Standard Test Method for Determining Changes in Fire-Test-Response Characteristics of Cushioning Materials After Water Leaching

Importancia y uso:

5.1 The fire performance of a material or product is affected by a combination of its fire-test-response characteristics. Two of the most commonly determined fire-test-response characteristics of cushioning materials are the surface flammability, in accordance with Test Method D3675, and the specific optical density of smoke, in accordance with Test Method E662.

5.2 Cushioning materials used in upholstery applications are potentially exposed to leaching of the active ingredients due to (1) water solubility of the treating agents or (2) exposure to high humidity.

5.3 In view of the importance that the fire performance of the cushioning materials used in upholstery applications remain constant throughout their intended service life, this test method provides a means to test for the potential change in two fire-test-response characteristics due to leaching.

Subcomité:

F33.05

Referida por:

F1870-26, E2280-25A, E2061-23

Volúmen:

15.08

Número ICS:

13.220.50 (Fire-resistance of building materials and elements)

Palabras clave:

cushioning; fire; fire performance; fire-test-response characteristic; leaching; optical density; smoke obscuration; softened water;