ASTM E1354-14e1
Standard Test Method for Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter

Standard No.

ASTM E1354-14e1

Release Date

2014

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM E1354-15

Latest

ASTM E1354-23

Scope

5.1 This test method is used primarily to determine the heat evolved in, or contributed to, a fire involving products of the test material. Also included is a determination of the effective heat of combustion, mass loss rate, the time to sustained flaming, and smoke production. These properties are determined on small size specimens that are representative of those in the intended end use.

5.2 This test method is applicable to various categories of products and is not limited to representing a single fire scenario. Additional guidance for testing is given in X1.2.3 and X1.11.

5.3 This test method is not applicable to end-use products that do not have planar, or nearly planar, external surfaces.

FIG. 1 Overall View of Apparatus

Note 1: All dimensions are in millimetres.

Note 2: * Indicates a critical dimension.

FIG. 2 Cross-Section View Through the Heater

Note 1: All dimensions are in millimetres.

Note 2: * Indicates a critical dimension.

FIG. 3 Exploded View, Horizontal Orientation

FIG. 4 Exploded View, Vertical Orientation

FIG. 5 Exhaust System

Note 1: All dimensions are in millimetres (not to scale).