ASTM D3065-01(2006)
(Test Method)Standard Test Methods for Flammability of Aerosol Products
Standard Test Methods for Flammability of Aerosol Products
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
These test methods were developed so that the Open Drum Test could be abandoned as a meaningful guide in establishing flammability hazards.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover the determination of flammability hazards for aerosol products.
1.2 These test methods appear in the following order: SectionFlame Projection Test4 to 7Closed Drum Test8 to 10
1.3 This standard should be used to measure and describe the properties of materials, products, or assemblies in response to heat and flame under controlled laboratory conditions and should not be used to describe or appraise the fire hazard or fire risk of materials, products, or assemblies under actual fire conditions. However, results of this test may be used as elements of a fire risk assessment which takes into account all of the factors which are pertinent to an assessment of the fire hazard of a particular end use.
1.4 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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Designation: D3065 − 01(Reapproved 2006)
Standard Test Methods for
Flammability of Aerosol Products
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3065; 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 Department of Defense.
1. Scope FLAME PROJECTION TEST
1.1 These test methods cover the determination of flamma-
4. Apparatus
bility hazards for aerosol products.
4.1 Base, 8 in. (203 mm) wide and 2 ft (0.6 m) long, marked
1.2 These test methods appear in the following order:
in 6-in. (152-mm) intervals.
Section
Flame Projection Test 4 to 7
4.2 Rule,2ft(0.6m)long,markedininches(ormillimetres)
Closed Drum Test 8 to 10
to be supported horizontally on the side of the base and
1.3 These test methods should be used to measure and
approximately 6 in. (152 mm) above it.
describe the properties of materials, products, or assemblies in
4.3 Candle, paraffin, approximately 1 in. (25 mm) in diam-
response to heat and flame under controlled laboratory condi-
eter and of such height that the top third of the flame is at the
tions and should not be used to describe or appraise the fire
height of the horizontal rule, to be placed at the zero point in
hazard or fire risk of materials, products, or assemblies under
the base.
actual fire conditions. However, results of this test may be used
as elements of a fire risk assessment which takes into account
5. Conditioning
allofthefactorswhicharepertinenttoanassessmentofthefire
hazard of a particular end use.
5.1 Condition the dispenser to 70 6 1°F (216 0.5°C).
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
6. Procedure
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
6.1 Conduct the test in a draft-free area that can be venti-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
lated and cleared after each test.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
6.2 Shake the dispenser, and hold it upright unless the label
states otherwise.
2. Referenced Documents
6.3 Position the dispenser 6 in. (152 mm) from the flame
2.1 ASTM Standards:
source and spray for 4 s (one operator noting the extension of
E1 Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers
the flame and the other operating the dispenser) through the top
third of the 2-in (51-mm) flame and essentially parallel to the
3. Significance and Use
rule.
3.1 These test methods were developed so that the Open
6.3.1 Warning—Do not spray large quantities in a small,
Drum Test could be abandoned as a meaningful guide in
confined area.
establishing flammability hazards.
6.4 Record the results.
6.5 Free the space of any previously discharged material,
These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on
repeat 6.2-6.4 twice again, and average the three results.
Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.33 on Mechanical
Dispensers . Originally developed by the Chemical Specialties ManufacturersAssn.
7. Report
Current edition approved April 1, 2006. Published April 2006. Originally
approved in 1972. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as D3065 – 01. DOI:
7.1 Report the following information:
10.1520/D3065-01R06.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
7.1.1 Product being tested,
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
7.1.2 Results of the three readings, and
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. 7.1.3 Average of the three results.
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D3065 − 01 (2006)
CLOSED DRUM TEST
8. Apparatus
8.1 Drum, open-head, 55 gal (208 dm ), modified as fol-
lows:
8.1.1 Fit a closure over the open drum head. The closure
may be either a hinged lid (Fig. 1), or a ⁄2-mil (0.0127-mm)
thickness of polyamide film. If the film is used, apply it as
follows:
in. mm in. mm
8.1.1.1 Stretch the film over the open end of the drum and
⁄6 1.6 2 51
hold it in place by a strong rubber band, that will stretch 1 in.
⁄2 13 9 229
(25 mm) when a 1-lb (0.45-kg) mass is hung from its lowest
FIG. 2 Candle Base
point when around the drum.
8.1.1.2 Cut a 1-in. (25-mm) vertical slit in the film, begin-
ning at a point 2 in. (51 mm) from the top of the drum.
10.5 As quickly as possible, place the dispenser at the 1-in.
8.1.1.3 Draw the film taut over the opening.
(25-mm) opening and spray directly into the drum, directing
8.1.2 Bore a circular opening 1 in. (25 mm) in diameter
the spray toward the center of the
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