ASTM D3440-13(2019) - 1.7.2019
 
1. Scope

1.1 This guide covers preparing specifications for water-emulsion floor polishes on all nonwood floors and for sealed wood floors.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.4 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.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D1455-17(2023)

Standard Test Method for 60? Specular Gloss of Emulsion Floor Polish

D1791-93(2022)

Standard Test Method for Accelerated Aging of Liquid Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes

D1792-17(2023)

Standard Test Method for Long-Term Removability Properties of Emulsion Floor Polishes

D1793-23

Standard Test Method for Water Spotting of Emulsion Floor Polishes

D2047-17

Standard Test Method for Static Coefficient of Friction of Polish-Coated Flooring Surfaces as Measured by the James Machine

D1288-57(1978)

Method of Test for Total Ash and Silica in Water-Emulsion Polishes (Withdrawn 1984)

D1290-95(2021)

Standard Test Method for Sediment in Water-Emulsion Polishes by Centrifuge

E70-24

Standard Test Method for pH of Aqueous Solutions With the Glass Electrode

D3210-95(2023)

Standard Test Method for Comparing Colors of Films from Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes

D3207-17

Standard Test Method for Detergent Resistance of Floor Polish Films

D3206-23

Standard Test Method for Soil Resistance of Floor Polishes

D3153-23

Standard Test Method for Recoatability of Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes

D3052-23

Standard Practice for Rating Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes

D2834-95(2022)

Standard Test Method for Nonvolatile Matter (Total Solids) in Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes, Solvent-Based Floor Polishes, and Polymer-Emulsion Floor Polishes

D2048-23

Standard Test Method for Powdering of Floor Polish Films

D2825-21e1

Standard Terminology Relating to Polishes and Related Materials (Includes all amendments and changes 2/16/2022).