ASTM D3209-93(2004)

Standard Test Method for Freeze/Thaw Resistance of Polymer Floor Polishes

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method is used to determine the effect of freezing on floor polishes. It may be used to predict the stability of a floor polish when exposed to freezing.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the stability of polymer emulsion floor polishes when these are exposed to repeated cycles of freezing and thawing. Possible degradation of the emulsion is observed and possible reduction of initial gloss is measured.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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: 31-Aug-2004
• Technical Committee: D21 - Polishes
• Drafting Committee: D21.03 - Chemical and Physical Testing

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D3209-93(1998) - Standard Test Method for Freeze/Thaw Resistance of Polymer Floor Polishes
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2004
• Replaced By: ASTM D3209-93(2008) - Standard Test Method for Freeze/Thaw Resistance of Polymer Floor Polishes
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2008
• Referred By: ASTM D4078-02(2021) - Standard Specification for Water Emulsion Floor Polish
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2004

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:D3209–93 (Reapproved 2004)
Standard Test Method for
Freeze/Thaw Resistance of Polymer Floor Polishes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3209; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 5. Procedure
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the stabil- 5.1 Determine the turbidity of each polish, visually or by
ity of polymer emulsion floor polishes when these are exposed any other suitable method.
to repeated cycles of freezing and thawing. Possible degrada- 5.2 Pour one coat of each polish to be tested on the black
tion of the emulsion is observed and possible reduction of glass.Allow to dry in a vertical position at room temperature.
initial gloss is measured. Determine the initial gloss in accordance with Test Method
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the D1455.
safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the 5.3 Place 100 mL of polish in each of three 125-mL (4-oz)
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- flint glass bottles. Place the filled bottles side by side, horizon-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- tally, in the freezer on a rack, providing a minimum of 25 mm
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. (1 in.) between the bottles and the freezer walls with the
contact area between the bottles and the rack no greater than
2. Referenced Documents
that required to support the bottles.
2.1 ASTM Standards: 5.4 Allow the samples to remain in the freezer for 16 h, or
D1455 Test Method for 60-Deg Specular Gloss of Emul-
a minimum of 8 h after becoming solid.
sion Floor Polish 5.5 Remove all the samples of frozen polish and allow to
thaw,undisturbed,at18to24°C(65to76°F)foraperiodof24
3. Significance and Use
h.
3.1 This test method is used to determine the effect of
5.6 Inspect all thawed samples visually. Observe and record
freezing on floor polishes. It may be used to predict the
any separation, stratification, or coagulation.
stability of a floor polish when exposed to freezing.
5.7 Determine the turbidity on the open sample of polish as
in 5.1.
4. Apparatus
5.8 Agitate one bottle of thawed polish and apply one coat
4.1 Freezer, adjusted to−7.8 to−6.7°C (18 to 20°F).
of polish to the standard black glass as in 5.2. Determine gloss
4.2 Flint Glass Bottles, three, 4 oz (125 mL) capacity.
as in 5.2.
4.3 Black Glass, standard, polished as described in Test
5.9 Returntheremainingtwobottlesofpolishtothefreezer
Method D1455.
for 16 h, and repeat 5.4-5.8 for the second freeze/thaw cycle.
4.4 60° Gloss Meter.
5.10 Return the third bottle of polish to the freezer for 16 h
4.5 Polishes to be tested.
and again repeat
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