ASTM D7016/D7016M-09
(Test Method)Standard Test Method to Evaluate Edge Binding Components Used in Mattresses After Exposure to An Open Flame
Standard Test Method to Evaluate Edge Binding Components Used in Mattresses After Exposure to An Open Flame
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Evaluation of raw material components is a vital and ongoing part of any manufacturing operation, especially when each item can contribute to the technical performance of the final product.
This test method measures the behavior of mattress edge binding and sewing thread during and after exposure to an open flame ignition source.
Flame resistance of the components used to close the perimeter of a mattress is an important factor in limiting the potential of a bedding fire by preventing the chance for seam failure.
Data which show a correlation of behavior for both the sewing thread and edge binding tape, when tested as a subassembly according to this test method, and also when tested using a full scale composite mattress burn test, such as California TB 603, can provide the manufacturer with important information. These data can be valuable when selecting components to be used in the manufacture of its products which are designed to use mattress edge binding and sewing thread.
The level of performance required for these components is (1) that they do not support the afterflame, and (2) that these components demonstrate post flame exposure characteristics which contribute to retaining the structural integrity of the subassembly.
In case of a dispute arising from differences in reported results when using this test method for acceptance testing of commercial shipments, the purchaser and the supplier should conduct comparative tests to determine if there is a statistical bias between their laboratories. Competent statistical assistance is recommended for the investigation of bias. As a minimum, the two parties should take a group of test specimens which are as homogeneous as possible and which are from a lot of material of the type in question. The test specimens should then be sent to each laboratory for testing. The average results from the two laboratories should be compared using Student's t-test and an acceptable probability level chosen by the two partie...
SCOPE
1.1 This test method measures the flammability characteristics of mattress edge bindings and sewing threads during and after exposure to an open flame ignition source.
1.1.1 This test method is used to evaluate these components either independently or in combination for use in mattresses designed with a fire barrier fabric.
1.1.1.1 The test method is used to evaluate mattress edge binding and sewing thread when the design requires the use of these components.
1.1.2 This test method can be used as a screening test method to determine how sewing thread and mattress edge binding component combinations will perform.
1.2 This test method is used to measure and describe the response of materials, products, or subassemblies 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.
1.3 Fire testing of products and materials is inherently hazardous, and adequate safeguards for personnel and property shall be employed in conducting these tests.
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.5 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.
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Designation: D7016/D7016M – 09
Standard Test Method to
Evaluate Edge Binding Components Used in Mattresses
1
After Exposure to An Open Flame
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7016/D7016M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the
year of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last
reapproval. A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
Evaluation of raw material components is a vital and ongoing part of any manufacturing operation,
especially when each item can contribute to the technical performance of the final product.
Components used in a mattress construction govern the ultimate product performance, its comfort and
durability, and also affect its flammability behavior.
The textile components used on the exterior of the mattress—mattress tape and sewing thread—are
critical for holding the structure together. These components contribute to the aesthetics of the
structure, and they are also susceptible to ignition when exposed to an open flame hazard. Data which
indicate that these two components are able to meet minimum performance criteria when exposed to
an open flame provides the mattress manufacturers with valuable information.
The value of these data increases when the behavior of components in a small scale test correlate
to the behavior of these components in a full scale mattress burn test.The performance criteria require
that: (1) the components do not support the combustion of the afterflame and, (2) that these
components demonstrate post flame exposure characteristics which contribute to the retention of
structural integrity and prevent seam rupture. This test method can be used as a quality control
technique in a supplier quality assurance program.
1. Scope 1.3 Fire testing of products and materials is inherently
hazardous, and adequate safeguards for personnel and property
1.1 This test method measures the flammability character-
shall be employed in conducting these tests.
istics of mattress edge bindings and sewing threads during and
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
after exposure to an open flame ignition source.
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
1.1.1 This test method is used to evaluate these components
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
either independently or in combination for use in mattresses
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
designed with a fire barrier fabric.
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
1.1.1.1 The test method is used to evaluate mattress edge
with the standard.
binding and sewing thread when the design requires the use of
1.5 This test method may involve hazardous materials,
these components.
operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to
1.1.2 This test method can be used as a screening test
address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its
method to determine how sewing thread and mattress edge
use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to
binding component combinations will perform.
establish appropriate safety and health practices and deter-
1.2 This test method is used to measure and describe the
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
response of materials, products, or subassemblies to heat and
flame under controlled conditions, but does not by itself
2. Referenced Documents
incorporate all factors required for fire hazard or fire risk
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
assessment of the materials, products, or assemblies under
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
actual fire conditions.
D204 Test Methods for Sewing Threads
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D13 onTextiles
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and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.52 on Flammability. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved July 1, 2009. Published December 2009. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as D7016–07. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/D7016-09. the ASTM website.
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D1683 Test Method for Failure in Sewn Seams of Woven inhibited following application of a flaming or nonflaming
Apparel Fabrics source of ignition, with or without subsequent removal of the
D7138 Test Method to Determine Melting Temperature of ignition source.
Synthetic Fibers 3.1.7 ignition, n
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Designation:D7016–07 Designation: D7016/D7016M – 09
Standard Test Method to
Evaluate Edge Binding Components Used in Mattresses
1
After Exposure to An Open Flame
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7016/D7016M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the
year of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last
reapproval. A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
Evaluation of raw material components is a vital and ongoing part of any manufacturing operation,
especially when each item can contribute to the technical performance of the final product.
Components used in a mattress construction govern the ultimate product performance, its comfort and
durability, and also affect its flammability behavior.
The textile components used on the exterior of the mattress—mattress tape and sewing thread—are
critical for holding the structure together. These components contribute to the aesthetics of the
structure, and they are also susceptible to ignition when exposed to an open flame hazard. Data which
indicate that these two components are able to meet minimum performance criteria when exposed to
an open flame provides the mattress manufacturers with valuable information.
The value of these data increases when the behavior of components in a small scale test correlate
to the behavior of these components in a full scale mattress burn test.The performance criteria require
that: (1) the components do not support the combustion of the afterflame and, (2) that these
components demonstrate post flame exposure characteristics which contribute to the retention of
structural integrity and prevent seam rupture. This test method can be used as a quality control
technique in a supplier quality assurance program.
1. Scope
1.1 Thisstandardtestmethodmeasurestheflammabilitycharacteristicsofmattressedgebindingsandsewingthreadsduringand
after exposure to an open flame ignition source.
1.1.1 This test method is used to evaluate these components either independently or in combination for use in mattresses
designed with a fire barrier fabric.
1.1.1.1 The test method is used to evaluate mattress edge binding and sewing thread when the design requires the use of these
components.
1.1.2 This standard test method can be used as a screening test method to determine how sewing thread and mattress edge
binding component combinations will perform.
1.2 This standardtest method is used to measure and describe the response of materials, products, or subassemblies 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.
1.3 Fire testing of products and materials is inherently hazardous, and adequate safeguards for personnel and property shall be
employed in conducting these tests.
1.4
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each
system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the
two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.5 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.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D13 on Textiles and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.52 on Flammability .
Current edition approved July 1, 2007.2009. Published August 2007.December 2009. Originally approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 20042007 as
D7016–04.D7016–07. DOI: 10.1520/D7016-079.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
D204 Test Methods for Sewing Threads
D1683 Test Method for Failure in Sewn Seams of Woven Apparel Fabrics
D7138 Test Method to Determine Melting Temperature of Synthetic Fibers
D7140 Test Method to Measure Heat Transfer Through Textil
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