ASTM_D_1792_-_06_2012e1.pdf

Designation:D179206(Reapproved 2012)1Standard Test Method forLong-Term Removability Properties of Emulsion FloorPolishes1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1792;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.1NOTEEditorial changes were made in October 2012.1.Scope1.1 This test method covers the determination of the relativeease of removal of dried films of water-emulsion floor polishesfrom common flooring substrates under accelerated conditions,which correspond to extended service aging.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 Purposes3.Summary of Test Method3.1 The dried films are conditioned at 37.8C(100F)inorder to simulate service aging.This method utilizes theGardner straight-line washability apparatus as a means forcontrolled removal of the dried films.A heavily weighted padis employed as a means of arriving at a scrubbing force similarto that of hand scrubbing.In order to distinguish between therelative removal properties of different polishes,the number ofoscillations required for complete removal is taken as ameasure of removability.4.Significance and Use4.1 This test method is used to predict removability of floorpolish after a treatment period that simulates aging in the field.It allows for uniform mechanical and detergent action leavingthe only variable the actual removability of the polish.5.Apparatus5.1 Volumetric Pipet,1-mL,graduated in 0.2-mL units.5.2 ApplicatorDoctor blade 51 mm(2 in.)wide by 25 mm(1 in.)deep and having 0.203-mm(0.008-in.)clearance alongthe 51-mm(2-in.)length.5.3 Test Flooring SubstrateOfficial Vinyl CompositionTile(OVCT),3shall be used in the test.5.4 Oven,capable of maintaining a temperature of 37.8 61.1C(100 6 2F).5.5 Washability ApparatusThe Gardner straight-linewashability machine.5.6 Abrading Surface Nylon Polishing Floor Pad,4attachedto a wood block of dimensions 89 by 38 mm(312by 112in.).Presoaked in stripper solution.5.7 WeightThe boat containing the pad is fitted to achievea total weight of 1-kg(212614-lb).The weight should beproperly mounted for uniform load distribution.1This test method is under the jurisdiction of Committee D21 on Polishes and isthe direct responsibility of Subcommittee D21.04 on Performance Tests.Current edition approved Oct.1,2012.Published October 2012.Originallyapproved in 1960 as D1792 60 T.Last previous edition approved in 2006 asD1792 06.DOI:10.1520/D1792-06R12E01.2For 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 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.4The sole source of supply of the apparatus known to the committee at this timeis 3M Co.,3M Center,St.Paul,MN 55101.If you are aware of alternative suppliers,please provide this information toASTM Headquarters.Your comments will receivecareful consideration at a meeting of the responsible technical committee,whichyou may attend.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 6.Reagent6.1 Stripper Solution at Use Concentration:Alkaline cleaner53%Monoethanol amine(MEA)1%Water96%7.Sample7.1 The sample shall be thoroughly representative of thematerial in question and the portion used for the test shall bethoroughly representative of the sample itself.8.Procedure8.1 Preparation of Test SurfacesClean the test tiles withthe stripper solution and steel wool.Rinse thoroughly withwater and dry at room temperature.8.2 Polish ApplicationProceed in accordance withMethod D of Methods D1436.Apply in duplicate as shown inFig.1 0.8 mL of test polish,A to 51 by 203-mm(2 by 8-in.)section of OTVAT.Tile should be on a level bench top toensure uniform film thickness.Apply in similar fashion dupli-cate samples of a control test polish B.Repeat process for otherpolishes.Allow the coated panels to dry for 2 h at ambientconditions;then apply a second coat of polish in the samemanner as the first coat.Let coated panels dry