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ASTM D1455-17

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Standard Test Method for 60° Specular Gloss of Emulsion Floor Polish

Standard Test Method for 60° Specular Gloss of Emulsion Floor Polish

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This test method may be used to evaluate the difference in gloss of dried films of emulsion floor polishes when the light reflected at a 60° angle is measured. Extremely high- or low-gloss polishes may not be differentiated at a 60° angle. A20° angle measured in accordance with Test Method D523 may give better definition of gloss.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the 60° specular gloss of films of emulsion floor polish after application to a substrate.  
Note 1: Specular gloss is one of several related appearance attributes that produce the sensation of glossiness. For this reason, specular gloss measurements may not always correlate well with visual rankings of glossiness.  
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.  
1.3 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.

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Status
Historical
Publication Date
28-Feb-2017
ICS
71.100.99 - Other products of the chemical industry
97.080 - Cleaning appliances
Technical Committee
D21 - Polishes
Drafting Committee
D21.04 - Performance Tests
Current Stage
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Designation: D1455 − 17
Standard Test Method for
1
60° Specular Gloss of Emulsion Floor Polish
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1455; 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 reflected at a 60° angle is measured. Extremely high- or
low-gloss polishes may not be differentiated at a 60° angle.
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the 60°
A20° angle measured in accordance with Test Method D523
specular gloss of films of emulsion floor polish after applica-
may give better definition of gloss.
tion to a substrate.
NOTE 1—Specular gloss is one of several related appearance attributes
5. Apparatus
that produce the sensation of glossiness. For this reason, specular gloss
5.1 Glossmeter—The instrument and the reference stan-
measurements may not always correlate well with visual rankings of
dards shall conform to the requirements prescribed in Test
glossiness.
Method D523, using an angle of reflection of 60°.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5.2 Floor Polish Applicator—The equipment for application
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
of the floor polish shall conform to the requirements prescribed
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
in Test Methods D1436.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.3 This international standard was developed in accor- 6. Substrates
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
6.1 Two standard substrates are commonly used; however,
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
commercial types may be used to test specific applications.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
Better agreement of results can be expected when black glass
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
is used as the substrate, except for those cases where the
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
sample being tested produces a hazy film. Where a hazy film is
produced, black glass should not be employed as the substrate.
2. Referenced Documents
The standard types are as follows:
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3,4
6.1.1 Black Glass, having a highly polished plane surface
D523 Test Method for Specular Gloss
with a refractive index of 1.567.
D1436 Test Methods for Application of Emulsion Floor
5
6.1.2 Offıcial Vinyl Composition Tile, new and unused.
Polishes to Substrates for Testing Purposes
7. Procedure
3. Terminology
7.1 Apply the floor polish to the substrate in accordance
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
with the procedures described in Test Methods D1436. Method
3.1.1 specular gloss—the ratio of reflected to incident light,
A, using the automatic dip coater, can be expected to give
times 1000, for specified apertures of illumination and recep-
better agreement of results. For comparison of results, the same
tion when the axis of reception coincides with the mirror image
method of application must be used.
of the axis of illumination.
7.2 Determine the specular gloss at 60° in accordance with
4. Significance and Use
Test Method D523.
4.1 This test method may be used to evaluate the difference
in gloss of dried films of emulsion floor polishes when the light
3
The sole source of supply of black glass known to the committee at this time
1
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D21 on Polishes is L. Perilstein Glass, 2543 Kensington Ave. Phila., PA 19125.
4
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D21.04 on Performance Tests. If you are aware of alternative suppliers, please provide this information to
Current edition approved March 1, 2017. Published April 2017. Originally ASTM Headquarters. Your comments will receive careful consideration at a meeting
approved in 1956. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as D1455 – 87(2015). of the responsible technical committee, which you may attend.
5
DOI: 10.1520/D1455-17. OVCT tile may be obtained through Armstrong Flooring from various home
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or improvement stores. The following Armstrong tile substrates have been found to
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM perform adequately for this test method: Armstrong Excelon Feature Tile: Black
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on (56790), http://www.armstrong.com/commflooringna/product_details_toolbox_
the ASTM website. magnify.jsp?item_id=47394.
Copyright © ASTM International, 1
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: D1455 − 87 (Reapproved 2015) D1455 − 17
Standard Test Method for
1
60° Specular Gloss of Emulsion Floor Polish
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1455; 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
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the 60° specular gloss of films of emulsion floor polish after application to a
substrate.
NOTE 1—Specular gloss is one of several related appearance attributes that produce the sensation of glossiness. For this reason, specular gloss
measurements may not always correlate well with visual rankings of glossiness.
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.
1.3 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.
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D523 Test Method for Specular Gloss
D1436 Test Methods for Application of Emulsion Floor Polishes to Substrates for Testing Purposes
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 specular gloss—the ratio of reflected to incident light, times 1000, for specified apertures of illumination and reception
when the axis of reception coincides with the mirror image of the axis of illumination.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 This test method may be used to evaluate the difference in gloss of dried films of emulsion floor polishes when the light
reflected at a 60° angle is measured. Extremely high- or low-gloss polishes may not be differentiated at a 60° angle. A20° angle
measured in accordance with Test Method D523 may give better definition of gloss.
5. Apparatus
5.1 Glossmeter—The instrument and the reference standards shall conform to the requirements prescribed in Test Method D523,
using an angle of reflection of 60°.
5.2 Floor Polish Applicator—The equipment for application of the floor polish shall conform to the requirements prescribed in
Test Methods D1436.
6. Substrates
6.1 Two standard substrates are commonly used; however, commercial types may be used to test specific applications. Better
agreement of results can be expected when black glass is used as the substrate, except for those cases where the sample being tested
produces a hazy film. Where a hazy film is produced, black glass should not be employed as the substrate. The standard types are
as follows:
1
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D21 on Polishes and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D21.04 on Performance Tests.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2015March 1, 2017. Published November 2015April 2017. Originally approved in 1956. Last previous edition approved in 20082015
as D1455 – 87(2008).(2015). DOI: 10.1520/D1455-87R15.10.1520/D1455-17.
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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D1455 − 17
3,4
6.1.1 Black Glass, having a highly polished plane surface with a refractive index of 1.567.
,5
6.1.2 Offıcial Vinyl Composition Tile, new and unused.
7. Procedure
7.1 Apply the floor polish to the substrate in accordance with the procedures described in Test Methods D1436. Method A, using
the automatic dip coater, can be expected to give better agreement of results. For comparison of results, the same method of
application must be used.
7.2 Determine the specular gloss at 60° in accordance with Test Method D523.
7.3 Determine the specular of gloss at 20° in accordance with Test Method D523 if the 60° gloss does not give good
differentiation between high-gloss samples.
8. Report
8.1 The report shall include the following:
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