ASTM D2859-15
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Ignition Characteristics of Finished Textile Floor Covering Materials
Standard Test Method for Ignition Characteristics of Finished Textile Floor Covering Materials
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method provides a procedure for identification of those finished textile floor covering materials that can be rated as flame-resistant under specific controlled laboratory conditions.
5.2 This test method does not specify the use of an underlay material. If an underlay material is used to assess the effect of a specific underlay in combination with a specific floor covering, such a variation in procedure must be noted in the report.
5.3 In this test, results are observed with the specimens in a horizontal plane. Different results are possible if the same material is tested or used in any other plane.
5.4 Test Method D2859 for testing finished textile floor covering materials for flammability is considered satisfactory for acceptance testing of commercial shipments since the method has been used extensively in the trade for acceptance testing. In cases of disagreement arising from differences in values reported by the purchaser and the seller when using this method for acceptance testing, the statistical bias, if any, between the laboratory of the purchaser and the laboratory of the seller shall be determined with each comparison being based on testing specimens randomly drawn from one sample of material of the type being evaluated.
5.5 The test procedures of this standard are similar but not identical to those contained in the standards for the surface flammability of carpets and rugs of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission4 (see also 1.1). The acceptance criterion of these CPSC standards requires that at least seven out of eight individual specimens of a given carpet or rug have passed the test, that is, that the charred portion of a tested specimen shall not extend to within 25.4 mm [1.0 in.] of the edge of the hole in the flattening frame at any point.
5.6 The acceptance criterion of this test method is consistent with that of CPSC standards (see Section 10).
SCOPE
1.1 This fire-test-response standard describes a test method for the determination of the flammability of finished textile floor covering materials when exposed to an ignition source under controlled laboratory conditions.
1.1.1 Carpets and rugs offered for sale in the United States are required by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to comply with the test methods in 16 CFR 1630 or 16 CFR 1631, as appropriate.
1.1.2 This test method is similar but not identical to the test methods contained in 16 CFR 1630 and CFR 1631 and issued by CPSC. If compliance with one of the CPSC test methods is required, this test method does not ensure regulatory compliance.
1.2 This test method is applicable to all types of textile floor coverings, regardless of the method of fabrication or whether they are made from natural or man-made fibers. It is possible to apply this test method to unfinished material; however, the results of such a test shall not be considered a satisfactory evaluation of a textile floor covering material for ultimate consumer use.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in brackets 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 Fire testing of products and materials is inherently hazardous, and adequate safeguards for personnel and property shall be employed in conducting these tests
1.6 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the ...
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Designation: D2859 − 15 AnAmerican National Standard
Standard Test Method for
Ignition Characteristics of Finished Textile Floor Covering
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Materials
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2859; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered
as requirements of the standard.
1.1 This fire-test-response standard describes a test method
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
for the determination of the flammability of finished textile
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
floor covering materials when exposed to an ignition source
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
under controlled laboratory conditions.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
1.1.1 Carpets and rugs offered for sale in the United States
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
are required by the Consumer Product Safety Commission
(CPSC) to comply with the test methods in 16 CFR 1630 or 16
2. Referenced Documents
CFR 1631, as appropriate.
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1.1.2 This test method is similar but not identical to the test
2.1 ASTM Standards:
methods contained in 16 CFR 1630 and CFR 1631 and issued
C1186 Specification for Flat Fiber-Cement Sheets
by CPSC. If compliance with one of the CPSC test methods is
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
required, this test method does not ensure regulatory compli-
D1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
ance.
D5684 Terminology Relating to Pile Floor Coverings
E136 Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical
1.2 This test method is applicable to all types of textile floor
Tube Furnace at 750°C
coverings, regardless of the method of fabrication or whether
E176 Terminology of Fire Standards
they are made from natural or man-made fibers. It is possible
to apply this test method to unfinished material; however, the
2.2 AATCC Standard:
results of such a test shall not be considered a satisfactory
Method 138-2014, Shampooing: Washing of Textile Floor
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evaluation of a textile floor covering material for ultimate
Coverings
consumer use.
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2.3 U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission:
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
16 CFR Part 1630 Standard for the surface flammability of
standard.Thevaluesgiveninbracketsareforinformationonly.
carpets and rugs (FF 1-70)
16 CFR Part 1631 Standard for the surface flammability of
1.4 This standard is used to measure and describe the
small carpets and rugs (FF 2-70)
response of materials, products, or assemblies to heat and
flame under controlled conditions, but does not by itself
3. Terminology
incorporate all factors required for fire hazard or fire risk
assessment of the materials, products, or assemblies under
3.1 Definitions:
actual fire conditions.
3.1.1 For definitions of terms contained in this test method
1.5 Fire testing of products and materials is inherently
associated with fire issues refer to Terminology E176. For
hazardous, and adequate safeguards for personnel and property
shall be employed in conducting these tests
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1.6 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
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Technical Manual of the American Association of Textile Chemists and
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E05 on Fire Colorists (AATCC), P.O. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, http://
Standards and is direct responsibility of Subcommittee E05.22 on Surface Burning. www.aatcc.org.
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Current edition approved Nov. 15, 2015. Published January 2016. Originally Can be found in Title 16, Volume 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
approved in 1970. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as D2859 - 06 (2011). Available from U.S. Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents, 732
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Designation: D2859 − 06 (Reapproved 2011) D2859 − 15 An American National Standard
Standard Test Method for
Ignition Characteristics of Finished Textile Floor Covering
1
Materials
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2859; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1 This fire-test-response standard describes a test method for the determination of the flammability of finished textile floor
covering materials when exposed to an ignition source under controlled laboratory conditions.
1.1.1 Carpets and rugs offered for sale in the United States are required by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
to comply with the test methods in 16 CFR 1630 or 16 CFR 1631, as appropriate.
1.1.2 This test method is similar but not identical to the test methods contained in 16 CFR 1630 and CFR 1631 and issued by
CPSC. If compliance with one of the CPSC test methods is required, this test method does not ensure regulatory compliance.
1.2 This test method is applicable to all types of textile floor coverings, regardless of the method of fabrication or whether they
are made from natural or man-made fibers. It is possible to apply this test method to unfinished material; however, the results of
such a test shall not be considered a satisfactory evaluation of a textile floor covering material for ultimate consumer use.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in brackets 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 Fire testing of products and materials is inherently hazardous, and adequate safeguards for personnel and property shall be
employed in conducting these tests
1.6 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.
1.7 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
D1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
D5684 Terminology Relating to Pile Floor Coverings
E136 Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750°C
E176 Terminology of Fire Standards
2.2 AATCC Standard:
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Method 138-1972,Method 138-2014, Shampooing: Washing of Textile Floor Coverings
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E05 on Fire Standards and is direct responsibility of Subcommittee E05.22 on Surface Burning.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2011Nov. 15, 2015. Published October 2011January 2016. Originally approved in 1970. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as
D2859 - 06.D2859 - 06 (2011). DOI: 10.1520/D2859-06R11.10.1520/D2859-15.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM 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.
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Technical Manual of the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC), P.O. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, http://www.aatcc.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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2.3 U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission:
16 CFR Part 1630 Standard for the surface flammability of carpets and rugs (FF 1-70)
16 CFR Part 1631 Standard for the surface flammability of small carpets and rugs (FF 2-70)
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 For definitions of terms contained in this test method associated with
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