ASTM D5207-98 - 10.1.1998
 
1. Scope

1.1 This practice covers the calibration of test flames for small-scale burning tests on plastic materials using the laboratory burner described in Specification D5025. Back pressures and flow rates for methane, propane, and butane supply gases are given for specific test flames. This practice describes a procedure to confirm the heat evolution of the test flame.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D883-26b

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

D3195-90(1998)e1

Standard Practice for Rotameter Calibration

E608

Specification for Mineral-Insulated, Metal-Sheathed Base Metal Thermocouples

IEC/TS?60695-11-3

Ed. 1: Fire Hazard Testing-Part 11: Test Flames-Section 3: 500 W Flames: Apparatus and Confirmational Test Methods

D5025-20a

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

E176-24a

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

E220-25

Standard Test Method for Calibration of Thermocouples by Comparison Techniques

E230-03

Standard Specification and Temperature-Electromotive Force (EMF) Tables for Standardized Thermocouples

IEC/TS?60695-11-4

Ed. 2: Fire Hazard Testing-Part 11: Test Flames-Section 4: 50 W Flame: Apparatus and Confirmational Test Methods