methods include application by squeegees, rollers, trowels,
1 notched trowels, and gage rakes.
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint and
Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications and is the direct responsibility of
4.2 These systems vary in several ways, including the
Subcommittee D01.46 on Industrial Protective Coatings.
number of layers or application steps, the surface finish, and
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2012. Published September 2012. Originally
approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as C1486 – 00 (2008). variation in composition.
DOI: 10.1520/C1486-00R12.
2 4.3 The results obtained in carrying out this practice should
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 serve as a guide in comparing similarly applied surfacings. No
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
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C1486 − 00 (2012)
attempt has been made to incorporate into this practice all of average milligram of weight loss per 1000 cycles shall be
the various factors that may affect the performance of such reported. For more abrasion resistant floors a H-22 wheel may
applications when subjected to actual service. be used.
9. Flexural Strength and Modulus of Elasticity
5. Types of Resins, Fillers, and Setting Agents
9.1 Test specimens as required by Test Methods D790 shall
(Hardeners)
be cut from the representative surfacing sample using a wet
5.1 The liquid resins may be epoxy, polyester, vinyl ester, or
cutting saw.
otherscapableofformingchemical-resistantsurfacingmaterial
9.2 The flexural strength and the modulus of elasticity shall
when mixed with a suitable setting agent and filler.
be determined in accordance with Test Methods D790.
5.2 The fillers may be silica, carbon, or other chemical-
NOTE 2—Flexural strengths on systems less than ⁄8 in. (3 mm) thick
resistantmaterials.Thefillermayalsobecombinedasapremix
may give erratic and questionable results.
with the liquid resin or the setting agent.
9.2.1 Test pieces shall be placed in the testing apparatus
5.3 The setting agent (hardener) is usually supplied sepa-
such that the center loading nose will be applied to the top face
ratelyandaddedtotheresinpriortouseinaccordancewiththe
of the test specimen.
manufacturer’s recommendations.
10. Chemical Resistance
6. Sample Preparation
10.1 Dependent upon the chemical resistance that is re-
6.1 A36 in. by 36 in. (900 mm by 900 mm) piece of suitable
quired of the system, either immersion testing or “spot” testing
material that will allow the release of the applied surfacing
shall be used.
after it has hardened shall be positioned on a rigid horizontal
10.1.1 For chemical-resistant immersion testing, the test
surface.
specimens shall be the same as those required byTest Methods
D790 and shall be cut from the representative surfacing sample
NOTE 1—A5 mil polyethylene terephthalate sheet has been found
suitable. using a wet cutting saw.
10.1.2 The test conditions (test media, temperature, etc.)
6.2 The floor surfacing shall be applied in accordance with
shall simulate the anticipated service conditions as closely as
the manufacturer’s recommendations to a nominal thickness as
possible.
it would be specified in an actual installation.
10.1.3 The number of test specimens required is dependent
6.2.1 The standard temperature of the system constituents,
upon the number of test media to be employed, the number of
thehorizontalsurface,andthetemperatureinthevicinityofthe
different temperatures at which testing is performed, and the
mixing and application area shall be 73.4 6 4°F (23 6 2.2°C)
frequency of test intervals. The test specimens shall consist of
unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer. The actual
sets of three for one medium at a single temperature and for
temperature(s) shall be recorded.
each test interval. In addition, other sets of at least three,
6.3 After the system has been applied, age the prepared
equivalent to the number of test temperatures, shall be avail-
sample for a period of 7 days at 73.4 6 4°F.
able for the total test period. Calculate the total number of
6.4 Using a wet cutting saw, trim 6 in. (150 mm) off each
specimens required as follows:
side of the 36 in. by 36 in. cured sample to yield a 24 in. by 24
N 5 n~M 3T 3I!1nT1n (1)
in. (610 mm by 610 mm) representative sample, free of any
where:
edge effects.
N = number of specimens,
n = number of specimens for a single test,
7. Thickness Test
M = number of media,
7.1 Starting at any corner of the 24 in. by 24 in. represen-
T = number of test temperatures, and
tative surfacing sample, and approximately 1 in. (25 mm) in
I = number of test intervals.
from the edge, use a micrometer and measure the thickness of
10.1.4 Using a micrometer, measure the length, width, and
the sample at approximately 6 in. (150 mm) intervals along the
thickness of each test specimen to the nearest 0.001 in. (0.0254
perimeter of the sample. Record the individual thickness
mm). Using a volume displacement in water method, deter-
readings and the average of the individual readings. The
mine the volume of the specimen to the nearest 0.01 cc.
average value shall be reported as the cured thickness of the
10.1.5 Specimens shall be dried in an oven to constant
surfacing.
weight. Each specimen shall be weighed to the nearest 0.001 g
on an analytical balance and the weight recorded.
8. Abrasion Test
10.1.6 Using a Shore Hardness Tester, measure and record
8.1 Test specimens as required by Test Method D4060 shall
the hardness of each specimen.
be cut from the 24 in. by 24 in. representative surfacing sample
10.1.7 Prior to immersion, record a brief description of the
using a wet cutting saw.
color and surface appearance of the specimens and the color
8.2 The abrasion resistance of the surfacing shall be deter- and clarity of the test medium.
mined in accordance with Test Method D4060. A CS1
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