ASTM D3207-92(2002)

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Designation:D3207–92 (Reapproved 2002)
Standard Test Method for
Detergent Resistance of Floor Polish Films
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 3207; 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 4.4 Volumetric Pipet—A 1-mL pipet graduated in 0.2-mL
units.
1.1 This test method covers a bench procedure for measur-
4.5 Hog Bristle Brush—Aluminum block, 89 by 38-mm
ing the detergent resistance properties of floor polishes.
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(3 ⁄2 by 1 ⁄2-in.) hog bristle brush with 19-mm ( ⁄4-in.) bristles.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Soak in detergent solution (see 5.1) for a minimum of 1 h prior
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
to test.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4.6 Cellulose Sponge—Cut to fit the Gardner brush holder.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
The sponge is to be used for household floor polishes only.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5. Reagent
2. Referenced Documents
5.1 Detergent Solution at Use Concentration:
2.1 ASTM Standards:
Tetrasodium pyrophosphate (TSPP) 0.25 %
D 1436 Test Methods for Application of Emulsion Floor
Tetrapotassium pyrophosphate (TKPP) 0.25 %
Polishes to Substrates for Testing Purposes
Octyl phenol + 10 moles ethylene oxide (OPE)0.38%
Sodium hydroxide 0.03 %
3. Significance and Use
Surfactant QS44 (80 %) or equivalent 0.15 %
Distilled or deionized water 98.94 %
3.1 This test method is used to determine the relative
resistance of floor polishes to detergent scrubbing using the
6. Sample
Gardner Straight Line Washability Meter and to separate
6.1 The sample used for test purposes shall be completely
polishes with poor detergent resistance from those with good
representative of the material in question.
detergent resistance. Results are duplicative between laborato-
ries.
7. Procedure
7.1 Preparation of Test Surface—Clean the test tiles with a
4. Apparatus
good polish stripper and steel wool. Rinse thoroughly with
4.1 Washability Apparatus—The Gardner straight line
water and dry at room temperature.
washability machine.
7.2 Floor Finish Application—Apply in duplicate as shown
4.2 Applicator—Doctor blade, 50 mm (2-in.) wide and
in the template in 6.3, 0.8 mL of test polish A to a 2 by 8-in.
having a 0.203-mm (0.008-in.) clearance along the bottom
section of OVCT (tile must be level to obtain uniform film
edge (see Test Methods D 1436).
thickness). Apply in a similar fashion duplicate samples of
4.3 Test Flooring Substrates—Official Vinyl Composition
preferably a control floor polish B (a second test polish can be
Tile (OVCT), Black, 304.8 by 304.8 mm (12 by 12 in.).
used if desired). Let dry for 24 h at 22.8 6 2°C (73.4 6 3.6°F)
and 50 6 5 % relative humidity.
1 7.3 Template for Polish Application—See Fig. 1.
ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeD21onPolishes
7.4 DetergentResistance—Placetheconditionedcoatedtest
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D21.04 on Performance Tests.
Current edition approved Aug. 15, 1992. Published October 1992. Originally
panel on the plate of the washability apparatus in such a
published as D 3207 – 73. Last previous edition D 3207 – 87.
manner that the oscillating brush (sponge) will travel at right
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.04.
angles to the longer side of the dried polish film near the top of
The sole source of supply of the apparatus known to the committee at this time
is Gardner Laboratory, Inc., P. O. Box 5758, Bethesda, MD. If you are aware of polish film. Place a clean dummy panel on either side of the
alternative suppliers, please provide this information to ASTM Headquarters. Your
comments will receive careful consideration at a meeting of the responsible
technical committee, which you may attend.
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The sole source of supply of the apparatus known to the committee at this time The sole source of supply of the apparatus known to the committee at this time
is Chemical Spe
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