BS 6249-1:1982

Superseded

Materials and material assemblies used in clothing for protection against heat and flame Specification for flammability testing and performance

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

06-15-1997

Language(s)

English

Published date

10-29-1982

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Foreword
Cooperating organizations
Specification
1. Scope
2. Definitions
3. Sampling and test specimens
4. Durability to cleansing
5. Test procedures
6. Flammability index
7. Durability index (cleansing or wetting)
8. Performance requirements
9. Marking
Appendix
A. Additional procedures for use with BS 5438
Table
1. Flammability indices

Specifies performance requirements for flame spread properties of materials for use in protective clothing. The method used is a modification of that given in BS 5438. Also includes classifications for flammability and durability to cleaning.

Committee	PH/3
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	8
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	BS EN 533:1997

BS 7182:1989	Specification for air-impermeable chemical protective clothing
PD 2777:1994	Fabric flammability and burning accidents
BS 1771-1:1989	Fabrics for uniforms and workwear Specification for fabrics of wool and wool blends
BS 6476:1984	Guide to garment quality and relevant British Standards
BS 6575:1985	Specification for fire blankets