ASTM D2859-04

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An American National Standard
Designation:D2859–04
Standard Test Method for
Ignition Characteristics of Finished Textile Floor Covering
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Materials
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 2859; 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 (e) 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 C 1186 Specification for Flat Non-Asbestos Fiber-Cement
floor covering materials when exposed to an ignition source Sheets
under controlled laboratory conditions. D 123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
1.2 This test method is applicable to all types of textile floor D 1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
coverings, regardless of the method of fabrication or whether D 5684 Terminology Relating to Pile Floor Covering
they are made from natural or man-made fibers. It is possible E 136 Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical
to apply this test method to unfinished material; however, the Tube Furnace at 750°C
results of such a test shall not be considered a satisfactory E 176 Terminology of Fire Standards
evaluation of a textile floor covering material for ultimate 2.2 AATCC Standard:
consumer use. Method 138-1972, Shampooing: Washing of Textile Floor
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1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the Coverings
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standard.Thevaluesgiveninbracketsareforinformationonly. 2.3 U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission:
1.4 This standard is used to measure and describe the 16 CFR Part 1630 Standard for the surface flammability of
response of materials, products, or assemblies to heat and carpets and rugs (FF 1-70)
flame under controlled conditions, but does not by itself 16 CFR Part 1631 Standard for the surface flammability of
incorporate all factors required for fire hazard or fire risk small carpets and rugs (FF 2-70)
assessment of the materials, products, or assemblies under
3. Terminology
actual fire conditions.
1.5 Fire testing of products and materials is inherently 3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 For definitions of terms contained in this test method
hazardous, and adequate safeguards for personnel and property
shall be employed in conducting these tests associated with fire issues refer to Terminology E 176. For
definitions of terms contained in this test method and associ-
1.6 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes
which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes ated with textile issues refer to Terminology D 123. For
definitions of terms contained in this test method and associ-
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered
as requirements of the standard. ated with pile floor covering issues refer to Terminology
D 5684.
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the 3.1.2 flame retardant, n—a chemical used to impart flame
resistance.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- 3.1.3 flame-retardant treatment, n—a process for incorpo-
rating or adding flame retardant(s) to a material or product.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Technical Manual of the American Association of Textile Chemists and
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E05 on Fire Colorists, P. O. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709.
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Standards and is direct responsibility of Subcommittee E05.22 on Surface Burning. Can be found in Title 16, Volume 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
Current edition approved February 1, 2004. Published March 2004. Originally Available from U.S. Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents, 732
approved in 1970. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as D 2859 - 02. N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401.
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D2859–04
3.1.3.1 Discussion—The term “flame-retardant treatment” 6. Apparatus and Reagent
doesnotapplytotextilesthatareinherently-flame-resistantdue
6.1 Test Chamber—Abox with inside dimensions of 300 by
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