ASTM D1792-06(2012)e1

Standard Test Method for Long-Term Removability Properties of Emulsion Floor Polishes

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method is used to predict removability of floor polish after a treatment period that simulates aging in the field. It allows for uniform mechanical and detergent action leaving the only variable the actual removability of the polish.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the relative ease of removal of dried films of water-emulsion floor polishes from common flooring substrates under accelerated conditions, which correspond to extended service aging.  
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: 30-Sep-2012
• ICS: 71.100.99 - Other products of the chemical industry
• ICS: 97.080 - Cleaning appliances
• Technical Committee: D21 - Polishes
• Drafting Committee: D21.04 - Performance Tests

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D1792-06 - Standard Test Method for Long-Term Removability Properties of Emulsion Floor Polishes
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2012
• Referred By: ASTM D3440-13(2019) - Standard Guide for Preparing Specifications for Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2012
• Referred By: ASTM D4078-02(2021) - Standard Specification for Water Emulsion Floor Polish
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2012

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D1792 − 06 (Reapproved 2012)
Standard Test Method for
Long-Term Removability Properties of Emulsion Floor
Polishes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1792; 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.
ε NOTE—Editorial changes were made in October 2012.
1. Scope 4. Significance and Use
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the relative 4.1 This test method is used to predict removability of floor
ease of removal of dried films of water-emulsion floor polishes polish after a treatment period that simulates aging in the field.
from common flooring substrates under accelerated conditions, It allows for uniform mechanical and detergent action leaving
which correspond to extended service aging. the only variable the actual removability of the polish.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
5. Apparatus
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5.1 Volumetric Pipet, 1-mL, graduated in 0.2-mL units.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
5.2 Applicator—Doctor blade 51 mm (2 in.) wide by 25 mm
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
(1 in.) deep and having 0.203-mm (0.008-in.) clearance along
the 51-mm (2-in.) length.
2. Referenced Documents
5.3 Test Flooring Substrate—Official Vinyl Composition
2.1 ASTM Standards:
Tile (OVCT), shall be used in the test.
D1436 Test Methods for Application of Emulsion Floor
5.4 Oven, capable of maintaining a temperature of 37.8 6
Polishes to Substrates for Testing Purposes
1.1°C (100 6 2°F).
3. Summary of Test Method
5.5 Washability Apparatus—The Gardner straight-line
3.1 The dried films are conditioned at 37.8°C (100°F) in
washability machine.
order to simulate service aging. This method utilizes the
5.6 AbradingSurfaceNylonPolishingFloorPad, attached
Gardner straight-line washability apparatus as a means for
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to a wood block of dimensions 89 by 38 mm (3 ⁄2 by 1 ⁄2 in.).
controlled removal of the dried films. A heavily weighted pad
Presoaked in stripper solution.
is employed as a means of arriving at a scrubbing force similar
5.7 Weight—The boat containing the pad is fitted to achieve
to that of hand scrubbing. In order to distinguish between the
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a total weight of 1-kg (2 ⁄2 6 ⁄4-lb). The weight should be
relative removal properties of different polishes, the number of
properly mounted for uniform load distribution.
oscillations required for complete removal is taken as a
measure of removability.
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