ASTM_C_722_-_04_2012.pdf

Designation:C72204(Reapproved 2012)Standard Specification forChemical-Resistant Monolithic Floor Surfacings1This standard is issued under the fixed designation C722;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 Thisspecificationcoverstherequirementsforaggregate-filled,resin-based,monolithic surfacings for useover concrete floors in areas where chemical resistance and theprotection of concrete are required.1.2 The application methods for these floor surfacingsinclude troweled,broadcast,slurry broadcast,self-leveling,sprayed,and reinforced.The resin chemistries include epoxy,urethane,polyester,and vinyl ester.1.3 Floor surfacings used as vessel linings are excludedfrom this specification.1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard.The values in parenthesis are provided for informa-tion only.1.5 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 requirements prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2C267 Test Methods for Chemical Resistance of Mortars,Grouts,and Monolithic Surfacings and Polymer ConcretesC307 Test Method for Tensile Strength of Chemical-Resistant Mortar,Grouts,and Monolithic SurfacingsC413 Test Method for Absorption of Chemical-ResistantMortars,Grouts,Monolithic Surfacings,and PolymerConcretesC531 Test Method for Linear Shrinkage and Coefficient ofThermal Expansion of Chemical-Resistant Mortars,Grouts,Monolithic Surfacings,and Polymer ConcretesC579 Test Methods for Compressive Strength of Chemical-Resistant Mortars,Grouts,Monolithic Surfacings,andPolymer ConcretesC580 Test Method for Flexural Strength and Modulus ofElasticity of Chemical-Resistant Mortars,Grouts,Mono-lithic Surfacings,and Polymer ConcretesC811 Practice for Surface Preparation of Concrete for Ap-plication of Chemical-Resistant Resin Monolithic Surfac-ings(Withdrawn 2012)3C904 Terminology Relating to Chemical-Resistant Nonme-tallic MaterialsC1028 Test Method for Determining the Static Coefficient ofFriction of Ceramic Tile and Other Like Surfaces by theHorizontal Dynamometer Pull-Meter MethodC1486 Practice for Testing Chemical-Resistant Broadcastand Slurry-Broadcast Resin Monolithic Floor SurfacingsD638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of PlasticsD790 Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforcedand Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materi-alsD1308 Test Method for Effect of Household Chemicals onClear and Pigmented Organic FinishesD2047 Test Method for Static Coefficient of Friction ofPolish-Coated Flooring Surfaces as Measured by theJames MachineD6132 Test Method for Nondestructive Measurement of DryFilm Thickness of Applied Organic Coatings Using anUltrasonic Gage2.2 ESD Association Standard:ESD-S7.1 ESD Association Standard for Protection of Elec-trostatic Discharge Susceptible ItemsFloor MaterialsResistive Characterization of Materials3.Terminology3.1 Definitions:For definitions of terms used in this stan-dard,see Terminology C904.4.Significance and Use4.1 This standard specification covers the requirements forfloor surfacing products.When specifying surfacing overconcrete according to this standard,the floor surfacing shall be1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paintand Related Coatings,Materials,and Applications and is the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee D01.46 on Industrial Protective Coatings.Current edition approved July 1,2012.Published August 2012.Originallyapproved in 1972.Last previous edition approved in 2004 as C722 44.DOI:10.1520/C0722-04R12.2For 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.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 classified by the application method,resin chemistry,aggregatetype,and applied thickness.4.2 The specifier must consider service conditions such aschemical exposure,traffic,and temperature conditions in se-lecting the flooring system.4.3 Other items that are not specified in this standard but areimportant to the performance of the floor surfacing includecondition of the concrete,concrete surface preparation,surfac-ing installation,and finished floor slope and surface texture.4.4 Additional items that may be required for specificapplications but are not specified in this standard include floorsurfacing electri