BS 5438:1989: Methods of test for flammability of textile fabrics when subjected to a small igniting flame applied to the face or bottom edge of vertically oriented specimens.
BS 5438:1989 Test 2A: face ignition
BS 5438:1989 Test 2B: Bottom edge ignition
BS 5438:1989 apply the igniting flame for 10s or the flame application time given in the performance specification.
Note: BS 6853:1999 flame time application is 15s.
Flammability testing of textiles by the following aspects to evaluate:
1. Flame duration 2. After the combustion duration 3. The scope of the sample the greatest damage |