ISO 5658-2
Measures the lateral spread of flame along the surface of a vertically orientated specimen subject to radiated heat in the presence of a pilot flame.
Reaction to fire tests — Spread of flame — Part 2: Lateral spread on building and transport products in vertical configuration
The Spread of Flame Apparatus is an important test for comparing the performance of essentially flat materials, composites or assemblies, which are used primarily as the exposed surfaces of walls. Comparative test data is generated from the measurement of the lateral spread of flame along the surface of a specimen of a vertically orientated product. The specimen is subject to radiated heat in the presence of a pilot flame.
ISO 5658-2 and ASTM E1321 allow wider use of the test beyond marine applications. The major differences between ISO 5658-2 and the IMO test are that ISO 5658-2 is limited in scope to assessing the spread of flame over vertical specimens and does not include the stack for estimating heat release rate.
Sample dimensions, quantities, mounting, substrate and conditioning requirements for this test are confirmed with you before testing begins. Contact our technical team for the sample requirements for your product.
ISO 5660-1 · ASTM E1354
The most significant bench-scale instrument in fire testing — measures heat release, smoke production and mass loss under preset fire conditions.
BS EN ISO 5659-2 · ASTM E662
Determines the specific optical density of smoke generated by solid materials and assemblies in a closed chamber.
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