ASTM F1959/F1959M-99 - 10.4.1999
 
1. Scope

1.1 This test method will measure the arc thermal performance value of materials which meet the following requirements: less than 6 in. char length and less than 2 s afterflame when tested in accordance with Federal Test Method 191A Method 5903.1.

1.2 The materials used in this test method are in the form of flat specimens.

1.3 This test method may be used to generate information for the development of smaller scale test melthods.

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 to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

AATCC Method 135-2001

Dimensional Changes in Automatic Home Laundering of Woven and Knit Fabrics

Standard Dictionary of Electrical and Electronics Terms

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D123-23

Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles

E457-08(2020)

Standard Test Method for Measuring Heat-Transfer Rate Using a Thermal Capacitance (Slug) Calorimeter

F1494-23

Standard Terminology Relating to Protective Clothing

D1776-08

Standard Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles

D4391-18a

Standard Terminology Relating to The Burning Behavior of Textiles (Includes all amendments and changes 3/10/2022).

D6413-11

Standard Test Method for Flame Resistance of Textiles (Vertical Test)