ASTM D5678-17(2023)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Freeze/Thaw Resistance of Wax Emulsion Floor Polish
Standard Test Method for Freeze/Thaw Resistance of Wax Emulsion Floor Polish
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 This test method is used to determine the effect of freezing on wax emulsion floor polishes. It may be used to predict the stability of a floor polish in transit or when exposed to freezing, and whether or not the polish is damaged by freezing.
SCOPE
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, 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.
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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: D5678 − 17 (Reapproved 2023)
Standard Test Method for
Freeze/Thaw Resistance of Wax Emulsion Floor Polish
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5678; 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 4. Apparatus
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the stabil- 4.1 Freezer, adjusted to −7.8 °C to −6.7 °C (18 °F to 20 °F).
ity of wax emulsion floor polishes when these are exposed to
4.2 Clear Bottles, three, 4 oz (125 mL) capacity.
repeated cycles of freezing and thawing. Possible degradation
4.3 Test Flooring Substrates–Offıcial Vinyl Composition Tile
of the emulsion is observed and possible reduction of initial
(OVCT), black, 304.8 mm (12 in. by 12 in.).
gloss is measured.
4.4 60-Deg Gloss Meter.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
4.5 Polishes, to be tested.
only.
5. Procedure
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5.1 Determine the turbidity of each polish, visually or by
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
any other suitable method.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
5.2 Apply one coat of each test polish on a black vinyl
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
composition tile using pour method (E) (see Test Method
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
D1436). Allow polish to dry in a vertical position at room
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
temperature. After polish is dry, wait 1 h, then buff with a soft
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
cotton cloth. Determine the initial gloss in accordance with
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
Test Method D1455.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
5.3 Place 100 mL of polish in each of three 125 mL (4 oz)
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
clear bottles. Place the filled bottles side by side, horizontally,
2. Referenced Documents
in the freezer on a rack. Provide a minimum of 25 mm (1 in.)
between the bottles and the freezer walls and keep the contact
2.1 ASTM Standards:
area between the bottles and the rack to a minimum.
D1436 Test Methods for Application of Emulsion Floor
Polishes to Substrates for Testing Purposes
5.4 Allow the samples to remain in the freezer for 16 h, or
D1455 Test Method for 60° Specular Gloss of Emulsion
a minimum of 8 h after becoming solid.
Floor Polish
5.5 Remove all the samples of frozen polish and allow to
thaw, undisturbed, at 18 °C to 24 °C (65 °F to 76 °F) for a
3. Significance and Use
period of 24 h.
3.1 This test method is used to determine the effect of
5.6 Inspect all thawed samples visually. Observe and record
freezing on wax emulsion floor polishes. It may be used to
any separation or stratification without disturbing the sample.
predict the stability of a floor polish in transit or when exposed
to freezing, and whether or not the polish is damaged by
5.7 Mix one bottle of the thawed polish by inverting it ten
freezing.
times. Then apply one coat of polish on a black vinyl
composition tile using the same procedure as in 5.2. Allow
1 polish to dry in a vertical position at room temperature. After
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D21 on Polishes
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D21.03 on Chemical and Physical
polish i
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