ASTM E2346/E2346M-15
Standard Guide for Sensory Evaluation of Household Hard Surface-Cleaning Products with Emphasis on Spray Triggers

Standard No.

ASTM E2346/E2346M-15

Release Date

2015

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM E2346/E2346M-15(2022)

Latest

ASTM E2346/E2346M-15(2022)e1

Scope

5.1 The methods outlined in this guide can be used to qualitatively and quantitatively evaluate the sensory characteristics and performance of trigger hard surface household cleaning products for nonporous surfaces.

5.2 The methods are suited for descriptive analysis and may be adaptable for consumer acceptance research.

5.3 This guide provides the procedure for the evaluation of package, application, performance, after-use and fragrance aspects of hard surface cleaners. Depending on the test objectives, all or some of these measures may be used.

5.4 This guide is designed for use for product research guidance in product formulation, new product development, and quality control issues.

5.5 This guide is a compendium of information or series of options that does not recommend a specific course of action. This guide is not intended for claim substantiation, as it has not been subjected to validation testing.

5.6 This guide is for use by individuals who familiarize themselves with these procedures and who have previous experience with sensory evaluations. It is suggested that the individuals have some experience with developing and training a descriptive panel or work under the supervision of a sensory professional who has.

5.7 This guide might involve hazardous materials. This guide does not claim to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this guide to establish appropriate safety and healthy practices and to determine the applicability of limitations prior to use.

1.1 This guide presents guidelines specific to the sensory evaluation of trigger hard surface cleaners. It covers the procedure for preparing a nonporous surface with the intent to measure one or all of the various aspects of a trigger product: package, application, performance, and after-use properties, with focus on visual, tactile, fragrance, performance, and package ergonomics. It is applicable for use with assessors, highly trained assessors, and consumers.

1.2 This guide for preparing nonporous hard surfaces is intended to focus on surface preparation and evaluation, not on panel selection, training, or development.

1.3 The reader should be aware that good sensory practices are required when preparing the surfaces, and in developing and training the assessors.

1.4 The researcher is responsible for identifying the most appropriate test design and using the appropriate statistical tool to address that experimental design.

1.5 Since this guide's intended use is to provide direction on the presentation and measurement of the different aspects of spray trigger hard surface cleaners, this guide may not accurately represent all possible soils and surfaces where spray trigger hard surface cleaners may be used.......

ASTM E2346/E2346M-15 Referenced Document

• ASTM D4265 Standard Guide for Evaluating Stain Removal Performance in Home Laundering
• ASTM D5343 Standard Guide for Evaluating Cleaning Performance of Ceramic Tile Cleaners
• ASTM E253 Standard Terminology Relating to Sensory Evaluation of Materials and Products
• ISO 11035 Sensory analysis - Identification and selection of descriptors for establishing a sensory profile by a multidimensional approach
• ISO 4121 Sensory analysis - Guidelines for the use of quantitative response scales
• ISO 5492 Sensory analysis — Vocabulary AMENDMENT 1
• ISO 5496 Sensory analysis — Methodology — Initiation and training of assessors in the detection and recognition of odours AMENDMENT 1
• ISO 6658 Sensory analysis - Methodology - General guidance
• ISO 8586-1 Sensory analysis; general guidance for the selection, training and monitoring of assessors; part 1: selected assessors

ASTM E2346/E2346M-15 history

• 2022 ASTM E2346/E2346M-15(2022)e1 Standard Guide for Sensory Evaluation of Household Hard Surface-Cleaning Products with Emphasis on Spray Triggers
• 2022 ASTM E2346/E2346M-15(2022) Standard Guide for Sensory Evaluation of Household Hard Surface-Cleaning Products with Emphasis on Spray Triggers
• 2015 ASTM E2346/E2346M-15 Standard Guide for Sensory Evaluation of Household Hard Surface-Cleaning Products with Emphasis on Spray Triggers
• 2014 ASTM E2346/E2346M-14 Standard Guide for Sensory Evaluation of Household Hard Surface-Cleaning Products with Emphasis on Spray Triggers
• 2009 ASTM E2346-09 Standard Guide for Sensory Evaluation of Household Hard Surface-Cleaning Products with Emphasis on Spray Triggers
• 2004 ASTM E2346-04 Standard Guide for Sensory Evaluation of Household Hard Surface-Cleaning Products with Emphasis on Spray Triggers