ASTM D3801-20a
(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
5.1 The tests results represent afterflame and afterglow time in seconds for a material of specified shape, under the conditions of this test method.
5.2 The effect of material thickness, color additives, and possible loss of volatile components is measurable.
5.3 The results, when tabulated, are potentially useful as a reference for comparing the relative performance of materials and as an aid in material selection.
5.4 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.9 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: D3801 − 20a
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* 1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
1.1 This fire-test-response standard covers a small-scale
standard.
laboratory procedure for determining comparative burning
characteristics of solid-plastic material, using a 20-mm (50W) 1.7 This standard is used to measure and describe the
premixed flame applied to the base of specimens held in a response of materials, products, or assemblies to heat and
vertical position. flame under controlled conditions, but does not by itself
incorporate all factors required for fire hazard or fire risk
NOTE 1—This test method and the 20 mm (50W) Vertical Burning Test
assessment of the materials, products, or assemblies under
(V-0, V-1, or V-2) of ANSI/UL 94 are equivalent.
actual fire conditions.
NOTE 2—This test method andTest Method B of IEC 60695–11–10 are
equivalent. IEC 60695–11–10 has replaced ISO 1210.
1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the
NOTE 3—For additional information on materials that burn up to the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
holding clamp by this test method, see Test Method D635. For test
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
methods of flexible plastics in the form of thin sheets and film, see Test
Method D4804. For additional information on comparative burning
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
characteristics and resistance to burn-through, see Test Method D5048.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.2 This test method was developed for polymeric materials 1.9 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
used for parts in devices and appliances. The results are
intended to serve as a preliminary indication of their accept- ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
ability with respect to flammability for a particular application.
The final acceptance of the material is dependent upon its use mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
in complete equipment that conforms with the standards
applicable to such equipment.
2. Referenced Documents
1.3 The classification system described in the appendix is
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
intended for quality assurance and the preselection of compo-
D635 Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and
nent materials for products.
Time of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position
1.4 It is possible that this test is applicable to nonmetallic
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
materials other than plastics. Such application is outside the
D4804 TestMethodforDeterminingtheFlammabilityChar-
scope of this technical committee.
acteristics of Nonrigid Solid Plastics
1.5 This test method does not cover plastics when used for
D5025 Specification for Laboratory Burner Used for Small-
building construction, finishing or contents such as wall and
Scale Burning Tests on Plastic Materials
floorcoverings,furnishings,decorativeobjectsetc.Inaddition,
D5048 TestMethodforMeasuringtheComparativeBurning
the fire resistance (in terms of an hourly rating), flame spread,
Characteristics and Resistance to Burn-Through of Solid
smoke characterization and heat release rate are not evaluated
Plastics Using a 125-mm Flame
by this test. Other fire tests exist and shall be used to evaluate
D5207 Practice for Confirmation of 20–mm (50–W) and
the flammability of materials in these intended end use product
125–mm (500–W) Test Flames for Small-Scale Burning
configuration.
Tests on Plastic Materials
E176 Terminology of Fire Standards
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D20 on Plastics
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.30 on Thermal Properties
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(Section D20.30.03). For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2020. Published September 2020. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1987. Last previous e
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Designation: D3801 − 20 D3801 − 20a
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 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.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.30 on Thermal Properties (Section
D20.30.03).
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2020Sept. 1, 2020. Published March 2020September 2020. Originally approved in 1987. Last previous edition approved in 20192020
as D3801 – 19a.D3801 – 20. DOI: 10.1520/D3801-20.10.1520/D3801-20A.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.9 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
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 Us
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