ASTM D7016/D7016M-09e1

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Designation: D7016/D7016M − 09
StandardTest Method to
Evaluate Edge Binding Components Used in Mattresses
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After Exposure to An Open Flame
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7016/D7016M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the
year of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last
reapproval. A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
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ε NOTE—Figures 8 and 9 were editorially included in April 2011.
INTRODUCTION
Evaluation of raw material components is a vital and ongoing part of any manufacturing operation,
especially when each item can contribute to the technical performance of the final product.
Components used in a mattress construction govern the ultimate product performance, its comfort and
durability, and also affect its flammability behavior.
The textile components used on the exterior of the mattress—mattress tape and sewing thread—are
critical for holding the structure together. These components contribute to the aesthetics of the
structure, and they are also susceptible to ignition when exposed to an open flame hazard. Data which
indicate that these two components are able to meet minimum performance criteria when exposed to
an open flame provides the mattress manufacturers with valuable information.
The value of these data increases when the behavior of components in a small scale test correlate
to the behavior of these components in a full scale mattress burn test.The performance criteria require
that: (1) the components do not support the combustion of the afterflame and, (2) that these
components demonstrate post flame exposure characteristics which contribute to the retention of
structural integrity and prevent seam rupture. This test method can be used as a quality control
technique in a supplier quality assurance program.
1. Scope 1.2 This test method is used to measure and describe the
response of materials, products, or subassemblies to heat and
1.1 This test method measures the flammability character-
flame under controlled conditions, but does not by itself
istics of mattress edge bindings and sewing threads during and
incorporate all factors required for fire hazard or fire risk
after exposure to an open flame ignition source.
assessment of the materials, products, or assemblies under
1.1.1 This test method is used to evaluate these components
actual fire conditions.
either independently or in combination for use in mattresses
1.3 Fire testing of products and materials is inherently
designed with a fire barrier fabric.
1.1.1.1 The test method is used to evaluate mattress edge hazardous, and adequate safeguards for personnel and property
shall be employed in conducting these tests.
binding and sewing thread when the design requires the use of
these components.
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
1.1.2 This test method can be used as a screening test
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
method to determine how sewing thread and mattress edge
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
binding component combinations will perform.
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
with the standard.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D13 on Textiles
1.5 This test method may involve hazardous materials,
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.52 on Flammability.
operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to
Current edition approved July 1, 2009. Published December 2009. Originally
address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its
approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as D7016–07. DOI:
10.1520/D7016-09E01. use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to
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D7016/D7016M − 09
establish appropriate safety and health practices and deter- 3.1.3.1 Discussion—Char length represents the maximum
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. length of a fabric specimen which can be consumed by a
vertical flame.
2. Referenced Documents
3.1.4 fire barrier composite, n—amultilayerstructurewhich
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2.1 ASTM Standards: consists of a non-flame resistant fabric that is secured to a
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
flame resistant fabric.
D204 Test Methods for Sewing Threads
3.1.5 fire barrier fabric, n—a single layer structure made of
D1683 Test Method for Failure in Sewn Seams of Woven
fibers which are either inherently flame resistant or chemically
Apparel Fabrics
treated
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