ASTM E1740-09
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Determining the Heat Release Rate and Other Fire-Test-Response Characteristics of Wallcovering Composites Using a Cone Calorimeter
Standard Test Method for Determining the Heat Release Rate and Other Fire-Test-Response Characteristics of Wallcovering Composites Using a Cone Calorimeter
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method is used to determine the time to sustained flaming and heat release of materials and composites exposed to a prescribed initial test heat flux in the cone calorimeter apparatus.
Quantitative heat release measurements provide information that can be used to compare wallcoverings and constructions and for input to fire models.
Heat release measurements provide useful information for product development by giving a quantitative measure of specific changes in fire performance caused by component and composite modifications.
Heat release data obtained by this test method will be inappropriate if the product will not spread flame over its surface under the fire exposure conditions of interest.
Variations in substrates, mounting methods, and adhesives used to laminate composite products will potentially affect the test responses. These variables must be controlled during any comparative experiments.
Test Limitations—The test data are invalid if any of the following occur:
Explosive spalling,
The specimen swells sufficiently prior to ignition to touch the spark plug or swells up to the plane of the heater base during combustion, or
The surface laminate rolls or curls when placed under the radiant heater.
The specimens are subjected to one or more specific sets of laboratory conditions in this procedure. If different test conditions are substituted or the end-use conditions are changed, it is not always possible by or from this test to predict changes in the fire-test-response characteristics measured. The results are therefore valid only for the fire test exposure conditions described in this procedure.
SCOPE
1.1 This fire-test-response test method covers determination of the ignitability and heat release rate of composites consisting of a wallcovering, a substrate, and all laminating adhesives, coatings, and finishes. Heat release information cannot be used alone to evaluate the flammability of wallcoverings. The data are intended to be used for modeling or with other data to evaluate a material.
1.2 This test method provides for measurement of the time to sustained flaming, heat release rate, peak and total heat release, and effective heat of combustion at a constant initial test heat flux of 35 kW/m 2. Heat release data at different heat fluxes are also obtained by this test method. The specimen is oriented horizontally, and a spark ignition source is used.
1.3 The fire-test-response characteristics are determined using the apparatus and procedures described in Test Method E1354.
1.4 The tests are conducted on bench-scale specimens combining the components used in the actual installation.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. See .
1.6 Fire testing of products and materials is inherently hazardous, and adequate safeguards for personnel and property shall be used in conducting these tests. This test method potentially involves hazardous materials, operations, and equipment.
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 Fire testing of products and materials is inherently hazardous, and adequate safeguards for personnel and property shall be employed in conducting these tests. This test method may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. Specific information about hazard is given in Section 6.
1.9 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.
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An American National Standard
Designation:E1740–09
Standard Test Method for
Determining the Heat Release Rate and Other
Fire-Test-Response Characteristics of Wallcovering
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Composites Using a Cone Calorimeter
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1740; 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.
INTRODUCTION
This test method provides a means for measuring the fire-test-response characteristics of
wallcoverings and wallcovering composites using a bench-scale oxygen consumption calorimeter.
1. Scope assessment of the materials, products, or assemblies under
actual fire conditions.
1.1 This fire-test-response test method covers determination
1.8 Fire testing of products and materials is inherently
oftheignitabilityandheatreleaserateofcompositesconsisting
hazardous, and adequate safeguards for personnel and prop-
of a wallcovering, a substrate, and all laminating adhesives,
erty shall be employed in conducting these tests. This test
coatings, and finishes. Heat release information cannot be used
method may involve hazardous materials, operations, and
alone to evaluate the flammability of wallcoverings. The data
equipment. Specific information about hazard is given in
are intended to be used for modeling or with other data to
Section 6.
evaluate a material.
1.9 This standard does not purport to address all of the
1.2 This test method provides for measurement of the time
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
to sustained flaming, heat release rate, peak and total heat
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
release, and effective heat of combustion at a constant initial
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priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
test heat flux of 35 kW/m . Heat release data at different heat
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
fluxes are also obtained by this test method. The specimen is
oriented horizontally, and a spark ignition source is used.
2. Referenced Documents
1.3 The fire-test-response characteristics are determined
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
using the apparatus and procedures described in Test Method
C1186 Specification for Flat Fiber-Cement Sheets
E1354.
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
1.4 The tests are conducted on bench-scale specimens
D5865 Test Method for Gross Calorific Value of Coal and
combining the components used in the actual installation.
Coke
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of
standard. See IEEE/ASTM SI-10.
Building Materials
1.6 Fire testing of products and materials is inherently
E176 Terminology of Fire Standards
hazardous, and adequate safeguards for personnel and property
E603 Guide for Room Fire Experiments
shall be used in conducting these tests. This test method
E906 Test Method for Heat and Visible Smoke Release
potentially involves hazardous materials, operations, and
Rates for Materials and Products Using a Thermopile
equipment.
Method
1.7 This standard is used to measure and describe the
E1354 Test Method for Heat and Visible Smoke Release
response of materials, products, or assemblies to heat and
Rates for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen Con-
flame under controlled conditions, but does not by itself
sumption Calorimeter
incorporate all factors required for fire hazard or fire risk
E1474 Test Method for Determining the Heat Release Rate
of Upholstered Furniture and Mattress Components or
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E05 on Fire
Standards and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E05.21 on Smoke and
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Combustion Products. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2009. Published October 2009. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as E1740 – 07a. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/E1740-09. the ASTM website.
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E1740–09
Composites Using a Bench Scale Oxygen Consumption heat flux to the specimen surface. The heat flux can also be
Calorimeter measured at any time during a fire test, for example as
IEEE/ASTM SI-10 American National Standard for Use of described in Guide E603, on any surface, and with measure-
the International System of Units (SI): The Modern Metric ment devices responding to r
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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.
An American National Standard
Designation:E1740–07a Designation:E1740–09
Standard Test Method for
Determining the Heat Release Rate and Other
Fire-Test-Response Characteristics of Wallcovering
1
Composites Using a Cone Calorimeter
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1740; 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.
INTRODUCTION
This test method provides a means for measuring the fire-test-response characteristics of
wallcoverings and wallcovering composites using a bench-scale oxygen consumption calorimeter.
1. Scope
1.1 This fire-test-response test method covers determination of the ignitability and heat release rate of composites consisting of
a wallcovering, a substrate, and all laminating adhesives, coatings, and finishes. Heat release information cannot be used alone to
evaluate the flammability of wallcoverings.The data are intended to be used for modeling or with other data to evaluate a material.
1.2 This test method provides for measurement of the time to sustained flaming, heat release rate, peak and total heat release,
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and effective heat of combustion at a constant radiantinitial test heat flux of 35 kW/m . Heat release data at different heatingheat
fluxes are also obtained by this test method. The specimen is oriented horizontally, and a spark ignition source is used.
1.3 The fire-test-response characteristics are determined using the apparatus and procedures described in Test Method E1354.
1.4 The tests are conducted on bench-scale specimens combining the components used in the actual installation.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. See IEEE/ASTM SI-10IEEE/ASTM SI-10.
1.6 Fire testing of products and materials is inherently hazardous, and adequate safeguards for personnel and property shall be
used in conducting these tests. This test method potentially involves hazardous materials, operations, and equipment.
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 Fire testing of products and materials is inherently hazardous, and adequate safeguards for personnel and property shall
be employed in conducting these tests. This test method may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. Specific
information about hazard is given in Section 6.
1.9 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
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C1186 Specification for Flat Fiber-Cement Sheets
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
D5865 Test Method for Gross Calorific Value of Coal and Coke
E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
E176 Terminology of Fire Standards
E603 Guide for Room Fire Experiments
E906 Test Method for Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products Using a Thermopile Method
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee E05 on Fire Standards and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E05.21 on Smoke and Combustion
Products.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2007.2009. Published October 2007.2009. Originally approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as E1740 – 07a. DOI:
10.1520/E1740-07A.10.1520/E1740-09.
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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.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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E1740–09
E1354 Test Method for Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen Consumption
Calorimeter
E1474 Test Method for Determining the Heat Release Rate of Upholstered Furniture and Mattress Components or Composites
Using a Benc
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