ASTM D4804-19
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Determining the Flammability Characteristics of Nonrigid Solid Plastics
Standard Test Method for Determining the Flammability Characteristics of Nonrigid Solid Plastics
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 The test results represent the afterflame and afterglow times, in seconds, for a material under the conditions of the test.
5.2 The afterflame and afterglow times and other burning phenomena will vary with thickness. Test data shall only be compared with data for material of the same comparable thickness.
5.3 The effect of material thickness, colors, additives, deterioration, and possible loss of volatile components is measurable.
5.4 The results serve as a reference for comparing the relative performance of materials and can be an aid in material selection.
5.5 In this procedure, the specimens are subjected to one or more specific sets of laboratory test conditions. If different test conditions are substituted or the end-use conditions are changed, it will not always be possible by or from this test method to predict 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 test methods describe small-scale laboratory procedures for determining the comparative burning characteristics of solid plastic materials that, due to specimen thinness and nonrigidity, distort, shrink, and/or are consumed up to holding clamp when tested using Test Method D3801. A flame is applied to the base of specimens held in a vertical position and the extinguishing times are determined upon removal of the test flame.
1.2 The classification system described in Appendix X1 is intended for quality assurance and the preselection of component materials for products.
1.3 This standard measures and describes 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.
Note 1: This standard is equivalent to ISO 9773, IEC 60695-11-10, and UL 94 (Section 11).
Note 2: For rate of burning of nonrigid solid plastics in a horizontal position, formerly Test Method B of this test method, see Test Method D635.
1.4 This test method is not intended to cover plastics when used as materials for building construction or finishing.
1.5 Fire testing is inherently hazardous. Adequate safeguards for personnel and property shall be employed in conducting these tests.
1.6 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. For specific hazard statements, see 6.1.1.
1.7 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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Designation: D4804 − 19
Standard Test Method for
Determining the Flammability Characteristics of Nonrigid
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Solid Plastics
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4804; 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* ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
1.1 This fire-test-response test methods describe small-scale
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
laboratoryproceduresfordeterminingthecomparativeburning
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
characteristics of solid plastic materials that, due to specimen
thinness and nonrigidity, distort, shrink, and/or are consumed
2. Referenced Documents
up to holding clamp when tested using Test Method D3801.A
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
flame is applied to the base of specimens held in a vertical
D635 Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and
position and the extinguishing times are determined upon
Time of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position
removal of the test flame.
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
1.2 The classification system described in Appendix X1 is
D3801 TestMethodforMeasuringtheComparativeBurning
intended for quality assurance and the preselection of compo-
Characteristics of Solid Plastics in a Vertical Position
nent materials for products.
D5025 Specification for Laboratory Burner Used for Small-
1.3 This standard measures and describes the response of Scale Burning Tests on Plastic Materials
materials, products, or assemblies to heat and flame under D5207 Practice for Confirmation of 20–mm (50–W) and
controlled conditions, but does not by itself incorporate all 125–mm (500–W) Test Flames for Small-Scale Burning
factors required for fire hazard or fire risk assessment of the Tests on Plastic Materials
materials, products, or assemblies under actual fire conditions. E176 Terminology of Fire Standards
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
NOTE 1—This standard is equivalent to ISO 9773, IEC 60695-11-10,
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
and UL 94 (Section 11).
2.2 ISO Standards:
NOTE 2—For rate of burning of nonrigid solid plastics in a horizontal
position, formerly Test Method B of this test method, see Test Method
ISO 9773–98 Plastics—Determination of Burning Behav-
D635.
iour of Thin Flexible Vertical Specimens in Contact With
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1.4 This test method is not intended to cover plastics when a Small Flame Ignition Source
used as materials for building construction or finishing.
3. Terminology
1.5 Fire testing is inherently hazardous. Adequate safe-
3.1 Definitions—For terms relating to plastics, the defini-
guards for personnel and property shall be employed in
tions in this test method are in accordance with Terminology
conducting these tests.
D883. For definitions of fire-related terms used in this test
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
method, refer to Terminology E176.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.2.1 flame-application time—the time in seconds that the
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
flame from the burner is in contact with the specimen.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
For specific hazard statements, see 6.1.1.
3.2.2 flaming material—flaming drips or particles from the
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor- specimenwhichignitethedry,absorbent100 %surgicalcotton
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
placed 300 mm 6 10 mm below the test specimen.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D20 on Plastics contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.30 on Thermal Properties. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved May 1, 2019. Published May 2019. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 1988. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as D4804 – 14. DOI: Available fromAmerican National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
10.1520/D4804-19. 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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Designation: D4804 − 14 D4804 − 19
Standard Test Method for
Determining the Flammability Characteristics of Nonrigid
1
Solid Plastics
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4804; 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 test methods describe small-scale laboratory procedures for determining the comparative burning
characteristics of solid plastic materials that, due to specimen thinness and nonrigidity, distort, shrink, and/or are consumed up to
holding clamp when tested using Test Method D3801. A flame is applied to the base of specimens held in a vertical position and
the extinguishing times are determined upon removal of the test flame.
1.2 The classification system described in Appendix X1 is intended for quality assurance and the preselection of component
materials for products.
1.3 This standard measures and describes 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.
NOTE 1—This standard is equivalent to ISO 9773, IEC 60695-11-10, and UL 94 (Section 11).
NOTE 2—For rate of burning of nonrigid solid plastics in a horizontal position, formerly Test Method B of this test method, see Test Method D635.
1.4 This test method is not intended to cover plastics when used as materials for building construction or finishing.
1.5 Fire testing is inherently hazardous. Adequate safeguards for personnel and property shall be employed in conducting these
tests.
1.6 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific hazard statements, see 6.1.1.
1.7 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
D3801 Test Method for Measuring the Comparative Burning Characteristics of Solid Plastics in a Vertical Position
D5025 Specification for Laboratory Burner Used for Small-Scale Burning Tests on Plastic Materials
D5207 Practice for Confirmation of 20–mm (50–W) and 125–mm (500–W) Test Flames for Small-Scale Burning Tests on
Plastic Materials
E176 Terminology of Fire Standards
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
2.2 ISO Standards:
ISO 9773–98 Plastics—Determination of Burning Behaviour of Thin Flexible Vertical Specimens in Contact With a Small
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Flame Ignition Source
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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.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2014May 1, 2019. Published January 2015May 2019. Originally approved in 1988. Last previous edition approved in 20092014 as
D4804 – 09.D4804 – 14. DOI: 10.1520/D4804-14.10.1520/D4804-19.
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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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Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For terms relating to plastics, the definitions in this test method are in accordance with Terminology D883. For
definitions o
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