ASTM D3206-17
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Soil Resistance of Floor Polishes
Standard Test Method for Soil Resistance of Floor Polishes
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 This test method measures the ability of a floor polish to resist soiling by a standard soil that approximates dirt carried in from the outside.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of soil resistance of floor polishes on test tile only. A carpet covered roller is used to simulate the action of foot traffic. A synthetic soil is employed in conjunction with the roller.
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.
1.3 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.
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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: D3206 − 17
Standard Test Method for
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Soil Resistance of Floor Polishes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3206; 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. Apparatus
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1.1 This test method covers the determination of soil resis- 4.1 Offıcial Vinyl Composition Tile (OVCT) —white, 304.8
tance of floor polishes on test tile only.Acarpet covered roller by 304.8 mm (12 by 12 in.).
is used to simulate the action of foot traffic. A synthetic soil is
4.2 Washability Apparatus—The Gardner straight line
employed in conjunction with the roller.
washability machine.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
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4.3 Roller.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
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responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- 4.4 Carpeting.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
4.5 Standard Soiling Compound—A soiling compound,
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
such asAATCC (AmericanAssociation of Textile Colorist and
1.3 This international standard was developed in accor- 6
Chemist) synthetic soil formula.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
4.6 Reflectometer, equipped with a search unit for measur-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
ing diffused reflectance and a green filter.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
4.7 Pipet, 2 mL.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
5. Procedure
2. Referenced Documents
5.1 Clean the test tile in accordance with Test Method
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D3153, paragraph 9.1.2. Rinse well and allow to dry. Apply 2
D1436 Test Methods for Application of Emulsion Floor
mL of polish by following Method B of Test Methods D1436.
Polishes to Substrates for Testing Purposes
After 3 h, apply a second coat, also 2 mL. Age the tiles for 48
D3153 Test Method for Recoatability of Water-Emulsion
h at room temperature.
Floor Polishes
5.2 Sprinkle carefully, as evenly as possible, exactly2gof
E97 Method of Test for Directional Reflectance Factor,
soil across that portion of the tile over which the roller will
45-Deg 0-Deg, of Opaque Specimens by Broad-Band
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track. Run the machine for 300 cycles (600 passes). During the
Filter Reflectometry (Withdrawn 1991)
cycling,itmaybenecessarytooccasionallybrushthesoilback
onto the track as it will be scattered by the motion of the roller.
3. Significance and Use
At the end of the test, wipe the surface with tissue to remove
3.1 This test method measures the ability of a floor polish to
any loose soil. Wipe firmly, but do not bear down.
resistsoilingbyastandardsoilthatapproximatesdirtcarriedin
NOTE 1—Before new carpeting on the roller is used for the first time, it
from the outside.
should be “broken in” by running over a blank tile with approximately 4
g of soil for 500 or more cycles.
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ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeD21onPolishes
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D21.04 on Performance Tests
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Current edition approved March 1, 2017. Published April 2017. Originally OVCT tile may be obtained through Armstrong Flooring from various home
approved in 1973. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as D3206 – 08 (2015). improvement stores. The following Armstrong tile substrates have been found to
DOI: 10.1520/D3206-17. perform adequately for this test method: Armstrong Excelon Feature Tile: Chalk II
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or (56830), http://www.armstrong.com/commflooringna/product_details_toolbox_
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM magnify.jsp?item_id=47408.
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Obtain tight weave short pile carpet from local store.
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the ASTM website. Prepared soils are available from Textile Innovations Corporation, P.O. Box 8,
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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on Windsor NC 27983 or SDLAtlas Textile Testing Solutions: SDLAtlas LLC, 3934
www.astm.org. Airway Drive, Rock Hill, SC 29732.
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6. Evaluation of Results 8. Precision and Bias
6.1 Measure 45-deg, 0-deg directional (diffuse) lum
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: D3206 − 08 (Reapproved 2015) D3206 − 17
Standard Test Method for
1
Soil Resistance of Floor Polishes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3206; 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
1.1 This test method covers the determination of soil resistance of floor polishes on test tile only. A carpet covered roller is used
to simulate the action of foot traffic. A synthetic soil is employed in conjunction with the roller.
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.
1.3 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1436 Test Methods for Application of Emulsion Floor Polishes to Substrates for Testing Purposes
D3153 Test Method for Recoatability of Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes
E97 Method of Test for Directional Reflectance Factor, 45-Deg 0-Deg, of Opaque Specimens by Broad-Band Filter
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Reflectometry (Withdrawn 1991)
3. Significance and Use
3.1 This test method measures the ability of a floor polish to resist soiling by a standard soil that approximates dirt carried in
from the outside.
4. Apparatus
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4.1 Offıcial Vinyl Composition Tile (OVCT) —white, 304.8 by 304.8 mm (12 by 12 in.).
4.2 Washability Apparatus—The Gardner straight line washability machine.
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4.3 Roller.
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4.4 Carpeting.
4.5 Standard Soiling Compound—A soiling compound, such as AATCC (American Association of Textile Colorist and Chemist)
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synthetic soil formula.
4.6 Reflectometer, equipped with a search unit for measuring diffused reflectance and a green filter.
4.7 Pipet, 2 mL.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D21 on Polishes and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D21.04 on Performance Tests
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2015March 1, 2017. Published November 2015April 2017. Originally approved in 1973. Last previous edition approved in 20082015
as D3206 – 08.D3206 – 08 (2015). DOI: 10.1520/D3206-08R15.10.1520/D3206-17.
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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.
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The sole source of supply of the apparatus known to the committee at this time is Chemical Specialties Manufacturers Assn., 1913 Eye St., N.W., Washington, DC 20006.
If you are aware of alternative suppliers, please provide this information to ASTM Headquarters. Your comments will receive careful consideration at a meeting of the
responsible technical committee, which you may attend.OVCT tile may be obtained through Armstrong Flooring from various home improvement stores. The following
Armstrong tile substrates have been found to perform adequately for this test method: Armstrong Excelon Feature Tile: Chalk II (56830), http://www.armstrong.com/
commflooringna/product_details_toolbox_magnify.jsp?item_id=47408.
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Obtain tight weave short pile carpet from local store.
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Prepared soils are available from Textile Innovations Corporation, P.O. Box 8, Windsor NC 27983 or SDL Atlas Textile Testing Solutions: SDL Atlas LLC, 3934 Airway
Drive, Rock Hill, SC 29732.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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5. Procedure
5.1 Clean the test tile in accordance with Test Method D3153, paragraph 9.1.2. Rinse well and allow to dry. Apply 2 mL of
polish by following Method B of Test Methods D1436. After 3 h, apply a second coat, also 2 mL. Age the tiles for 48 h at room
temperature.
5.2 Sprinkle carefully, as evenly as possible, exactly 2 g of soil across that portion
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