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ASTM E 1590 Document Information:
Title
Standard Test Method for Fire Testing of Mattresses
ASTM International
Publication Date:
May 1, 2007
Scope:
This is a fire-test-response standard.
This test method provides a means of determining the burning
behavior of mattresses used in public occupancies by measuring
specific fire test responses when the test specimen, a mattress or
mattress with foundation, is subjected to a specified flaming
ignition source under well ventilated conditions.
This is a test method for mattresses or mattresses with
foundations.
Test data are obtained describing the burning behavior,
following application of a specific ignition source, from ignition
until all burning has ceased, a period of 1 h has elapsed, or
flashover appears inevitable.
This test method does not provide information on the fire
performance of mattresses under fire conditions other than those
specified in this test method. In particular, this test method does
not apply to smoldering ignition by cigarettes. See 5.12 for
further information.
The rate of heat release of burning test specimen is measured by
an oxygen consumption method. See 5.12.4 for further
information.
Other measurements are the production of light-obscuring smoke
and the concentrations of certain toxic gas species in the
combustion gases. See 5.12.5 for further information.
The burning behavior is documented visually by photographic or
video recordings.
Use the SI system of units in referee decisions; see IEEE/ASTM
SI-10. The units given in parentheses are for information only.
This standard is used to measure and describe the response
of materials, products, or assemblies to heat and flame under
controlled conditions, but does not by itself incorporate all
factors required for fire hazard or fire risk assessment of the
materials, products or assemblies under actual fire
conditions..
Fire testing of products and materials is inherently
hazardous, and adequate safeguards for personnel and property shall
be employed in conducting these tests. This test method may involve
hazardous materials, operations, and equipment.
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.
Keywords:
- calorimetry
- carbon dioxide
- carbon monoxide
- fire
- fire-test-response
- heat release
- ignition
- mattress
- oxygen consumption
- smoke obscuration
- toxic combustion gases
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