ASTM F2109-01(2017)

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Designation: F2109 − 01 (Reapproved 2011) F2109 − 01 (Reapproved 2017)
Standard Test Method to
Determine Color Change and Staining Caused by Aircraft
Maintenance Chemicals upon Aircraft Cabin Interior Hard
Surfaces
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2109; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of color change and staining from liquid solutions, such as cleaning or
disinfecting chemicals or both, on painted metallic surfaces and nonmetallic surfaces of materials being used inside the aircraft
cabin. The effects upon the exposed specimens are measured with the AATCC Gray Scale for Color Change and AATCC Gray
Color Scale for Staining.
NOTE 1—This test method is applicable to any colored nonmetallic hard surface in contact with liquids. The selected test specimens are chosen because
these materials are present in the majority of aircraft cabin interiors.
1.2 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
1.3 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
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
2.2 Industry Standard:
AMS QQ-A-250/13 Aluminum Alloy Plate and Sheet
3. Significance and Use
3.1 The findings generated by this test method shall be part of the approval of maintenance chemicals to be used on, or to come
in contact with, airplane interior surfaces during routine operations. The test method screens these chemicals to ensure that no
discoloration or staining or both is liable to occur by use of the liquid chemical product.
4. Apparatus
4.1 AATCC Gray Scale for Color Rating
4.2 AATCC Gray Color Scale for Staining
4.3 Tungsten Filament Lamps, operating at a color temperature of 2854, 4800, and 6500 K.
4.4 The Macbeth Daylight, a tungsten filament lamp operating at a color temperature of 7500 K.
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F07 on Aerospace and Aircraft and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F07.07 on Qualification
Testing of Aircraft Cleaning Materials.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2011June 1, 2017. Published August 2012June 2017. Originally approved in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 20052011 as F2109
– 01 (2005).(2011). DOI: 10.1520/F2109-01R11.10.1520/F2109-01R17.
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5. Materials
5.1 Bottles, polyethylene with spray applicator.
5.2 Bottles, polyethylene, wash bottle type with nozzle.
5.3 Leather, PO-8-XXXX series.
5.4 Naugahyde, Uniroyal Spirit of 76 pattern, Flammability treated.
5.5 Paper Towels, white, reinforced.
5.6 Sponges, cellulose.
5.7 AMS QQ-A-250/13 Aluminum Alloy Plate and Sheet, Alclad 7075-T6 coated.
5.8 Wipers, cheesecloth, gauze or cotton cloths.
6. Test Specimens
6.1 Prepare two 200- by 200-mm (8- by 8-in.) test panels of each of the following materials:
6.1.1 Aluminum QQ-A-250/13 Aluminum Alloy Plate and Sheet, Alclad 7075-T6 coated, covered with a paint system as
required by the customer.
6.1.2 Tedlar-covered surfaces in accordance with the requirements of the customer.
6.1.3 Vinyl-covered surfaces in accordance with the requirements of the customer.
6.1.4 Leather surfaces.
6.1.5 Naugahyde surfaces.
7. Preparation of Test Specimens
7.1 Test specimens shall be prepared from new materials. Freshly painted panels are used. Care shall be taken to keep the
surface clean and dust free.
8. Test Solution
8.1 Solution Concentration:
8.1.1 Unless otherwise specified, the specimens shall be tested with the maintenance chemical at the recommended use dilution,
using water that conforms to Specification D1193, Type IV.
8.1.2 If water is not used as the diluent, record the type and specification of the diluent used in the test.
8.2 Temperature—Shall be room temperature.
9. Procedure
9.1 For Painted, Tedlar, and Vinyl Surfaces:
9.1.1 Leave one of the two test specimens of each material unexposed as a control.
9.1.2 When evaluating a water-based chemical:
9.1.2.1 Apply the chemical
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