ASTM F1955 Standard Test Method for Flammability of Sleeping Bags

1. Scope

1.1 This test method provides a means to measure the end use flammability, for example, burn rate of sleeping bags which use various materials and constructions in their manufacture,
and provides labeling requirements to facilitate the identification of products conforming to this test method.

1.2 This test method defines the procedures described in the flammability standard CPAI-75 which has been the accepted standard in the sleeping bag industry in the U.S. for over 30
years.

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. Inch-pound units are provided for information only.

1.4 This standard should be used to measure and describe the properties of materials, products, or assemblies in response to heat and flame under controlled laboratory conditions and
should not be used to describe or appraise the fire hazard or fire risk of materials, products, or assemblies under actual fire conditions. However, results of this test may be used as
elements of a fire-risk assessment which takes into account all of the factors which are pertinent to an assessment of the fire hazard of a particular end use.

1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate
safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
ASTM D 123 Terminology Relating to Textiles2
ASTM D 1776 Practice for Conditioning Textiles for Testing2

2.2 Industrial Fabrics Association International Standard:3
Specification CPAI-75 A Rate of Burn Standard for Sleeping
Bags