1.1 This practice covers the comparison of the performance of water-emulsion floor polishes on test floors against a reference material. It is applicable to the following types of polishes: 1.1.1 Wax emulsion polishes, 1.1.2 Nonbuffable emulsion polishes, 1.1.3 Detergent-resistant emulsion polishes, household type, and 1.1.4 Detergent-resistant emulsion polishes, industrial type. 1.2 Gloss, leveling, discoloration, traffic marking, slip resistance, and removal ease of these types of floor polishes is rated in comparison to a reference material. Where applicable, detergent resistance is also evaluated. This method is not to be considered as a recommended maintenance procedure. 1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.