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ASTM D3207-92(2008)

(Test Method)

Standard Test Method for Detergent Resistance of Floor Polish Films

Standard Test Method for Detergent Resistance of Floor Polish Films

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method is used to determine the relative resistance of floor polishes to detergent scrubbing using the Gardner Straight Line Washability Meter and to separate polishes with poor detergent resistance from those with good detergent resistance. Results are duplicative between laboratories.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers a bench procedure for measuring the detergent resistance properties of floor polishes.
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
Historical
Publication Date
29-Feb-2008
ICS
71.100.99 - Other products of the chemical industry
97.080 - Cleaning appliances
Technical Committee
D21 - Polishes
Drafting Committee
D21.04 - Performance Tests
Current Stage
Ref Project

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Replaces
ASTM D3207-92(2002) - Standard Test Method for Detergent Resistance of Floor Polish Films
Effective Date
01-Mar-2008
Replaced By
ASTM D3207-92(2016) - Standard Test Method for Detergent Resistance of Floor Polish Films
Effective Date
01-Oct-2016
Referred By
ASTM D3757-16 - Standard Guide for Preparing Specifications for Solvent-based Floor Polishes
Effective Date
01-Mar-2008
Referred By
ASTM D3440-13(2019) - Standard Guide for Preparing Specifications for Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes
Effective Date
01-Mar-2008
Referred By
ASTM D4078-02(2021) - Standard Specification for Water Emulsion Floor Polish
Effective Date
01-Mar-2008

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Designation: D3207 − 92(Reapproved 2008)
Standard Test Method for
Detergent Resistance of Floor Polish Films
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3207; 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 4.3 Test Flooring Substrates—Official Vinyl Composition
Tile (OVCT), Black, 304.8 by 304.8 mm (12 by 12 in.).
1.1 This test method covers a bench procedure for measur-
4.4 Volumetric Pipet—A 1-mL pipet graduated in 0.2-mL
ing the detergent resistance properties of floor polishes.
units.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4.5 Hog Bristle Brush—Aluminum block, 89 by 38-mm
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
1 1 3
(3 ⁄2 by 1 ⁄2-in.) hog bristle brush with 19-mm ( ⁄4-in.) bristles.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Soak in detergent solution (see 5.1) for a minimum of 1 h prior
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
to test.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4.6 Cellulose Sponge—Cut to fit the Gardner brush holder.
2. Referenced Documents
The sponge is to be used for household floor polishes only.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
5. Reagent
D1436 Test Methods for Application of Emulsion Floor
Polishes to Substrates for Testing Purposes 5.1 Detergent Solution at Use Concentration:
Tetrasodium pyrophosphate (TSPP) 0.25 %
Tetrapotassium pyrophosphate (TKPP) 0.25 %
3. Significance and Use
Octyl phenol + 10 moles ethylene oxide (OPE)0.38%
3.1 This test method is used to determine the relative Sodium hydroxide 0.03 %
Surfactant QS44 (80 %) or equivalent 0.15 %
resistance of floor polishes to detergent scrubbing using the
Distilled or deionized water 98.94 %
Gardner Straight Line Washability Meter and to separate
polishes with poor detergent resistance from those with good
6. Sample
detergent resistance. Results are duplicative between laborato-
6.1 The sample used for test purposes shall be completely
ries.
representative of the material in question.
4. Apparatus
7. Procedure
4.1 Washability Apparatus—The Gardner straight line
7.1 Preparation of Test Surface—Clean the test tiles with a
washability machine.
good polish stripper and steel wool. Rinse thoroughly with
4.2 Applicator—Doctor blade, 50 mm (2-in.) wide and water and dry at room temperature.
having a 0.203-mm (0.008-in.) clearance along the bottom
7.2 Floor Finish Application—Apply in duplicate as shown
edge (see Test Methods D1436).
in the template in 6.3, 0.8 mL of test polish A to a 2 by 8-in.
section of OVCT (tile must be level to obtain uniform film
thickness). Apply in a similar fashion duplicate samples of
ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeD21onPolishes preferably a control floor polish B (a second test polish can be
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D21.04 on Performance Tests.
Current edition approved March 1, 2008. Published April 2008. Originally
approved in 1973. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as D3207 – 92(2002).
DOI: 10.1520/D3207-92R08. The sole source of supply of the apparatus known to the committee at this time
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or is Chemical Specialties Manufacturers Assn., 1913 Eye St., NW, Washington, DC
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM 20006. If you are aware of alternative suppliers, please provide this information to
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on ASTMHeadquarters.Yourcommentswillreceivecarefulconsiderationatameeting
the ASTM website. of the responsible technical committee, which you may attend.
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The sole source of supply of the apparatus known to the committee at this time The sole source of supply of the apparatus known to the committee at this time
is Gardner Laboratory, Inc., P. O. Box 5758, Bethesda, MD. If you are aware of is Union Carbide, 39 Old Ridgebury Rd., Danbury, CT 06817-0001. If you are
alternative suppliers, please provide this information to ASTM Headquarters. Your aware of alternative suppliers, please provide this information toASTM Headquar-
comments will receive careful consideration at a meeting of the responsible ters. Your comments will re
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