1、Designation: D3052 17Standard 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. A number in parent
2、heses 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 is applicable to
3、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, slipresistance, and removal
4、ease of these types of floor polishes israted in 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 the standard. The val
5、ues 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 standard does not purport t
6、o 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.1.6 This international standard was developed in ac
7、cor-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 Documents2.1 A
8、STM 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 wa
9、y. 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. Proce
10、dure5.1 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 shallb
11、e 3 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 no1This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D21 on Polishesand i
12、s the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D21.04 on Performance Tests.Current edition approved March 1, 2017. Published April 2017. Originallyapproved in 1972. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as D3052 87 (2010).DOI: 10.1520/D3052-17.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, ww
13、w.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, 1001Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036.4O
14、VCT 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(56790), http:/ ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, Wes
15、t Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Tr
16、ade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.1circumstances should comparative tests be made on new versusold tiles. Similarly, 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 bla
17、ck tile prior to polishing soas to provide an unpolished control area. The masking is toremain during the entire traffic period.5.6 Take glossmeter 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 th
18、e test polish and the reference (standard) polishequally to the same test panel in such a manner that each polishcovers half of the black tiles 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 t
19、he test polishes to the test panels at a rateof 1500 to 2000 ft2/gal (37 to 49 m2/L), using any suitable andcontrolled 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 amount 2 h after the firstcoat.5.10 In the instance of wa
20、x 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 over buff. Do not buff anyother polish types considered
21、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 time.) Again take glossreadings on the four center tiles p
22、rior 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 ratings after buffing.5.12 Daily maintenance should include
23、 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 temperature, etc. Rinsethe panel with clear water and allow
24、 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 (heelmarking, soiling, scuffing, and scratching), visually and with a60 glossmeter (four center tiles
25、) for gloss and for slipresistance following 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 of the first traffic week.)6.3.3 Before and after the thir
26、d damp mop cleaning andbuffing operation. (No later than the end of the third trafficweek.)6.3.4 Evaluate for soil and heel mark resistance on the lighttiles.FIG. 1 Typical Floor Service Test PanelD3052 1726.3.5 Evaluate scuff and scratch resistance ratings on thedark tiles.6.3.6 Determine slip resi
27、stance 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 label recommendations as todilution, temperature
28、, 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 buffing a small area with a softcloth is suggested
29、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 panels twice a week with a commer-cial neutral
30、 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), visually and with a 60glossmeter for gloss (four ce
31、nter 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 mop cleaning.7.2.4 At the end of the third wee
32、k, 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 6.3.7.8. Maintenance and Evaluation Schedule for
33、 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)FIG. 2 Data Sheet for Evaluating Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes on Dark Substrate of Test FloorsD3052 173alkaline cleaner per gal
34、lon of water (16 mL/L), (Note 1), rinseand allow to dry thoroughly. 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 phosph
35、ate (anhydrous) 22.0Disodium phosphate (anhydrous) 25.0Alkyl 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 CSM
36、A Bulletin 245-70.8.2.1 One hour after application (gloss and 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 clean
37、ing.8.2.4 Third CleaningAfter 12 days of traffic (maximum),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 Determi
38、ne ratings for detergent resistance after eachcleaning and 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 us
39、ed.NOTE 2Percent loss of gloss can be calculated from gloss 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,
40、 it would receive a rating of 1. If the greater lossexceeded 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,
41、 etc.8.7 Mask a second small section of a black tile following 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 ha
42、s been added 2 cups (16 oz) (473 mL) of a 5 %FIG. 2 (continued)D3052 174ammonium hydroxide (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
43、 a cloth.8.10 Make visual observations on the black tiles as to filmremoval. Remove the 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 clot
44、h issuggested as a supplemental aid in determining if stripping iscomplete. If no appreciable 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 panel
45、s with a commercial neutraldetergent solution at the use dilution recommended for routinecleaning 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 controlledwithina3to5-min perio
46、d. This cleaning, rinsing, and buffingprocedure is repeated after every 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 a
47、pplication, visual and 60 gloss andslip resistance following CSMA Bulletin 245-70.9.2.2 After each 4-day traffic period, following drysweeping, for gloss, 60 and visual, scratch resistance, scuffresistance, soil resistance, heel mark resistance and slip resis-tance; following cleaning and rinsing, f
48、or gloss, 60 and visualand detergent resistance, visual (see 8.6); following machinebuffing 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 E
49、valuate scuff and scratch resistance ratings on thedark tiles.9.2.5 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 in gloss arrived at by calculation with the 60gloss values may be used (Note 2).9.2.7 Mask a smal
