ASTM D3153-17
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Recoatability of Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes
Standard Test Method for Recoatability of Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 The essential practical usage of water-emulsion floor polishes as renewable coatings to protect and beautify floors, depends upon satisfactory recoatability. This test method is useful both in product development and final product testing, as a means of evaluating recoatability.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the effects of the application of a water-emulsion floor polish over a dried coating of the same polish. The method is designed for laboratory bench panel testing. A method is also provided for large area testing. A rating system is provided to indicate the acceptability of the polish based on recoatability performance.
Note 1: Recoatability of a water-emulsion floor polish is a general-performance property, and the determination of it is dependent upon the observation of several other properties of the polish under the specific conditions expressed in this test method. This test method for recoatability is not designed for the evaluation of other properties, except as these properties relate to the recoatability of the specific polish being evaluated under the conditions of this test.
1.2 Gloss as observed herein extends only to freedom from loss of apparent visual gloss upon recoating, in the execution of this test method, and should this loss occur, it indicates a distortion of the property of gloss, by recoating.
1.3 A degree of recoatability failure may be reflected from a degree of leveling failure. The failure to level should be observed only if it is to be a part of the observation of recoatability.
1.4 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.
1.5 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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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: D3153 − 17
Standard Test Method for
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Recoatability of Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3153; 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 2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the effects
D2825 Terminology Relating to Polishes and Related Mate-
of the application of a water-emulsion floor polish over a dried
rials
coating of the same polish. The method is designed for
laboratory bench panel testing. A method is also provided for
3. Terminology
large area testing. A rating system is provided to indicate the
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
acceptability of the polish based on recoatability performance.
3.1.1 beading—the apparent failure of the liquid polish to
NOTE 1—Recoatability of a water-emulsion floor polish is a general-
wet out the surface as evidenced by the gathering of the polish
performance property, and the determination of it is dependent upon the
into puddle-like beads.
observation of several other properties of the polish under the specific
conditions expressed in this test method.This test method for recoatability
3.1.2 drag—theresistanceobservedwhenthewetapplicator
is not designed for the evaluation of other properties, except as these
is moved over the wet coating, when the polish is being spread.
properties relate to the recoatability of the specific polish being evaluated
3.1.3 foaming—the development and persistence of bubbles
under the conditions of this test.
in the wet polish during application.
1.2 Gloss as observed herein extends only to freedom from
3.1.4 ghosting—the dissimilar appearance, in transparency
lossofapparentvisualglossuponrecoating,intheexecutionof
or gloss, of a portion of the coating.
this test method, and should this loss occur, it indicates a
3.1.5 streaking—the apparent mark (or marks) that remains
distortion of the property of gloss, by recoating.
in the dried film showing the path followed by the applicator
1.3 Adegree of recoatability failure may be reflected from a
during the spreading of the liquid polish.
degree of leveling failure. The failure to level should be
3.1.6 whitening—the development of a white color on or
observed only if it is to be a part of the observation of
within a coating during the drying process, which reduces the
recoatability.
functioningofapolishtobeautifyand(possibly)protectfloors.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the 4. Summary of Test Method
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4.1 The test method involves the application of floor polish
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
using, but not restricted to, cheesecloth or lamb’s wool
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
applicator for spreading a measured amount of polish, over
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
previously applied coatings of the polish. The test method
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
includes a fast recoat cycle at 30 min which can also be used
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
following manufacturer’s directions and an extended recoat
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
cycle of seven days. All tests are run on commercial floor tile.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
5. Significance and Use
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
5.1 The essential practical usage of water-emulsion floor
polishes as renewable coatings to protect and beautify floors,
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ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeD21onPolishes
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and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D21.04 on Performance Tests. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved March 1, 2017. Published April 2017. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1972. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as D3153 – 87 (2015). Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
DOI: 10.1520/D3153-17.
the ASTM website.
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depends upon satisfactory
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Designation: D3153 − 87 (Reapproved 2015) D3153 − 17
Standard Test Method for
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Recoatability of Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3153; 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 effects of the application of a water-emulsion floor polish over a dried
coating of the same polish. The method is designed for laboratory bench panel testing. A method is also provided for large area
testing. A rating system is provided to indicate the acceptability of the polish based on recoatability performance.
NOTE 1—Recoatability of a water-emulsion floor polish is a general-performance property, and the determination of it is dependent upon the
observation of several other properties of the polish under the specific conditions expressed in this test method. This test method for recoatability is not
designed for the evaluation of other properties, except as these properties relate to the recoatability of the specific polish being evaluated under the
conditions of this test.
1.2 Gloss as observed herein extends only to freedom from loss of apparent visual gloss upon recoating, in the execution of this
test method, and should this loss occur, it indicates a distortion of the property of gloss, by recoating.
1.3 A degree of recoatability failure may be reflected from a degree of leveling failure. The failure to level should be observed
only if it is to be a part of the observation of recoatability.
1.4 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.
1.5 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
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D2825 Terminology Relating to Polishes and Related Materials
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 beading—the apparent failure of the liquid polish to wet out the surface as evidenced by the gathering of the polish into
puddle-like beads.
3.1.2 drag—the resistance observed when the wet applicator is moved over the wet coating, when the polish is being spread.
3.1.3 foaming—the development and persistence of bubbles in the wet polish during application.
3.1.4 ghosting—the dissimilar appearance, in transparency or gloss, of a portion of the coating.
3.1.5 streaking—the apparent mark (or marks) that remains in the dried film showing the path followed by the applicator during
the spreading of the liquid polish.
3.1.6 whitening—the development of a white color on or within a coating during the drying process, which reduces the
functioning of a polish to beautify and (possibly) protect floors.
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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 1972. Last previous edition approved in 20082015
as D3153 – 87 (2008).(2015). DOI: 10.1520/D3153-87R15.10.1520/D3153-17.
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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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4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 The test method involves the application of floor polish using, but not restricted to, cheesecloth or lamb’s wool applicator
for spreading a measured amount of polish, over previously applied coatings of the polish. The test method includes a fast recoat
cycle at 30 min which can also be used following manufacturer’s directions and an extended recoat
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