ASTM_D_4002_-_81_2008.pdf

Designation:D400281(Reapproved 2008)Standard Practice forEvaluation of Buffable Shoe Polish1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4002;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This practice covers the definition of properties to testand the apparatus to use,in evaluating the performance ofbuffable shoe polishes.1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Terminology2.1 shoepolishaidsincleaning,improvingtheappearance,and protecting leather or other shoe materials fromsuch common damaging effects as scuffs,water,salt water,andother surface deposits,commonly encountered with the use ofshoes outdoors or indoors.A buffable shoe polish requiresbuffing to obtain appearance improvements.3.Significance and Use3.1 This practice is intended to define the properties to betested,the apparatus to use,and the comparisons of productperformance.It is recognized that considerable discretionexists among formulators and marketers of shoe polish on whatproperties or performance characteristics are best for theirproducts.This practice will be flexible to honor this fact withinthe confines of the shoe polish definition in 2.1.4.Apparatus and Materials4.1 Test Polish.4.2 Control PolishThe control polish is selected subjec-tively for comparison to the test polish.It may be a competitiveproduct,a modified formulation of the test polish,etc.The onestipulation is that,the control polish be of the same or similartype as the test polish.For example,if the test polish is anaerosol-emulsion polish,the control should be an aerosol-emulsion polish.It would not be meaningful to select a paste orliquid product as a control for comparison to an aerosol-emulsion test polish.4.3 Test SubstratesThe test substrate should be one forwhich the test polish is intended.Separate tests should beconducted for smooth-grained leather substrates to which themost current leather finishes have been applied at a tannery.The finished leather should be the exact type normally used bythe shoe manufacturer to fabricate everyday dress shoes.Testsubstrates of man-made materials should be obtained in thesame manner.The test surface should be in good physicalcondition,not badly cracked,scratched,or otherwise damagedso as to interfere with evaluation of polish properties.Variouscolors are required,see Section 9.4.4 ApplicatorsSeveral methods of shoe polish applica-tion to substrates should be tested.Various types of applicatorsinclude brush,cloth,and foam.The same type of applicatorshould be used to apply the polish for both the control and testpolish.4.5 Polishing ClothThe same type of polishing clothshould be used for each sample.Materials such as washedcheese cloth,rumple cloth,flannel,cotton diaper cloth,andnonwoven fabrics are suitable for this purpose.Felt or papershould not be used.4.6 Polishing BrushA separate horsehair brush or horse-hair composition shoe brush should be used with each sample.4.7 Cleaning SolventAliphatic solvents with kauri-butanol values less than 38.4.8 Eye Droppers and Tap Water.4.9 Sharp Metal Knife.4.10 Light-Colored Wool,Polyester/Cotton Pieces,of trou-ser or dress clothing.4.11 Thermometer.4.12 Humidity Gage.5.Precautions5.1 The temperature and relative humidity of the test runsshould be measured and recorded.The temperature should bewithin 13 to 29C(55 to 85F)with a relative humidity of 20to 80%.5.2 The substrate should have the same temperature as thesurrounding area.1This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D21 on Polishesand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D21.04 on Performance Tests.Current edition approved March 1,2008.Published April 2008.Originallyapproved in 1981.Last previous edition approved in 2002 as D4002-81(2002).DOI:10.1520/D4002-81R08.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 5.3 Comparisons should not be made between two separateswatches(or leather objects)since leather substrates may varywidely.5.4 Leather substrates are normally used only one time.6.Personnel and Instructions6.1 The application and evaluation of the test and controlpolishes require four individuals.They should be capable ofmaking discriminating judgments of subjective physical andaesthetic properties.Training and orientation to specific prod-uct performance characteristics may be required.6.1.1 The four persons should apply the polishes to one ofeach of the four test substrates.All persons then rate allproperties,except application properties,on