Development of a new large flaming ignition source for upholstered seating and mattress tests. Part 2: Ignition behaviour of different large flaming sources on mattresses and upholstered composites

Flaming ignition sources are used in standard tests to assess the ignitability of upholstery seating and mattress composites. These sources should preferably be equivalent to ignition sources occurring in real life situations. BS5852 defines a total of seven ignition sources of which the No. 5 Crib...

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Published in:Cellular polymers 2002-01, Vol.21 (4), p.265-282
Main Authors: LAPERRE, J, PAUL, K. T
Format: Article
Language:English
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Applied sciences
Exact sciences and technology
Polymer industry, paints, wood
Technology of polymers
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Summary:Flaming ignition sources are used in standard tests to assess the ignitability of upholstery seating and mattress composites. These sources should preferably be equivalent to ignition sources occurring in real life situations. BS5852 defines a total of seven ignition sources of which the No. 5 Crib is used for testing upholstered seating and mattresses designated for use in public premises. This paper discusses different candidate ignition sources and compares them with the 20 gram newspaper ignition source required by the EC as part of the earlier draft Furniture Directive. Modified crib structures as well as multi-jet gas burners have been studied and the final selection of the ignition source was based on extensive tests on upholstery seating and mattress composites.
ISSN:0262-4893
1478-2421
DOI:10.1177/026248930202100403