Specifications include, but are not limited to: A. Synthetic All-Purpose Cleaner: This specification covers one grade of a liquid concentrated compound suitable for wet cleaning of painted and unpainted surfaces where hard or soft water prevails. An effective cleaning agent for wood, rubber, asphalt tile, terrazzo, marble, concrete floors and other surfaces. 1. Requirements: a. The compound shall be non-caustic and contain no soap. b. Compound shall be completely soluble in distilled water at room temperature. c. Compound shall contain no free alkali or ammonia. d. Compound shall contain no free oil, abrasives or harmful ingredients and shall not irritate the skin. e. The compound shall contain no more than 87% by weight of matter volatile at 105 degrees C. 2. Performance Qualities of Compound: a. pH of the compound shall be no higher than 9.9 (Beckman pH meter) at a 1% concentration in distilled water. b. Emulsification of grease, oil and dirt - excellent. c. Free rinsing - excellent. d. Foaming- moderate foam with excellent stability in grease and oil. e. The undiluted concentrate shall have a viscosity of not less than 450 cps or more than 850 cps at room temperature (20 degrees). f. The product shall be safe for use on all surfaces as directed. B. Water Emulsion Metal-Link Polymer Floor Finish: This specification covers a self-polishing, slip resistant, all synthetic water emulsion floor finish intended for use on, and not detrimental to, sealed or finished wood surfaces, asphalt tile, linoleum, rubber, vinyl composition, painted concrete, terrazzo, and cement surfaces. The product is to be used without dilution. Acid-sensitive emulsions are excluded. 1. Requirements: a. The finish shall consist of all synthetic components. It shall Contain no natural waxes. b. The finish shall contain a minimum of 15% non-volatile material when determined under ASTM method D-1289-64. c. The finish shall consist of poly acrylic and polyethylene components. Polymers shall be metal-linked to provide excellent detergent resistance. d. The product shall be safe for use on all floors including asphalt, vinyl, linoleum, terrazzo, marble, sealed wood, cork, rubber, and other composition tile surfaces. e. The product shall produce a colorless, non-slip, water-resistant coating with a very high gloss. f. The finish shall be re-coated within 30 minutes after drying the prior coat. The second coat shall not whiten nor lift the first coat; it shall produce enhanced gloss. g. The product shall resist scuffing, powdering, and scratching under traffic to a satisfactory degree and shall respond to buffing. h. The finish shall level well without streaking or puddling when applied with a mop or lambs wool applicator. i. The finish shall resist wet cleaning with alkaline detergents without being removed from the floor and without destroying gloss. However, it shall be readily removable by industrial and institutional wax strippers. j. The product shall not be acid sensitive and resist acidic cleaners and strippers, including acidic soft drinks and fruit juices. k. The finish shall be non-yellowing on the floor and should be milk white in the original container rather than tan. l. The finish shall have a coefficient of static friction on the floor greater than 0.50 when measured by the ASTM method D-2047- 69, and accordingly, is considered safe. m. The finish shall be film forming at usual temperatures and produce no powdering or crazing. n. The finish shall be completely waterproof within 12 hours after application. o. The finish shall be free from objectionable odor and must not develop an offensive odor upon storage in the original, unopened container.
