EN ISO 17074:2011
(Main)Leather - Physical and mechanical tests - Determination of resistance to horizontal spread of flame (ISO 17074:2006)
Leather - Physical and mechanical tests - Determination of resistance to horizontal spread of flame (ISO 17074:2006)
ISO 17074:2006 specifies a method for determining the horizontal burning rate of leather. It is applicable to all light leathers but is particularly intended for leathers used in the passenger compartment of motor vehicles.
Leder - Physikalische und mechanische Prüfungen - Bestimmung der Widerstandsfähigkeit gegen die horizontale Ausbreitung von Flammen (ISO 17074:2006)
Diese Internationale Norm legt ein Verfahren zur Bestimmung der horizontalen Brenngeschwindigkeit von Leder fest. Sie ist auf alle leichten Leder anwendbar, jedoch insbesondere für Lederarten vorgesehen, die im Fahrgastraum von Kraftfahrzeugen Anwendung finden.
ANMERKUNG Bei diesem Verfahren wird die in ISO 3795 festgelegte Prüfeinrichtung verwendet, es schließt jedoch spezielle Festlegungen für die Probenahme, die Konditionierung und die Prüfung von Leder ein.
Cuir - Essais physiques et mécaniques - Détermination de la résistance à la propagation horizontale de la flamme (ISO 17074:2006)
L'ISO 17074:2006 spécifie une méthode de détermination de la vitesse de combustion horizontale du cuir. Elle s'applique à tous les cuirs légers et, en particulier, aux cuirs utilisés dans l'habitacle des véhicules automobiles.
Usnje - Fizikalno in mehansko preskušanje - Ugotavljanje odpornosti proti horizontalno razpršenemu plamenu (ISO 17074:2006)
ISO 17074:2006 določa metodo za ugotavljanje horizontalne hitrosti gorenja usnja. Velja za vse vrste lahkega usnja, predvsem pa za tiste, ki se uporabljajo v prostorih za potnike v motornih vozilih.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 13-Sep-2011
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-Mar-2012
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 289 - Leather
- Drafting Committee
- WG 7 - Physical and fastness test methods
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
- Start Date
- 14-Sep-2011
- Due Date
- 11-Jun-2012
- Completion Date
- 14-Sep-2011
Relations
- Effective Date
- 17-Sep-2011
- Effective Date
- 22-Apr-2026
- Effective Date
- 22-Apr-2026
- Refers
ISO 2418:2002 - Leather — Chemical, physical and mechanical and fastness tests — Sampling location - Effective Date
- 22-Apr-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
Overview
EN ISO 17074:2011 - "Leather - Physical and mechanical tests - Determination of resistance to horizontal spread of flame (ISO 17074:2006)" - is a European standard developed by CEN. This standard specifies a method for determining the horizontal burning rate of leather. It is applicable to all light leathers, with a particular emphasis on leathers intended for use in the passenger compartments of motor vehicles, where flame resistance is a critical safety requirement.
The standard outlines the procedure for testing leather’s resistance to the horizontal spread of flame, ensuring consistency and reliability in evaluating this important safety characteristic. By adhering to EN ISO 17074:2011, manufacturers and suppliers can demonstrate compliance with international fire safety standards for leather products.
Key Topics
- Test Methodology: Specification of a repeatable method for measuring the horizontal burning rate of leather using a standardized combustion chamber, test piece preparation, and controlled exposure to flame.
- Applicability: Relevant for all light leathers, particularly those used in automotive interiors, but also applicable to other leather applications requiring fire resistance.
- Test Results: Provides calculation procedures for burning rate (mm/min), including guidance for reporting and documenting results.
- Sampling and Conditioning: References procedures for sample selection, preparation, conditioning, and measurement, aligned with additional standards (e.g., ISO 2418, ISO 2419, ISO 2589).
- Safety and Compliance: Addresses critical safety concerns by enabling objective, internationally recognized assessment of flame spread rates in leather materials.
Applications
EN ISO 17074:2011 is essential for various industries that rely on leather materials and require assurance of fire resistance:
- Automotive Industry: Car manufacturers and suppliers use this standard to test leather upholstery, trim, and components inside vehicle cabins, ensuring compliance with automotive fire safety requirements.
- Aerospace Interiors: Application in aircraft seating, wall panels, and other leather-covered surfaces to meet stringent flame spread regulations.
- Public Transportation: Evaluation of flame resistance in buses, trains, and marine vessel interiors.
- Furniture Manufacturing: Used to validate flame resistance for leather sofas, chairs, and other residential or office furniture, particularly in contract and hospitality settings.
- Regulatory Compliance: Demonstrates conformity with regional and international safety codes, helping manufacturers gain market access and legal approvals for their products.
By utilizing the EN ISO 17074 test method, manufacturers can objectively compare flame spread characteristics, improve material formulations, and provide required documentation for safety audits and certifications.
Related Standards
EN ISO 17074:2011 references and complements several other standards critical for leather testing and fire safety evaluation:
- ISO 3795: Road vehicles - Determination of burning behaviour of interior materials - Basis for apparatus and general procedure used in EN ISO 17074.
- ISO 2418: Leather - Sampling location - Guidance for representative sample selection.
- ISO 2419: Leather - Sample preparation and conditioning for physical and mechanical tests.
- ISO 2589: Leather - Determination of thickness - Ensures accuracy in test piece measurement.
- EN 14326 (superseded): Previous standard for the same testing domain, replaced by EN ISO 17074:2011.
Practical Value
Implementing EN ISO 17074:2011 allows organizations to:
- Enhance product safety and consumer confidence: Reliable flame resistance data supports safer product design.
- Access global markets: Compliance with widely recognized standards is often a regulatory or commercial requirement.
- Streamline certification processes: Harmonized testing and reporting facilitate acceptance by inspectors and certifiers.
- Mitigate risk: Standardized flame spread assessments help reduce liability and support robust safety management systems.
By adhering to EN ISO 17074:2011, companies ensure their leather products consistently meet the highest benchmarks for fire safety, protecting users and fulfilling both industry and legal expectations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN ISO 17074:2011 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Leather - Physical and mechanical tests - Determination of resistance to horizontal spread of flame (ISO 17074:2006)". This standard covers: ISO 17074:2006 specifies a method for determining the horizontal burning rate of leather. It is applicable to all light leathers but is particularly intended for leathers used in the passenger compartment of motor vehicles.
ISO 17074:2006 specifies a method for determining the horizontal burning rate of leather. It is applicable to all light leathers but is particularly intended for leathers used in the passenger compartment of motor vehicles.
EN ISO 17074:2011 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.220.40 - Ignitability and burning behaviour of materials and products; 59.140.30 - Leather and furs. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN ISO 17074:2011 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 14326:2003, ISO 3795:1989, ISO 2589:2002, ISO 2418:2002, EN 20594-1:1993, EN 12915-1:2009, EN 12013:2000+A1:2008, EN 14906:2012. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN ISO 17074:2011 is available in PDF format for immediate download after purchase. The document can be added to your cart and obtained through the secure checkout process. Digital delivery ensures instant access to the complete standard document.
Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-november-2011
1DGRPHãþD
SIST EN 14326:2004
Usnje - Fizikalno in mehansko preskušanje - Ugotavljanje odpornosti proti
horizontalno razpršenemu plamenu (ISO 17074:2006)
Leather - Physical and mechanical tests - Determination of resistance to horizontal
spread of flame (ISO 17074:2006)
Leder - Physikalische und mechanische Prüfungen - Bestimmung der
Widerstandsfähigkeit gegen die horizontale Ausbreitung von Flammen (ISO 17074:2006)
Cuir - Essais physiques et mécaniques - Détermination de la résistance à la propagation
horizontale de la flamme (ISO 17074:2006)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 17074:2011
ICS:
13.220.40 Sposobnost vžiga in Ignitability and burning
obnašanje materialov in behaviour of materials and
proizvodov pri gorenju products
59.140.30 Usnje in krzno Leather and furs
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN ISO 17074
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
September 2011
ICS 59.140.30 Supersedes EN 14326:2003
English Version
Leather - Physical and mechanical tests - Determination of
resistance to horizontal spread of flame (ISO 17074:2006)
Cuir - Essais physiques et mécaniques - Détermination de Leder - Physikalische und mechanische Prüfungen -
la résistance à la propagation horizontale de la flamme Bestimmung der Widerstandsfähigkeit gegen die
(ISO 17074:2006) horizontale Ausbreitung von Flammen (ISO 17074:2006)
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Contents Page
Foreword .3
Foreword
The text of ISO 17074:2006 has been prepared by International Union of Leather Technologists and Chemists
Societies and has been taken over as EN ISO 17074:2011 by Technical Committee CEN/TC 289 “Leather”
the secretariat of which is held by UNI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by March 2012, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at
the latest by March 2012.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 14326:2003.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 17074:2006 has been approved by CEN as a EN ISO 17074:2011 without any modification.
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 17074
IULTCS/IUP
First edition
2006-09-15
Leather — Physical and mechanical
tests — Determination of resistance to
horizontal spread of flame
Cuir — Essais physiques et mécaniques — Détermination de la
résistance à la propagation horizontale de la flamme
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IULTCS/IUP 47:2006(E)
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