1.1 This guide covers preparing specifications for wateremulsion 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.
ASTM D3440-13(2019) Referenced Document
ASTM D1290 Standard Test Method for Sediment in Water-Emulsion Polishes by Centrifuge*, 2021-03-01 Update
ASTM D1455 Standard Test Method for 60&xb0; Specular Gloss of Emulsion Floor Polish
ASTM D1791 Standard Test Method for Accelerated Aging of Liquid Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes*, 2022-12-01 Update
ASTM D1792 Standard Test Method for Long-Term Removability Properties of Emulsion Floor Polishes
ASTM D1793 Standard Test Method for Water Spotting of Emulsion Floor Polishes
ASTM D2047 Standard Test Method for Static Coefficient of Friction of Polish-Coated Floor Surfaces as Measured by the James Machine
ASTM D2048 Standard Test Method for Powdering of Floor Polish Films
ASTM D2825 Standard Terminology Relating to Polishes and Related Materials
ASTM D2834 Standard Test Method for Nonvolatile Matter (Total Solids) in Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes, Solvent-Based Floor Polishes, and Polymer-Emulsion Floor Polishes*, 2022-12-01 Update
ASTM D3052 Standard Practice for Rating Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes
ASTM D3153 Standard Test Method for Recoatability of Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes
ASTM D3206 Standard Test Method for Soil Resistance of Floor Polishes
ASTM D3207 Standard Test Method for Detergent Resistance of Floor Polish Films
ASTM D3210 Standard Test Method for Comparing Colors of Films from Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes*, 2023-09-13 Update
ASTM E70 Standard Test Method for pH of Aqueous Solutions With the Glass Electrode
ASTM D3440-13(2019) history
2019ASTM D3440-13(2019) Standard Guide for Preparing Specifications for Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes
2013ASTM D3440-13 Standard Guide for Preparing Specifications for Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes
2001ASTM D3440-01(2007) Standard Guide for Preparing Specifications for Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes
2001ASTM D3440-01 Standard Guide for Preparing Specifications for Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes
1982ASTM D3440-82(1995) Standard Guide for Preparing Specifications for Water-Emulsion Floor Polishes