ASTM D4151-10
Standard Test Method for Flammability of Blankets

Standard No.
ASTM D4151-10
Release Date
2010
Published By
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
Status
Replace By
ASTM D4151-18
Latest
ASTM D4151-23
Scope

This test method for the determination of the flammability of blankets is considered satisfactory for acceptance testing of commercial shipments of blankets since this test method has been used extensively in the trade for acceptance testing.

This test method is used to evaluate electric blanket fabric, but tests should be performed on the fabric itself without the resistance heating wires inserted.

All fabrics made of natural or regenerated cellulose, as well as many made from other natural or synthetic fibers, are combustible. Some combustible fabrics when used for blankets are potentially dangerous to the user because of the ease of ignition, rapidity, and intensity of burning. The first characteristic can be judged with the aid of the flammability tester.

1.1 This test method provides a means to identify blanket fabrics which ignite easily and propagate flame across the surface.

1.2 This test method specifies the procedures described in the “Voluntary Blanket Flammability Standard” which has been used by the blanket industry in the United States since 1972.

1.3 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.

Note 18212;This test method is not identical to 16 CFR Part 1610, Flammability of Clothing Textiles. Consumer Product Safety Commission regulations require that fabrics introduced into commerce meet the requirements of 16 CFR Part 1610.

1.4 Fire testing is inherently hazardous. Adequate safeguards for personnel and property shall be employed in conducting these tests.

1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM D4151-10 Referenced Document

  • ASTM D123 Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles
  • ASTM D1230 Standard Test Method for Flammability of Apparel Textiles
  • ASTM D1776 Standard Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles

ASTM D4151-10 history

Standard Test Method for Flammability of Blankets


Copyright ©2024 All Rights Reserved