ASTM D3206-08(2015)
(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.
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Designation: D3206 − 08 (Reapproved 2015)
Standard Test Method for
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 4.2 Washability Apparatus—The Gardner straight line
washability machine.
1.1 This test method covers the determination of soil resis-
tance of floor polishes on test tile only.Acarpet covered roller 4.3 Roller.
is used to simulate the action of foot traffic. A synthetic soil is 5
4.4 Carpeting.
employed in conjunction with the roller.
4.5 Standard Soiling Compound—A soiling compound,
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
such asAATCC (AmericanAssociation of Textile Colorist and
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Chemist) synthetic soil formula.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4.6 Reflectometer, equipped with a search unit for measur-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
ing diffused reflectance and a green filter.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4.7 Pipet, 2 mL.
2. Referenced Documents
5. Procedure
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1436 Test Methods for Application of Emulsion Floor
5.1 Clean the test tile in accordance with Test Method
Polishes to Substrates for Testing Purposes
D3153, paragraph 9.1.2. Rinse well and allow to dry. Apply 2
D3153 Test Method for Recoatability of Water-Emulsion
mL of polish by following Method B of Test Methods D1436.
Floor Polishes
After 3 h, apply a second coat, also 2 mL.Age the tiles for 48
E97 Method of Test for Directional Reflectance Factor,
h at room temperature.
45-Deg 0-Deg, of Opaque Specimens by Broad-Band
5.2 Sprinkle carefully, as evenly as possible, exactly2gof
Filter Reflectometry (Withdrawn 1991)
soil across that portion of the tile over which the roller will
track. Run the machine for 300 cycles (600 passes). During the
3. Significance and Use
cycling,itmaybenecessarytooccasionallybrushthesoilback
3.1 This test method measures the ability of a floor polish to
onto the track as it will be scattered by the motion of the roller.
resistsoilingbyastandardsoilthatapproximatesdirtcarriedin
At the end of the test, wipe the surface with tissue to remove
from the outside.
any loose soil. Wipe firmly, but do not bear down.
4. Apparatus NOTE 1—Before new carpeting on the roller is used for the first time, it
should be “broken in” by running over a blank tile with approximately 4
4.1 Offıcial Vinyl Composition Tile (OVCT) —white, 304.8
g of soil for 500 or more cycles.
by 304.8 mm (12 by 12 in.).
6. Evaluation of Results
6.1 Measure 45-deg, 0-deg directional (diffuse) luminous
ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeD21onPolishes
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D21.04 on Performance Tests (green filter) reflectance with instrument of type specified in
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2015. Published November 2015. Originally
Test Method E97. Set the clean tile, with two coats of polish,
approved in 1973. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D3206 – 08. DOI:
at100withthegreenfilter.Afterthetest,takefivereadingsand
10.1520/D3206-08R15.
2 average.
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Designation: D3206 − 08 D3206 − 08 (Reapproved 2015)
Standard Test Method for
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.
2. Referenced Documents
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
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
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.
4.3 Roller.
4.4 Carpeting.
4.5 Standard Soiling Compound—A soiling compound, such as AATCC (American Association of Textile Colorist and Chemist)
synthetic soil formula.
4.6 Reflectometer, equipped with a search unit for measuring diffused reflectance and a green filter.
4.7 Pipet, 2 mL.
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.
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 March 1, 2008Nov. 1, 2015. Published April 2008November 2015. Originally approved in 1973. Last previous edition approved in 20022008
as D3206 – 92D3206 – 08.(2002). DOI: 10.1520/D3206-08.10.1520/D3206-08R15.
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