ASTM D5678-95

Standard Test Method for Freeze/Thaw Resistance of Wax Emulsion Floor Polish

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1.1 This test method covers the determination of the stability of wax 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 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Dec-1994
• Technical Committee: D21 - Polishes
• Drafting Committee: D21.03 - Chemical and Physical Testing

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM D5678-95(2002) - Standard Test Method for Freeze/Thaw Resistance of Wax Emulsion Floor Polish
• Effective Date: 15-Mar-1995

Standards Content (Sample)

ASTM D5678 9.5 - 0759530 0559342 08b m
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS
Designation: D 5678 - 95
1916 Race St. Philadelphia, Pa 19103
4Tb ReprInted from the Annual Book of ASTM Standards. Copyright ASTM
Ii not Ifsted in the current combined index will appear in the next edlion
Standard Test Method for
Freeze/Thaw Resistance of Wax Emulsion Floor Polish’
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 5678; 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 (L) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
D 1436). Allow polish to dry in a vertical position at room
1. Scope
temperature. After polish is dry, wait 1 h, then buff with a
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the
soft cotton cloth. Determine the initial gloss in accordance
stability of wax emulsion floor polishes when these are
with Test Method D 1455.
exposed to repeated cycles of freezing and thawing. Possible
5.3 Place 100 mL of polish in each of three 125 mL (4 oz)
degradation of the emulsion is observed and possible reduc-
clear bottles. Place the filled bottles side by side, horizontally,
tion of initial gloss is measured.
in the freezer on a rack. Provide a minimum of 25 mm (1
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
in.) between the bottles and the freezer walls and keep the
standard. The values given in parentheses are for informa-
contact area between the bottles and the rack to a minimum.
tion only.
5.4 Allow the samples to remain in the freezer for 16 h, or
1.3 This standard does nol purport to address all OJ the
a minimum of 8 h after becoming solid.
safety concerns, $ any, associated with its use. It is the
5.5 Remove all the samples of frozen polish and allow to
responsibility o/the user of this standard to establish appro-
thaw, undisturbed, at 18 to 24°C (65 to 76°F) for a period of
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
24 h.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5.6 Inspect all thawed samples visually. Observe and
record any separation or stratification without disturbing the
2. Referenced Documents
sample.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
5.7 Mix one bottle of the thawed polish by inverting it ten
D 1436 Test Method for Application of Emulsion Floor
times. Then apply one coat of polish on a black vinyl
Polishes to Substrates for Testing Purposes2
composition tile using the same procedure as in 5.2. Allow
D 1455 Test Method for 60-Deg Specular Gloss of Emul-
polish to dry in a vertical position at room temperature.
sion Floor Polish2
After polish is dry, wait 1 h, then buff with a soft cotton
cloth. Determine the gloss in accordance with Test Method
3. Significance and Use
D 1455. Also determine and record while applying the polish
3.1 This test method is used to determine the effect of
if this agitated sample is a free flowing liquid, or has
freezing on wax emulsion floor polishes. It may be used to
separated, or has large particles that cannot be buffed.
predict the stability of a floor polish in transit or when
5.8 Determine the turbidity on the open
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