ASTM_D_3206_-_08_2015.pdf

Designation:D320608(Reapproved 2015)Standard Test Method forSoil Resistance of Floor Polishes1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3206;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 method covers the determination of soil resis-tance of floor polishes on test tile only.A carpet covered rolleris used to simulate the action of foot traffic.A synthetic soil isemployed in conjunction with the roller.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.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D1436 Test Methods for Application of Emulsion FloorPolishes to Substrates for Testing PurposesD3153 Test Method for Recoatability of Water-EmulsionFloor PolishesE97 Method of Test for Directional Reflectance Factor,45-Deg 0-Deg,of Opaque Specimens by Broad-BandFilter Reflectometry(Withdrawn 1991)33.Significance and Use3.1 This test method measures the ability of a floor polish toresist soiling by a standard soil that approximates dirt carried infrom the outside.4.Apparatus4.1 Offcial Vinyl Composition Tile(OVCT)4white,304.8by 304.8 mm(12 by 12 in.).4.2 Washability ApparatusThe Gardner straight linewashability machine.4.3 Roller.44.4 Carpeting.54.5 Standard Soiling CompoundA soiling compound,such as AATCC(American Association of Textile Colorist andChemist)synthetic soil formula.64.6 Reflectometer,equipped with a search unit for measur-ing diffused reflectance and a green filter.4.7 Pipet,2 mL.5.Procedure5.1 Clean the test tile in accordance with Test MethodD3153,paragraph 9.1.2.Rinse well and allow to dry.Apply 2mL of polish by following Method B of Test Methods D1436.After 3 h,apply a second coat,also 2 mL.Age the tiles for 48h at room temperature.5.2 Sprinkle carefully,as evenly as possible,exactly 2 g ofsoil across that portion of the tile over which the roller willtrack.Run the machine for 300 cycles(600 passes).During thecycling,it may be necessary to occasionally brush the soil backonto the track as it will be scattered by the motion of the roller.At the end of the test,wipe the surface with tissue to removeany loose soil.Wipe firmly,but do not bear down.NOTE1Before new carpeting on the roller is used for the first time,itshould be“broken in”by running over a blank tile with approximately 4g of soil for 500 or more cycles.6.Evaluation of Results6.1 Measure 45-deg,0-deg directional(diffuse)luminous(green filter)reflectance with instrument of type specified inTest Method E97.Set the clean tile,with two coats of polish,at 100 with the green filter.After the test,take five readings andaverage.7.Calculation and Report7.1 Calculate the quantitative degree of soiling as follows:P 5 1002 A(1)1This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D21 on Polishesand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D21.04 on Performance TestsCurrent edition approved Nov.1,2015.Published November 2015.Originallyapproved in 1973.Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D3206 08.DOI:10.1520/D3206-08R15.2For 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.3The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced onwww.astm.org.4The sole source of supply of the apparatus known to the committee at this timeis Chemical Specialties Manufacturers Assn.,1913 Eye St.,N.W.,Washington,DC20006.If you are aware of alternative suppliers,please provide this information toASTM Headquarters.Your comments will receive careful consideration at a meetingof the responsible technical committee,which you may attend.5Obtain tight weave short pile carpet from local store.6Prepared soils are available from Textile Innovations Corporation,P.O.Box 8,Windsor NC 27983 or SDL Atlas Textile Testing Solutions:SDL Atlas LLC,3934Airway Drive,Rock Hill,SC 29732.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 where:P=percentage of soiling,andA=average of five readings.7.2 Results may also be reported in a comparative mannerby both examining the soiled test polish and rating it versus astandard polish.In this case no glossmeter or reflectometer isrequired.8.Precision and Bias8.1 When performed as described,the test method willdifferentiate between polishes that resist dirt pick-up well andthose that do not.The test is more accurate when performedwith a control sample whose soil resistance is known.Repli-cate te