ASTM F1104-02(2013)

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Designation: F1104 − 02 (Reapproved 2013)
Standard Test Method for
Preparing Aircraft Cleaning Compounds, Liquid Type, Water
Base, for Storage Stability Testing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1104; 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 5. Sampling
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the stabil-
5.1 The sample for storage stability testing shall be taken
ity in storage, of liquid, water-base chemical cleaning
from a controlled production formula, packaged lot, or batch
compounds, used to clean the exterior surfaces of aircraft.
delivered in a sealed, filled container to the purchaser for use.
This sample is normally a 1 gal can conforming to Federal
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Specification PPP-P-704. This material shall have previously
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
been tested and passed all other specification requirements for
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
qualification or acceptance. The sample container selected for
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
the test shall be kept sealed and unopened for the duration of
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
the test. The sample container shall be durably and legibly
2. Referenced Documents marked with the following minimum information:
Storage Stability Test Sample
2.1 U.S. Government Documents:
Federal Specification PPP-P-704 Pails, Metal (Shipping, Supplier
Formula number
Steel, 1 through 12 Gallons)
Date of packaging
Cold test period
3. Summary of Test Method
Hot test period
Batch/lot No.
3.1 Storage stability is determined by evaluation of the
Test began
effect of time, temperature, and environmental conditions on Test ends
the cleaning compound. Samples used for testing are filled
containerstakenfromthemanufacturer’scontrolledproduction 6. Procedure
formulation, packaged and delivered to the purchaser for
6.1 Storage Environment—Place the sample container in a
normal use. The sample container shall be subjected to the
storage area where a temperature of 50 to 91°F (10 to 33°C) is
specified storage environment for a period of 12 months. The
maintained at least 80 % of the total storage test time. Do not
test shall be completed prior to 24 months from date of
subject the storage test sample to temperature over 150°F
packaging.
(66°C) or under 10°F (−12°C) during the entire test. Maintain
the sample container in a static condition not subject to
4. Significance and Use
vibration, rolling, inversion, or other movement. Movement to
4.1 This test method determines the procedure to be used to
the necessary temperature-controlled area for cold- and hot-
ensure the long term storage stability of aircraft cleaning and
temperature testing is excepted, but accomplish such transfer
maintenance products, in order to ensure their ability to meet
with minimum (or no) disturbance of container contents.
the shelf-life requirements called up in specifications or con-
6.1.1 Cold-Temperature Storage Environment—Subject the
tract documents. The subsequent tes
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