T17C: Flammability Upholstery - Cigarette

AWTA TEST CODE

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T17C

OTHER NAMES

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TEST METHODS

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AS 3744.1
ANZS 4088.1
BS 5852

IMAGE

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Lighted Cigarette In Place

APPLICATION

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This method is applicable to covering materials used in upholstered furniture intended for use in domestic situations when subjected to a smouldering cigarette as an ignition source.

PRINCIPLE

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The covering materials, pre-cleaned according to the manufacturers care-labelling instructions and together with a standard untreated flexible cellular polyurethane foam filling material, is mounted on a test rig constructed to simulate the seat and back or seat and arm of a typical chair. A smouldering cigarette of specified characteristics is placed between the horizontal and vertical portions of the test rig and the ignitability of the covering and filling materials observed. The extent of any damage which may occur in length, width and depth is recorded for both horizontal and vertical assemblies.

SAMPLES REQUIRED FOR TESTING

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Approximately 3m² of covering fabric.

INTERPRETATION

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Satisfactory fabrics should not exhibit either progressive smouldering ignition or flaming ignition when tested using this method.

SERVICE TARGET

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8 days.

COST

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See current Fees List.