ASTM D2859-06

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An American National Standard
Designation:D2859–06
Standard Test Method for
Ignition Characteristics of Finished Textile Floor Covering
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Materials
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2859; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 This fire-test-response standard describes a test method 2.1 ASTM Standards:
for the determination of the flammability of finished textile C1186 Specification for Flat Fiber-Cement Sheets
floor covering materials when exposed to an ignition source D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
under controlled laboratory conditions. D1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
1.2 This test method is applicable to all types of textile floor D5684 Terminology Relating to Pile Floor Coverings
coverings, regardless of the method of fabrication or whether E136 Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical
they are made from natural or man-made fibers. It is possible Tube Furnace at 750°C
to apply this test method to unfinished material; however, the E176 Terminology of Fire Standards
results of such a test shall not be considered a satisfactory 2.2 AATCC Standard:
evaluation of a textile floor covering material for ultimate Method 138-1972, Shampooing: Washing of Textile Floor
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consumer use. Coverings
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1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the 2.3 U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission:
standard.Thevaluesgiveninbracketsareforinformationonly. 16 CFR Part 1630 Standard for the surface flammability of
1.4 This standard is used to measure and describe the carpets and rugs (FF 1-70)
response of materials, products, or assemblies to heat and 16 CFR Part 1631 Standard for the surface flammability of
flame under controlled conditions, but does not by itself small carpets and rugs (FF 2-70)
incorporate all factors required for fire hazard or fire risk
3. Terminology
assessment of the materials, products, or assemblies under
3.1 Definitions:
actual fire conditions.
1.5 Fire testing of products and materials is inherently 3.1.1 For definitions of terms contained in this test method
associated with fire issues refer to Terminology E176. For
hazardous, and adequate safeguards for personnel and property
shall be employed in conducting these tests definitions of terms contained in this test method and associ-
ated with textile issues refer to Terminology D123. For
1.6 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes
which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes definitions of terms contained in this test method and associ-
ated with pile floor covering issues refer to Terminology
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered
as requirements of the standard. D5684.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the 3.2.1 finished, adj—in textile floor covering materials, the
completion of all manufacturing operations.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E05 on Fire Technical Manual of the American Association of Textile Chemists and
Standards and is direct responsibility of Subcommittee E05.22 on Surface Burning. Colorists, P. O. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709.
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Current edition approved July 1, 2006. Published July 2006. Originally approved Can be found in Title 16, Volume 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
in 1970. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as D2859 - 04. DOI: 10.1520/ Available from U.S. Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents, 732
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3.2.2 flammability, n—the capability of burning with a 6.4 Circulating Air Oven, ventilated, forced-draft and ther-
flame under specified conditions (see Terminology E176 for mostatically controlled in the atmosphere range of 105 6 2
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