ASTM D3153-87(2002)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Recoatability of Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes
Standard Test Method for Recoatability of Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The essential practical usage of water-emulsion floor polishes as renewable coatings to protect and beautify floors, depends upon satisfactory recoatability. This test method is useful both in product development and final product testing, as a means of evaluating recoatability.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the effects of the application of a water-emulsion floor polish over a dried coating of the same polish. The method is designed for laboratory bench panel testing. A method is also provided for large area testing. A rating system is provided to indicate the acceptability of the polish based on recoatability performance.
Note 1—Recoatability of a water-emulsion floor polish is a general-performance property, and the determination of it is dependent upon the observation of several other properties of the polish under the specific conditions expressed in this test method. This test method for recoatability is not designed for the evaluation of other properties, except as these properties relate to the recoatability of the specific polish being evaluated under the conditions of this test.
1.2 Gloss as observed herein extends only to freedom from loss of apparent visual gloss upon recoating, in the execution of this test method, and should this loss occur, it indicates a distortion of the property of gloss, by recoating.
1.3 A degree of recoatability failure may be reflected from a degree of leveling failure. The failure to level should be observed only if it is to be a part of the observation of recoatability.
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:D3153–87 (Reapproved 2002)
Standard Test Method for
Recoatability of Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 3153; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3. Terminology
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the effects 3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
of the application of a water-emulsion floor polish over a dried 3.1.1 beading—the apparent failure of the liquid polish to
coating of the same polish. The method is designed for wet out the surface as evidenced by the gathering of the polish
laboratory bench panel testing. A method is also provided for into puddle-like beads.
large area testing. A rating system is provided to indicate the 3.1.2 drag—the resistance observed when the wet applica-
acceptability of the polish based on recoatability performance. tor is moved over the wet coating, when the polish is being
spread.
NOTE 1—Recoatability of a water-emulsion floor polish is a general-
3.1.3 foaming—the development and persistence of bubbles
performance property, and the determination of it is dependent upon the
in the wet polish during application.
observation of several other properties of the polish under the specific
conditions expressed in this test method.This test method for recoatability 3.1.4 ghosting—the dissimilar appearance, in transparency
is not designed for the evaluation of other properties, except as these
or gloss, of a portion of the coating.
properties relate to the recoatability of the specific polish being evaluated
3.1.5 streaking—the apparent mark (or marks) that remains
under the conditions of this test.
in the dried film showing the path followed by the applicator
1.2 Gloss as observed herein extends only to freedom from
during the spreading of the liquid polish.
lossofapparentvisualglossuponrecoating,intheexecutionof 3.1.6 whitening—the development of a white color on or
this test method, and should this loss occur, it indicates a
within a coating during the drying process, which reduces the
distortion of the property of gloss, by recoating. functioningofapolishtobeautifyand(possibly)protectfloors.
1.3 Adegree of recoatability failure may be reflected from a
4. Summary of Test Method
degree of leveling failure. The failure to level should be
observed only if it is to be a part of the observation of 4.1 The test method involves the application of floor polish
recoatability. using, but not restricted to, cheesecloth or lamb’s wool
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the applicator for spreading a measured amount of polish, over
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the previously applied coatings of the polish. The test method
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- includes a fast recoat cycle at 30 min which can also be used
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- following manufacturer’s directions and an extended recoat
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. cycle of seven days. All tests are run on commercial floor tile.
2. Referenced Documents 5. Significance and Use
2.1 ASTM Standards: 5.1 The essential practical usage of water-emulsion floor
D 2825 Terminology Relating to Polishes and Related Ma- polishes as renewable coatings to protect and beautify floors,
,
2 3
terials depends upon satisfactory recoatability. This test method is
useful both in product development and final product testing,
as a means of evaluating recoatability.
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D21 on
Polishes, and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D21.04 on Performance
6. Interferences
Tests.
6.1 The presence of the factory finish, mold-release agents,
Current edition approved Jan. 30, 1987. Published March 1987. Originally
published as D 3153 – 72. Last previous edition D 3153 – 78 (1986).
or other foreign materials on the test surface, prior to the first
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.04.
application of the polish that is to be tested in accordance with
Composition of cleaning solution: MEA 1 %, trisodium phosphate dodecahy-
this method, will cause irregular results. Abrading the surface
drate 10 %, propylene glycol monomethyl ether 6 %, octylphenoxy polyethoxy-
ethanol (nonionic surfactant, 9 to 10 moles of ethylene oxide) 2 %, and distilled of the test panel or area (for example, by cleaning with an
water 81 %. Compounding—Dissolve the TSP in the water. Add remaining ingre-
abrasive pad) prior to the first application of the polish, will
dients and mix thoroughly till clear.
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D3153–87 (2002)
NOTE 3—2.5 mL of polish are used for 12 by 12-in. (304.8 by
yield abnormal results.The cleaning formula listed in Footnote
304.8-mm) panels. 1.4 mL of polish are used for 9 by 9-in. (228.6 by
3 should be used to remove the above mentioned coatings.
228.6-mm) panels. Test can be performed using polish manufacturer’s
recommended rate of application.
7. Apparatus
7.1 Floor Tile Panels, black vinyl (homogeneous), 304.8
9.1.4 Application of Second Coat—Thirty minutes after
by 304.8 mm (12 by 12 in.).
application of the first coat of polish, or following manufac-
7.2 Floor Tile Area, black vinyl (homogeneous), 1.2 by
turer’s dry time recommendations, take two of the five panels
0.9 m (4 by 3 ft).
and apply on each a second coat using the procedure detailed
7.3 Cheesecloth, clean, completely free of sizing.
in 9.1.3 for applying and spreading the polish. Record the
7.4 Pipet, 5-mL, graduated in 0.2 mL.
temperature and relative humidity. Observe and record any
7.5 Graduate,50mL.
foaming of the polish and drag of the applicator during
7.6 Applicator, lamb’s wool.
application and spreading. Observe and record any beading of
7.6.1 Optional applicators include chenille pads and cotton
thepolishorrequiredadditionalstrokingwithapplicatortowet
and synthetic mops.
out the surface. Allow to dry 2 h, and observe and record any
removal of the first coat, any whitening, streaking, or ghosting.
NOTE 2—Black vinyl composition floor tile panels or black vinyl
Observe and record leveling. Visually observe the apparent
composition floor tile area of the same dimensions as stated for the black
gloss of the recoated polish, and record the comparison with
vinyl (homogeneous) tile may be used. See Sections 9 and 11 of this
method for information regarding the selection of test surfaces and the single coat of polish.
reporting of results.
9.1.5 After allowing them to remain undisturbed for seven
days under average ambient conditions, take two of the three
8. Conditioning
remaining panels which have a single coat of polish, recoat,
8.1 Average ambient conditions shall
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