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Standard Testing Procedures

Standardized Testing Procedures at SSL

A majority of the lab's testing has been focused on parts cleaning. To that end, the SSL uses a modified version of the ASTM Standard G122 (www.astm.org). The main difference between the ASTM standard and the SSL testing is that we use our clients specific soils in place of the "synthetic" soil specified. In addition, the SSL bases its results on a percent removal rate and not the soil removed per surface area. However, this calculation can be easily made when requested or required by our clients.

Other Testing Procedures used at the TURI Lab

In addition to parts cleaning, the TURI Lab has developed several evaluation methods that have been acknowledged and accepted by Green Seal (www.greenseal.org) as Alternative Performance Requirements* or various standards that are concentrated on cleaning applications both in parts cleaning, janitorial cleaning and household cleaning.

Green Seal Environmental Standards Cleaning and Degreasing Agents - GS-34

  •  ASTM G-122, (1996)
  •  MIL-PRF-87937C (DOD, 1997)
  •  MIL-C-29602 (DOD, 1995)

Green Seal Environmental Standards General-Purpose, Bathroom, Glass, and Carpet Cleaners Used for Industrial and Institutional Purposes - GS 37

Based on:

  •  General-purpose cleaners: ASTM D4488-95, A5
  •  Bathroom cleaners: ASTM D5343 Ceramic tile cleaning
  •  Carpet cleaners:
     
    •  American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists AATCC (www.aatcc.org/)
    •  Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification - IICRC (www.iicrc.org)
    •  International Organization for Standardization - ISO
    •  WoolSafe (www.woolsafe.org)
    •  Carpet and Rug Institute - CRI (www.carpet-rug.org)
    •  or laboratory testing conducted as part of a bid evaluation by a government purchasing entity
  •  Glass cleaners
     
    •  Consumer Specialty Products Association CSPA DCC 09
       
      •  categories: soil removal, smearing, and streaking

Green Seal Environmental Standards General-Purpose, Bathroom, Glass, and Carpet Cleaners Used for Household Purposes GS 08

Based on:
 Same as GS 37

Green Seal Environmental Standards Hand Cleaners and Hand Soaps Used for Industrial & Institutional Purposes GS 41

Based on:

TURI Laboratory procedure. See video at bottom of page.

Carpet Testing - IICRC Standard and Reference Guide S100 -

Based on:
 Appendix, IICRC carpet Cleaning Methods Testing Protocol

Floor Finish

  •  ASTM D4488-95 (2001) e1 Resilient Flooring and Washable Walls
  •  ASTM D3206 Soil Resistance Floor Polishes
  •  ASTM D3207 Detergent Resistance of Floor Polish

Automatic Dishwashing

  •  ASTM D3556 Deposition on Glassware During Mechanical Dishwashing
  •  CSPA DCC-05A Deposition on Glassware During Mechanical Dishwashing

Manual Dishwashing

  •  ASTM D4009 Foam Stability of Hand Dishwashing Detergents
  •  CSPA DCC-10 Foam Stability of Hand Dishwashing Detergents

Grease Removal

  •  CSPA DCC-17 Greasy Soil Test Method

TURI Lab hand washing procedure for GS 41

 * Green Seal's definition of Alternative Performance Requirements

"Alternatively, using standard test methods conducted under objective, reproducible laboratory conditions, a manufacturer can demonstrate that its product performs as well as or better than a conventional, nationally-recognized product in its category or achieves the removal efficiency defined in this section with alternate test methods and has a documented rational for the method modification for Green Seal's review."

Our basic procedure for product evaluations
Our basic testing methods