ASTM_D_3543_-_93_2008.pdf

Designation:D354393(Reapproved 2008)Standard Test Method forMetal Glide Adhesion1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3543;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 test method2covers a laboratory procedure fordetermining damage resulting from metal glide adhesion onfloor surfaces.1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard.1.3 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.Specific precau-tions are given in 8.2.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:3D1436 Test Methods for Application of Emulsion FloorPolishes to Substrates for Testing PurposesD3153 Test Method for Recoatability of Water-EmulsionFloor Polishes3.Significance and Use3.1 This test method is used to determine the effect ofplasticizers in tile on the floor polish itself.If the floor polishis softened by the plasticizers in the tile it will become anadhesive and adhere to the metal glide that is placed on thepolish under standard weights at standard temperatures.Vari-ous degrees of attack on the polish are evaluated by the damageto the tile underneath the polish.4.Apparatus4.1 Metal Glide Adhesion Tester.4.2 Metal Glides.4,54.3 Oven,or other facility,capable of maintaining 37.8 62.8C(100 6 5F)and large enough to accommodate the metalglide adhesion tester.4.4 Black Offcial Vinyl Composition Tile,304.8 by 304.8mm(12 by 12 in.).6,54.5 Steel Wool(00 grade or finer).5.Description of Metal Glide Adhesion Apparatus75.1 The test apparatus(Figs.1-3)consists of three basicparts:a housing frame,a support cover,and nine brass weightsand metal glides.5.1.1 The housing frame consists of base plate A,framesections C and D,all made of plastic,and support plate B,made of plate glass(see Fig.1).5.1.2 The support cover is constructed of plastic and fitssnugly onto the housing frame.The nine tubes allow forsupporting and positioning of up to nine brass weights(see Fig.2).5.1.3 Brass weights are provided with a recessed magnet8,5at one end to accommodate the metal glides and provide easeof handling(see Fig.3).Each brass weight should weigh 13606 5 g.6.Reagents6.1 Wax Stripping Solution.6.2 Acetone.1This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM 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 1976.Last previous edition approved in 2002 as D3543 93(2002).DOI:10.1520/D3543-93R08.2The test method is empirical in that it allows a comparison of the relativeperformance of up to three polishes on the same substrate for each test.It alsopermits comparison of two polishes with an uncoated portion of the substrate foreach test.3For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.4Metal glides,0.035in.cold roll temper 5,nickel plate,|n&-in.base diameter,available from Faultless Caster Corp.,Evansville,IN,or their equivalent,have beenfound satisfactory.5This is the sole source of supply of the apparatus known to the committee at thistime.If you are aware of alternative suppliers,please provide this information toASTM International Headquarters.Your comments will receive careful consider-ation at a meeting of the responsible technical committee,1which you may attend.6Available from Chemical Specialties ManufacturersAssoc.,1913 Eye St.,N.W.Washington,DC 20006.7The preferred material for constructing housing frame and support cover isplastic such as poly(methyl methacrylate).However,other materials of constructionmay be used provided that variables are not introduced due to warping or bending.8Magnets such as General Electric Sintered Alnico 2 Magnet Sleeve.CatalogNo.22A25B,0.400 in.long,0.270-in.in outside diameter,0.110-in.in insidediameter,have been found satisfactory.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 7.Samples7.1 Floor polish(or polishes)to be tested.8.Preparation of Tiles and Metal Glides8.1 Clean the test tiles in accordance with Test MethodD3153,paragraph 9.1.2.Rinse thoroughly with water and dryat room temperature.8.2 Clean the metal glides with acetone prior to each test.(WarningAcetone is highly flammable.Keep away fromheat,open flames,and lit smoking products.)8.3 Divide tile into thirds;this provides testing space fortwo test samples and control polish