BS 6853 Annex B: Determination of weighted summation of toxic fume, R
There are two different test methods which can be utilized to determine the toxic fumes produced from materials to be placed on passenger carrying trains in the UK:
BS 6853 Annex B.1 is utilized for Minor Use Materials (Tables 7 and 8 of BS 6853: 1999), Textiles (Table 11 of BS6853: 1999) and Cables (Tables 13 and 14of BS 6853: 1999).
BS 6853 Annex B.2 is utilized for Surface Materials (Tables 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6), Seat Trim Materials & Seat Shell Materials (Tables 9 & 10) and Mattresses (Table12).
the gases which are analysed are as follows
• Carbon monoxide (CO)
• Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
• Hydrogen Bromide (HBr)
• Hydrogen Chloride (HCl)
• Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN)
• Hydrogen Fluoride (HF)
• Nitrous Oxides (NOx)
• Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)
Calculated “R” value |