ASTM D1792-82(2002)

Standard Test Method for Long-Term Removability Properties of Emulsion Floor Polishes

SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the relative ease of removal of dried films of water-emulsion floor polishes from common flooring substrates under accelerated conditions, which correspond to extended service aging.
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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 28-Jan-1982
• ICS: 71.100.99 - Other products of the chemical industry
• ICS: 97.080 - Cleaning appliances
• Technical Committee: D21 - Polishes
• Drafting Committee: D21.04 - Performance Tests

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D1792-82(1997)e1 - Standard Test Method for Long-Term Removability Properties of Emulsion Floor Polishes
• Effective Date: 29-Jan-1982
• Replaced By: ASTM D1792-06 - Standard Test Method for Long-Term Removability Properties of Emulsion Floor Polishes
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2006
• Referred By: ASTM D4078-02(2021) - Standard Specification for Water Emulsion Floor Polish
• Effective Date: 29-Jan-1982
• Referred By: ASTM D3440-13(2019) - Standard Guide for Preparing Specifications for Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes
• Effective Date: 29-Jan-1982

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:D1792–82 (Reapproved 2002)
Standard Test Method for
Long-Term Removability Properties of Emulsion Floor
Polishes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 1792; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 5.3 Test Flooring Substrate—Official Test Vinyl Asbestos
Tile (OTVAT), shall be used in the test.
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the relative
5.4 Oven, capable of maintaining a temperature of 37.8 6
ease of removal of dried films of water-emulsion floor polishes
1.1°C (100 6 2°F).
from common flooring substrates under accelerated conditions,
5.5 Washability Apparatus—The Gardner straight-line
which correspond to extended service aging.
washability machine.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
5.6 AbradingSurfaceNylonPolishingFloorPad, attached
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3 1
to a wood block of dimensions 19 by 89 by 38 mm ( ⁄4 by 3 ⁄2
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
by 1 ⁄2 in.). Presoaked in stripper solution.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
5.7 Weight—The boat containing the pad is fitted with a
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1 1
1-kg (2 ⁄2 6 ⁄4-lb) weight. The weight should be properly
2. Referenced Documents mounted for uniform load distribution.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
6. Reagent
D 1436 Test Methods for Application of Emulsion Floor
6.1 Stripper Solution at Use Concentration:
Polishes to Substrates for Testing Purposes
Alkaline cleaner 3%
Monoethanol amine (MEA) 1 %
3. Summary of Test Method
Water 96 %
3.1 The dried films are conditioned at 37.8°C (100°F) in
7. Sample
order to simulate service aging. This method utilizes the
Gardner straight-line washability apparatus as a means for
7.1 The sample shall be thoroughly representative of the
controlled removal of the dried films. A heavily weighted pad
material in question and the portion used for the test shall be
is employed as a means of arriving at a scrubbing force similar
thoroughly representative of the sample itself.
to that of hand scrubbing. In order to distinguish between the
8. Procedure
relative removal properties of different polishes, the number of
oscillations required for complete removal is taken as a
8.1 Preparation of Test Surfaces—Clean the test tiles with
measure of removability.
the stripper solution and steel wool. Rinse thoroughly with
water and dry at room temperature.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 This test method is used to predict removability of floor
polish after a treatment period that simulates aging in the field.
The sole source of supply of the apparatus known to the committee at this time
It allows for uniform mechanical and detergent action leaving
is Chemical Specialties Manufacturers Assn., 1913 Eye St., N.W., Washington, DC
the only variable the actual removability of the polish.
20006. If you are aware of alternative suppliers, please provide this information to
ASTMHeadquarters.Yourcommentswillreceivecarefulconsiderationatameeting
of the responsible technical committee, which you may attend.
5. Apparatus
The sole source of supply of the apparatus known to the committee at this time
5.1 Volumetric Pipet, 1-mL, graduated in 0.2-mL units.
is3MCo.,3MCenter,St.Paul,MN55101.Ifyouareawareofalternativesuppliers,
5.2 Applicator—Doctorblade51mm(2in.)wideby25mm pleaseprovidethisinformationtoASTMHeadquarters.Yourcommentswillreceive
careful consideration at a meeting of the responsible technical committee, which
(1 in.) deep and having 0.203-mm (0.008-in.) clearance along
you may attend.
the 51-mm (2-in.) length. 5
Recipe for alkaline cleaner:
Parts by Weight
1 Sodium sesquicarbonate 52
Thistestmet
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