ASTM D4723-07

Standard Classification Index of and Descriptions of Textile Flammability Test Methods

SCOPE
1.1 This index provides lists of test methods used in the United States of America and Canada for measuring and describing the properties of textiles and textile products or assemblies in response to heat and flame under controlled laboratory conditions. Military specifications are not included in the listing. Related but separately published sampling plans are not included.
1.2 Indices
1.2.1 An index of test methods per end use application is found in .
1.2.2 An index of test methods by publishing agency or the authority having jurisdiction is found in . The World Wide Web address of the publisher is listed so that the reader can gather specific information on the standard or regulation.
1.2.3 Although some research test methods are not included, the listing is reasonably complete for textile items of commerce.
1.3 All published ASTM textile methods are included as well as methods useful for, but not necessarily intended exclusively for, textiles.
1.4 Some documents are included solely because they may be useful for reference or research purposes.
1.5 ASTM assumes no responsibility for the suitability of the listed test methods and performance specifications to describe or appraise the fire hazard of materials, products, or assemblies under actual fire conditions. Inclusion in this listing does not constitute endorsement by ASTM.
1.6 This standard can not be used to provide quantitative measure.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Dec-2006
• ICS: 13.220.40 - Ignitability and burning behaviour of materials and products
• ICS: 59.080.30 - Textile fabrics
• Technical Committee: D13 - Textiles
• Drafting Committee: D13.52 - Flammability

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D4723-99 - Standard Index of and Descriptions of Textile Heat and Flammability Test Methods and Performance Specifications
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2007
• Replaced By: ASTM D4723-07e1 - Standard Classification Index of and Descriptions of Textile Flammability Test Methods
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2007
• Referred By: ASTM F1358/F1358M-20 - Standard Test Method for Effects of Flame Impingement on Materials Used in Protective Clothing Not Designated Primarily for Flame Resistance
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2007

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D 4723 – 07
Standard Classification Index of and Descriptions of
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Textile Flammability Test Methods
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 4723; 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.
1. Scope D 4391 Terminology Relating to The Burning Behavior of
Textiles
1.1 This index provides lists of test methods used in the
E 176 Terminology of Fire Standards
United States of America and Canada for measuring and
F 1494 Terminology Relating to Protective Clothing
describing the properties of textiles and textile products or
assemblies in response to heat and flame under controlled
3. Terminology
laboratory conditions. Military specifications are not included
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms relating to burning
in the listing. Related but separately published sampling plans
behavior, refer toTerminology D 4391. For definitions of other
are not included.
textile terms, refer to Terminology D 123. For definitions of
1.2 Indices:
terms related to plastics refer to Terminology D 883. For
1.2.1 An index of test methods per end use application is
definitions related to fire science refer to Terminology E 176.
found in 6.1.
For definitions of terms relating to protective clothing refer to
1.2.2 An index of test methods by publishing agency or the
Terminology F 1494.
authority having jurisdiction is found in 6.2. The World Wide
Web address of the publisher is listed so that the reader can
4. Significance and Use
gather specific information on the standard or regulation.
4.1 The information indexed provides the user with the
1.2.3 Althoughsomeresearchtestmethodsarenotincluded,
identification of test methods, performance specifications, and
the listing is reasonably complete for textile items of com-
related documents pertaining to the flammability or response to
merce.
heat of textiles and materials.
1.3 All published ASTM textile methods are included as
well as methods useful for, but not necessarily intended
5. Basis of Classification
exclusively for, textiles.
5.1 The classification indices provides information about
1.4 Some documents are included solely because they may
theenduseofthetestmethod,itsidentificationnumberwithno
be useful for reference or research purposes.
edition date, the publishing agency, and its World Wide Web
1.5 ASTM assumes no responsibility for the suitability of
(www) address so that detailed information can be obtained
the listed test methods and performance specifications to
from the publisher.
describe or appraise the fire hazard of materials, products, or
assemblies under actual fire conditions. Inclusion in this listing
6. Test Methods by End Use Application and by
does not constitute endorsement by ASTM.
Publishing Agency
1.6 This standard can not be used to provide quantitative
6.1 Index of Test Methods by End Use Application:
measure.
6.1.1 Clothing and Textiles:
6.1.1.1 Consumer Wearing Apparel:
2. Referenced Documents
2 ASTM F 1230
2.1 ASTM Standards:
16 CFR 1610
D 123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
16 CFR 1611
NFPA 705
D 883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
CAN/CGSB 4.2 No. 27.3 /ISO 6941
CAN/CGSB 4.2 No. 27.4 /ISO 6940
CAN/CGSB 4.162
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This classification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D13 on
6.1.1.2 Children’s Sleepwear:
Textiles and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.52 on Flammability.
ASTM F 6545
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2007. Published January 2007. Originally
16 CFR 1615
approved in 1987. Last previous edition approved in 1999 as D 4723 – 99.
16 CFR 1616
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
6.1.1.3 Protective Clothing:
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
ASTM F 1506
the ASTM website.
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D4723–07
ASTM F 4108 16 CFR 1630
ASTM F 1891 16 CFR 1631
NFPA 1971 NFPA 253
NFPA 1975 CAN/CGSB 4.2 No. 27.6
NFPA 1976 CAN/CGSB 4.155
NFPA 1977 CAN/CGSB 4.162
NFPA 1991 CAN 4–S1022
NFPA 1992 CAN 4–S 117.1
NFPA 1994 CAN 4–S117
NFPA 1999 ULC S–102.2
NFPA 2122
6.1.2.6 Upholstered Furniture:
CAN/CGSB 4.2 No. 781.1
CAN/CGSB 155.1
ASTM F 5238
CAN/CGSB 155.2
ASTM F 1352
ASTM F 1353
6.1.1.4 Textile Flammability and Heat Transfer Methods:
ASTM F 1537
ASTM F 1518 ASTM F 1822
ASTM F 1354
ASTM F 3411
ASTM F 3659 ASTM F 1474
ASTM F 6413 ASTM F 1550
ASTM F 7024 ASTM F 1870
ASTM F 1291 BFD 1X-1 Boston Fire Department
ASTM F 1
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