ASTM D3751-94(2008)
(Practice)Standard Practice for Evaluation of Furniture Polish
Standard Practice for Evaluation of Furniture Polish
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This practice defines the properties to be tested, the apparatus to be used, and the comparisons of product performance. It is recognized that considerable discretion exists among formulators and marketers of furniture polish on which properties or performance characteristics are best for their products. This practice will be flexible to honor this fact within the confines of the furniture polish definition below.
The methods of testing are subjective and empirical in order to conform to the basic characteristics of the industry and to allow flexibility in testing.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers the definition of properties to test and the apparatus to use in evaluating the performance of furniture polishes.
1.2 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.
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Designation:D3751–94 (Reapproved 2008)
Standard Practice for
Evaluation of Furniture Polish
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3751; 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 with evaluation of polish properties. The minimum test surface
2 2
area for each sample shall be 200 in. (1290 cm ).
1.1 This practice covers the definition of properties to test
4.3 Polishing Cloth—Materials such as washed cheese
and the apparatus to use in evaluating the performance of
cloth, rumple cloth, flannel, cotton diaper cloth, and nonwoven
furniture polishes.
fabrics are suitable for this purpose. The same type polishing
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
cloth should be used with each sample tested. Use separate
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
cloths for each sample. Do not use felt or paper.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4.4 Cleaning Solvent, aliphatic, with kauri-butanol values
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
less than 38.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4.5 Eye Droppers and Tap Water.
2. Terminology
5. Test Specimen
2.1 Definition:
5.1 The test specimen shall be the sample of polish to be
2.1.1 furniture polish—a polish used for cleaning and im-
tested.
proving the appearance of furniture finishes.
6. Selection of Testers
3. Significance and Use
6.1 The application and evaluation of the test and control
3.1 This practice defines the properties to be tested, the
polishes requires four individuals. They shall be capable of
apparatus to be used, and the comparisons of product perfor-
making discriminating judgments of subjective, physical, and
mance. It is recognized that considerable discretion exists
aesthetic properties. Training and orientation to specific prod-
among formulators and marketers of furniture polish on which
uct performance characteristics may be required.
properties or performance characteristics are best for their
6.2 Each person applies the polishes to one of the four test
products.This practice will be flexible to honor this fact within
panels. The tester then rates all properties except application
the confines of the furniture polish definition below.
properties on the remaining three panels that they did not
3.2 The methods of testing are subjective and empirical in
polish. The person applying the polishes rates ease of use and
order to conform to the basic characteristics of the industry and
other application properties.This means there will be only four
to allow flexibility in testing.
readings on application properties. The three rating the other
4. Apparatus and Materials
polish properties do not observe the application because they
rate properties of each polish “blind.”
4.1 Control Polish, selected subjectively for comparison to
the test polish. It may be a competitive product, a modified
7. Procedure
formulation of the test polish, etc. The one stipulation is that
7.1 Cleaning of Test Substrates—Use an aliphatic solvent
the control polish be of the same or similar type as the test
having a kauri-butanol value less than 38, to clean the test
polish. For example, if the test polish is an aerosol emulsion
substrate thoroughly. Use new paper towels each time to apply
polish,thecontrolshallbeanaerosolemulsionpolish.Itwould
the solvent to the surface and to wipe it clean.
not be meaningful to select a paste or liquid product as a
7.2 Application of Polish—Assuming the control polish or
control for comparison to an aerosol emulsion test polish.
the test polish is a commercially available product, follow the
4.2 Test Substrate for which the test polish is intended. The
directionsonthecontainersofaraspossible.Whenindoubton
test surface shall be in good physical condition, not badly
the method of use, follow the directions for similar products.
cracked, scratched, or otherwise damaged so as to interfere
Use equal volumes of control and test polish to avoid exces-
sively thin or heavy coats of polish. Use one or two applica-
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D21 on Polishes
tionsdependingonthesubstrateandthediscretionofthetester.
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D21.04 on Performance Tests.
Use the same number of coats for both the test polish and the
CurrenteditionapprovedDec.1,2008.PublishedJuly2009.Originallyapproved
control polish.
in 1979. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as D3751 – 94 (2002). DOI:
10.1520/D3751-94R08.
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D3751–94 (2008)
7.3 Placement of Polishes: applications) and determining polish build-up. A polish show-
7.3.1 Alternative A—A controlled randomized method of ing little build-up would be rated a good cleaner for old polish.
laying out the test (X) and control (C) polishes is represented Other materials, such as grease, oils, sugar solutions, etc.,
as follows: should be tested on an individual basis.
Test Panel Left Center Right
8.1.2.8 Water Spotting—At least 2 h after application of the
polishes,placeatrandomonthepolishedsurfacesseveralspots
1C X C
of water about the size of a penny. Allow the water to remain
2C C X
3X C X on the surface for 5 min, 15 min, 30 min, and 1 h. At precise
4X X C
intervals, blot the water with a paper towel or other absorbent
material. DO NOT WIPE. Observe the presence and degree of
These four positionings should be written on tags and drawn
randomly by each of the four who apply the polishes. film damage. Other materials such as milk, coffee, juice,
alcoholic beverages, etc., may be used to supplement the water
7.3.2 Alternative B—A controlled randomized method of
laying out the test (X) and control (C) polishes is represented test.
as follows:
8.1.2.9 Gloss Retention—Observe the degree of gloss of a
Test Panel Left Right freshly applied polish film compared to that of an aged polish
film.
1C X
8.1.2.10 Dust Attraction—Measure by carefully wiping the
2X C
3C X
test surface to remove all dirt and dust. Place the test substrate
4X C
in a place to accumulate dust. Check dust build-up on the panel
These four positionings should be written on tags and drawn after 24, 48, and 72 h, and after 1 week.
randomly by each of the four who apply the polishes.
9. Report
8. Evaluation
9.
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