UNE-EN 597-2:2016

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: match flame equivalent
6.5 Gas flow control
6.6 Dimensional measurements
7. Atmosphere 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

Lays down a test method to assess the ignitability of mattresses, upholstered bed bases or mattress pads when subjected to a gas flame equivalent to a match flame. Does not cover water beds and air mattresses.