ASTM F925-02(2008)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient Flooring
Standard Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient Flooring
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Resilient flooring products are designed and formulated to have good resistance to most common chemicals encountered in typical use. High performance wear layers can also be used to enhance cleanability and chemical resistance. Resilient flooring used in residential and commercial environments may be subjected to a variety of chemicals through accidental spillage or as ingredients used for hygienic purposes. Performance is dependent upon the flooring formulation and that of the maintenance products used on the flooring. This test method provides a means of estimating the relative susceptibility of resilient floor covering to change when exposed to chemical reagents.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method provides a procedure for determining the resistance of resilient floor covering to surface deterioration when exposed to various chemical reagents. This test method is not intended as a staining test nor as a method to judge surface and appearance restoration of the sample after exposure to the chemical reagent.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 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. Specific hazard information is provided in Section 5 of this test method.
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Designation: F925 − 02(Reapproved 2008)
Standard Test Method for
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Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient Flooring
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF925;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript
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.
1. Scope tered in typical use. High performance wear layers can also be
used to enhance cleanability and chemical resistance. Resilient
1.1 This test method provides a procedure for determining
flooring used in residential and commercial environments may
theresistanceofresilientfloorcoveringtosurfacedeterioration
be subjected to a variety of chemicals through accidental
whenexposedtovariouschemicalreagents.Thistestmethodis
spillage or as ingredients used for hygienic purposes. Perfor-
not intended as a staining test nor as a method to judge surface
mance is dependent upon the flooring formulation and that of
and appearance restoration of the sample after exposure to the
the maintenance products used on the flooring. This test
chemical reagent.
method provides a means of estimating the relative suscepti-
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
bility of resilient floor covering to change when exposed to
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
chemical reagents.
information only.
4. Apparatus
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4.1 Gloves, impervious vinyl or rubber,
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4.2 Tweezers, or forceps,
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific hazard 4.3 Medicine Dropper, 3 in. straight glass with rubber bulb
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information is provided in Section 5 of this test method. or pipette having a point opening diameter not less than ⁄16 in.
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(1.6 mm) or greater than ⁄64 in. (1.8 mm),
2. Referenced Documents
4.4 White Facial Tissue.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.5 Watch Glass.
D2244 Practice for Calculation of Color Tolerances and
Color Differences from Instrumentally Measured Color
4.6 Timer.
Coordinates
4.7 Filter Paper.
F142 Test Method for Indentation of Resilient Floor Tiles
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4.8 Small Laboratory Spatula, approximately ⁄4 – ⁄2 in.-
(McBurney Test) (Withdrawn 2007)
wide blade, rounded bottom, not sharpened,
F386 Test Method for Thickness of Resilient Flooring Ma-
terials Having Flat Surfaces
4.9 SuitableSpectrophotometerorColorimeter,withamini-
F1914 Test Methods for Short-Term Indentation and Re-
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mum ⁄4 in. (6.35 mm) diameter opening having a cool white
sidual Indentation of Resilient Floor Covering
fluorescent(CWF)ordaylight(D-65)lightsource,orboth,that
measures color in CIE L*, a*, b* using CIE 10° standard
3. Significance and Use
observer and specular included (see Test Method D2244).
3.1 Resilient flooring products are designed and formulated
4.10 Indentation Tester, see Test Methods F142 and F1914.
to have good resistance to most common chemicals encoun-
4.11 Thickness Tester, see Test Method F386.
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ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeF06onResilient
4.12 Conditioning Room or Cabinet, equipped with auto-
Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.30 on Test
Methods - Performance. matic temperature and humidity controls that will maintain
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2008. Published March 2008. Originally
73.4 6 3.6°F (23 6 2°C) and 50 6 5 % relative humidity.
approved in 1985. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as F925–02. DOI:
10.1520/F0925-02R08.
5. Hazards
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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
5.1 A new medicine dropper or pipette should be used for
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
each test reagent. If the same reagent dispenser apparatus is to
the ASTM website.
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bereused,itshallbethoroughlycleanedinhotsoapywaterand
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
www.astm.org. alcohol, or both, prior to applying each different test reagent.
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5.2 Check to be sure the colorimeter is properly warmed up 7.6 For testing liquid reagents, center a piece of filter paper
and calibrated prior to use. within the test square, using a medicine dropper or pipette,
deposit 6–8 drops of te
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Designation:F925–97 Designation: F 925 – 02 (Reapproved 2008)
Standard Test Method for
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Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient Flooring
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 925; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1 Thistestmethodprovidesaprocedurefordeterminingtheresistanceofresilientfloorcoveringtosurfacedeteriorationwhen
exposed to various chemical reagents. This test method is not intended as a staining test nor as a method to judge surface and
appearance restoration of the sample after exposure to the chemical reagent.
1.2 Thevaluesstatedininch-poundunitsaretoberegardedasthestandard.Thevaluesgiveninparenthesesareforinformation
only.
1.3 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. Specific precautionary statements are provided in Section 6 Specific hazard information is provided in
Section 5 of this test method.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D 2244Method Practice for Calculation of Color Tolerances and Color Differences from Instrumentally Measured Color
Coordinates
F 142 Test Method for Indentation of Resilient Floor Tiles (McBurney Test)
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F 386Test Method for Thickness of Resilient Flooring Material Having Flat Surfaces
2.2 Federal Standard:
Test Method for Indentation of Resilient Floor Tiles, Utilizing Apparatus and Specimen Sizes from Method3221of Federal
Standard501a Test Method for Thickness of Resilient Flooring Materials Having Flat Surfaces
F 1914 Test Methods for Short-Term Indentation and Residual Indentation of Resilient Floor Covering
3. Significance and Use
3.1 Resilient flooring products are designed and formulated to have good resistance to most common chemicals encountered in
typicaluse.Highperformancewearlayerscanalsobeusedtoenhancecleanabilityandchemicalresistance.Resilientflooringused
inresidentialandcommercialenvironmentsmaybesubjectedtoavarietyofchemicalsthroughaccidentalspillageorasingredients
used for hygienic purposes. Performance is dependent upon the flooring formulation and that of the maintenance products used
on the flooring. This test method provides a means of estimating the relative susceptibility of resilient floor covering to change
when exposed to chemical reagents.
4. Specimen
4.1The specimen shall consist of a portion of the test unit at least 6 by 6 in. (153.4 by 153.4 mm) for each reagent (chemical)
to be tested.
4.2Specimens shall be selected with minimal changes in surface texture.
4.3Specimens should be of a color to show potential effect of reagent.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F-6 on Resilient Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.30 on Physical Service
Properties.
Current edition approved Sept. 10, 1997. Published June 1998. Originally published as F925–85. Last previous edition F925–96.
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ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeF06onResilientFloorCoveringsandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeF06.30onTestMethods
- Performance.
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2008. Published March 2008. Originally approved in 1985. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as F 925–02.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. ForAnnualBookofASTMStandards
, Vol 06.01.volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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5.Apparatus
5.1
4.1 Gloves—impervious vinyl or rubber,
5.2, impervious vinyl or rubber,
4.2 Tweezers, or forceps,
5.3
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4.3 Medicine Dropper—, 3 in. straight glass with rubber bulb or pipette having a point opening diameter not less than ⁄16 in.
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(1.6 mm) or greater than ⁄64 in. (1.8 mm),
5.4
4.4 White Facial Tissue,
5.5.
4.5 Watch Glass,
5.6.
4.6 Timer,
5.7.
4.7 Filter Paper,
5.8.
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4.8 Small Laboratory Spatula—approximately ⁄4 , approxi
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