ASTM E1590: Test Method for Mattress Open Flame

Question 1: What scope does ASTM E1590 apply to?

The test method is thus applicable to mattress in public occupancies.Such facilities include,but are not limited to,health-care facilities,old age convalescent and board and care homes,and college dormitories and residence halls.

Question 2: What are the sample requirements?

Prior to testing,condition the specimen for at least 48h in an atmosphere at a temperature of 21±4℃（70±7℉）and a relative humidity of less than 60%.

Question 3: What is the testing process?

a. Place the T-shaped propane gas burner at the side of the test specimen

b. Light the ignition burner

c. Expose the test specimen to the gas burner flames for 180s,at a flow rate of12L/min,determined at a pressure of 101±5kPa and a temperature of 20±5℃.

d. Extinguish the gas flame and remove the burner after the burner after the specified burning period(180s)

e. Observe and record

Question 4: What is included in the report?

Peak rate of heat release,KW;

Total heat released,MJ;

Total heat released at 10min,MJ;and so on;

Other relevant standards:

16 CFR 1630: Standard Test for Burning Surfaces of Carpets and Mats

ISO 12952-1: Textiles - Bedding Burning Assessment - Part 1: Ignition Source: Smoldering cigarettes

ISO 12952-2: Textiles – Items for the assessment of the flammability of bedding – Part 2: Ignition source: Simulated matches

BS 7175: Test method for flammability of bedspreads and pillows by smoke combustion and flame ignition source methods

BS EN 1101: Textile Fabrics and Textile Products. Combustion characteristics of curtains and curtains. Detailed procedure for the determination of flammability (small flame) of vertically aligned specimens

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