ASTM D2859-06(2011)

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Designation: D2859 − 06(Reapproved 2011) An American National Standard
Standard Test Method for
Ignition Characteristics of Finished Textile Floor Covering
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 U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This fire-test-response standard describes a test method
C1186 Specification for Flat Fiber-Cement Sheets
for the determination of the flammability of finished textile
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
floor covering materials when exposed to an ignition source
D1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
under controlled laboratory conditions.
D5684 Terminology Relating to Pile Floor Coverings
1.2 This test method is applicable to all types of textile floor
E136 Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical
coverings, regardless of the method of fabrication or whether
Tube Furnace at 750°C
they are made from natural or man-made fibers. It is possible
E176 Terminology of Fire Standards
to apply this test method to unfinished material; however, the
2.2 AATCC Standard:
results of such a test shall not be considered a satisfactory
Method 138-1972, Shampooing: Washing of Textile Floor
evaluation of a textile floor covering material for ultimate
Coverings
consumer use.
2.3 U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission:
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
16 CFR Part 1630 Standard for the surface flammability of
standard.Thevaluesgiveninbracketsareforinformationonly.
carpets and rugs (FF 1-70)
16 CFR Part 1631 Standard for the surface flammability of
1.4 This standard is used to measure and describe the
small carpets and rugs (FF 2-70)
response of materials, products, or assemblies to heat and
flame under controlled conditions, but does not by itself
3. Terminology
incorporate all factors required for fire hazard or fire risk
assessment of the materials, products, or assemblies under
3.1 Definitions:
actual fire conditions.
3.1.1 For definitions of terms contained in this test method
1.5 Fire testing of products and materials is inherently
associated with fire issues refer to Terminology E176. For
hazardous, and adequate safeguards for personnel and property
definitions of terms contained in this test method and associ-
shall be employed in conducting these tests
ated with textile issues refer to Terminology D123. For
definitions of terms contained in this test method and associ-
1.6 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes
ated with pile floor covering issues refer to Terminology
which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
D5684.
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
as requirements of the standard.
3.2.1 finished, adj—in textile floor covering materials, the
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
completion of all manufacturing operations.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
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Technical Manual of the American Association of Textile Chemists and
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E05 on Fire Colorists (AATCC), P.O. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, http://
Standards and is direct responsibility of Subcommittee E05.22 on Surface Burning. www.aatcc.org.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2011. Published October 2011. Originally Can be found in Title 16, Volume 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
approved in 1970. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as D2859 - 06. DOI: Available from U.S. Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents, 732
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D2859 − 06 (2011)
3.2.2 flammability, n—thecapabilityofburningwithaflame 6.3 Desiccating Cabinet, with an efficient desiccant, and
under specified conditions (see Terminology E176 for addi- shelves large enough to hold 230 by 230-mm [9 by 9-in.]
tional discussion of the term flammable.) specimens spaced separately in a horizontal position.
6.4 Circulating Air Oven, ventilated, forced-draft and ther-
4. Summary of Test Method
mostatically controlled in the atmosphere range of 105 6 2°C
4.1 This test method involves the exposure of conditioned
[221 6 4°F] throughout the enclosure.
and oven-dried specimens to a standard source of ignition in a
6.5 Glove, shall be disposable, nonhygroscopic, and made
draft-protected environment and the measurement of the re-
of polyethylene or rubber.
sulting char length.
6.6 Steel Rule, graduated in 0.5-mm [0.02-in.] increments.
5. Significance and Use
6.7 Vacuum Cleaner, of which all surfaces contacting the
5.1 This test method provides a procedure for identification
specimens are flat and smooth.
of those finished textile floor covering materials that can be
6.8 Laboratory Fume Hood, shall be capable of providing a
rated as flame-resistant under specific controlled laboratory
draft-protected environment, permitting the observation of the
conditions.
test in progress, and removing the products of combustion
5.2 This test method does not specify the use of an underlay
following each test.
material. If an underlay material is used to assess the effect of
6.9 Timed Methenamine burning tablet (pill).
a specific underlay in combination with a specific floor
covering, such a variation in procedure must be noted in the
6.9.1 Specifications for the round, beveled, compressed
report. tablet are:
6.9.1.1 Weight of 149 6 5 mg.
5.3 In this test, results are observed with the specimens in a
6.9.1.2 Nominal diameter of 6.35 mm [0.25 in.].
horizontal plane. Different results are possible if the same
material is tested or used in any other plane.
6.9.1.3 Approximate burning time of tablet alone is 130 s.
6.9.2 Burning time of the tablet alone is the duration of the
5.4 Test Method D2859 for testing finished textile floor
flaming when the tablet is tested on a metal burn plate under
covering materials for flammability is considered satisfactory
standard conditions of draft-free environment.
for acceptance testing of commercial shipments since the
method has been used extensively in the trade for acceptance
6.9.3 Tablets shall be stored in a desiccator over a desiccant.
testing. In cases of disagreement arising from differences in
NOTE 1—Storage of the tablets in a desiccator will reduce cracking
values reported by the purchaser and the seller when using this
upon ignition.
method for acceptance testing, the statistical bias, if any,
between the laboratory of the purchaser and the laboratory of
7. Sampling, Selection, and Number of Test Specimens
the seller shall be determined with each comparison being
7.1 Take a lot sample as directed by the applicable material
based on testing specimens randomly drawn from one sample
of material of the type being evaluated. specification. In the absence of an applicable material specifi-
cation or other agreement between the purchaser
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