Fire test of materials for upholstered furniture according to TB 117
TECHNICAL BULLETIN 117-2013. Requirements, Test Procedure and Apparatus for Testing the Smolder Resistance of Materials Used in Upholstered Furniture.
This service is also relevant in: Metrology, Textiles
Service details
- Service
- TECHNICAL BULLETIN 117-2013. Requirements and Test Procedure.
- Delivery level
- Non-accredited
- Standards
TECHNICAL BULLETIN 117-2013, section 1, 2 & 3.
- Price
- Price on tender
- Delivery time
Normal delivery time is 5-10 working days. A more accurate delivery time is stated in the order confirmation which is sent after received order and sample material.
- Preparations
Test material needed for testing:
- Cover fabric: 6 st specimen (203 x 203) mm, and (203 x 381)* mm, valid for section 1.
- Barrier material: 6 st specimen (203 x 203), and (203 x 305)* mm, valid for section 2.
- Stoppning: 6 st specimen (203 x 127 x 51), and (203 x 203 x 51) mm, valid for section 3.
*The longer dimention shall be cut in the warp direction.
Purpose
An evaluation method for testing the ignitability of materials used in upholstered furniture such as cover fabrics, barrier materials as well as filling materials. In California, USA, compliance with the method is a legal requirement. Also, where the method is not a legal requirement it is widely used.
Method
The test material is arranged in a test rig together with standard material depending on whether it is outer fabric, barrier material or filling material that is to be tested. The test rig forms a 90-degree angle between the seat and back where a smoldering cigarette is placed and covered with a cotton fabric. The progress of combustion is observed and evidence for progressive smoldering or ignition is recorded. The area of the charring is also measured to evaluated compliance with the requirements.
Deliveries
One report in Swedish or English with the test results.