Textile flammability testing is an important requirement for textile performance, different countries follow different standards, the following is a list of standards for flame retardant testing of textile fabrics in each country.
American Standards
- 16 CFR 1611 Standard for the flammability of vinyl plastic film
- NFPA 701：Standard methods of fire tests for flame propagation of textiles and films
- 16 CFR 1630：Standard for the surface flammability of carpets and rugs
- 16 CFR 1631：Standard for the surface flammability of carpets and rugs
- 16CFR 1615：Standard for the flammability of children’s sleepwear
- 16 CFR Part 1610：Standard for the flammability of clothing textiles
- CPAI 84：Flame-resistant materials used camping tentage
- CPAI 75：Standard test methods for the flammability of sleeping bags
- NFPA 2112：Standard on flame-resistant clothing for protection of industrial personnel
- ASTM D6413：Standard test method for the flame resistance of textiles-vertical test
- ASTM D 4151：Standard test method for flammability of blankets
- ASTM D1230：Standard test method for flammability of apparel textiles
- ASTM F1955-99(2005) Standard test method for flammability of sleeping bags
- FTMS 191A-5903.1-1989 Flame resistance of Cloth; vertical
- ASTM F1989-05 Standard Specification for Cooking Fire Suppression Blankets
- NFPA 2112-2007 Standard on Flame-Resistant Garments for Protection of Industrial Personnel Against Flash Fire (Only for clause 8.3 Flame Resistance Test)
ISO Standards
- ISO 6941:2003Textile fabrics —Burning behaviour —Measurement of flame spread properties of vertically oriented specimens
- ISO 10047：1993 Textile —Determination of surface burning time of fabrics
- ISO 15025:2000 Protective clothing — Protection against heat and flame — Method of test for limited flame spread
- ISO 5912－2011 Camping tents clause 6.1.1.3 Flammability
- ISO 12952-1：Assessment of the ignitability of bedding items-Part 1: Ignition source : smouldering cigarette
- ISO 12952-2：Assessment of the ignitability of bedding items-Part 2: Ignition source : match-flame equivalent
- ISO 6925：Method of test for burning behaviour-Tablet test at ambient temperature
- ISO 15025：Protective clothing-Protection against flame- Method of test for limited flame spread
British Standards
- BS 5852 ( SI 1988 No.1324 )：The furniture and furnishings fire safety regulation
- BS 7175：Standard methods of test for the ignitability of bedcovers and pillows by smouldering and flaming ignition sources
- BS 5867-2：Fabrics for curtains, drapes and window blinds – Part 2: Flammability requirements
- BS 5866-4：Blankets suitable for use in the public sector. Part 4: specification for flammability performance scope
- BS 4790：Method for determination of the effects of a small source of ignition on textile floor coverings (Hot metal nuts)
- BS EN 14878：Textiles-Burning behaviour of children’s nightwear-Specification
- BS EN 1101：Textiles and textile products-Burning behaviour-Curtains and drapes-Detailed procedure to determine the ignitability of vertically oriented specimen(small flame)
- BS 7837：Flammability performance for textiles used in the construction of marquees and similar textile structures
- BS 7157：Method of test forIgnitability of fabrics used in the construction of large tented structures
- BS 6526：Domestic oven gloves — Requirements and test methods
- BS 6341：Specification for fabrics for campingn tents
- BS 6307：Method for Determination of the effects of a small source of ignition on textile floor coverings(methenamine tablet test)
- BS 5815-3：Sheets,sheeting,pillowslips,towels,napkins,counter panes and continental quilt secondary covers suitable for use in the public sector -Part3: Specification for counter panes and continental quiltse condary covers including flammability performance
GB Standards
- GB/T 17591-2006 Flame retardant fabrics
- GB/T 5455-2014 Textiles- Burning behaviour-Determination of damaged length, afterglow time and aftertime of vertically oriented specimens
- GB/T 5454-1997 Textiles- Burning behaviour-Oxygen index method
- FZ/T 01028－93 Textile fabrics-Determination of the burning behaviour-Horizontal method
- GB/T 14645:1993 Textile fabrics-Burning behaviour-The 45°determination of damaged area and ignition times
- GB/T 20390.1：Textiles- Burning behaviour of bedding items-Part 1: Test methods for the ignitabilitiy by a smouldering cigarette
- GB/T 20390.2：Textiles- Burning behaviour of bedding items-Part 2:Test methods for the ignitabilitiy by a small open flame
- GB/T 14768：Carpets burning behaviour-test method at 45° and assessment
- GB/T 11049：Burning behaviour of carpets-tablet test at ambient temperature, IDT)
- GB 8965：Flame-retardant protective clothing
European Standards
- EN13772：Textiles and textile products — Burning behaviour — Curtains and drapes — Measurement of flame spread
- EN 13773：Textiles and textile products-Burning behaviour-Curtains and drapes-Classification scheme
- EN 1869：Fire blankets
- EN ISO 14116：Protective clothing – Protection against heat and flame – Limited flame spread materials, material assemblies and clothing
- EN ISO 11611：Protective clothing for use in welding and allied process
- EN ISO 11612：Protective clothing — Clothing to protect against heat and flame
- EN 71-2：Safety of toys: Flammability
- EN 1103：Determination of the burning performance of fabrics for apparel
Canada Standards
- Canadian Hazardous Products Act (R.S.,1985,c.H-3) SCHEDULE I PART I clause4(CAN/CGSB-4.2 No. 27.5-94 TEXTILE TEST METHODS Flame Resistance — 45º Angle Test — One-Second Flame Impingement
- CAN/CGSB-4.2 No. 27.5-2008TEXTILE TEST METHODS Flame Resistance — 45º Angle Test — One-Second Flame Impingement
- Canada Hazardous Products Act (R.S.,1985,c.H-3) SCHEDULE I PART I clause7
- Hazardous Products (Toys) Regulations, C.R.C., c. 931（SCHEDULE V FLAME RESISTANCE TEST）
- SOR/87-443 Hazardous Products (Children’s Sleepwear) Regulations （SCHEDULE I FLAME RESISTANCE TEST）
- SOR 90-245 Hazardous Product(Tents) Regulations（CPAI-84 camping tentage)/
- CAN/CGSB-4.2 No. 27.1-2008 TEXTILE TEST METHODS Flame Resistance – Vertical Burning Test
- CAN/CGSB-4.2 No. 27.2-94 TEXTILE TEST METHODS Flame Resistance —Surface Burning Test
- CAN/CGSB-4.2 No. 27.3-94 TEXTILE TEST METHODS Textile Fabric-Burning Behaviour-Measurement of flame spread procedures of vertically oriented specimens
- CAN/CGSB-4.2 No. 27.4-94 TEXTILE TEST METHODS Textile Fabric-Burning Behaviour-Determination of ease of ignition of vertically oriented specimens
- CAN/CGSB-4.2 No. 27.5-94 TEXTILE TEST METHODS Textile Fabric-Burning Flame Resistance — 45º Angle Test — One-Second Flame Impingement
- CAN/CGSB-4.2 NO. 27.10-2000 Textile Test Methods Flame Resistance – Vertically Oriented Textile Fabric or Fabric Assembly Test
- CAN/ULC-S109-03 Flame tests of flame-resistant fabrics and films
- Test method for the flammability of textiles (F01) Effective 2009-11-05
- CAN/CGSB-4.2 NO.27.7：Textile test methods Combustion resistance of mattresses-Cigarette test
- CAN/CGSB-4.2 NO.78.1：Textile test methods Thermal protective performance of materials for clothing
Australian Standards
- AS/NZS 3504：Fire blanket
- AS 2755.1：Determination of ease of ignition of vertically oriented specimens
- AS 2755.2：Measurement of flame spread properties of vertically oriented specimens
- AS 2755.3：Textile fabrics-Determination of burning behaviour-Determination of surfaceburning time
- AS/NZS 1249-2003 Children’s nightwear and limited daywear having reduced fire hazard
- Flame retardant requirements for Children’s nightwear and part of the daytime wear clothing
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