ASTM D3543-93(2002)

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Designation:D3543–93 (Reapproved 2002)
Standard Test Method for
Metal Glide Adhesion
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 3543; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 4.3 Oven, or other facility, capable of maintaining 37.8 6
2.8°C(100 65°F)andlargeenoughtoaccommodatethemetal
1.1 This test method covers a laboratory procedure for
glide adhesion tester.
determining damage resulting from metal glide adhesion on
4.4 Black Offıcial Vinyl Composition Tile, 304.8 by 304.8
floor surfaces.
mm (12 by 12 in.).
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
4.5 Steel Wool (00 grade or finer).
standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
5. Description of Metal Glide Adhesion Apparatus
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5.1 The test apparatus (Figs. 1-3) consists of three basic
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
parts: a housing frame, a support cover, and nine brass weights
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
and metal glides.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific precau-
5.1.1 The housing frame consists of base plate A, frame
tions are given in 8.2.
sections C and D, all made of plastic, and support plate B,
2. Referenced Documents made of plate glass (see Fig. 1).
5.1.2 The support cover is constructed of plastic and fits
2.1 ASTM Standards:
snugly onto the housing frame. The nine tubes allow for
D 1436 Test Methods for Application of Emulsion Floor
supportingandpositioningofuptoninebrassweights(seeFig.
Polishes to Substrates for Testing Purposes
2).
D 3153 Test Method for Recoatability of Water-Emulsion
5.1.3 Brass weights are provided with a recessed magnet at
Floor Polishes
one end to accommodate the metal glides and provide ease of
3. Significance and Use handling (see Fig. 3). Each brass weight should weigh 1360 6
5g.
3.1 This test method is used to determine the effect of
plasticizers in tile on the floor polish itself. If the floor polish
6. Reagents
is softened by the plasticizers in the tile it will become an
6.1 Wax Stripping Solution.
adhesive and adhere to the metal glide that is placed on the
6.2 Acetone.
polish under standard weights at standard temperatures. Vari-
ousdegreesofattackonthepolishareevaluatedbythedamage
7. Samples
to the tile underneath the polish.
7.1 Floor polish (or polishes) to be tested.
4. Apparatus
8. Preparation of Tiles and Metal Glides
4.1 Metal Glide Adhesion Tester.
4 8.1 Clean the test tiles in accordance with Test Method
4.2 Metal Glides .
D 3153, paragraph 9.1.2. Rinse thoroughly with water and dry
at room temperature.
8.2 Clean the metal glides with acetone prior to each test.
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D21 on
(Warning—Acetone is highly flammable. Keep away from
Polishes, and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D21.04 on Performance
heat, open flames, and lit smoking products.)
Tests.
Current edition approved May 15, 1993. Published July 1993. Originally
published as D 3543 – 76. Last previous edition D 3543 – 87.
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The test method is empirical in that it allows a comparison of the relative Available from Chemical Specialties ManufacturersAssoc., 1913 Eye St., N.W.
performance of up to three polishes on the same substrate for each test. It also Washington, DC 20006.
permits comparison of two polishes with an uncoated portion of the substrate for The preferred material for constructing housing frame and support cover is
each test. plastic such as poly(methyl methacrylate). However, other materials of construction
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