ASTM F925-13(2020)

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.
Designation: F925 − 13 (Reapproved 2020)
Standard Test Method for
Resistance to Chemicals of Resilient Flooring
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF925;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope (McBurney Test) (Withdrawn 2007)
F386 Test Method for Thickness of Resilient Flooring Ma-
1.1 This test method provides a procedure for determining
terials Having Flat Surfaces
theresistanceofresilientfloorcoveringtosurfacedeterioration
F1914 Test Methods for Short-Term Indentation and Re-
whenexposedtovariouschemicalreagents.Thistestmethodis
sidual Indentation of Resilient Floor Covering
not intended as a staining test nor as a method to judge surface
and appearance restoration of the sample after exposure to the
3. Terminology
chemical reagent.
3.1 For terminology relating to Resilient Floor Coverings,
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
see Terminology F141.
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
4. Significance and Use
and are not considered standard.
4.1 Resilient flooring products are designed and formulated
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
to have good resistance to most common chemicals encoun-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
tered in typical use. High performance wear layers can also be
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
used to enhance cleanability and chemical resistance. Resilient
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
flooring used in residential and commercial environments may
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
be subjected to a variety of chemicals through accidental
Specific hazard information is provided in Section 6 of this test
spillage or as ingredients used for hygienic purposes. Perfor-
method.
mance is dependent upon the flooring formulation and that of
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
the maintenance products used on the flooring. This test
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
method provides a means of estimating the relative suscepti-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
bility of resilient floor covering to change when exposed to
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
chemical reagents.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
5. Apparatus
2. Referenced Documents 5.1 Gloves, impervious vinyl or rubber,
5.2 Tweezers, or forceps,
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D2244 Practice for Calculation of Color Tolerances and
5.3 Medicine Dropper, 3 in. straight glass with rubber bulb
Color Differences from Instrumentally Measured Color
or pipette having a point opening diameter not less than ⁄16 in.
Coordinates
(1.6 mm) or greater than ⁄64 in. (1.8 mm),
F141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
5.4 White Facial Tissue.
F142 Test Method for Indentation of Resilient Floor Tiles
5.5 Watch Glass.
5.6 Timer.
ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeF06onResilient
Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.20 on Test
5.7 Filter Paper.
Methods.
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5.8 Small Laboratory Spatula, approximately ⁄4 – ⁄2 in.-
Current edition approved July 1, 2020. Published August 2020. Originally
approved in 1985. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as F925–13. DOI:
wide blade, rounded bottom, not sharpened,
10.1520/F0925-13R20.
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F925 − 13 (2020)
5.9 SuitableSpectrophotometerorColorimeter,withamini- 8.2 Lay the specimens face up on a firm, flat surface.
mum ⁄4 in. (6.35 mm) diameter opening having a cool white
8.3 Selectatestareaonthespecimenhavingtheflattestarea
fluorescent(CWF)ordaylight(D-65)lightsource,orboth,that
and color appropriate to show the effect of the reagent and
measures color in CIE L*, a*, b* using CIE 10° standard
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draw a square approximately 1 ⁄2 by 1 ⁄2 in. (38 by 38 mm)
observer and specular included (see Test Method D2244).
centered on that desired test location.
5.10 Indentation Tester, see Test Methods F142 and F1914.
8.4 If using test equipment such as an indentation tester,
5.11 Thickness Tester, see Test Method F386.
thickness tester or color spectrophotometer to help quantify
specimen change, take initial readings on the unexposed
5.12 Conditioning Room or Cabinet, equipped with auto-
specimen and record values as indicated in Fig. 1. All mea-
matic temperature and humidity controls that will maintain
surements should be taken on a relatively flat spot, correspond-
73.4 6 3.6°F (23 6 2°C) and 50 6 5 % relative humidity.
ing as closely as possible to the center of the test square.
6. Hazards
8.5 When evaluating multiple product samples for resis-
6.1 A new medicine dropper or pipette should be used for
tance to chemicals, test in stages to permit sufficient time for
each test reagent. If the same reagent dispenser apparatus is to
cleaning and observing panels. Record results on Fig. 2.
bereused,itshallbethoroughlycleanedinhotsoapywaterand
8.6 For testing liquid reagents, center a piece of filter paper
alcohol, or both, prior to applying each different test reagent.
within the test square, using a medicine dropper or pipette,
6.2 Check to be sure the colorimeter is properly warmed up
deposit 6–8 drops of test reagent or a sufficient amount to
and calibrated prior to use.
thoroughly wet the filter paper.
6.3 Be sure specimens are held flat when measuring color.
8.7 If the test reagent is a paste, apply a thin layer
6.4 Be sure each specimen is marked in the corner on the
(approximately ⁄16 in. (1.6 mm) thick) directly to the test area.
back for easy identification.
Use a spatula or other convenient means.
6.5 Dispo
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