ASTM E2187-20a
Standard Test Method for Measuring the Ignition Strength of Cigarettes

Standard No.

ASTM E2187-20a

Release Date

2020

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM E2187-20a

Scope

1.1 This fire-test-response standard provides a standard measure of the capability of a cigarette, positioned on one of four standard substrates, to generate sufficient heat to continue burning and thus potentially cause ignition of bedding or upholstered furniture. 1.2 This method has value as a predictor of the relative propensity of a cigarette to ignite upholstered furnishings. 1.3 This method is applicable to cigarettes that burn along the length of a tobacco column. 1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only. 1.5 This standard is used to measure and describe the response of materials, products, or assemblies to heat and flame 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. 1.6 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. For specific hazard statements, see Section 6. 1.7 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.

ASTM E2187-20a Referenced Document

• ASTM E1352 Standard Test Method for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Mock-Up Upholstered Furniture Assemblies
• ASTM E1353 Standard Test Methods for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Components of Upholstered Furniture
• ASTM E176 Standard Terminology of Fire Standards
• ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method

ASTM E2187-20a history

• 2020 ASTM E2187-20a Standard Test Method for Measuring the Ignition Strength of Cigarettes
• 2020 ASTM E2187-20 Standard Test Method for Measuring the Ignition Strength of Cigarettes
• 2016 ASTM E2187-16 Standard Test Method for Measuring the Ignition Strength of Cigarettes
• 2009 ASTM E2187-09 Standard Test Method for Measuring the Ignition Strength of Cigarettes
• 2004 ASTM E2187-04 Standard Test Method for Measuring the Ignition Strength of Cigarettes
• 2002 ASTM E2187-02b Standard Test Method for Measuring the Ignition Strength of Cigarettes
• 2002 ASTM E2187-02a Standard Test Method for Measuring the Ignition Strength of Cigarettes
• 2002 ASTM E2187-02 Standard Test Method for Measuring the Ignition Strength of Cigarettes