ASTM F1959/F1959M-06ae1
Standard Test Method for Determining the Arc Rating of Materials for Clothing

Standard No.

ASTM F1959/F1959M-06ae1

Release Date

2006

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM F1959/F1959M-12

Latest

ASTM F1959/F1959M-24a

Scope

This test method is intended for the determination of the arc rating of a material, or a combination of materials.

5.1.1 Because of the variability of the arc exposure, different heat transmission values may be observed at individual sensors. Evaluate the results of each sensor in accordance with Section 12.

This test method maintains the specimen in a static, vertical position and does not involve movement except that resulting from the exposure.

This test method specifies a standard set of exposure conditions. Different exposure conditions may produce different results. In addition to the standard set of exposure conditions, other conditions representative of the expected hazard may be used and shall be documented in the reporting of the testing results.

1.1 This test method is used to measure the arc rating of materials intended for use as flame resistant clothing for workers exposed to electric arcs that would generate heat flux rates from 84 to 25 120 kW/m ² [2 to 600 cal/cm²s].

1.2 This test method will measure the arc rating of materials which meet the following requirements: less than 150 mm [6 in.] char length and less than 2 s after flame when tested in accordance with Test Method D 6413.

1.2.1 It is not the intent of this test method to evaluate non flame-resistant materials except where used as under layers in multiple-layer specimens.

1.3 The materials used in this test method are in the form of flat specimens.

1.4 This test method shall be used to measure and describe the properties of materials, products, or assemblies in response to convective and radiant energy generated by an electric arc under controlled laboratory conditions.

1.5 The values stated in SI units shall be regarded as standard except as noted. Within the text, alternate units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents therefore alternate systems must be used independently of the other. Combining values from the systems described in the text may result in nonconformance with the method.

1.6 This test method does not apply to electrical contact or electrical shock hazards.

1.7 This standard shall not be used to describe or appraise the fire hazard or fire risk of materials, products, or assemblies under actual fire conditions. However, results of this test may be used as elements of a fire assessment which takes into account all of the factors which are pertinent to an assessment of the fire hazard of a particular end use.

1.8

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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use. For specific precautions, see Section 7.

ASTM F1959/F1959M-06ae1 Referenced Document

• ASTM D123 Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles
• ASTM D1776 Standard Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
• ASTM D4391 Standard Terminology Relating to The Burning Behavior of Textiles
• ASTM D6413 Standard Test Method for Flame Resistance of Textiles (Vertical Test)
• ASTM E457 Standard Test Method for Measuring Heat-Transfer Rate Using a Thermal Capacitance (Slug) Calorimeter
• ASTM F1494 Standard Terminology Relating to Protective Clothing

ASTM F1959/F1959M-06ae1 history

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