ASTM F925-02

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 precautionary statements are provided in Section of this test method.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-Feb-2002
• ICS: 97.150 - Floor coverings
• Technical Committee: F06 - Resilient Floor Coverings

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F925-97 - Standard Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient Flooring
• Effective Date: 10-Feb-2002
• Replaced By: ASTM F925-02(2008) - Standard Test Method for Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient Flooring
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2008
• Referred By: ASTM F3008-13(2020) - Standard Specification for Cork Floor Tile
• Effective Date: 10-Feb-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F1860-21a - Standard Specification for Rubber Sheet Floor Covering With Backing
• Effective Date: 10-Feb-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F1066-04(2018) - Standard Specification for Vinyl Composition Floor Tile
• Effective Date: 10-Feb-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F2034-18 - Standard Specification for Sheet Linoleum Floor Covering
• Effective Date: 10-Feb-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F3261-20 - Standard Specification for Resilient Flooring in Modular Format with Rigid Polymeric Core
• Effective Date: 10-Feb-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F1913-19 - Standard Specification for Vinyl Sheet Floor Covering Without Backing
• Effective Date: 10-Feb-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F2195-18(2023) - Standard Specification for Linoleum Floor Tile
• Effective Date: 10-Feb-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F1344-21a - Standard Specification for Rubber Floor Tile
• Effective Date: 10-Feb-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F1859-21a - Standard Specification for Rubber Sheet Floor Covering Without Backing
• Effective Date: 10-Feb-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F2982-18 - Standard Specification for Polyester Composition Floor Tile
• Effective Date: 10-Feb-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F3041-14(2019) - Standard Specification for Bonded Rubber Crumb Floor Coverings
• Effective Date: 10-Feb-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F3009-14(2018) - Standard Specification for Polyolefin Composition Floor Tile
• Effective Date: 10-Feb-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F2169-15(2020) - Standard Specification for Resilient Stair Treads
• Effective Date: 10-Feb-2002

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:F925–02
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 be subjected to a variety of chemicals through accidental
spillage or as ingredients used for hygienic purposes. Perfor-
1.1 This test method provides a procedure for determining
mance is dependent upon the flooring formulation and that of
theresistanceofresilientfloorcoveringtosurfacedeterioration
the maintenance products used on the flooring. This test
whenexposedtovariouschemicalreagents.Thistestmethodis
method provides a means of estimating the relative suscepti-
not intended as a staining test nor as a method to judge surface
bility of resilient floor covering to change when exposed to
and appearance restoration of the sample after exposure to the
chemical reagents.
chemical reagent.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
4. Apparatus
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
4.1 Gloves, impervious vinyl or rubber,
information only.
4.2 Tweezers, or forceps,
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4.3 Medicine Dropper, 3 in. straight glass with rubber bulb
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
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or pipette having a point opening diameter not less than ⁄16 in.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
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(1.6 mm) or greater than ⁄64 in. (1.8 mm),
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
4.4 White Facial Tissue.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific hazard
4.5 Watch Glass.
information is provided in Section 5 of this test method.
4.6 Timer.
2. Referenced Documents 4.7 Filter Paper.
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4.8 Small Laboratory Spatula, approximately ⁄4 – ⁄2 in.-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
wide blade, rounded bottom, not sharpened,
D 2244 Test Method for Calculation of Color Differences
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4.9 Suitable Spectrophotometer or Colorimeter, with a
from Instrumentally Measured Color Coordinates
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minimum ⁄4 in. (6.35 mm) diameter opening having a cool
F 142 Test Method for Indentation of Resilient Floor Tiles
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white fluorescent (CWF) or daylight (D-65) light source, or
(McBurney Test)
both, that measures color in CIE L*, a*, b* using CIE 10°
F 386 Test Method for Measuring Thickness of Resilient
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standard observer and specular included (see Test Method
Flooring Materials Having Flat Surfaces
D 2244).
F 1914 Test Method for Short-Term Indentation and Re-
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4.10 Indentation Tester, see Test Methods F 142 and
sidual Indentation of Resilient Floor Covering
F 1914.
3. Significance and Use
4.11 Thickness Tester, see Test Method F 386.
4.12 Conditioning Room or Cabinet, equipped with auto-
3.1 Resilient flooring products are designed and formulated
matic temperature and humidity controls that will maintain
to have good resistance to most common chemicals encoun-
73.4 6 3.6°F (23 6 2°C) and 50 6 5 % relative humidity.
tered in typical use. High performance wear layers can also be
used to enhance cleanability and chemical resistance. Resilient
5. Hazards
flooring used in residential and commercial environments may
5.1 A new medicine dropper or pipette should be used for
each test reagent. If the same reagent dispenser apparatus is to
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ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeF06onResilient bereused,itshallbethoroughlycleanedinhotsoapywaterand
Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.30 on Test
alcohol, or both, prior to applying each different test reagent.
Methods—Performance.
5.2 Check to be sure the colorimeter is properly warmed up
Current edition approved Feb. 10, 2002. Published May 2002. Originally
and calibrated prior to use.
published as F 925–85. Last previous edition F 925–97.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 06.01.
5.3 Be sure specimens are held flat when measuring color.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.04.
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5.4 Be sure each specimen is marked in the corner on the 7.8 Place a watch glass cover over the reagent and allow the
back for easy identification. test reagent to remain in contact with the test area for 60 6 1
5.5 Dispose of chemical test reagents properly. Refer to min.
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) or precautions on the 7.9 Remove filter paper with tweezers. Blot (do not rub)
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