WK87541 - New Test Method for Flame Resistance of Leather (12 / 60 second Vertical Burn Test)

Work Item

ASTM WK87541

New Test Method for Flame Resistance of Leather (12 / 60 second Vertical Burn Test)

1. Scope

This test method is used to measure the flame resistance of leather

Keywords

After-flame; afterglow; char length; weight loss; flammability; leather; vertical flame

Rationale

This new standard will expand the testing into the 60 second applied flame. It will also provide a repeatable way to perform the weight loss calculation for Vertical Flammability testing.

Details

Developed by Subcommittee: D31.05

Committee: D31

Staff Manager: David Lee

Work Item Status

Date Initiated: 08-17-2023

Technical Contact: Peyton Hall

Item: 001

Ballot: D31.05 (25-01)

Status: Item Going To Next Ballot Level