ASTM D3450-00(2010)e1
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Washability Properties of Interior Architectural Coatings
Standard Test Method for Washability Properties of Interior Architectural Coatings
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Interior architectural paints are often discolored by dirt and other soilant materials. This test method covers the relative ease and completeness of removal of a specific soilant from such a surface by scrubbing. The greater the ease of soil removal with a minimum of film erosion, the greater the useful service life is expected to be.
Results obtained by this test method do not necessarily correlate with all types of soilants.
Semigloss finishes generally require only the nonabrasive type cleaner for good soilant removal, whereas flat paints may require the abrasive type.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the relative ease of removing soilant discolorations from the dried film of an interior coating by washing with either an abrasive or nonabrasive cleaner.
1.2 This test method is limited to coatings having a CIE-Y reflectance of 60 % or more, as measured in accordance with Test Method E1347.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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: D3450 − 00 (Reapproved2010)
Standard Test Method for
Washability Properties of Interior Architectural Coatings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3450; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber 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.
´ NOTE—Added research report information to Section 11 editorially in September 2010.
1. Scope E70Test Method for pH of Aqueous Solutions With the
Glass Electrode
1.1 Thistestmethodcoversthedeterminationoftherelative
E1347Test Method for Color and Color-Difference Mea-
ease of removing soilant discolorations from the dried film of
surement by Tristimulus Colorimetry
an interior coating by washing with either an abrasive or
nonabrasive cleaner.
3. Terminology
1.2 This test method is limited to coatings having a CIE-Y
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
reflectance of 60% or more, as measured in accordance with
3.1.1 soilant, n—a discoloring substance that clings to the
Test Method E1347.
surfaceofacoating,whosedispersedcolorcomponentisnotin
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
solution and therefore does not penetrate into the film.
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
3.1.1.1 Discussion—soilant differs from stain in that the
only.
colorant of a stain is in solution and, therefore, can penetrate
into the film.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4. Summary of Test Method
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4.1 The test material is applied to a black plastic panel and
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. allowed to dry for 7 days. The reflectance of the film is
measured (R ) and then a soilant consisting of carbon black
2. Referenced Documents
dispersed in mineral oil is applied on the film. The panel is
placedonaglassplateinawashabilitymachineandthefilmis
2.1 ASTM Standards:
washed with either an abrasive or nonabrasive scrub medium
D562Test Method for Consistency of Paints Measuring
for100cycles.Thepanelisrinsedanddriedandthereflectance
KrebsUnit(KU)ViscosityUsingaStormer-TypeViscom-
in the stained area is read (R ). The ratio of the reflectance,
eter
R /R , is a measure of the degree to which the soilant has been
D1193Specification for Reagent Water
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removed.
D1210Test Method for Fineness of Dispersion of Pigment-
Vehicle Systems by Hegman-Type Gage
5. Significance and Use
5.1 Interior architectural paints are often discolored by dirt
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint
andothersoilantmaterials.Thistestmethodcoverstherelative
and Related Coatings, Materials, andApplications and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee D01.42 on Architectural Coatings.
ease and completeness of removal of a specific soilant from
CurrenteditionapprovedJune1,2010.PublishedJuly2010.Originallyapproved
such a surface by scrubbing. The greater the ease of soil
in 1975. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as D3450–00(2005). DOI:
removalwithaminimumoffilmerosion,thegreatertheuseful
10.1520/D3450-00R10E01.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or service life is expected to be.
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
5.2 Results obtained by this test method do not necessarily
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. correlate with all types of soilants.
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5.3 Semigloss finishes generally require only the nonabra- 7.4 Sponge .
sive type cleaner for good soilant removal, whereas flat paints
7.5 Masking Tape.
may require the abrasive type.
9,8
7.6 Soilant Medium, consisting of the following:
6. Apparatus
grams
Mineral oil, USP heavy 60
6.1 Washability Tester, also referred to as a straight line
Odorless mineral spirits 32
10,8
washability machine. Carbon black 8
6.1.1 Accessory Apparatus:
6.1.1.1 Glass Plate, measured to fit, 454 by 165 by 6.3 mm 7.6.1 MixcomponentsanddispersetoaHegmanfinenessof
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(17 ⁄8 by 6 ⁄2 by ⁄4 in.). 7 (0.5 mils or 13 µm) or when measured in accordance with
6.1.1.2 Stainless Steel Pan. Test Method D1210.
6.1.1.3 “C” Clamps.
7.7 Scrub Media (Note 1).
9,8
6.1.1.4 Scale, standard.
7.7.1 Nonabrasive Medium consisting of the following:
6.1.1.5 White Blotter.
grams
6.1.1.6 Holder, brass, measuring 95 by 76 by 25.4 mm (3 ⁄4 A
Water 89.6
by 3 by 1 in.). Hydroxyethyl cellulose 2.0
12,8
Detergent 4.0
6.2 U-Shaped Film Caster, having both a 0.18-mm (7-mil)
Trisodium phosphate, anhydrous 4.0
B
Acetic acid glacial 0.3
clearance by 132 mm width and a 0.25-mm (10-mil) clearance
13,8
Preservative 0.1
by 138 mm width.
100.0
A
6.3 Film Applicator, 76 mm (3 in.) width with 76-µm
Vary to achieve a final consistency of 165 to 220 g (75 to 85 Krebs Units) with
a Stormer Viscometer in accordance with Test Method D562.
(3-mil) clearance.
B
Vary to achieve a final pH from 9.5 to 10.0 in accordance with Test Method
E70.
6.4 Suction Plate for drawdowns (large size).
9,8
6.5 45°, 0° Reflectometer , with green filter, as specified in
7.7.2 Abrasive Medium, consisting of the following:
Test Method E1347.
grams
A
Water 49.4
6.6 Balance, with 0.1-g scale graduation.
Hydroxyethyl cellulose 0.8
Ammonium hydroxide 28 % ---
6.7 Fineness of Dispersion Gage, as specified in Test
12,8
Detergent 2.0
Method D1210.
Trisodium phosphate, anhydrous 2.0
14,8
Silica 45.0
B
7. Reagents and Materials Acetic acid, glacial 0.7
13,8
Preservative 0.1
7.1 Purity of Reagents—Reagent grade chemicals shall be
100.0
A
used in all tests. Unless otherwise indicated, it is intended that
Vary to achieve a final consistency of 475 to 600 g (110 to 120 Krebs Units)
with the Stormer Viscometer in accordance with Test Method D562.
all reagents shall conform to the specifications of the Commit-
B
Vary to achieve a final pH of 9.5 to 10.0 in accordance with Test Method E70.
tee onAnalytical Reagents of theAmerican Chemical Society,
7.8 Slowly add the hydroxethyl cellulose to the water while
where such specifications are available. Other grades may be
stirring mechanically. Stir until uniform and then slowly add 2
used, provided it is first ascertained that the reagent is of
to 3 drops of 28% ammonium hydroxide solution while
sufficiently high purity to permit its use without lessening the
mixing and continue mixing until the solution turns clear. In
accuracy of the determination.
the order shown, add the other ingredients separately, stirring
7.2 Purity of Water—Unless otherwise indicated, reference
towatershallbeunderstoodtomeanreagentwaterconforming
to Type IV of Specification D1193.
Thesolesourceofsupplyofasponge,cellulosictype,coarseporegrade,95by
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7.3 Black Plastic Panels. 76 by 38 mm (3 ⁄4by3by1 ⁄2 in.) meeting Federal Spec. L-S-626, Type II, known
to the committee at this time is the O’Cel-O Div., General Mills, Inc., 305 Sawyer
Ave., Tonawanda, NY 14150.
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Model AG 8100 from BYK-Gardner, Inc., Gardner Laboratory, 2435 Linden If you are aware of alternative suppliers, please provide this information to
Lane,SilverSpring,MD20910andModel“D”fromPaulN.GardnerCo.,Inc.,316 ASTM International Headquarters. Your comments will receive careful consider-
N. E. First St., Pompano Beach, FL33060 were used originally in this test method. ation at a meeting of the responsible technical committee, which you may attend.
See RR D01-1065. Straight-line washability testers may be adapted to meet the The sole source of supply of laboratory standardized stain and scrub media,
requirements of this method. known to the committee at this time is the Leneta Co.
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The Dow film caster from BYK-Gardner, was used originally in this test The sole source of supply of Printex U Beads, known to the committee at this
method. time is the DeGussa Corp., 65 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660.
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Reagent Chemicals, American Chemical Society Specifications, American Hydroxyethylcellulosehavingamolarsubstitution(MS)valuefrom1.8to2.5
Chemical Society, Washington, DC. For suggestions on the testing of reagents not and a visc
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