BS 2782-1:Methods 143A and 143B:1989
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Methods of testing plastics. Thermal properties Determination of flammability temperature of materials
Hardcopy , PDF
English
30-11-1989
15-12-1996
Foreword
Committees responsible
Method
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 Principle
4 Apparatus
5 Calibration of equipment
6 Test specimens
7 Procedure for Method 143A. Measurement of
flammability temperature
8 Procedure for Method 143B. Comparison with a
specified flammability temperature
9 Test report
Tables
1 Criteria for establishing flammability temperature
2 Dimensions of test specimen
3 Alternative dimensions of sample specimens
Figures
1 Typical test chimney
2 Typical preheater and base assembly for test chimney
3 Typical chimney outlet restrictor
4 Typical apparatus for determining flammability
temperature
5 Typical specimen holder and transfer tool showing the
method for supporting the test specimen
6 Method of test specimen support
A laboratory test for determining the temperature at which a small vertical specimen of material will just sustain burning in air when ignited by a small flame. May be used for developing or maintaining the ignitability characteristics of material for use exposed to elevated temperatures, e.g. electrical insulation materials.
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PRI/21
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Standard
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14
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Superseded
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