NEN EN 597-1 : 2016

Committees responsible
National foreword
Foreword
0. Introduction
1. Scope
2. Definitions
2.1 progressive smouldering
2.2 flaming
2.3 flammability
2.4 ignitability
2.5 ignition source
2.6 mattress pad
2.7 mattress
2.8 bed base
2.9 upper surface
3. Criteria of ignition
3.1 Progressive smouldering ignition
3.2 Flaming ignition
4. Principle
5. Health and safety of operators
5.1 General
5.2 Enclosure
5.3 Extinguishers
6. Apparatus
6.1 Test rig
6.2 Test enclosure
6.3 Clock
6.4 Ignition source: smouldering cigarette
6.5 Dimensional measurements
7. Atmospheres for conditioning and testing
7.1 Conditioning
7.2 Testing
8. Test specimen
8.1 Small scale
8.2 Full size
9. Test procedure
9.1 Preparation
9.2 Ignition source application
9.3 Final examination
10. Test report
Annex A (informative) Model report form

Defines a test method to assess the ignitability of mattresses, upholstered bed bases or mattress pads when subjected to a smouldering cigarette as an ignition source.