ASTM_D_3065_-_01_2013.pdf

Designation:D306501(Reapproved 2013)Standard Test Methods forFlammability of Aerosol Products1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3065;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.This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S.Department of Defense.1.Scope1.1 These test methods cover the determination of flamma-bility hazards for aerosol products.1.2 These test methods appear in the following order:SectionFlame Projection Test4 to 7Closed Drum Test8 to 101.3 These test methods should be used to measure anddescribe the properties of materials,products,or assemblies inresponse to heat and flame under controlled laboratory condi-tions and should not be used to describe or appraise the firehazard or fire risk of materials,products,or assemblies underactual fire conditions.However,results of this test may be usedas elements of a fire risk assessment which takes into accountall of the factors which are pertinent to an assessment of the firehazard of a particular end use.1.4 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 and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2E1 Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers3.Significance and Use3.1 These test methods were developed so that the OpenDrum Test could be abandoned as a meaningful guide inestablishing flammability hazards.FLAME PROJECTION TEST4.Apparatus4.1 Base,8 in.(203 mm)wide and 2 ft(0.6 m)long,markedin 6-in.(152-mm)intervals.4.2 Rule,2 ft(0.6 m)long,marked in inches(or millimetres)to be supported horizontally on the side of the base andapproximately 6 in.(152 mm)above it.4.3 Candle,paraffin,approximately 1 in.(25 mm)in diam-eter and of such height that the top third of the flame is at theheight of the horizontal rule,to be placed at the zero point inthe base.5.Conditioning5.1 Condition the dispenser to 70 6 1F(216 0.5C).6.Procedure6.1 Conduct the test in a draft-free area that can be venti-lated and cleared after each test.6.2 Shake the dispenser,and hold it upright unless the labelstates otherwise.6.3 Position the dispenser 6 in.(152 mm)from the flamesource and spray for 4 s(one operator noting the extension ofthe flame and the other operating the dispenser)through the topthird of the 2-in(51-mm)flame and essentially parallel to therule.6.3.1 WarningDo not spray large quantities in a small,confined area.6.4 Record the results.6.5 Free the space of any previously discharged material,repeat 6.2 6.4 twice again,and average the three results.7.Report7.1 Report the following information:7.1.1 Product being tested,7.1.2 Results of the three readings,and7.1.3 Average of the three results.1These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 onPackaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.33 on MechanicalDispensers.Originally developed by the Chemical Specialties Manufacturers Assn.Current edition approved April 1,2013.Published April 2013.Originallyapproved in 1972.Last previous edition approved in 2006 as D3065 2001(2006).DOI:10.1520/D3065-01R13.2For 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.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 CLOSED DRUM TEST8.Apparatus8.1 Drum,open-head,55 gal(208 dm3),modified as fol-lows:8.1.1 Fit a closure over the open drum head.The closuremay be either a hinged lid(Fig.1),or a12-mil(0.0127-mm)thickness of polyamide film.If the film is used,apply it asfollows:8.1.1.1 Stretch the film over the open end of the drum andhold it in place by a strong rubber band,that will stretch 1 in.(25 mm)when a 1-lb(0.45-kg)mass is hung from its lowestpoint when around the drum.8.1.1.2 Cut a 1-in.(25-mm)vertical slit in the film,begin-ning at a point 2 in.(51 mm)from the top of the drum.8.1.1.3 Draw the film taut over the opening.8.1.2 Bore a circular opening 1 in.(25 mm)in diameterthrough the base,about 2 in.(51 mm)from the edge,in sucha position that when the drum is on its side the hole will be atthe top.8.1.3 Ametal base 9 in.(229 mm)long,2 in.(51 mm)wide,and at least116in.(1.6 mm)thick shall be used to support aparaffin candle approximately 1 in.(25 mm)in diameter and atleast 3 in.(76 mm)in height(see Fig.2).8.1.4 Optionally,a 6-in.(152-mm)square opening may becut through the center of the drum base and securely coveredwith a piece of safety glass.9.Conditioning