ASTM D4330-94(2017)

Standard Practice for Evaluation of Fiberglass Boat Polish and Wax

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 Boat polish or wax aids in cleaning and maintaining the surface of fiberglass boats. The function of cleaning is very important.  
3.2 This practice defines the properties to be tested, the apparatus to use, and the comparisons of product performance. It is recognized that considerable discretion exists among formulators and marketers of boat polish on what properties or performance characteristics are best for their products. This practice is flexible to honor this fact.  
3.3 The methods of testing are subjective and empirical in order to conform to the basic characteristics of the industry and to allow flexibility in testing. Although test panels may be used for screening purposes, actual boat surfaces should be used for the final evaluation.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers the properties to test and the apparatus to use when evaluating the performance of boat polishes and waxes, in terms of ease of application, cleaning efficiency, gloss and improvement of aesthetic appearance.  
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.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 14-Jan-2017
• ICS: 71.100.99 - Other products of the chemical industry
• Technical Committee: D21 - Polishes
• Drafting Committee: D21.04 - Performance Tests

Standards Content (Sample)

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.
Designation: D4330 − 94 (Reapproved 2017)
Standard Practice for
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Evaluation of Fiberglass Boat Polish and Wax
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4330; 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 4.2 Sample of Control Polish or Wax—The control is
selected subjectively for comparison to the test sample. It may
1.1 This practice covers the properties to test and the
be a competitive product, a modified formulation of the test
apparatus to use when evaluating the performance of boat
polish or wax, and so forth.The control must be of the same or
polishes and waxes, in terms of ease of application, cleaning
similar type as the test sample. It would not be meaningful to
efficiency, gloss and improvement of aesthetic appearance.
select a paste product as a control for comparison to a liquid
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
test polish or wax. In addition, polishes to be evaluated should
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
be for the same intended use. Products for below the water line
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
may be different than those designed for above the water line.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
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4.3 TestSubstrates—Thetestsubstrate shallbeintendedfor
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
thetestpolishorwax.Thetestsurfaceshallbeingoodphysical
2. Referenced Documents
condition, not badly cracked, scratched, or otherwise damaged
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so as to interfere with evaluations of polish or wax properties.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
The minimum test surface area for each sample shall be 200
D2825 Terminology Relating to Polishes and Related Mate-
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in. (1290 cm ). Whenever possible, the evaluation of test
rials
polish or wax should be made on boats subject to actual use
3. Significance and Use and exposure to diverse but normal conditions.
3.1 Boat polish or wax aids in cleaning and maintaining the
4.4 PolishingCloth—The same type of polishing cloth shall
surface of fiberglass boats. The function of cleaning is very be used with each sample tested. Separate cloths shall be used
important.
for each sample. Materials such as washed cheese cloth,
rumple cloth, flannel, cotton diaper cloth, and nonwoven
3.2 This practice defines the properties to be tested, the
fabrics are suitable for this purpose. Felt or paper shall not be
apparatus to use, and the comparisons of product performance.
used.
It is recognized that considerable discretion exists among
formulators and marketers of boat polish on what properties or
4.5 Cleaning Solvent—Aliphatic solvents with Kauri Buta-
performance characteristics are best for their products. This
nol values less than 38.
practice is flexible to honor this fact.
4.6 Eye Droppers and Distilled or Deionized Water.
3.3 The methods of testing are subjective and empirical in
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4.7 Masking Tape, with a ⁄8-in. (9.5 mm) width.
ordertoconformtothebasiccharacteristicsoftheindustryand
to allow flexibility in testing.Although test panels may be used
4.8 Thermometer.
for screening purposes, actual boat surfaces should be used for
4.9 Humidity Gage.
the final evaluation.
5. Test Conditions
4. Apparatus and Materials
5.1 The temperature and relative humidity of the test runs
4.1 Sample of Polish or Wax.
shall be measured and recorded. The temperature shall be
within 55 to 85°F (13 to 29°C) with a relative humidity of 20
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D21 on Polishes
to 80 %.
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D21.04 on Performance Tests.
Current edition approved Jan. 15, 2017. Published February 2017. Originally
5.2 The substrate shall have the same temperature as the
approved in 1984. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D4330 – 94(2008).
surrounding area.
DOI: 10.1520/D4330-94R17.
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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
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the ASTM website. Type of fiberglass, polyester or gel coat, or both.
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