ASTM F1105-09(2020)

Standard Practice for Preparing Aircraft Cleaning Compounds, Liquid-Type, Temperature-Sensitive, or Solvent-Based, for Storage Stability Testing

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This practice determines the procedure to be used to ensure the long-term storage stability of aircraft cleaning and maintenance products in order to ensure their ability to meet the shelf-life requirements called up in specifications or contract documents. The subsequent testing requirements are detailed in the specification or contract.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers the determination of the stability in storage of liquid enzyme-based, terpene-based, and solvent-based chemical cleaning compounds used to clean the exterior surfaces of aircraft.  
1.2 The values stated in SI 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.4 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

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-2020
• ICS: 49.040 - Coatings and related processes used in aerospace industry
• Technical Committee: F07 - Aerospace and Aircraft
• Drafting Committee: F07.07 - Qualification Testing of Aircraft Cleaning Materials

Overview

ASTM F1105-09(2020) - Standard Practice for Preparing Aircraft Cleaning Compounds, Liquid-Type, Temperature-Sensitive, or Solvent-Based, for Storage Stability Testing provides systematic guidelines to evaluate the storage stability of liquid cleaning products used in aircraft maintenance. Developed and maintained by ASTM International, this standard ensures that enzyme-based, terpene-based, and solvent-based cleaning compounds retain their effectiveness and meet shelf-life requirements as outlined in specifications or contract documents. Storage stability testing is a critical quality assurance step, verifying that products can be safely and effectively used throughout their intended lifespan.

Key Topics

• Scope of Practice:

  • Applies to liquid enzyme-based, terpene-based, and solvent-based cleaning compounds specifically designed for the exterior surfaces of aircraft.
  • Focuses on long-term storage by simulating various environmental conditions, such as temperature fluctuations.
  • Ensures compliance with shelf-life requirements stated in contracts or relevant specifications.

• Testing Procedure:

  • Samples must be taken from a controlled production batch and stored in sealed, unaltered containers.
  • The main storage test is conducted over 12 months in a controlled environment, maintaining temperatures of 10 to 27 °C for at least 80% of the testing period.
  • Includes designated cold (−8 °C) and hot (32 °C) temperature intervals to simulate harsh storage conditions.
  • After the storage period, both the integrity of the container and the chemical properties of the compound are assessed.

• Responsibility and Safety:

  • The user is responsible for establishing safe practices, complying with safety, health, and environmental regulations, and determining the applicability of any regulatory limitations prior to use.

Applications

ASTM F1105-09(2020) is widely used by manufacturers, maintenance organizations, and procurement agencies in the aerospace industry to:

• Validate Long-Term Stability:
  • Certify that cleaning products remain effective and safe during extended storage and transportation.
• Meet Contractual and Regulatory Requirements:
  • Demonstrate compliance with aviation maintenance contracts and military or commercial aircraft specifications.
• Enhance Quality Assurance:
  • Strengthen product quality control programs for aerospace cleaning compounds.
• Standardize Testing Processes:
  • Provide a common methodology for testing and documentation, facilitating acceptance in global supply chains.

By following ASTM F1105-09(2020), organizations ensure a consistent approach to storage stability testing, minimizing risk and ensuring product reliability in operational environments.

Related Standards

• Federal Specification PPP-P-704
  • Governs the packaging and container requirements for samples subjected to storage stability testing as referenced in this standard.
• Other Relevant ASTM Aerospace Standards:
  • ASTM D484, ASTM D4080, and other standards may further address specifications for aircraft cleaning and maintenance.
• International Standardization Principles:
  • This standard aligns with globally recognized principles from the World Trade Organization’s Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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Keywords: storage stability, aircraft cleaning compounds, solvent-based cleaning, temperature-sensitive cleaning, ASTM F1105-09, aerospace maintenance, shelf-life testing, packaging, quality assurance.

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: F1105 − 09 (Reapproved 2020)
Standard Practice for
Preparing Aircraft Cleaning Compounds, Liquid-Type,
Temperature-Sensitive, or Solvent-Based, for Storage
Stability Testing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1105; 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 3.2 The sample container shall be subjected to the specified
storage environment for a period of 12 months. The test shall
1.1 This practice covers the determination of the stability in
be completed prior to 24 months from date of packaging.
storage of liquid enzyme-based, terpene-based, and solvent-
based chemical cleaning compounds used to clean the exterior
4. Significance and Use
surfaces of aircraft.
4.1 This practice determines the procedure to be used to
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
ensure the long-term storage stability of aircraft cleaning and
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
maintenance products in order to ensure their ability to meet
only.
the shelf-life requirements called up in specifications or con-
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
tract documents. The subsequent testing requirements are
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
detailed in the specification or contract.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
5. Sampling
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5.1 The sample for storage stability testing shall be taken
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
from a controlled production formula, packaged lot, or batch
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
delivered in a sealed, filled container to the purchaser for use.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
This sample is normally a 1-gal can conforming to Federal
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
Specification PPP-P-704. This material shall have previously
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
been tested and passed all other specification requirements for
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
qualification or acceptance. The sample container selected for
the test shall be kept sealed and unopened for the duration of
2. Referenced Documents
the test. The sample container shall be durably and legibly
2.1 U.S. Government Document:
marked with the following minimum information:
Federal Specification PPP-P-704 Pails, Metal Shipping,
Steel 1 through 12 Gallons
Storage Stability Test Sample
3. Summary of Practice
Supplier
3.1 Storage stability is determined by evaluation of the
Formula number
effect of time, temperature, and environmental conditions on
Date of packaging
the cleaning compound. Samples used for testing are filled
Cold test period
Hot test period
containerstakenfromthemanufacturer’scontrolledproduction
Batch/Lot No.
formulation, packaged, and delivered to the purchaser for
Test began
normal use.
Test ends
6. Procedure
This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F07 on Aerospace
6.1 Storage Environment—Place the sample container in a
and Aircraft and is the direct responsibility of Su
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