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ASTM D1929-96(2001)
Standard Test Method for Determining Ignition Temperature of Plastics
This fire response test method covers a laboratory determination of the flash-ignition temperature and spontaneous ignition temperature of plastics using a hot-air furnace. 1.2 Caution-During the course of combustion, gases or vapors, or both, are evolved which may be hazardous to personnel. Adequate precautions should be taken to protect the operator. 1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only. 1.4 This standard should be used to measure and describe the properties of materials, products, or assemblies in response to heat and flame under controlled laboratory conditions and should 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 risk assessment which takes into account all of the factors which are pertinent to an assessment of the fire hazard of a particular end use. 1.5 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 limitations prior to use. Specific precautionary statements are given in 1.2 and 1.4. Note 1- This test method and ISO 871-1996 are identical in all technical details.
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