CAN/CGSB 4.2 No.27.1 Textile test methods Flame resistance – Vertical burning test

1.PURPOSE AND SCOPE

1.1  This method assesses the resistance of
1.2  The testing evaluation of a product against this method may require the use of materials and/or equipment that could be hazardous.This document does not purport to address all the safety aspects associated with its use. Anyone using this method has the responsibility to consult the applicable regulatory requirements prior to its use.

2.PRINCIPLE

A luminous flame is applied for a specified time to the lower edge of a specimen of fabric held vertically. The occurrence of flash over the surface of the specimen,the duration of afterflame and afterglow, and the length of the damaged area are noted.

3.APPLICABLE PUBLICATION

3.1   The following publication is applicable to this method:
3.1.1  Canadian General Standard Board(CGSB)
CAN/CGSB-4.175/Part 1/ ISO 4880 — Burning Behaviour of Textile Products — Vocabulary.
3.2 Reference to the above publication is to the latest issue, unless otherwise specified by the Applying this method. The source of this publication is shown in the Notes section.