TECHNICAL BULLETIN 117 Requirements, Test Procedure and Apparatus for Testing the Flame Retardance of Resilient Filling Materials Used in Upholstered Furniture 

1. Scope

This procedure is intended for use in determining the resistance of resilient cellular materials to flame
and glow propagation and tendency to char.

2. Test specimen

Test specimens shall be rectangles of cellular materials 12 x 3 x 1/2 inches.

3. Apparatus

3.1. Cabinet – A test cabinet fabricated in accordance with the requirements of Federal
Test Method Standard No. 191 Method 5903.2 or FF 3-71 shall be used.

3.2. Burner – The burner shall be in accordance with the requirements of Federal Test Method
Standard No. 191 Method 5903.2 or FF 3-71.

3.3. Gas – The test gas shall be Matheson Gas B.

3.4. Specimen Holder – A stainless steel specimen holder fabricated in accordance with the
requirements specified in Figure 117-A shall be used.