1.1 This index provides reference tables of test methods and performance specifications used in the United States of America and Canada for measuring and describing the properties of textiles and textile products or assemblies in response to heat and flame under controlled laboratory conditions. Military specifications are not included in the listing. Related but separately published sampling plans are not included. Important criteria associated with each item listed is provided in tabular form.
1.2 The index in Tables 1 and 2 identifies three categories:
1.2.1 Category A -Test methods and specifications limited to the textile product(s) for which the test method or specification, or both, were developed originally.
1.2.2 Category B -Test methods and specifications in which the textile product under evaluation is different from that identified with the original test method or specification, or both. The test method or specification, or both, may or may not have been modified from the corresponding material in the originating document.
1.2.3 Category C -Research test methods, specifications, and related documents designed to measure or describe the response of textiles to heat and flame under controlled laboratory conditions but not associated with either mandatory or voluntary conformance in connection with any specific textile end use.
1.2.3.1 Although some research test methods are not included, the listing is reasonably complete for textile items of commerce.
1.3 All published ASTM textile methods are included as well as methods useful for, but not necessarily intended exclusively for, textiles.
1.4 Some documents are included solely because they may be useful for reference or research purposes.
1.5 ASTM assumes no responsibility for the suitability of the listed test methods and performance specifications to describe or appraise the fire hazard of materials, products, or assemblies under actual fire conditions. Inclusion in this listing does not constitute endorsement by ASTM.