ASTM F1534-10

Standard Test Method for Determining Changes in Fire-Test-Response Characteristics of Cushioning Materials After Water Leaching

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The fire performance of a material or product is affected by a combination of its fire-test-response characteristics. Two of the most commonly determined fire-test-response characteristics of cushioning materials are the surface flammability, in accordance with Test Method D3675, and the specific optical density of smoke, in accordance with Test Method E662.
Cushioning materials used in upholstery applications are potentially exposed to leaching of the active ingredients due to (1) water solubility of the treating agents or (2) exposure to high humidity.
In view of the importance that the fire performance of the cushioning materials used in upholstery applications remain constant throughout their intended service life, this test method provides a means to test for the potential change in two fire-test-response characteristics due to leaching.
SCOPE
1.1 This fire-test-response test method covers a procedure for leaching cushioning materials with water and determining changes in two specific fire-test-response characteristics: (1) the surface flammability, in accordance with Test Method D3675, and (2) the specific optical density of smoke generated, in accordance with Test Method E662.
1.2 In view of the wide variation in potential service conditions, it is likely that results of this leaching test will not give a direct correlation with service performance for all applications. However, the test method yields comparative data on which to base judgments as to expected service of cushioning materials and is useful in research and development work.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.4 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.  
1.5 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. For specific precautionary statements, see Section 7.
1.6 Fire testing is inherently hazardous. Adequate safeguards for personnel and property shall be employed in conducting these tests.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Nov-2010
• ICS: 13.220.50 - Fire-resistance of building materials and elements
• Technical Committee: F33 - Detention and Correctional Facilities
• Drafting Committee: F33.05 - Furnishings and Equipment

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F1534-05 - Standard Test Method for Determining Changes in Fire-Test-Response Characteristics of Cushioning Materials After Water Leaching
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2010
• Referred By: ASTM E2061-23 - Standard Guide for Fire Hazard Assessment of Rail Transportation Vehicles
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2010
• Referred By: ASTM F1870-22 - Standard Guide for Selection of Fire Test Methods for the Assessment of Upholstered Furnishings in Detention and Correctional Facilities
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2010
• Referred By: ASTM E2280-21 - Standard Guide for Fire Hazard Assessment of the Effect of Upholstered Seating Furniture Within Patient Rooms of Health Care Facilities
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2010

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F1534 − 10
StandardTest Method for
Determining Changes in Fire-Test-Response Characteristics
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of Cushioning Materials After Water Leaching
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1534; 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 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 This fire-test-response test method covers a procedure 2.1 ASTM Standards:
for leaching cushioning materials with water and determining D3675 Test Method for Surface Flammability of Flexible
changes in two specific fire-test-response characteristics: (1) Cellular Materials Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
the surface flammability, in accordance with Test Method E176 Terminology of Fire Standards
D3675, and (2) the specific optical density of smoke generated, E662 Test Method for Specific Optical Density of Smoke
in accordance with Test Method E662. Generated by Solid Materials
1.2 In view of the wide variation in potential service
3. Terminology
conditions, it is likely that results of this leaching test will not
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this test
give a direct correlation with service performance for all
method and associated with fire issues refer to Terminology
applications.However,thetestmethodyieldscomparativedata
E176.
on which to base judgments as to expected service of cushion-
ing materials and is useful in research and development work. 3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 cushioning, n—material used to isolate or reduce the
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
effect of externally applied shock or vibration forces, or both.
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only. 3.2.2 fire performance, n—response of a material, product,
or assembly in a specific fire, other than a fire test involving
1.4 This standard is used to measure and describe the
controlled conditions (different from fire-test-response
response of materials, products, or assemblies to heat and
characteristic, q.v.).
flame under controlled conditions, but does not by itself
3.2.2.1 Discussion—The ASTM Policy on Fire Standards
incorporate all factors required for fire hazard or fire risk
distinguishes between the response of materials, products, or
assessment of the materials, products, or assemblies under
assemblies to heat and flame “under controlled conditions,”
actual fire conditions.
which is fire-test-response characteristic, and “under actual fire
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
conditions,” which is fire performance. Fire performance
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
depends on the occasion or environment and may not be
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
measurable. In view of the limited availability of fire-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
performance data, the response to one or more fire tests,
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific
appropriately recognized as representing end-use conditions, is
precautionary statements, see Section 7.
generally used as a predictor of the fire performance of a
1.6 Fire testing is inherently hazardous. Adequate safe-
material, product, or assembly.
guards for personnel and property shall be employed in
3.2.3 fire-test-response characteristic, n—response charac-
conducting these tests.
teristic of a material, product, or assembly, to a prescribed
source of heat, or flame, under controlled fire conditions; such
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F33 on
Detention and Correctional Facilitiesand is the direct responsibility of Subcommit-
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tee F33.05 on Furnishings and Equipment. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2010. Published January 2011. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as F1534 – 05. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/F1534-10. the ASTM website.
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response characteristics may include but are not limited to ease 6. Apparatus
of ignition, flame spread, heat release, mass loss, smoke
6.1 Water Tank—Use a water container or tank of a shape
generation, fire resistance, and toxic potency of smoke.
and size sufficient for the specimens to be fully submersible
3.2.3.
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