List of Test Methods

Product Safety Testing Methods

• 16 CFR Part 1610 - Flammability of clothing textiles
• Acid Gas
• AITM 2.0005 (7.1.6) - 60 degree flammability
• AITM 2.0007 - Smoke density (flaming)
• AITM 2.0008 - Optical smoke density
• AITM 3.0005 (7.4) - Toxicity
• API 607, 6A - Fire test for soft-seated quarter turn valves
• ASTM B117 - Salt spray exposure
• ASTM C1016 - Water absorption
• ASTM C109 - Compression strength of cement
• ASTM C1166 - Flame propagation of dense and cellular elastomeric gaskets and accessories
• ASTM C1363 exclude - Water absorption
• ASTM C177 - Thermal conductivity - guarded hot plate
• ASTM C201 - High-temperature thermal conductivity
• ASTM C236 - Thermal conductivity - guarded hot box
• ASTM C335 - Heat transfer properties of horizontal pipe insulation
• ASTM C338 - Softening point of glass
• ASTM C351 - Mean specific heat
• ASTM C411 - Hot surface performance of high-temperature thermal insulation
• ASTM C473 - Environmental exposure
• ASTM C518 - Heat transfer properties - heat flowmeter
• ASTM C542 - Lock-strip gaskets
• ASTM C800 - Water repellency (11.8)
• ASTM D1002 - Shear strength for metal to metal
• ASTM D1037 - Linear variation w/ change in moisture content of wood-
• base fiber and particle materials
• ASTM D1055 - Specifications for flexible cellular materials - latex foam
• ASTM D1149 - Tests a material’s ozone resistance by searching for the appearance of cracks
• ASTM D1239 - Melting index flow rate
• ASTM D1388 - Bending length and flexure rigidity
• ASTM D1474 - Indentation hardness of organic coatings
• ASTM D149 - Dielectric breakdown voltage and dielectric strength of solid electrical insulating materials at commercial power frequencies
• ASTM D150 - AC loss characteristics and permittivity (dielectric constant) of solid electrical insulation
• ASTM D1599 - Short-term hydraulic failure pressure of plastic pipes, tubes, and fittings
• ASTM D1621 - Compressive strength of rigid cellular plastics
• ASTM D1622 - Apparent density of rigid cellular plastics
• ASTM D1693 - Environmental stress-cracking
• ASTM D1822 - Tensile-impact energy
• ASTM D1929 - Determining ignition temperature of plastics
• ASTM D2017 - Accelerated wood decay
• ASTM D2020 - Mildew (fungal) resistance of paper and paperboard
• ASTM D2047 - Static coeff. of friction of polished-floor surfaces as measured by James Machine
• ASTM D2126 - Thermal and humidity aging (dimensional stability section)
• ASTM D2136 - Low-temperature bend test for coated fabrics
• ASTM D2240 - Shore hardness
• ASTM D229 - Rigid sheet and plate materials used for electrical insulation
• ASTM D2303 - Liquid-contaminant, inclined-plane tracking and erosion of insulating materials
• ASTM D2303 - Tracking resistance
• ASTM D256 - Izod impact, Method A
• ASTM D2563 - Classifying visual defects in glass-reinforced plastic laminate parts
• ASTM D257 - DC resistance of conductance of insulating materials
• ASTM D2583 - Indentation hardness of rigid plastics by means of a Barcol Impresser
• ASTM D2584 - Ignition loss of cured reinforced resins
• ASTM D2842 - Water absorption of cellular plastics
• ASTM D2843 - Density of smoke from the burning or decomposition of plastics
• ASTM D2859 - Ignition characteristics of finished textile floor covering materials
• ASTM D2863 - Measuring the minimum oxygen concentration to support candle-like combustion of plastics (oxygen index)
• ASTM D3014 - Flame height, time of burning, and loss of mass of rigid thermoset cellular plastics in a vertical position
• ASTM D3039 - Tensile properties of polymers
• ASTM D3065 - Flammability of aerosol products
• ASTM D3171 - Fiber content of resin-matrix composites by matrix digestion
• ASTM D3273 - Resistance to mold
• ASTM D3359 - Tape adhesion
• ASTM D3410 - Compressive properties of polymers
• ASTM D3418 - Transition temperature
• ASTM D3574 - Test methods for flexible cellular materials
• ASTM D3675 - Surface flammability of flexible cellular materials using a radiant heat energy source
• ASTM D3801 - Measuring the comparative burning characteristics of solid plastics in a vertical position
• ASTM D3874 - Ignition of materials by hot wire sources
• ASTM D4060 - Taber abrasion
• ASTM D4103 - practice for preparation of substrate surfaces for coefficient of friction testing
• ASTM D412  - Die C-tensile properties
• ASTM D4226 - Impact resistance of rigid PVC building products (Methods A and B)
• ASTM D445 - Kinematic viscosity of liquids
• ASTM D4518 - Measuring static friction of coating surfaces
• ASTM D4541 - Pull-off strength of coatings using portable adhesion-testers
• ASTM D4565 - Cold bend
• ASTM D4742 - O2 stability of gasoline engine oils by Thin Film Oxygen
• Uptake Testing (TFOUT)
• ASTM D4804 - Determining the flammability characteristics of nonrigid solid plastics
• ASTM D523 - Specular gloss
• ASTM D570 - Water absorption
• ASTM D573 - Accelerated aging of rubber in an air oven
• ASTM D5942 - Charpy impact
• ASTM D624 - Die C-tear strength
• ASTM D635 - Rate of burning and/or extent and time of burning of plastics in a horizontal position
• ASTM D638 - Tensile strength
• ASTM D695 - Compressive properties
• ASTM D696 - Coefficient of linear thermal expansion
• ASTM D750 - Carbon arc weathering
• ASTM D751 - Tongue tear, grab tensile, strip tensile, low temp bend, & adhesion for coated fabrics
• ASTM D790 - Flexural properties
• ASTM D93 - Flash point by Pensky-Martens closed cup tester
• ASTM D952 - Bond strength
• ASTM E108 - Roof coverings fire test (small scale)
• ASTM E1131 - Mass loss over temperature range
• ASTM E119 - Fire test of building construction and materials
• ASTM E1225 - Thermal conductivity of solids; guarded-comparative-longitudinal heat flow technique
• ASTM E1317 - Flammability of marine surface finishes
• ASTM E1321 - Determining material ignition and flame spread properties
• ASTM E1354 - Heat and visible smoke release rates for materials and products using an oxygen consumption calorimeter
• ASTM E136 - Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Furnace at 750 °C
• ASTM E152 - Fire tests of door assemblies
• ASTM E1529 - Determining effects of large hydrocarbon pool fires on structural members and assemblies
• ASTM E162 - Surface flammability of materials using a radiant heat energy source
• ASTM E163 - Fire tests of window assemblies
• ASTM E1782 - Vapor pressure by thermal analysis
• ASTM E2058 (FM 4910) [Modified] - Measurement of material flammability using a fire propagation apparatus
• ASTM E2072 - Specification for photoluminescence
• ASTM E228 - Linear thermal expansion using a dilatometer
• ASTM E23 - Notched bar Charpy impact testing for metallic materials
• ASTM E303 - Slip resistance
• ASTM E424, Method A - Solar energy transmittance and reflectance of sheet materials
• ASTM E603 - Room fire experiments
• ASTM E648 - Critical radiant flux of floor-covering systems using a radiant heat energy source
• ASTM E659 - Autoignition temperature of chemicals
• ASTM E662 - Specific optical density of smoke generated by solid materials
• ASTM E681 - Concentration limits of flammability of chemicals (vapors and gases)
• ASTM E761 - Compressive strength of SFRM applied to structural members
• ASTM E814 - Through-penetration fire stop test
• ASTM E831 - Linear thermal expansion by thermomechanical analysis
• ASTM E84 - Surface burning characteristics of building materials
• ASTM E859 - Air erosion of sprayed fire-resistive materials applied to structural members
• ASTM E906 - Heat release rates for materials and products
• ASTM E937 - Corrosion of steel by sprayed fire-resistive materials applied to structural members
• ASTM E96 - Water vapor transmission
• ASTM F1344 - Specification for rubber floor tile
• ASTM F814 - Specific optical density of smoke generated by solid materials for aerospace applications
• ASTM G12 - Nondestructive measurement of film thickness of pipeline coatings on steel
• ASTM G14 - Impact resistance of pipeline coatings
• ASTM G152: Induces moisture, heat and sunlight via carbon arc weathering for non-metallic items
• ASTM G153: Uses enclosed carbon arc light and water apparatus for accelerated weathering
• ASTM G154: Creates an accelerated weathering scenario through a QUV test chamber
• ASTM G155: Exposes non-metallic materials to weather conditions via a xenon arc light
• ASTM G21 - Resistance of synthetic polymeric materials to fungi
• ASTM G22 - Resistance to bacteria
• ASTM G26 - Xenon-Arc light and water exposure for non-metals
• ASTM G42 - Test methods for cathodic disbonding of pipeline coatings subjected to elevated temps
• ASTM G53 - QUV light and condensation exposure for non-metals
• ASTM G56 - Abrasion
• ASTM G62 -  Holiday detection in pipeline coatings
• ASTM G8 - Test methods for cathodic disbonding of pipeline coatings
• Atomic Absorption— Detects levels (in ppm) of elements in a sample
• ATS 1000.001 - Flammability, smoke, toxicity, and heat release
• BIFMA X5.7 - Seating flammability
• BMS 13-48 - Extruded cross-linked ETFE aircraft cable
• BSS 7230 - Flammability testing of aircraft materials to FAR Part 25, Appx F, Part 1
• BSS 7238 - Optical smoke density
• BSS 7239 - Toxic gas generation
• BSS 7322 - Rate of heat release using OSU
• BSS 7324 - 60-degree flammability, smoke, and toxicity
• CAL 106
• CAL 116
• CAL 117, Sect A, Part I - Flammability of upholstered furniture
• CAL 117, Sect D, Part II - Flammability of upholstered furniture
• CAL 121
• CAL 129 - Flammability of mattresses for use in public buildings
• CAL 133 - Flammability of furniture for use in public buildings
• CFR vol. 16, 1632.4 - Flammability of mattresses and mattress pads
• CPAI 84 - Flame-resistant materials used in camping tentage
• Custom conditions available - 70C to 200C, 20-98% RH
• DIN 4102, Part 1, Class A1 - Fire testing to building material (non-combustible materials)
• DIN 51900, Method 2 - Gross calorific value and calculating net calorific value
• DOT 173.338-18(b)(7) - Flammability using a red hot platinum wire
• DSC
• DTA
• DTRC Burn-Through Fire Test
• EDS - Elemental imaging analysis on the electron microscopy level
• Electrical Resistance
• Electron Microscopy — Determination of heavy metals and organic complexes
• EN 45545 - Fire protection of railway vehicles
• FAA/FAR 25.853 - Flammability requirements for aircraft seat cushions
• FAA/FAR 25.855 - Flammability requirements for aircraft interiors
• FAR AC 20-135 - Fireproof and fire resistance of propulsion systems
• FAR 25.853 - Flammability of aircraft seat cushions
• FED STD 191A, Method 5903.1 - General physical, chemical, and biological testing for textiles
• FED STD 191A, Method 5903.2 - General physical, chemical, and biological testing for textiles
• FM 4922 - Fume exhaust ducts or fume and smoke exhaust ducts
• FMVSS 302 - Flammability of materials used in the occupant compartments of motor vehicles
• Fungus
• IEC 1034 (1,2) - Measurement of smoke density of electric cables burning under defined conditions
• IEC 331 - Test on electric cables under fire condition
• IEC 332-1 - Test on electric cables under fire condition
• IEC 332-3 - Test on electric cables under fire condition
• IEC 60332-1-2 - Electrical Cable Flammability Test
• IEC 60587 - Electrical Insulating Materials Test
• IEC 695-2-2 - Fire hazard testing, needle flame test
• IEC 754-1 - Test on gases evolved during combustion of materials from cables
• IEC 754-2 - Test on gases evolved during combustion of materials from cables
• IEEE 383 - Class 1E electric cables and field splices for nuclear power generating stations
• IEEE 45 - Recommended practice for electric installations on shipboard
• IEEE 1202 - Standardized Flame Testing of Cables
• IMO A.652(16) - Test for upholstered furniture
• IMO A.653(16) - Surface flammability of materials
• IMO MSC 41 (64) - Measuring smoke and toxic products of combustion
• IR Analysis - Infrared spectroscopy analysis of organic material
• ISO 1182 - Reaction to fire tests for products
• ISO 15370 - Low-location lighting
• ISO 1716 - Determination of the gross heat of combustion (calorific value)
• ISO 17398 - Safety colors and safety signs
• ISO 4589-2 - Determination of burning behavior by oxygen index, ambient temperature test
• ISO 5658-2 - Lateral spread on building and transport products in vertical configuration
• ISO 5659-2 - Determination of optical density by a single-chamber test
• ISO 5660 - Heat release rate (cone calorimeter method) and smoke production rate (dynamic measurement)
• ISO 8256 - Tensile-impact strength
• ISO 834-1 - Elements of building construction
• ISO 9705 - Full-scale room test for surface products
• MIL C-24643 Fluid immersion - JP5, Hydraulic fluids, etc.
• MIL-C-13486B - Salt water exposure
• MIL-DTL 24640 - Cables, electric, low smoke halogen-free, for shipboard use
• MIL-DTL 24643 - Cables, electric, low smoke halogen-free, for shipboard use
• MIL-P-8053C - Shear strength of plywood and metal-to-plywood bonds
• MIL-STD-2031 - Fire and toxicity
• MIL-STD-810 - Tests of Rugged Computing Equipment
• MIL-STD-202 - Test protocol for all system components and products with printed circuit boards
• NES (DEF) 711 - Determination of the smoke index of the products of combustion from small specimens of materials
• NES (DEF) 713 - Determination of the toxicity index of the products of combustion from small specimens of materials
• NES 715 - Temperature index of small specimens of material
• NFPA 130 - Fixed guideway transit and passenger rail systems
• NFPA 1971 - Protective ensembles for structural fire fighting and proximity fire fighting
• NFPA 225 - Model manufactured home installation
• NFPA 252 - Fire tests of door assemblies
• NFPA 258 - Smoke generation of solid materials
• NFPA 259 - Potential heat of building materials
• NFPA 264A - Heat release rates for upholstered furniture components or composites and mattresses
• NFPA 286 - Fire test for evaluating wall and ceiling room fire growth
• NFPA 701 - Flame propagation of textiles and films
• NFPA 80 - Fire doors and other opening protectives
• NF X 70-100 - Toxicity test assesses corrosive or toxic products during combustion or decomposition
• S. Coast Guard PFM-2-98 - Deck grating standards
• SMP 800C - Toxic gas generation
• TGA
• UBC 26-2 - Evaluation of thermal barriers
• UBC 26-3 - Room fire test for interior of foam plastic systems
• UBC 42-2 - Evaluating room fire growth contribution of textile wall coverings
• UBC 8-2 - Evaluating room fire growth contribution of textile wall coverings
• UL 10B - Fire test of door assemblies
• UL 10C - Positive pressure fire test of door assemblies
• UL 1479 - Fire tests of penetration firestops
• UL 1685 - Vertical-tray fire-propagation and smoke-release test for electrical and optical-fiber cables
• UL 1709 - Rapid rise fire test of protection materials for structural steel
• UL 1715 - Fire test of interior finish material
• UL 2043 - Fire test for heat and smoke release
• UL 214 - Flame-propagation of fabrics and films
• UL 2335 - Fire tests of storage pallets
• UL 263 - Fire test of building construction and materials
• UL 555 - Fire dampers test
• UL 72 - Fire resistance of record protection equipment (fire resistance portion only)
• UL 723 - Surface burning characteristics of building materials
• UL 790 - Fire resistance of roof covering materials (small scale)
• UL 9 - Fire test of window assemblies
• UL 94 HB Series - Horizontal flammability of plastic materials for parts in devices and appliances
• UL 94 V Series - Vertical flammability of plastic materials for parts in devices and appliances
• UL 94 - Flammability of plastic materials for parts in devices and appliances
• UL VW-1 - Vertical flame test
• XRD - X-ray diffraction
• XRF - X-ray fluorescence