ASTM D3801-10
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Measuring the Comparative Burning Characteristics of Solid Plastics in a Vertical Position
Standard Test Method for Measuring the Comparative Burning Characteristics of Solid Plastics in a Vertical Position
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The tests results represent afterflame and afterglow time in seconds for a material of specified shape, under the conditions of this test method.
The effect of material thickness, color additives, and possible loss of volatile components is measurable.
The results, when tabulated, are potentially useful as a reference for comparing the relative performance of materials and as an aid in material selection.
In this procedure, the specimens are subjected to one or more specific sets of laboratory test conditions. Different test conditions will likely result in changes in the fire-test-response characteristics measured. Therefore, the results are valid only for the fire-test-exposure conditions described in this test method.
SCOPE
1.1 This fire-test-response standard covers a small-scale laboratory procedure for determining comparative burning characteristics of solid-plastic material, using a 20-mm (50W) premixed flame applied to the base of specimens held in a vertical position.
Note 1—This test method and the 20 mm (50W) Vertical Burning Test (V-0, V-1, or V-2) of ANSI/UL 94 are equivalent.
Note 2—This test method and Test Method B of IEC 60695–11–10 are equivalent. IEC 60695–11–10 has replaced ISO 1210.
Note 3—For additional information on materials that burn up to the holding clamp by this test method, see Test Method D635. For test methods of flexible plastics in the form of thin sheets and film, see Test Method D4804. For additional information on comparative burning characteristics and resistance to burn-through, see Test Method D5048.
1.2 This test method was developed for polymeric materials used for parts in devices and appliances. The results are intended to serve as a preliminary indication of their acceptability with respect to flammability for a particular application. The final acceptance of the material is dependent upon its use in complete equipment that conforms with the standards applicable to such equipment.
1.3 The classification system described in the appendix is intended for quality assurance and the preselection of component materials for products.
1.4 It is possible that this test is applicable to nonmetallic materials other than plastics. Such application is outside the scope of this technical committee.
1.5 This test method does not cover plastics when used for building construction, finishing or contents such as wall and floor coverings, furnishings, decorative objects etc. In addition, the fire resistance (in terms of an hourly rating), flame spread, smoke characterization and heat release rate are not evaluated by this test. Other fire tests exist and shall be used to evaluate the flammability of materials in these intended end use product configuration.
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.7 This standard is used to measure and describe the response of materials, products, or assemblies 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.
1.8 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.
General Information
Relations
Buy Standard
Standards Content (Sample)
NOTICE: This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or withdrawn.
Contact ASTM International (www.astm.org) for the latest information
Designation: D3801 − 10
Standard Test Method for
Measuring the Comparative Burning Characteristics of Solid
1
Plastics in a Vertical Position
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3801; 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.
1. Scope* by this test. Other fire tests exist and shall be used to evaluate
the flammability of materials in these intended end use product
1.1 This fire-test-response standard covers a small-scale
configuration.
laboratory procedure for determining comparative burning
characteristics of solid-plastic material, using a 20-mm (50W) 1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
premixed flame applied to the base of specimens held in a standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
vertical position. standard.
1.7 This standard is used to measure and describe the
NOTE 1—This test method and the 20 mm (50W) Vertical Burning Test
(V-0, V-1, or V-2) of ANSI/UL 94 are equivalent.
response of materials, products, or assemblies to heat and
NOTE 2—This test method and Test Method B of IEC 60695–11–10 are
flame under controlled conditions, but does not by itself
equivalent. IEC 60695–11–10 has replaced ISO 1210.
incorporate all factors required for fire hazard or fire risk
NOTE 3—For additional information on materials that burn up to the
assessment of the materials, products, or assemblies under
holding clamp by this test method, see Test Method D635. For test
actual fire conditions.
methods of flexible plastics in the form of thin sheets and film, see Test
Method D4804. For additional information on comparative burning
1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the
characteristics and resistance to burn-through, see Test Method D5048.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
1.2 This test method was developed for polymeric materials
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
used for parts in devices and appliances. The results are
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
intended to serve as a preliminary indication of their accept-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
ability with respect to flammability for a particular application.
The final acceptance of the material is dependent upon its use
2. Referenced Documents
in complete equipment that conforms with the standards
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
applicable to such equipment.
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
1.3 The classification system described in the appendix is
D635 Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and
intended for quality assurance and the preselection of compo-
Time of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position
nent materials for products.
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D4804 TestMethodforDeterminingtheFlammabilityChar-
1.4 It is possible that this test is applicable to nonmetallic
acteristics of Nonrigid Solid Plastics
materials other than plastics. Such application is outside the
D5025 Specification for Laboratory Burner Used for Small-
scope of this technical committee.
Scale Burning Tests on Plastic Materials
1.5 This test method does not cover plastics when used for
D5048 TestMethodforMeasuringtheComparativeBurning
building construction, finishing or contents such as wall and
Characteristics and Resistance to Burn-Through of Solid
floorcoverings,furnishings,decorativeobjectsetc.Inaddition,
Plastics Using a 125-mm Flame
the fire resistance (in terms of an hourly rating), flame spread,
D5207 Practice for Confirmation of 20–mm (50–W) and
smoke characterization and heat release rate are not evaluated
125–mm (500–W) Test Flames for Small-Scale Burning
Tests on Plastic Materials
1
This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D20 on Plastics
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.30 on Thermal Properties
2
(Section D20.30.03). For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved July 1, 2010. Published July 2010. Originally approved contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
in 1987. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as D3801 - 06. DOI: 10.1520/ Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
D3801-10. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
1
---------------------- Page: 1 ----------------------
D3801 − 10
E176 Terminology of Fire Standards 5. Significance and Use
E691 Practice for Co
...
This document is not anASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of anASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:D3801–06 Designation: D3801 – 10
Standard Test Method for
Measuring the Comparative Burning Characteristics of Solid
1
Plastics in a Vertical Position
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3801; 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.
1. Scope*
1.1 This fire-test-response standard covers a small-scale laboratory procedure for determining comparative burning character-
istics of solid-plastic material, using a 20-mm (50W) premixed flame applied to the base of specimens held in a vertical position.
NOTE 1—This test method and the 20 mm (50W) Vertical Burning Test (V-0, V-1, or V-2) of ANSI/UL 94 are equivalent.
NOTE 2—This test method and Test Method B of IEC 60695–11–10 are equivalent. IEC 60695–11–10 has replaced ISO 1210.
NOTE 3—For additional information on materials that burn up to the holding clamp by this test method, see Test Method D635. For test methods of
flexible plastics in the form of thin sheets and film, see Test Method D4804. For additional information on comparative burning characteristics and
resistance to burn-through, see Test Method D5048.
1.2 This test method was developed for polymeric materials used for parts in devices and appliances. The results are intended
to serve as a preliminary indication of their acceptability with respect to flammability for a particular application. The final
acceptance of the material is dependent upon its use in complete equipment that conforms with the standards applicable to such
equipment.
1.3 The classification system described in the appendix is intended for quality assurance and the preselection of component
materials for products.
1.4 It is possible that this test is applicable to nonmetallic materials other than plastics. Such application is outside the scope
of this technical committee.
1.5 This test method does not cover plastics when used for building construction, finishing or contents such as wall and floor
coverings, furnishings, decorative objects etc. In addition, the fire resistance (in terms of an hourly rating), flame spread, smoke
characterization and heat release rate are not evaluated by this test. Other fire tests exist and shall be used to evaluate the
flammability of materials in these intended end use product configuration.
1.6The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard.
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.7 This standard is used to measure and describe the response of materials, products, or assemblies 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.
1.8 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.
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards: ASTM Standards:
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
D635 Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D4804 Test Method for Determining the Flammability Characteristics of Nonrigid Solid Plastics
D5025 Specification for Laboratory Burner Used for Small-Scale Burning Tests on Plastic Materials
1
This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D20 on Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.30 on Thermal Properties (Section
D20.30.03).
Current edition approved Sept. 15, 2006. Published October 2006. Originally approved in 1987. Last previous edition approved in 2000 as D3801-00. DOI:
10.1520/D3801-06.
Current edition approved July 1, 2010. Published July 2010. Originally approved in 1987. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as D3801 - 06. DOI: 10.1520/D3801-10.
2
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end
...
Questions, Comments and Discussion
Ask us and Technical Secretary will try to provide an answer. You can facilitate discussion about the standard in here.