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-ASTM D4372 93 0757530 0535280 543 Designation:D 4372-93 AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTINS AND MATER!ALS 191 6 Race St.Philadelphia,Pa 191 03 Reprinted horn the Annual hk of ASTM Standards.Copyright ASTM If not listed in the current combined inde will appear in the nex?edition.Standard Specification for Flame-Resistant Materials Used in Camping Tentage1 This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 4372:the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of original adoption or,in the care of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A superscript epsilon(6)indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope 1.1 This specification covers the evaluation of the flame resistance of fabric and other pliable materials used in camping tentage.1.2 It provides for certification of materials by suppliers and for labeling programs to caution the user against actions detrimental to flame-retardant treated fabrics.It also facili-tates the identification of tentage as being constructed of flame-resistant materials,and it identifies the manufacturer.1.3 This standard should be used to measure and describe the properties of materials,products,or assemblies in re-sponse to heat and flame under controlled laboratory condi-tions and should not be used to describe or appraise the fire hazard or fire risk of materials,products,or assemblies under actual fire conditions.However,results of this test may be used as elements of a fire risk assessment which takes into account all of the factors which are pertinent to an assess-ment of the fire hazard of a particular end use.1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion,Sections 8 and 9,of this specifica-tion:1.5 This standard does not purport to address all o f the safety problems,if any,associated with its use.It is the responsibility o f the user o f this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility o f regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents 2.1 ASTM Standards:D 123 Terminology Relating to Textiles2 D 1776 Practice for Conditioning Textiles for Testing2 D439 1 Terminology Relating to the Burning Behavior of Textiles3 G23 Test Method for Measuring Humidity with a Psy-chrometer(The Measurement of Wet-Bulb and Dry-Bulb temperature)3.Terminology 3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 after-flame time,n-the length of time for which a material continues to flame after the ignition source has been removed.3.1.2 camping tentage-any portable temporary shelter or structure designed to protect persons from the elements,all or a portion of the covering of which is made of fabric or other pliable materials.3.1.2.1 Discussion-The term camping tentage in-cludes but is not limited to;camping tents,play tents,recreational vehicle awnings,dining flies,and canopies,fabric screen houses,add-a-rooms,and ice fishing tents.3.1.3 flame resistance,n-the property of a material whereby flaming combustion is prevented,terminated,or inhibited following application of a flaming or nonflaming source of ignition,with or without subsequent removal of the ignition source.3.1.3.1 Discussion-Flame resistance can be inherent property of the basic material or product,or it may be imparted by specific treatment.The degree of flame resis-tance exhibited by a specific material during testing may vary with different test conditions.3.1.4 flame resistant,aaj-having flame resistance.3.1.4.1 Discussion-Flame resistant is the mandated description for certain products that meet established con-formance standards or specifications when the product is tested by a specific method.Where no conformance stan-dards exist,flame resistant is a relative term and is used to compare one material to another.3.1.5 glow,n-visible,flameless combustion of the solid phase of a material.3.1.5.1 Discussion-A solid may both glow and give off combustibles that burn in the gas phase(that is,flame)but the two are not necessarily interdependent.Aspects of glow not involving combustion are defined in dictionaries of general terms.3.1.6 For definitions of terms relating to burning be-havior,refer to Terminology D 439 1.For definitions of other textile terms used in this specification,refer to Terminology D 123.3.2 Description o f erms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 flooring materials-any pliable planer structure used as a base surface in camping tentage,but excluding such things as rugs or carpets placed in the tent that are not integral parts of the item.3.2.2 wall and top material-any pliable planer structure used as a nonbase surface in camping tentage including roofs,sides,windows,screens,doors,awnings,flies,and canopies.This specilication is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D l 3 on 4.Physical Requirements Textiles and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D 1 3.5 2 on Flammability.4.1 Flame Resistance o f Flooring-When subjected to the Current edit