6.2 Flaming ignition
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6.2 Flaming ignition

  6.2.1 Mattresses

For the purpose of this test method, all the types of behaviour described below in .1 to .5 are considered to be flaming ignition;

  • .1 the occurrence of any flames initiated by a smouldering ignition source;

  • .2 any test specimen that continues to flame for more than 150 s after removal of the igniting flame;

  • .3 any test specimen that displays escalating combustion behaviour, so that it is unsafe to continue the test and requires forcible extinction;

  • .4 any test specimen that burns until more than 66% consumed within 150 s after removal of the igniting flame;

  • .5 any test specimen that burns to the extremities of the specimen, viz. to either side or to the full thickness of the specimen, within the duration of the test.

  6.2.2 Blankets, quilts, pillows and thin light mattresses

For the purpose of this test method, all the types of behaviour described below in .1 to .5 are considered to be flaming ignition;

  • .1 the occurrence of any flames initiated by a smouldering ignition source;

  • .2 any test specimen that continues to flame for more than 150 s after removal of the igniting flame;

  • .3 any test specimen that displays escalating combustion behaviour, so that it is unsafe to continue the test and requires forcible extinction;

  • .4 any test specimen that burns until more than 66% consumed within 150 s after removal of the igniting flame;

  • .5 any test specimen that burns to either side of the specimen within the duration of the test.

Parent topic: 6 Criteria for Ignitability
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