TB 604:Open Flame Resistance Test for Filled Bed clothing
TB 604:Open Flame Resistance Test for Filled Bedclothing
TB 604: Open Flame Resistance Test for Filled Bedclothing - Standard Title:
TB 604 Test Procedure and Apparatus for the Open Flame Resistance of Filled Bedclothing
TB 604: Open Flame Resistance Test for Filled Bedclothing - Standard Brief:
TB 604:2007 (DRAFT) Test Procedure and Apparatus for the Open Flame Resistance of Filled Bedclothing scope: The test procedures outlined in this document are intended for use in determining the resistance of filled bedclothing or top-of-the-bed products to flame propagation when subjected to a small open flame. These products include comforters, quilted duvet covers, bedspreads, bed pillows and bed-rest cushions, etc. The tests do not apply to non-filled bedding items such as blankets, sheets and pillowcases
TB 604: Open Flame Resistance Test for Filled Bedclothing - Conditioning:
- at least 24 hours at 23 ± 5 °C (73 ± 9 °F) and 50 ± 10% RH
TB 604: Open Flame Resistance Test for Filled Bedclothing – Test Clause and Sample:
- Flat Filling Materials Component Test- Open-flame Resistance:
Sample Required:
Fabric: 2 pieces in the size of 394mmX394mm
Filling: multiple layers of each specimen in 305 mm x 305 mm (12 in. x 12 in.) and with
the thickness of use. It should be stacked several layers of the filling material to
the thickness of approximately 102 mm (4 in.).
- Pillow/Cushion and Loose Filling Materials Component Test-Open-Flame Resistance:
Sample Required:
Fabric: 2 pieces in the size of 330 mm X 330
Filling: can fill in the pillowcase made by the above 2 pieces fabric with the density as close as possible to the actual pillow.
- Mattress Pad Filling Materials Test - Open-flame Resistance
Sample Required:
2 pieces filling material in the size of 305 mm X 305 mm (12 in. X 12 in.) together with ticking fabrics to be used in the actual product.
TB 604: Open Flame Resistance Test for Filled Bedclothing - Reference Standard:
- 16 CFR PART 1632—STANDARD FOR THE FLAMMABILITY OF MATTRESSES AND MATTRESS PADS (FF 4–72, AMENDED)
- 16 CFR Part 1633 Standard for the Flammability (Open Flame) of Mattresses and Mattress/ Foundation Sets
- TB 106 Requirements, Test Procedure and Apparatus for Testing the Resistance of a Mattress or Mattress Pad to Combustion Which May Result from a Smoldering Cigarette
- TB 121 Flammability Test Procedure for Mattresses for Use in High Risk Occupancies
- TB 129 Flammability Test Procedure for Mattresses for Use In Public Buildings
- NFPA 267 Fire characteristics of mattresses and bedding assemblies exposed to flaming ignition source
- ASTM E1590 Standard test method for Fire testing of mattresses (open flame)
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