ASTM D1792-82(1997)e1

Standard Test Method for Long-Term Removability Properties of Emulsion Floor Polishes

SCOPE
1.1 This method covers the determination of the relative ease of removal of dried films of water-emulsion floor polishes from common flooring substrates under accelerated conditions, which correspond to extended service aging.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-Sep-1997
• Technical Committee: D21 - Polishes
• Drafting Committee: D21.04 - Performance Tests

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM D1792-82(2002) - Standard Test Method for Long-Term Removability Properties of Emulsion Floor Polishes
• Effective Date: 29-Jan-1982

Standards Content (Sample)

e1
Designation: D 1792 – 82 (Reapproved 1997)
Standard Test Method for
Long-Term Removability Properties of Emulsion Floor
Polishes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 1792; 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.
e NOTE—Keywords were added in September 1997.
1. Scope Tile (OTVAT), shall be used in the test.
5.4 Oven, capable of maintaining a temperature of 37.8 6
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the relative
1.1°C (100 6 2°F).
ease of removal of dried films of water-emulsion floor polishes
5.5 Washability Apparatus—The Gardner straight-line
from common flooring substrates under accelerated conditions,
washability machine.
which correspond to extended service aging.
5.6 Abrading Surface Nylon Polishing Floor Pad, attached
3 1
2. Referenced Documents
to a wood block of dimensions 19 by 89 by 38 mm ( ⁄4 by 3 ⁄2
by 1 ⁄2 in.). Presoaked in stripper solution.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
5.7 Weight—The boat containing the pad is fitted with a
D 1436 Test Methods for Application of Emulsion Floor
1 1
1-kg (2 ⁄2 6 ⁄4-lb) weight. The weight should be properly
Polishes to Substrates for Testing Purposes
mounted for uniform load distribution.
3. Summary of Test Method
6. Reagent
3.1 The dried films are conditioned at 37.8°C (100°F) in
6.1 Stripper Solution at Use Concentration:
order to simulate service aging. This method utilizes the
Alkaline cleaner 3%
Gardner straight-line washability apparatus as a means for
Monoethanol amine (MEA) 1 %
controlled removal of the dried films. A heavily weighted pad
Water 96 %
is employed as a means of arriving at a scrubbing force similar
7. Sample
to that of hand scrubbing. In order to distinguish between the
relative removal properties of different polishes, the number of
7.1 The sample shall be thoroughly representative of the
oscillations required for complete removal is taken as a
material in question and the portion used for the test shall be
measure of removability.
thoroughly representative of the sample itself.
4. Significance and Use
8. Procedure
4.1 This test method is used to predict removability of floor
8.1 Preparation of Test Surfaces—Clean the test tiles with
polish after a treatment period that simulates aging in the field.
the stripper solution and steel wool. Rinse thoroughly with
It allows for uniform mechanical and detergent action leaving
water and dry at room temperature.
the only variable the actual removability of the polish.
8.2 Polish Application—Proceed in accordance with
5. Apparatus
The sole source of supply of the apparatus known to the committee at this time
5.1 Volumetric Pipet, 1-mL, graduated in 0.2-mL units.
is Chemical Specialties Manufacturers Assn., 1913 Eye St., N.W., Washington, DC
5.2 Applicator—Doctor blade 51 mm (2 in.) wide by 25 mm
20006. If you are aware of alternative suppliers, please provide this information to
(1 in.) deep and having 0.203-mm (0.008-in.) clearance along ASTM Headquarters. Your comments will receive careful consideration at a meeting
of the responsible technical committee, which you may attend.
the 51-mm (2-in.) length.
The sole source of supply of the apparatus known to the committee at this time
5.3 Test Flooring Substrate—Official Test Vinyl Asbestos
is 3M Co., 3M Center, St. Paul, MN 55101. 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.
1 Recipe for alkaline cleaner:
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-21 on
Parts by Weight
Polishes and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D21.04 on Performance
Sodium sesquicarbonate 52
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