ASTM D3209-93(2008)

Standard Test Method for Freeze/Thaw Resistance of Polymer Floor Polishes

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method is used to determine the effect of freezing on floor polishes. It may be used to predict the stability of a floor polish when exposed to freezing.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the stability of polymer emulsion floor polishes when these are exposed to repeated cycles of freezing and thawing. Possible degradation of the emulsion is observed and possible reduction of initial gloss is measured.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 29-Feb-2008
• Technical Committee: D21 - Polishes
• Drafting Committee: D21.03 - Chemical and Physical Testing

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D3209-93(2004) - Standard Test Method for Freeze/Thaw Resistance of Polymer Floor Polishes
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2008
• Referred By: ASTM D4078-02(2021) - Standard Specification for Water Emulsion Floor Polish
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2008

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D3209 − 93(Reapproved 2008)
Standard Test Method for
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Freeze/Thaw Resistance of Polymer Floor Polishes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3209; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
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1. Scope 4.3 Black Glass, standard, polished as described in Test
Method D1455.
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the stabil-
ity of polymer emulsion floor polishes when these are exposed 4.4 60° Gloss Meter.
to repeated cycles of freezing and thawing. Possible degrada-
4.5 Polishes to be tested.
tion of the emulsion is observed and possible reduction of
5. Procedure
initial gloss is measured.
5.1 Determine the turbidity of each polish, visually or by
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
any other suitable method.
safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
5.2 Pour one coat of each polish to be tested on the black
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
glass. Allow to dry in a vertical position at room temperature.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Determine the initial gloss in accordance with Test Method
D1455.
2. Referenced Documents
5.3 Place 100 mL of polish in each of three 125-mL (4-oz)
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
flint glass bottles. Place the filled bottles side by side,
D1455Test Method for 60° Specular Gloss of Emulsion
horizontally, in the freezer on a rack, providing a minimum of
Floor Polish
25mm(1in.)betweenthebottlesandthefreezerwallswiththe
contact area between the bottles and the rack no greater than
3. Significance and Use
that required to support the bottles.
3.1 This test method is used to determine the effect of
5.4 Allow the samples to remain in the freezer for 16 h, or
freezing on floor polishes. It may be used to predict the
a minimum of 8 h after becoming solid.
stability of a floor polish when exposed to freezing.
5.5 Remove all the samples of frozen polish and allow to
4. Apparatus thaw,undisturbed,at18to24°C(65to76°F)foraperiodof24
h.
4.1 Freezer, adjusted to−7.8 to−6.7°C (18 to 20°F).
3 5.6 Inspect all thawed samples visually. Observe and record
4.2 Flint Glass Bottles, three, 4 oz (125 mL) capacity.
any separation, stratification, or coagulation.
5.7 Determine the turbidity on the open sample of polish as
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ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeD21onPolishes
in 5.1.
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D21.03 on Chemical and Physical
5.8 Agitate one bottle of thawed polish and apply one coat
Testing.
Current edition approved March 1, 2008. Published April 2008. Originally
of polish to the standard black glass as in 5.2. Determine gloss
approved in 1973. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as D3209–93 (2004).
as in 5.2.
DOI: 10.1520/D3209-93R08.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
5.9 Return the remaining two bottles of polish to the freezer
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
for 16 h, and repeat 5.4-5.8 for the
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