ASTM D5048-97 - 10.11.1997
 
1. Scope

1.1 This fire-test-response test method covers a small-scale laboratory procedure for determining the relative burning characteristics and the resistance to burn-through of plastics using small bar and plaque specimens exposed to a 125-mm (500-W nominal) flame.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D883-26b

Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics (Includes all amendments and changes 8/24/2026).

D3801-26

Standard Test Method for Measuring the Comparative Burning Characteristics of Solid Plastics in a Vertical Position

D5025-20a

Standard Specification for Laboratory Burner Used for Small-Scale Burning Tests on Plastic Materials (Includes all amendments and changes 4/16/2020).

D5207-20

Standard Practice for Confirmation of 20-mm (50-W) and 125-mm (500-W) Test Flames for Small-Scale Burning Tests on Plastic Materials

E176-24a

Standard Terminology of Fire Standards (Includes all amendments and changes 12/9/2024).

E691-23

Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method

IEC?60695-11-20

Fire Hazard Testing-Part 11-20: Test Flames - 500 W Flame Test Methods