1、Designation: D3207 17Standard Test Method forDetergent Resistance of Floor Polish Films1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3207; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number
2、in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This test method covers a bench procedure for measur-ing the detergent resistance properties of floor polishes.1.2 This standard does not purp
3、ort to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.1.3 This international standard was developed
4、in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards, Guides and Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.2. Referenced Documents
5、2.1 ASTM Standards:2D1436 Test Methods for Application of Emulsion FloorPolishes to Substrates for Testing Purposes3. Significance and Use3.1 This test method is used to determine the relativeresistance of floor polishes to detergent scrubbing using theGardner Straight Line Washability Meter and to
6、separatepolishes with poor detergent resistance from those with gooddetergent resistance. Results are duplicative between laborato-ries.4. Apparatus4.1 Washability ApparatusThe Gardner straight linewashability machine.34.2 ApplicatorDoctor blade, 50 mm (2-in.) wide andhaving a 0.203-mm (0.008-in.) c
7、learance along the bottomedge (see Test Methods D1436).4.3 Test Flooring SubstratesOfficial Vinyl CompositionTile (OVCT),4Black, 304.8 by 304.8 mm (12 by 12 in.).4.4 Volumetric PipetA 1-mL pipet graduated in 0.2-mLunits.4.5 Hog Bristle BrushAluminum block, 89 by 38-mm(312 by 112-in.) hog bristle bru
8、sh with 19-mm (34-in.) bristles.Soak in detergent solution (see 5.1) for a minimum of 1 h priorto test.4.6 Cellulose SpongeCut to fit the Gardner brush holder.The sponge is to be used for household floor polishes only.5. Reagent5.1 Detergent Solution at Use Concentration:Tetrasodium pyrophosphate (T
9、SPP) 0.25 %Tetrapotassium pyrophosphate (TKPP) 0.25 %Octyl phenol + 10 moles ethylene oxide (OPE10)0.38Sodium hydroxide 0.03 %Surfactant QS44 (80 %)5or equivalent 0.15 %Distilled or deionized water 98.94 %6. Sample6.1 The sample used for test purposes shall be completelyrepresentative of the materia
10、l in question.7. Procedure7.1 Preparation of Test SurfaceClean the test tiles with agood polish stripper and steel wool. Rinse thoroughly withwater and dry at room temperature.7.2 Floor Finish ApplicationApply in duplicate as shownin the template in 6.3, 0.8 mL of test polish A to a 2 by 8-in.sectio
11、n of OVCT (tile must be level to obtain uniform film1This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D21 on Polishesand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D21.04 on Performance Tests.Current edition approved March 1, 2017. Published April 2017. Originallyapproved in 1973. Last
12、previous edition approved in 2016 as D3207 92 (2016).DOI: 10.1520/D3207-17.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe
13、 ASTM website.3The sole source of supply of the apparatus known to the committee at this timeis Gardner Laboratory, Inc., P. O. Box 5758, Bethesda, MD. If you are aware ofalternative suppliers, please provide this information to ASTM Headquarters. Yourcomments will receive careful consideration at a
14、 meeting of the responsibletechnical committee, which you may attend.4OVCT tile may be obtained through Armstrong Flooring from various homeimprovement stores. The following Armstrong tile substrates have been found toperform adequately for this test method: Armstrong Excelon Feature Tile: Black(567
15、90), http:/ sole source of supply of the apparatus known to the committee at this timeis Union Carbide, 39 Old Ridgebury Rd., Danbury, CT 06817-0001. If you areaware of alternative suppliers, please provide this information to ASTM Headquar-ters. Your comments will receive careful consideration at a
16、 meeting of theresponsible technical committee, which you may attend.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
17、established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.1thickness). Apply in a similar fashion duplicate samples ofpreferably a control floor polish B (a se
18、cond test polish can beused if desired). Let dry for 24 h at 22.8 6 2C (73.4 6 3.6F)and 50 6 5 % relative humidity.7.3 Template for Polish ApplicationSee Fig. 1.7.4 Detergent ResistancePlace the conditioned coated testpanel on the plate of the washability apparatus in such amanner that the oscillati
19、ng brush (sponge) will travel at rightangles to the longer side of the dried polish film near the top ofpolish film. Place a clean dummy panel on either side of thetest panel to hold the latter panel in place and to provide auniform surface for the oscillating brush (sponge) to travelupon.7.4.1 Indu
20、strial Floor PolishesInsert the brush into thereceptacle, and while in an inverted position pour 10 mL ofdetergent solution onto the brush. Immediately turn the brushso that the bristles make contact with the coated panel and startthe motor. If for any reason the 10 mL has insufficient volumeof dete
21、rgent solution for good wetting, add more solutiondropwise during the test period. After 100 oscillations, stop themachine, remove the panel and rinse with water being carefulnot to wet the polish film below where it was scrubbed. Blotdry. Below the first track, repeat the scrubbing operation usinga
22、 fresh 10 mL of detergent solution for 200 cycles, rinse, andblot dry.7.4.2 Template for Detergent Resistance TestSee Fig. 2.7.4.3 Household Floor PolishesUse exactly the sameprocedure as for industrial floor polishes except replace the hogbristle brush with a cellulose sponge cut to fit the washabi
23、lityreceptacle. More detergent solution will be required to saturatethe sponge; 25 mL is suggested to start.7.4.4 Prior to rating the panels, attempt to repair thescrubbed section of polish films by wiping briskly withcheesecloth.8. Report8.1 The report shall include a qualitative rating in accor-da
24、nce with the following terminology.8.2 Deterioration in film appearance shall comprise filmremoval, permanent film whitening, haze development intreated polish film, or any combination of these factors.8.3 Rating System:Degree of detergentresistance deterioration in film appearanceExcellent noneVery
25、 good 10 % after 200 cycles but 25 % after 200 cycles with50 % after 100 cycles9. Precision and Bias9.1 Duplicate determinations should not differ by more thanone rating group.9.2 Since there is no accepted reference material suitable fordetermining the bias for measuring the detergent resistance of
26、floor polish films, bias has not been determined.10. Keywords10.1 detergent; detergent resistance; doctor blade; emulsion;hog bristle brush; OVCT; polishes; sponge; washability; wash-ability apparatusASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connec
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