ASTM D1793-17
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Water Spotting of Emulsion Floor Polishes
Standard Test Method for Water Spotting of Emulsion Floor Polishes
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This test method measures the ability of a floor polish to resist spotting by water. This test method may be used to measure the extent of damage by a large amount of water or in a separate method to measure the amount of damage by a small amount of water that has evaporated to dryness. Reference polishes should be used for comparison.
Note 1: The test method may induce slight whitening, color change, noticeable change in appearance, including removal of the film, which is caused by contact with water.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of water spotting resistance of water emulsion floor polishes. The test method approximates the actual conditions of water spotting encountered in service.
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.
1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
General Information
Relations
Buy Standard
Standards Content (Sample)
This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: D1793 − 17
Standard Test Method for
1
Water Spotting of Emulsion Floor Polishes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1793; 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.
NOTE 1—The test method may induce slight whitening, color change,
1. Scope
noticeable change in appearance, including removal of the film, which is
1.1 This test method covers the determination of water
caused by contact with water.
spotting resistance of water emulsion floor polishes. The test
method approximates the actual conditions of water spotting 5. Apparatus
encountered in service.
5.1 Substrate—The substrate to be used is vinyl composi-
3
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
tion tile (OVCT).
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5.2 Distilled Water.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
5.3 Pipet, volumetric, 1-mL.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
6. Preparation of Test Panel
1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- 6.1 Apply the emulsion floor polish on the black official
vinyl composition tile panel in accordance with Method C
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- (Manual Dip Method) of Test Methods D1436. After
application,placethepanelinanearverticalpositionandatthe
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. end of 10 min, wipe off the bead at the bottom of the panel and
allow the panel to dry in a vertical position for2hat standard
2. Referenced Documents
conditionsof50 64 %relativehumidityand23.9 61.1°C(75
2
6 2°F). Apply a second coat in the same manner but reverse
2.1 ASTM Standards:
the panel so that the top is at the bottom. Drain in a near
D1436 Test Methods for Application of Emulsion Floor
vertical position for 10 min, wipe off the bead, and continue
Polishes to Substrates for Testing Purposes
drying in a vertical position at standard conditions for 24 h.
3. Terminology
NOTE 2—The drying time, counted from the time of application of the
second coat, may be varied from 24 h, but it should be remembered that
3.1 Definitions:
some floor polishes which have suitable water spotting resistance during
3.1.1 water spotting—any change in appearance of surface
theirnormalservicelifedonotachievethisresistanceuntil24to48hafter
resulting solely from the action of cool water.
application.
4. Significance and Use
7. Procedure
4.1 This test method measures the ability of a floor polish to
7.1 Dynamic Test—Standard conditions of 50 6 4 % rela-
resist spotting by water. This test method may be used to
tive humidity and 23.9 6 1.1°C (75 6 2°F) should prevail in
measure the extent of damage by a large amount of water or in
the test area. Place the panel in a horizontal position making
aseparatemethodtomeasuretheamountofdamagebyasmall
sure that the top is level. Place 1 mLof distilled water near the
amount of water that has evaporated to dryness. Reference
center of the panel, and allow it to stand undisturbed for 1 h.
polishes should be used for comparison.
1
ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeD21onPolishes
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D21.04 on Performance Tests.
Current edition approved March 1, 2017. Published April 2017. Originally
approved in 1960. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as D1793 – 92(2015).
3
DOI: 10.1520/D1793-17. OVCT tile may be obtained through Armstrong Flooring from various home
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or improvement stores. The following Armstrong tile substrates have been found to
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM perform adequately for this test method: Armstrong Excelon Feature Tile: Black
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on (56790), http://www.armstrong.com/commflooringna/product_details_toolbox_
the ASTM website. magnify.jsp?item_id=47394.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
1
---------------------- Page: 1 ----------------------
D1793 − 17
4
NOTE 3—Hand buffing of the test area of the film is permitted prior to
Use cheesecloth, o
...
This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: D1793 − 92 (Reapproved 2015) D1793 − 17
Standard Test Method for
1
Water Spotting of Emulsion Floor Polishes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1793; 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 water spotting resistance of water emulsion floor polishes. The test method
approximates the actual conditions of water spotting encountered in service.
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.
1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1436 Test Methods for Application of Emulsion Floor Polishes to Substrates for Testing Purposes
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 water spotting—any change in appearance of surface resulting solely from the action of cool water.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 This test method measures the ability of a floor polish to resist spotting by water. This test method may be used to measure
the extent of damage by a large amount of water or in a separate method to measure the amount of damage by a small amount
of water that has evaporated to dryness. Reference polishes should be used for comparison.
NOTE 1—The test method may induce slight whitening, color change, noticeable change in appearance, including removal of the film, which is caused
by contact with water.
5. Apparatus
3
5.1 Substrate—The substrate to be used is vinyl composition tile (OVCT).
5.2 Distilled Water.
5.3 Pipet, volumetric, 1-mL.
6. Preparation of Test Panel
6.1 Apply the emulsion floor polish on the black official vinyl composition tile panel in accordance with Method C (Manual
Dip Method) of Test Methods D1436. After application, place the panel in a near vertical position and at the end of 10 min, wipe
off the bead at the bottom of the panel and allow the panel to dry in a vertical position for 2 h at standard conditions of 50 6 4 %
1
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 Nov. 1, 2015March 1, 2017. Published November 2015April 2017. Originally approved in 1960. Last previous edition approved in 20082015
as D1793 – 92(2008).(2015). DOI: 10.1520/D1793-92R15.10.1520/D1793-17.
2
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 Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
3
The sole source of supply of the apparatus known to the committee at this time is Official Vinyl Composition Tile panels may be purchased from the Chemical Specialties
Manufacturers Assn., 1913 Eye St., N.W. Washington, DC 20006. If you are aware of alternative suppliers, please provide this information to ASTM Headquarters. Your
comments will receive careful consideration at a meeting of the responsible technical committee, which you may attend.OVCT tile may be obtained through Armstrong
Flooring from various home improvement stores. The following Armstrong tile substrates have been found to perform adequately for this test method: Armstrong Excelon
Feature Tile: Black (56790), http://www.armstrong.com/commflooringna/product_details_toolbox_magnify.jsp?item_id=47394.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
1
---------------------- Page: 1 ----------------------
D1793 − 17
relative humidity and 23.9 6 1.1°C (75 6 2°F). Apply a second coat in the same manner but reverse the panel so that the top is
at the bottom. Drain in a near vertical position for 10 min, wipe off the bead, and continue drying in a vertical position at standard
conditions for 24 h.
NOTE 2—The
...
Questions, Comments and Discussion
Ask us and Technical Secretary will try to provide an answer. You can facilitate discussion about the standard in here.