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ASTM D 4804 : 2019 : REV A

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Standard Test Method for Determining the Flammability Characteristics of Nonrigid Solid Plastics
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

08-06-2020

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-12-2019

1.1This fire-test-response test methods describe small-scale laboratory procedures for determining the comparative burning characteristics of solid plastic materials that, due to specimen thinness and nonrigidity, distort, shrink, and/or are consumed up to holding clamp when tested using Test Method D3801. A flame is applied to the base of specimens held in a vertical position and the extinguishing times are determined upon removal of the test flame.

1.2The classification system described in Appendix X1 is intended for quality assurance and the preselection of component materials for products.

1.3This standard measures and describes 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.

Note 1:This standard is equivalent to ISO 9773, IEC 60695-11-10, and UL 94 (Section 11).

Note 2:For rate of burning of nonrigid solid plastics in a horizontal position, formerly Test Method B of this test method, see Test Method D635.

1.4This test method is not intended to cover plastics when used as materials for building construction or finishing.

1.5Fire testing is inherently hazardous. Adequate safeguards for personnel and property shall be employed in conducting these tests.

1.6This 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific hazard statements, see 6.1.1.

1.7This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

Committee
D 20
DocumentType
Test Method
Pages
7
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

ASTM D 3801 : 2019 Standard Test Method for Measuring the Comparative Burning Characteristics of Solid Plastics in a Vertical Position
ASTM D 4000 : 2016 Standard Classification System for Specifying Plastic Materials
ASTM D 4976 : 2012 : REV A Standard Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Molding and Extrusion Materials
ASTM D 5025 : 2012 : EDT 1 Standard Specification for Laboratory Burner Used for Small-Scale Burning Tests on Plastic Materials
ASTM D 5025 : 2020 Standard Specification for Laboratory Burner Used for Small-Scale Burning Tests on Plastic Materials
ASTM D 3801 : 2020 Standard Test Method for Measuring the Comparative Burning Characteristics of Solid Plastics in a Vertical Position
ASTM D 1593 : 2019 Standard Specification for Nonrigid Vinyl Chloride Plastic Film and Sheeting

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