ASTM D3153-23
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Recoatability of Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes
Standard Test Method for Recoatability of Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 The essential practical usage of water-emulsion floor polishes as renewable coatings to protect and beautify floors depends upon satisfactory recoatability. This test method is useful both in product development and final product testing as a means of evaluating recoatability.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the effects of the application of a water-emulsion floor polish over a dried coating of the same polish. The method is designed for laboratory bench panel testing. A method is also provided for large area testing. A rating system is provided to indicate the acceptability of the polish based on recoatability performance.
Note 1: Recoatability of a water-emulsion floor polish is a general-performance property, and the determination of it is dependent upon the observation of several other properties of the polish under the specific conditions expressed in this test method. This test method for recoatability is not designed for the evaluation of other properties, except as these properties relate to the recoatability of the specific polish being evaluated under the conditions of this test.
1.2 Gloss as observed herein extends only to freedom from loss of apparent visual gloss upon recoating, in the execution of this test method, and should this loss occur, it indicates a distortion of the property of gloss, by recoating.
1.3 A degree of recoatability failure may be reflected from a degree of leveling failure. The failure to level should be observed only if it is to be a part of the observation of recoatability.
1.4 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 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.
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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: D3153 − 23
Standard Test Method for
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Recoatability of Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3153; 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 2.1.1 beading, n—the apparent failure of the liquid polish to
wet out the surface as evidenced by the gathering of the polish
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the effects
into puddle-like beads.
of the application of a water-emulsion floor polish over a dried
2.1.2 drag, n—the resistance observed when the wet appli-
coating of the same polish. The method is designed for
cator is moved over the wet coating, when the polish is being
laboratory bench panel testing. A method is also provided for
spread.
large area testing. A rating system is provided to indicate the
acceptability of the polish based on recoatability performance.
2.1.3 foaming, n—the development and persistence of
bubbles in the wet polish during application.
NOTE 1—Recoatability of a water-emulsion floor polish is a general-
2.1.4 ghosting, n—the dissimilar appearance, in transpar-
performance property, and the determination of it is dependent upon the
observation of several other properties of the polish under the specific
ency or gloss, of a portion of the coating.
conditions expressed in this test method. This test method for recoatability
2.1.5 streaking, n—the apparent mark (or marks) that re-
is not designed for the evaluation of other properties, except as these
mains in the dried film showing the path followed by the
properties relate to the recoatability of the specific polish being evaluated
under the conditions of this test.
applicator during the spreading of the liquid polish.
2.1.6 whitening, n—the development of a white color on or
1.2 Gloss as observed herein extends only to freedom from
within a coating during the drying process, which reduces the
loss of apparent visual gloss upon recoating, in the execution of
functioning of a polish to beautify and (possibly) protect floors.
this test method, and should this loss occur, it indicates a
distortion of the property of gloss, by recoating.
3. Summary of Test Method
1.3 A degree of recoatability failure may be reflected from a
3.1 The test method involves the application of floor polish
degree of leveling failure. The failure to level should be
using, but not restricted to, cheesecloth or a lamb’s wool
observed only if it is to be a part of the observation of
applicator for spreading a measured amount of polish over
recoatability.
previously applied coatings of the polish. The test method
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
includes a fast recoat cycle at 30 min, but can also be used
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
following manufacturer’s directions, and an extended recoat
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
cycle of seven days. All tests are run on commercial floor tile.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4. Significance and Use
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
4.1 The essential practical usage of water-emulsion floor
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
polishes as renewable coatings to protect and beautify floors
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
depends upon satisfactory recoatability. This test method is
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
useful both in product development and final product testing as
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
a means of evaluating recoatability.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
5. Interferences
2. Terminology
5.1 The presence of the factory finish, mold-release agents,
2.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
or other foreign materials on the test surface, prior to the first
application of the polish that is to be tested in accordance with
this method, will cause irregular results. Abrading the surface
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D21 on Polishes
of the test panel or area (for example, by cleaning with an
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D21.04 on Performance Tests.
abrasive pad) prior to the first application of the polish, will
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2023. Published January 2024. Originally
yield abnormal results. The clean
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Designation: D3153 − 17 D3153 − 23
Standard Test Method for
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Recoatability of Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3153; 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 the effects of the application of a water-emulsion floor polish over a dried coating
of the same polish. The method is designed for laboratory bench panel testing. A method is also provided for large area testing.
A rating system is provided to indicate the acceptability of the polish based on recoatability performance.
NOTE 1—Recoatability of a water-emulsion floor polish is a general-performance property, and the determination of it is dependent upon the observation
of several other properties of the polish under the specific conditions expressed in this test method. This test method for recoatability is not designed for
the evaluation of other properties, except as these properties relate to the recoatability of the specific polish being evaluated under the conditions of this
test.
1.2 Gloss as observed herein extends only to freedom from loss of apparent visual gloss upon recoating, in the execution of this
test method, and should this loss occur, it indicates a distortion of the property of gloss, by recoating.
1.3 A degree of recoatability failure may be reflected from a degree of leveling failure. The failure to level should be observed
only if it is to be a part of the observation of recoatability.
1.4 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 healthsafety, health, and environmental practices and determine
the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 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
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D2825 Terminology Relating to Polishes and Related Materials
2. Terminology
2.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
2.1.1 beading—beading, n—the apparent failure of the liquid polish to wet out the surface as evidenced by the gathering of the
polish into puddle-like beads.
2.1.2 drag—drag, n—the resistance observed when the wet applicator is moved over the wet coating, when the polish is being
spread.
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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, 2017Dec. 1, 2023. Published April 2017January 2024. Originally approved in 1972. Last previous edition approved in 20152017 as
D3153 – 87 (2015).D3153 – 17. DOI: 10.1520/D3153-17.10.1520/D3153-23.
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2.1.3 foaming—foaming, n—the development and persistence of bubbles in the wet polish during application.
2.1.4 ghosting—ghosting, n—the dissimilar appearance, in transparency or gloss, of a portion of the coating.
2.1.5 streaking—streaking, n—the apparent mark (or marks) that remains in the dried film showing the path followed by the
applicator during the spreading of the liquid polish.
2.1.6 whitening—whitening, n—the development of a white color on or within a coating during the drying process, which reduces
the functioning of a polish to beautify and (possibly) protect floors.
3. Summary of Test Method
3.1 The test method involves the application of floor polish using, but not restricted to, cheesecloth or lamb’sa lamb’s wool
applicator for spreading a measured amount of polish,polish over previously applied coatings of the polish. The test method
includes a fast recoat cycle at 30 min whichmin, but can also be used following manufacturer’s directionsmanufacturer’s directions,
and an extended recoat cycle of seven days. All tests are run on commercial floor tile.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 The essential practical
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