ASTM D4103-17

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Designation: D4103 − 90 (Reapproved 2016) D4103 − 17
Standard Practice for
Preparation of Substrate Surfaces for Coefficient of Friction
Testing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4103; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This practice covers procedures for the preparation of OVCT (Official Vinyl Composition Tile) and wood panels for
subsequent use in tests to measure the coefficient of friction.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1436 Test Methods for Application of Emulsion Floor Polishes to Substrates for Testing Purposes
3. Significance and Use
3.1 The reliability of any of the practices using panels prepared by these procedures may be dependent upon the manner and
care in which the test panels are prepared. Having these practices in a single procedure eliminates the necessity for covering these
details in all of the practices wherein the panels are used.
4. Test Panels (OVCT)
4.1 Preparation of OVCT for Testing Emulsion Floor Polishes—For interlaboratory and specification testing, tiles of OVCT
shall be used. The tiles are prepared for use as follows:
4.1.1 Thoroughly scrub all tiles using No. 00 steel wool and any suitable aqueous type wax remover or stripper. Scrub hard to
help smooth out high and low spots on the tile. Rinse well with clear water, towel dry, and air dry for 15 to 30 min in a rack that
allows air to reach both sides of the tile.
4.1.2 Apply two coats of any suitable floor polish using any method as prescribed in Section 5. Allow to dry 2 h between coats
and a minimum of an overnight dry (15 to 16 h) after the second coat.
4.1.3 The next day, strip off all the polish from the tiles following the procedure used in 4.1.1.
4.1.4 Repeat the coating (4.1.2) and stripping (4.1.1) operations four more times. A total of ten coats of polish will then have
been applied and removed.
NOTE 1—These tiles may be used and reused for testing many times after having been prepared once in accordance with 4.1.1 – 4.1.4. Tiles should
be discarded when they show excessive wear or when erratic results are obtained when used with testing devices. At least 25 tests can be run before this
will be noticed.
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D21 on Polishes and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D21.06 on Slip Resistance.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2016March 1, 2017. Published October 2016April 2017. Originally approved in 1982. Last previous edition approved in 20092016 as
D4103 – 90 (2009).(2016). DOI: 10.1520/D4103-90R16.10.1520/D4103-17.
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OVCT is Official Vinyl Composition Tile. The sole source of supply of the apparatus known to the committee at this time is Chemical Specialties Manufacturers Assn.,
1001 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036. If you are aware of alternative suppliers, please provide this information to ASTM International Headquarters. Your
comments will receive careful consideration at a meeting of the responsible technical committee,tile may be obtained through Armstrong Flooring from various home
improvement stores. The following Armstrong tile substrates have been found to perform adequately for this test method: Armstrong Excelon Feature Tile: Black (56790),
http://www.armstrong.com/commflooringna/product_details_toolbox_magnify.jsp?item_id=47394. which you may attend.
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D4103 − 17
4.1.5 When scrubbing the tiles
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