1、Designation: D3052 87 (Reapproved 2010)Standard Practice forRating Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3052; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.
2、A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This practice covers the comparison of the performanceof water-emulsion floor polishes on test floors against areference material. It
3、 is applicable to the following types ofpolishes:1.1.1 Wax emulsion polishes,1.1.2 Nonbuffable emulsion polishes,1.1.3 Detergent-resistant emulsion polishes, household type,and1.1.4 Detergent-resistant emulsion polishes, industrial type.1.2 Gloss, leveling, discoloration, traffic marking, slip resis
4、-tance, and removal ease of these types of floor polishes is ratedin comparison to a reference material. Where applicable,detergent resistance is also evaluated. This method is not to beconsidered as a recommended maintenance procedure.1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas t
5、he standard. The values given in parentheses are forinformation only.1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information onlyand are not considered standard.1.5 This standar
6、d does not purport 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.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM
7、 Standards:2D523 Test Method for Specular Gloss2.2 CSMA Bulletin:245-70 Comparative Determination of Slip Resistance ofFloor Polishes33. Significance and Use3.1 When comparing different floor polishes for an actualfield performance, it is important that all surfaces used beprepared in the same way.
8、When this procedure is followed,variations in the test surfaces are minimized.4. Apparatus4.1 Test Tile, OVCT.44.2 Glossmeter, 60The instrument and the referencestandards shall conform to the requirements prescribed in TestMethod D523, using an angle of reflection of 60.4.3 Floor Machine.5. Procedur
9、e5.1 The preferred substrate shall be Official Vinyl Compo-sition Tile.5.2 The test floor shall include both dark (black) and light(white) colored tiles laid out so that one half of the panel is allwhite and the other half is all black.5.3 The minimum test panel size for each polish tested shallbe 3
10、 ft (0.9 m) in width and 3 ft in length.5.4 Prepare all of the test panels with scrub-cleaned newtiles, or strip completely of dirt and old wax, rinse thoroughlyand dry before application of the test polishes. Under nocircumstances should comparative tests be made on new versusold tiles. Similarly,
11、where old tiles are employed, care shouldbe taken to employ tiles or panels with approximately equiva-lent traffic history.5.5 Mask a small portion of a black tile prior to polishing soas to provide an unpolished control area. The masking is toremain during the entire traffic period.5.6 Take glossme
12、ter readings on the clean and dry centerfour panels (two light tiles and two dark tiles) with a 60glossmeter prior to application of the polish.5.7 Apply the test polish and the reference (standard) polishequally to the same test panel in such a manner that each polishcovers half of the black tiles
13、and half of the white tiles. Atypical panel is illustrated in Fig. 1. An alternative approach isto apply each polish to a separate panel.5.8 Apply each of the test polishes to the test panels at a rateof 1500 to 2000 ft2/gal (37 to 49 m2/L), using any suitable and1This practice is under the jurisdic
14、tion of ASTM Committee D21 on Polishesand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D21.04 on Performance Tests.Current edition approved May 1, 2010. Published May 2010. Originallyapproved in 1972. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as D3052 87 (2003).DOI: 10.1520/D3052-87R10.2For referenced
15、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 ASTM website.3Available from the Chemical Specialties Manufacturers Association, 1001Conne
16、cticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036.4Official Vinyl Composition Tile (OVCT) is available from the ChemicalSpecialties Manufacturers Association, 1001 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Wash-ington, DC 20036.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959,
17、 United States.FIG. 1 Typical Floor Service Test PanelFIG. 2 Data Sheet for Evaluating Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes on Dark Substrate of Test FloorsD3052 87 (2010)2controlled procedure. This spreading rate is equivalent to:0.06 to 0.08 fluid oz/ft21.9 to 2.5 mL/ft25.9 Apply a second coat of a like
18、amount 2 h after the firstcoat.5.10 In the instance of wax emulsion polishes, machine buffthe test panels coated with the text wax and the referencematerial with a new 00 steel wool pad or clean bristle brushattachment 30 min after the second coat is apparently dry.Consider the small area and do not
19、 over buff. Do not buff anyother polish types considered in this method at this time.5.11 Allow each test panel to dry 1 h before being exposedto traffic. (Environmental conditions outside the norm or 70 to90F (21.1 to 32.2C) and above 70 % relative humidity maynecessitate longer periods of drying t
20、ime.) Again take glossreadings on the four center tiles prior to exposure to traffic.Comparatively rate the films visually for leveling, for anydiscoloration tendencies, and for slip resistance followingCSMA Bulletin 245-70. In the instance of the wax emulsionpolishes, make the leveling and gloss ra
21、tings after buffing.5.12 Daily maintenance should include dry brushing orsweeping.6. Maintenance and Evaluation Schedule for WaxEmulsion Polishes6.1 Damp mop the test panels weekly, or when necessary,with a commercial neutral cleaner used in accordance withlabel instructions as to dilution, water te
22、mperature, etc. Rinsethe panel with clear water and allow to dry thoroughly.6.2 Machine buff the test panels weekly, following the dampmopping and a suitable drying period, by the techniquedescribed in 5.10.6.3 Evaluate the test panels for traffic marking (heel mark-ing, soiling, scuffing, and scrat
23、ching), visually and with a 60glossmeter (four center tiles) for gloss and for slip resistancefollowing CSMA Bulletin 245-70.6.3.1 After 1 days exposure to normal traffic.6.3.2 Before and after the first damp mop cleaning andbuffing operation. (This operation should be performed no laterthan the end
24、 of the first traffic week.)6.3.3 Before and after the third damp mop cleaning andbuffing operation. (No later than the end of the third trafficweek.)FIG. 2 (continued)D3052 87 (2010)36.3.4 Evaluate for soil and heel mark resistance on the lighttiles.6.3.5 Evaluate scuff and scratch resistance ratin
25、gs on thedark tiles.6.3.6 Determine slip resistance on both light and dark tilesthat have been most trafficked because of direction of trafficflow.6.3.7 Determine ease of removal on the black tiles afterpower-scrubbing the entire test panel with a commercial polishremover used in accordance with lab
26、el recommendations as todilution, temperature, wet contact time prior to scrubbing, etc.Rinse the panel with clear water and allow to dry thoroughly.Remove tape masking prior to making visual comparison ofremoval properties. A 60 glossmeter reading on the strippedtiles may prove helpful. Hand buffin
27、g a small area with a softcloth is suggested as a supplemental aid in determining ifstripping is complete. If no appreciable increase in gloss isachieved, it can be concluded that the film has been removed.7. Maintenance and Evaluation Schedule for NonbuffableEmulsion Polishes7.1 Damp mop the test p
28、anels twice a week with a commer-cial neutral cleaner used in accordance with label instructionsas to dilution, water temperature, etc. Rinse the panel withclear water and allow to dry thoroughly.7.2 Evaluate the test panels for traffic marking (scuffing,scratching, soiling and heel marking), visual
29、ly and with a 60glossmeter for gloss (four center tiles), and for slip resistanceby following CSMA Bulletin 245-70.7.2.1 After 1 days exposure to normal traffic.7.2.2 At the end of the first week, both before and afterdamp mop cleaning.7.2.3 At the end of the second week, both before and afterdamp m
30、op cleaning.7.2.4 At the end of the third week, both before and afterdamp mop cleaning.7.3 Evaluate for soil and heel mark resistance on the lighttiles.7.4 Evaluate scuff and scratch resistance ratings on the darktiles.7.5 Determine slip resistance as in 6.3.6.7.6 Determine ease of removal as in 6.3
31、.7.8. Maintenance and Evaluation Schedule for Detergent-Resistant Emulsion Polishes, Household Type8.1 Sponge mop clean the test panels after 4 days of trafficminimum or when necessary, with a solution of14 cup (2 oz)alkaline cleaner per gallon of water (16 mL/L), (Note 1), rinseand allow to dry tho
32、roughly. The total wet contact time of thealkaline cleaner solution with test panel should be controlledwithina3to5minperiod.NOTE 1The composition of the alkaline cleaner shall be as follows:Mass, %Sodium sesquicarbonate 52.0Trisodium phosphate (anhydrous) 22.0Disodium phosphate (anhydrous) 25.0Alky
33、l aryl sulfonate (40 % active) 1.0100.08.2 Evaluate the test panels visually for traffic marking(scuffing, soiling, scratching and heel marking), and with a 60glossmeter for gloss (center four tiles only) and for slipresistance following CSMA Bulletin 245-70.8.2.1 One hour after application (gloss a
34、nd slip resistanceonly).8.2.2 First CleaningAfter 4 days of traffic (minimum), orwhen necessary, before and after sponge mop cleaning.8.2.3 Second CleaningAfter 8 days of traffic (maximum),or when necessary, before and after sponge mop cleaning.8.2.4 Third CleaningAfter 12 days of traffic (maximum),
35、or when necessary, before and after sponge mop cleaning.8.3 Evaluate for soil and heel mark resistance on the lighttiles.8.4 Evaluate scuff and scratch resistance ratings on the darktiles.8.5 Determine slip resistance as in 6.3.6.8.6 Determine ratings for detergent resistance after eachcleaning and
36、rinsing. They are arrived at by reference to thevisual gloss observations and consideration of gloss retention,or lack of it.An optional method based upon percent reductionin gloss arrived at by calculation with the 60 gloss values maybe used.NOTE 2Percent loss of gloss can be calculated from gloss
37、measure-ments before and after cleaning. The difference between the loss of glossof the sample versus that of the control may be related to detergentresistance. Thus, if the test sample exhibits 5 to 10 % more loss of glossthan the control, it would receive a rating of 1. If the greater lossexceeded
38、 10 %, it would receive a 2 rating, and if the greater loss wereless than 5 %, the rating would be 0. Conversely, if the control sampleexhibited 5 to 10 % more loss of gloss than the test sample, the test samplewould receive a rating of +1, etc.8.7 Mask a second small section of a black tile followi
39、ng thethird cleaning and rinsing. The masked area will serve as apolished, detergent-washed and trafficked control.8.8 Sponge mop-strip the test panels with14 cup (2 oz) ofalkaline cleaner per gallon (16 mL/L) of solution (Note 1)towhich has been added 2 cups (16 oz) (473 mL) of a 5 %ammonium hydrox
40、ide (NH4OH) solution, following the thirdcleaning. Spread the solution over the panel and allow toremain for 2 min after which use a moderate scrubbing actionto strip the film.8.9 Rinse the panel and wipe dry with a cloth.8.10 Make visual observations on the black tiles as to filmremoval. Remove the
41、 masking from the two control areas forpurposes of comparison, when making this final observation.Sixty-degree glossmeter readings on the stripped tiles mayprove helpful. Hand buffing a small area with a soft cloth issuggested as a supplemental aid in determining if stripping iscomplete. If no appre
42、ciable increase in gloss is achieved, it canbe concluded that the film has been removed.9. Maintenance and Evaluation Schedule for Detergent-Resistant Emulsion Polishes, Industrial Type9.1 Mop-clean the test panels with a commercial neutraldetergent solution at the use dilution recommended for routi
43、necleaning of floors. Rinse the cleaned floor thoroughly, allow todry, and then machine buff lightly. The total wet contact-timeof the cleaner solution with the test panel should be controlledD3052 87 (2010)4withina3to5-min period. This cleaning, rinsing, and buffingprocedure is repeated after every
44、 4 days of traffic, or whennecessary. When more than 12 days of traffic are desired,employ additional evaluation sheets with changes to indicate4th, 5th cleaning, etc.9.2 Evaluate the test panels as follows:9.2.1 One hour after application, visual and 60 gloss andslip resistance following CSMA Bulle
45、tin 245-70.9.2.2 After each 4-day traffic period, following dry sweep-ing, for gloss, 60 and visual, scratch resistance, scuff resis-tance, soil resistance, heel mark resistance and slip resistance;following cleaning and rinsing, for gloss, 60 and visual anddetergent resistance, visual (see 8.6); fo
46、llowing machine buff-ing for gloss, 60 (optional, where a separate record ofbuffability is desired), soil resistance, heel mark resistance, andslip resistance.9.2.3 Evaluate for soil and heel mark resistance on the lighttiles.9.2.4 Evaluate scuff and scratch resistance ratings on thedark tiles.9.2.5
47、 Determine slip resistance as in 6.3.6.9.2.6 Determine ratings for detergent resistance after eachcleaning and rinsing prior to buffing. They are arrived at byreference to the visual gloss observations and consideration ofgloss retention, or lack of it. An optional method based uponpercent reduction
48、 in gloss arrived at by calculation with the 60gloss values may be used (Note 2).9.2.7 Mask a small section of a black tile following thefourth cleaning and rinsing. The masked area will serve as apolished, detergent-washed and trafficked control.9.2.8 Power strip the test panels after the fourth cl
49、eaningwith a stripping pad or brush and with the recommendeddilution of an ammoniated wax stripper or the neutral detergentsolution employed for cleaning to which is added 2 cups (16 fl.oz. or 473 mL) of 5 % NH3OH per g of diluted cleaner. Spreadthe stripping solution over the panel and allow to remain for 2min after which start the scrubbing actions.9.2.9 Rinse the panel and wipe dry with a cloth.9.2.10 Make visual observations on black and white tiles forfilm removal. Remove the masking from the two control areasfor purposes of comparison, when makin
