ASTM_D_3757_-_16.pdf

Designation:D375716Standard Guide forPreparing Specifications for Solvent-based Floor Polishes1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3757;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 is a guide for preparing specifications for solvent-based floor polishes(liquid or paste)that are intended for useon all wood and solvent-resistant floors.1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded asstandard.No other units of measurement are included in thisstandard.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.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D56 Test Method for Flash Point by Tag Closed Cup TesterD93 Test Methods for Flash Point by Pensky-MartensClosed Cup TesterD217 Test Methods for Cone Penetration of LubricatingGreaseD1455 Test Method for 60 Specular Gloss of EmulsionFloor PolishD2047 Test Method for Static Coefficient of Friction ofPolish-Coated Flooring Surfaces as Measured by theJames MachineD2834 Test Method for Nonvolatile Matter(Total Solids)inWater-Emulsion Floor Polishes,Solvent-Based FloorPolishes,and Polymer-Emulsion Floor PolishesD3206 Test Method for Soil Resistance of Floor PolishesD3207 Test Method for Detergent Resistance of Floor PolishFilmsD3278 Test Methods for Flash Point of Liquids by SmallScale Closed-Cup ApparatusD3828 Test Methods for Flash Point by Small Scale ClosedCup Tester2.2 Federal Specification:3Interim Federal Specification,Wax,General Purpose,Sol-vent Type,P-W-00158d(GSA-FSS)Amendment 1,July13,1972.3.Significance and Use3.1 This guide may be the basis for either the buyingauthority or the consumer to prepare a specification forsolvent-based floor polishes(liquid or paste).Specificationsprepared under this guide are for products intended for use onall wood and solvent resistant floors.Any reference materialutilized and limits set are to be agreed upon by the seller,purchaser,or user.4.Classification4.1 Buffng-Type Floor PolishA floor polish that requiresbuffing to maintain or enhance appearance,or both.4.2 Self-Polishing Floor PolishA floor polish that dries toa shine.5.Basis of Purchase5.1 Identification of SamplesThe qualification samplesubmitted by the manufacturer will be identified for thepurpose of comparing with material subsequently submitted foracceptance.Within test method limits,stated herein,qualifica-tion and acceptance samples should be identical.Any lot or lotsfound not to be identical with the standard sample shall berejected.Reference material is to be agreed upon between thepurchaser and the seller.6.Requirements6.1 Physical(Product Specification Values or Limits):6.1.1 Total SolidsThe solids shall not be greater than()or less than()when analyzed in accordance with 8.1.6.1.2 Flash PointThe flash point of liquid products shallbe greater than()when determined in accordance with 8.2.6.1.3 Paste HardnessThe paste hardness shall be less than()when determined in accordance with 8.3.6.1.4 Liquid ViscosityThe liquid wax shall be pourablewithin agreed temperature limits.See 8.4.1This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D21 on Polishes andis the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D21.05 on Specifications.Current edition approved Nov.1,2016.Published December 2016.Originallyapproved in 1979.Last previous edition approved in 2010 as D3757 89(2010).DOI:10.1520/D3757-16.2For 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.3Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk,Bldg.4 Section D,700Robbins Ave.,Philadelphia,PA 19111-5094,Attn:NPODS.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 6.1.5 OdorThe product shall have no offensive odor.See8.4.6.1.6 ColorThe product shall have an agreeable color.See8.4.6.1.7 Product StabilityProduct stability shall be deter-mined in accordance with 8.5.6.2 Chemical(Performance Values and Limits):6.2.1 GlossGloss shall be determined in accordance with9.1.Apply product according to product directions.6.2.2 Resistance to SoilingMeasure in accordance with9.2.Suitable panels should be coated according to productdirections.6.2.3 Detergent ResistanceMeasure in accordance with9.3.Suitable panels should be coated according to productdirections.6.2.4Coeffcient of FrictionThe coefficient of frictionshall not be less than()when determined in accordance with9.4.7.Sampling7.1 For Insp