ASTM_D_6545_-_18.pdf

Designation:D654518Standard Test Method forFlammability of Textiles Used in Childrens Sleepwear1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6545;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This test method evaluates the relative flammability oftextiles and garments intended for use in childrens sleepwear.The procedures of this test method follow testing and launder-ing procedures used to evaluate the flammability of childrenssleepwear contained in U.S.Federal Regulations 16 CFR 1615and 1616.1.2 A textile used in childrens sleepwear must be tested inits original state and after 50 laundering and drying cycles toassess the flame resistance of the textile relative to its use life.1.3 This method is identical to the method outlined in theregulations 16 CFR 1615 or 1616.The regulation includesadditional information such as sampling plans,record keepingrequirements,and interpretations for compliance applicable tochildrens sleepwear.Please consult 16 CFR 1615 and 1616 forthese operations and interpretations.1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard;inch-pound units are provided for information only.1.5 This test method is used to measure and describe theresponse of materials,products,or assemblies to heat andflame under controlled conditions,but does not by itselfincorporate all factors required for fire hazard or fire riskassessment of the materials,products,or assemblies underactual fire conditions.1.6 Fire testing is inherently hazardous.Adequate safe-guards for personnel and property shall be employed inconducting these tests.1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety,health,and environmental health practices anddetermines the applicability of regulatory limitations prior touse.Specific precautionary information is found in 8.5 and 9.5.1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D123 Terminology Relating to TextilesD1230 Test Method for Flammability of Apparel TextilesD4391 Terminology Relating to The Burning Behavior ofTextiles2.2 AATCC Test Method:3Glossary of AATCC Standard TerminologyAATCC Test Method 124 Appearance of Fabrics AfterRepeated Home Laundering2.3 Federal Standards and Regulations:16 CFR Part 1610 Standard for the Flammability of ClothingTextiles416 CFR Part 1611 Vinyl Plastic Film416 CFR Part 1615 Standard for the Flammability of Chil-drens Sleepwear:Sizes 0 through 6X416 CFR Part 1616 Standard for the Flammability of Chil-drens Sleepwear:Sizes 7 through 144Department of Commerce Voluntary Product Standard,pre-viously identified as Commercial Standard,CS 151-50“Body Measurements for the Sizing of Apparel forInfants,Babies,Toddlers,and Children”53.Terminology3.1 DefinitionsThe following terms are relevant to thistest method:char length;childrens sleepwear;fabric piece(piece);fabric production unit(unit);flame retardant;flameretardant treated;flammability;flammable textile;garmentproduction unit(unit);infant garment;item.1This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D13 on Textilesand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.52 on Flammability.Current edition approved Jan.1,2018.Published March 2018.Originallyapproved in 2000.Last previous edition approved in 2010 as D654510.DOI:10.1520/D6545-18.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists(AATCC),P.O.Box 12215,Research Triangle Park,NC 27709-2215,http:/www.aatcc.org.Reference from the 1970 edition of the manual.4Available from U.S.Government Publishing Office,732 N.Capitol Street,NW,Washington,DC 20401,http:/www.gpo.gov.5Available from National Technical Information Service(NTIS),5301 ShawneeRd.,Alexandria,VA 22312,http:/www.ntis.gov.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barrier