ASTM_D_3801_-_10.pdf

Designation:D380110Standard Test Method forMeasuring the Comparative Burning Characteristics of SolidPlastics in a Vertical Position1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3801;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.Scope*1.1 This fire-test-response standard covers a small-scalelaboratory procedure for determining comparative burningcharacteristics of solid-plastic material,using a 20-mm(50W)premixed flame applied to the base of specimens held in avertical position.NOTE1This test method and the 20 mm(50W)Vertical Burning Test(V-0,V-1,or V-2)of ANSI/UL 94 are equivalent.NOTE2This test method and Test Method B of IEC 606951110 areequivalent.IEC 606951110 has replaced ISO 1210.NOTE3For additional information on materials that burn up to theholding clamp by this test method,see Test Method D635.For testmethods of flexible plastics in the form of thin sheets and film,see TestMethod D4804.For additional information on comparative burningcharacteristics and resistance to burn-through,see Test Method D5048.1.2 This test method was developed for polymeric materialsused for parts in devices and appliances.The results areintended to serve as a preliminary indication of their accept-ability with respect to flammability for a particular application.The final acceptance of the material is dependent upon its usein complete equipment that conforms with the standardsapplicable to such equipment.1.3 The classification system described in the appendix isintended for quality assurance and the preselection of compo-nent materials for products.1.4 It is possible that this test is applicable to nonmetallicmaterials other than plastics.Such application is outside thescope of this technical committee.1.5 This test method does not cover plastics when used forbuilding construction,finishing or contents such as wall andfloor coverings,furnishings,decorative objects etc.In addition,the fire resistance(in terms of an hourly rating),flame spread,smoke characterization and heat release rate are not evaluatedby this test.Other fire tests exist and shall be used to evaluatethe flammability of materials in these intended end use productconfiguration.1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded asstandard.No other units of measurement are included in thisstandard.1.7 This standard 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.1.8 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:2D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for TestingD635 Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent andTime of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal PositionD883 Terminology Relating to PlasticsD4804 Test Method for Determining the Flammability Char-acteristics of Nonrigid Solid PlasticsD5025 Specification for Laboratory Burner Used for Small-Scale Burning Tests on Plastic MaterialsD5048 Test Method for Measuring the Comparative BurningCharacteristics and Resistance to Burn-Through of SolidPlastics Using a 125-mm FlameD5207 Practice for Confirmation of 20mm(50W)and125mm(500W)Test Flames for Small-Scale BurningTests on Plastic Materials1This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on Plasticsand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.30 on Thermal Properties(Section D20.30.03).Current edition approved July 1,2010.Published July 2010.Originally approvedin 1987.Last previous edition approved in 2006 as D3801-06.DOI:10.1520/D3801-10.2For 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.*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standardCopyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 E176 Terminology of Fire StandardsE691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study toDetermine the Precision of a Test Method2.2 IEC Standard:3606951110 Fire Hazard TestingPart 11-10:TestFlames50W Horizontal and Vertical Flame Test Meth-ods2.3 ISO Standard:3ISO 1210 PlasticsDetermination of the Burning Behav-iour of Horizontal and Vertical Specimens in Contact witha Small-Flame Ignition Source(Withdrawn)2.4 UL Standard:4ANSI/UL 94 Tes