ASTM D4804-23
Standard Test Method for Determining the Flammability Characteristics of Nonrigid Solid Plastics

Standard No.

ASTM D4804-23

Release Date

2023

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM D4804-23

Scope

1.1 This fire-test-response test methods describe small-scale laboratory procedures for determining the comparative burning characteristics of solid plastic materials that, due to specimen thinness and nonrigidity, distort, shrink, and/or are consumed up to holding clamp when tested using Test Method D3801. A flame is applied to the base of specimens held in a vertical position and the extinguishing times are determined upon removal of the test flame. 1.2 The classification system described in Appendix X1 is intended for quality assurance and the preselection of component materials for products. 1.3 This standard measures and describes the response of materials, products, or assemblies to heat and flame under controlled conditions, but does not by itself incorporate all factors required for fire hazard or fire risk assessment of the materials, products, or assemblies under actual fire conditions. NOTE 1—This standard is equivalent to ISO 9773, IEC 60695-11-10, and UL 94 (Section 11). NOTE 2—For rate of burning of nonrigid solid plastics in a horizontal position, formerly Test Method B of this test method, see Test Method D635. 1.4 This test method is not intended to cover plastics when used as materials for building construction or finishing. 1.5 Fire testing is inherently hazardous. Adequate safeguards for personnel and property shall be employed in conducting these tests. 1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific hazard statements, see 6.1.1. 1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM D4804-23 Referenced Document

• ASTM D3801 Standard Test Method for Measuring the Comparative Burning Characteristics of Solid Plastics in a Vertical Position
• ASTM D5025 Standard Specification for Laboratory Burner Used for Small-Scale Burning Tests on Plastic Materials
• ASTM D5207 Standard Practice for Calibration of 20 and 125 mm Test Flames for Small-Scale Burning Tests on Plastic Materials
• ASTM D635 Standard Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position
• ASTM D883 Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics*， 2024-02-01 Update
• ASTM E176 Standard Terminology of Fire Standards
• ASTM E2935 Standard Practice for Evaluating Equivalence of Two Testing Processes
• ASTM E456 Standard Terminology for Relating to Quality and Statistics
• ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
• ISO 13943 Fire safety — Vocabulary*， 2023-09-01 Update

ASTM D4804-23 history

• 2023 ASTM D4804-23 Standard Test Method for Determining the Flammability Characteristics of Nonrigid Solid Plastics
• 2020 ASTM D4804-20 Standard Test Method for Determining the Flammability Characteristics of Nonrigid Solid Plastics
• 2019 ASTM D4804-19a Standard Test Method for Determining the Flammability Characteristics of Nonrigid Solid Plastics
• 2019 ASTM D4804-19 Standard Test Method for Determining the Flammability Characteristics of Nonrigid Solid Plastics
• 2014 ASTM D4804-14 Standard Test Method for Determining the Flammability Characteristics of Nonrigid Solid Plastics
• 2009 ASTM D4804-09 Standard Test Method for Determining the Flammability Characteristics of Nonrigid Solid Plastics
• 2003 ASTM D4804-03 Standard Test Method for Determining the Flammability Characteristics of Nonrigid Solid Plastics
• 1998 ASTM D4804-98 Standard Test Methods for Determining the Flammability Characteristics of Nonrigid Solid Plastics