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Standard Test Method for Radiant Heat Resistance of Flame Resistant Clothing Materials with Continuous Heating
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STANDARD published on 1.10.2020
Designation standards: ASTM F1939-15(2020)
Publication date standards: 1.10.2020
SKU: NS-1006794
The number of pages: 13
Approximate weight : 39 g (0.09 lbs)
Country: American technical standard
Category: Technical standards ASTM
Keywords:
apparel, flame resistance, protective clothing, radiant heat protection, radiant heat resistance,, ICS Number Code 13.340.10 (Protective clothing)
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5.1 This test method is intended for the determination of the radiant heat resistance value of a material, a combination of materials, or a comparison of different materials used in flame-resistant clothing for workers exposed to radiant thermal hazards. 5.2 This test method evaluates a material's heat transfer properties when exposed to a continuous and constant radiant heat source. Air movement at the face of the specimen and around the calorimeter can affect the measured heat transferred due to forced convective heat losses. Minimizing the air movement around the specimen and test apparatus will aid in the repeatability of the results. 5.3 This test method maintains the specimen in a static, vertical position and does not involve movement, except that resulting from the exposure. 5.4 This test method specifies two standard sets of exposure conditions: 21 kW/m2 (0.5 cal/cm2s) and 84 kW/m2 (2.0 cal/cm2s). Either can be used. 5.4.1 If a different set of exposure conditions is used, it is likely that different results will be obtained. 5.4.2 The optional use of other conditions representative of the expected hazard, in addition to the standard set of exposure conditions, is permitted. However, the exposure conditions used must be reported with the results along with a determination of the exposure energy level stability. 5.5 This test method does not predict skin burn injury from the standardized radiant heat exposure. Note 4: See Appendix X4
for additional information regarding this test method and predicted
skin burn injury.
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1. Scope | ||||||||||||||||
1.1 This test method rates the non-steady state thermal resistance or insulating characteristics of flame resistant clothing materials subjected to a continuous, standardized radiant heat exposure. 1.1.1 This test method is not applicable to clothing materials that are not flame resistant. Note 1: The determination of a clothing material's flame
resistance shall be made prior to testing and done in accordance
with the applicable performance standard, specification standard,
or both, for the clothing material's end use.
1.1.2 This test method does not predict skin burn injury from the standardized radiant heat exposure, as it does not account for the thermal energy contained in the test specimen after the exposure has ceased. Note 2: See Appendix X4
for additional information regarding this test method and predicted
skin burn injury.
1.2 This test method is used to measure and describe the response of materials, products, or assemblies to heat under controlled conditions, but does not by itself incorporate all factors required for fire hazard or fire risk assessment of the materials, products, or assemblies under actual fire conditions. 1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to inch-pound or other units that are commonly used for thermal testing. 1.4 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. |
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