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16 CFR 1632 Flammability Test to mattresses and mattress pads – Standard
16 CFR PART 1632—STANDARD FOR THE FLAMMABILITY OF MATTRESSES AND MATTRESS PADS (FF 4–72, AMENDED)
1、16 CFR 1632 Flammability Test to mattresses and mattress pads –Purpose
This standard prescribes requirements for testing of prototype designs of mattresses and mattress pads before the sale in commerce or the introduction in commerce of any mattress or mattress pad which is subject to the standard. The standard prescribes a test to determine the ignition resistance of a mattress or a mattress pad when exposed to a lighted cigarette.
2、16 CFR 1632 Flammability Test to mattresses and mattress pads –Applicability
The requirements for prototype testing prescribed by this standard are applicable to each “manufacturer” (as that term is defined in § 1632.1(i)) of mattresses or mattress pads subject to the standard which are manufactured for sale in commerce. The requirements of this standard for prototype testing are also applicable to all other persons or firms initially introducing mattresses or mattress pads into commerce, including importers; each such firm shall be deemed to be a “manufacturer” for purposes of this standard.
3、16 CFR 1632 Flammability Test to mattresses and mattress pads –Test method
The method measures the ignition resistance of a mattress or mattress pad by exposing the surface to lighted cigarettes in a draft-protected environment. The surfaces to be tested include smooth, tape edge, and quilted or tufted locations, if they exist on the mattress or mattress pad surface. A two-sheet test is also conducted on similar surface locations.In the latter test, the burning cigarettes are placed between the sheets.
4、16 CFR 1632 Flammability Test to mattresses and mattress pads – Relative Standard
16 CFR Part 1633 Standard for the Flammability (Open Flame) of Mattresses and Mattress/ Foundation Sets
TB 106 Requirements, Test Procedure and Apparatus for Testing the Resistance of a Mattress or Mattress Pad to Combustion Which May Result from a Smoldering Cigarette
TB 121 Flammability Test Procedure for Mattresses for Use in High Risk Occupancies
TB 129 Flammability Test Procedure for Mattresses for Use In Public Buildings
NFPA 267 Fire characteristics of mattresses and bedding assemblies exposed to flaming ignition source
ASTM E1590 Standard test method for Fire testing of mattresses (open flame)
TB 604 Test Procedure and Apparatus for the Open Flame Resistance of Filled Bedclothing
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