1、Designation: D6545 10D6545 18Standard Test Method forFlammability of Textiles Used in Childrens Sleepwear1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6545; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last r
2、evision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This test method evaluates the relative flammability of textiles and garments intended for use in childrens sleepwear. Thepr
3、ocedures of this test method follow testing and laundering procedures used to evaluate the flammability of childrens sleepwearcontained in USU.S. Federal Regulations 16 CFR 1615 and 1616.1.2 Atextile used in childrens sleepwear must be tested in its original state and after 50 laundering and drying
4、cycles to assessthe flame resistance of the textile relative to its use life.1.3 This method is identical to the method outlined in the regulations 16 CFR 1615 or 1616. The regulation includes additionalinformation such as sampling plans, record keeping requirements, and interpretations for complian
5、ce applicable to childrenssleepwear. Please consult 16 CFR 1615 and 1616 for these operations and interpretations.1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard; inch-pound units are provided for information only.1.5 This test method is used to measure and describe the response
6、 of materials, products, or assemblies to heat and flame undercontrolled 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.1.6 Fire testing is inherently hazardous. Adequat
7、e safeguards for personnel and property shall be employed in conducting thesetests.1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibilityof the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety safety, health, and envir
8、onmental health practices and determines theapplicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific precautionary information is found in 8.5 and 9.5.1.8 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardizationestablished in the Dec
9、ision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issuedby the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D 123D123 Terminology Relating to TextilesD1230 Test Method for Flammability of
10、Apparel TextilesD4391 Terminology Relating to The Burning Behavior of Textiles2.2 AATCC Test MethodMethod:3Glossary of AATCC Standard TerminologyAATCC Test Method 124 - Appearance of Fabrics After Repeated Home Laundering2.3 Federal Standards and Regulations:16 CFR Part 1610 Standard for the Flammab
11、ility of Vinyl Plastic FilmClothing Textiles416 CFR Part 1611 Standard for the Flammability of Clothing TextilesVinyl Plastic Film416 CFR Part 1615 Standard for the Flammability of Childrens Sleepwear: Sizes 0 through 6X41 This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D13 on Textiles
12、and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.52 on Flammability.Current edition approved June 15, 2010Jan. 1, 2018. Published August 2010March 2018. Originally published asapproved in D654500. Discontinued January 2009 andreinstated as D654510.2000. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as
13、D6545DOI:10.1520/D654510.10. DOI:10.1520/D6545-18.2 For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standardsvolume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page on the ASTM website.3 Available
14、 from the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists, Colorists (AATCC), P.O. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. 27709-2215,http:/www.aatcc.org. Reference from the 1970 edition of the manual.4 Available from U.S. Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents, Mail Sto
15、p SSOP, Washington, DC 20402-9328.Publishing Office, 732 N. Capitol Street,NW, Washington, DC 20401, http:/www.gpo.gov.This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Becauseit ma
16、y not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current versionof the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harb
17、or Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States116 CFR Part 1616 Standard for the Flammability of ChildrenChildrens Sleepwear: Sizes 7 through 144Department of Commerce Voluntary Product Standard, previously identified as Commercial Standard, CS 151-50 “BodyMeasurements for th
18、e Sizing of Apparel for Infants, Babies, Toddlers, and Children”53. Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 char length, nthe distance from the original lower edge of the specimen exposed to the flame to the end of the tear orvoid in the charred, burned, or damaged area.3.1.2 childrens sleepwear, nany prod
19、uct of wearing apparel such as nightgowns, pajamas, or similar or related items, suchas robes, intended to be worn primarily for sleeping or activities related to sleeping.3.1.2.1 DiscussionWhile childrens sleepwear can include a range of configurations, these do not include diapers and underwear, i
20、nfant garments, andtight-fitting garments, as defined by 16 CFR 1615 and 1616. The size range of these garments is limited to those defined in 16 CFR1615 and 1616 and the Department of Commerce/Commercial Standard 151-50 reference provides background information onhow these size ranges were selected
21、 and how the body measurements were conducted.3.1.3 fabric piece (piece), na continuous, unseamed length of fabric, one or more of which make up a fabric production unit.3.1.4 fabric production unit (unit), nany quantity of finished fabric pieces which have a specific identify that remainsunchanged
22、except for color or print pattern.3.1.4.1 DiscussionThis fabric production unit, as specified in 16 CFR 1615, and 1616 can consist of quantities from 5 000 linear yards for normalsampling or up to 10 000 linear yards for reduced sampling. Finished fabrics are those fabric pieces which have undergone
23、 allprocesses prior to being cut or slit into components to be manufactured into childrens sleepwear.3.1.5 flame retardant, na chemical used to impart flame resistance.3.1.6 flame retardant treated, adjhaving received a flame-retardant treatment.3.1.6.1 DiscussionThe term “flame retardant treated” d
24、oes not apply to textiles that are inherently flame resistant due to the intrinsic properties ofthe material or the fiber-forming polymer.3.1.7 flammability, nthose characteristics of a material that pertain to its relative ease of ignition and relative ability to sustaincombustion.3.1.8 flammable t
25、extile, nany combustible textile that burns with a flame.3.1.9 garment production unit (unit), nany quantity of finished garments which has a specific identity that remains unchangedthroughout the unit except for size, trim, findings, color, and print patterns.3.1.9.1 DiscussionAs specified in 16 CF
26、R 1615 and 1616, a garment production unit is normally any quantity up to 500 dozen.3.1.10 infant garment, na garment, which is, sized nine months or smaller.3.1.10.1 DiscussionAn infant garment is either a one-piece garment (which does not exceed 64.8 cm 25.75 in. in length) or a two-piece garment
27、(nopiece exceeding 40 cm 15.75 in. in length); and complies with all applicable requirements of the 16 CFR Part 1610 and 16 CFRpart 1611; and bears a label stating the size of the garment expressed as age in months.3.1.11 item, na single article or unit.5 Available from the National Technical Inform
28、ation Service, 5285 Port Royal Street, Springfield, VA 22151, order CS 15150.Service (NTIS), 5301 Shawnee Rd.,Alexandria, VA 22312, http:/www.ntis.gov.D6545 1823.1.11.1 DiscussionIn this test method, item refers to any article of childrens sleepwear or fabric or related material intended or promoted
29、 for use inchildrens sleepwear.3.1 DefinitionsThe following terms are relevant to this test method: char length; childrens sleepwear; fabric piece (piece);fabric production unit (unit); flame retardant; flame retardant treated; flammability; flammable textile; garment production unit(unit); infant g
30、arment; item.3.2 For terms related to the burning behavior of textiles, see Terminology D4391.3.3 For definitions of other terms used in this test method, refer to Terminologyterminology D 123 and to in the Glossary ofAATCC Standard Terminology.referenced AATCC test methods.3.4 For other terms relat
31、ed to textiles, see Terminology D123.4. Summary of Test Method4.1 This test method evaluates the extent of vertical flame spread of a textile after a flame is applied to the bottom edge of thespecimen. The specimen is oriented vertically during the test and is exposed to a 38-mm (1.5-in.) flame for
32、3 s.4.2 The extent of flame spread is determined by measuring the distance from the lower edge of the specimen to the point atwhich the specimen ceases to tear when subjected to a specified tearing load.5. Significance and Use5.1 This test method is suitable for evaluating flammability characteristi
33、cs and laundering durability of textiles used in themanufacture of childrens sleepwear. It is not suitable for evaluating the flammability characteristics of textiles for other productapplications or ignition scenarios.5.2 The procedure for flammability testing used in this test method is technicall
34、y equivalent to those used in 16 CFR 1615 and1616. This test method does not include detailed specimen sampling plans, or the regulatory and record keeping requirements citedin the federal regulations. Please consult 16 CFR 1615 and 1616 for information for these operations.5.3 This test method is s
35、uitable for training technicians to conduct the federal test and can serve as a laboratory reference.5.4 In the future,Test Method D6545 if the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission updates the federal regulationsis verydifferent from 16 CFR 1610 and from Test Method D1230to revise the textile ref
36、urbishing methods to those in current industryuse, this test method will be revised to reflect those changes6. Apparatus and Materials6.1 Test ChamberThe test chamber shall be constructed of a steel or stainless steel cabinet with inside dimensions of 32.9 60.15 cm (12.94 6 0.06 in.) wide, 32.9 6 0.
37、15 cm (12.94 6 0.06 in.) deep, and 76.2 6 0.15 cm (30 6 0.06 in.) high. The cabinetshall have a frame, perpendicular to the front of the cabinet, which permits the suspension of the specimen holder over the centerof the base of the cabinet at such a height that the bottom of the specimen holder is 1
38、.9 6 0.15 cm (0.75 6 0.06 in.) above thehighest point of the barrel of the gas burner. The front of the cabinet shall be a close-fitting door with a glass insert to permitobservation of the entire test. The inside rear vertical surface of the cabinet will be painted flat black to improve visibility
39、of theburning specimen during the test. The cabinet floor can be covered with a piece of noncombustible paper, fabric, or film whoselength and width are approximately 2.5 cm (1 in.) less than the cabinet floor dimensions. The cabinet to be used in this test methodis illustrated in Fig. 1 and detaile
40、d in Figs. 1-4. A suitable flame height indicator is shown in Fig. 5.6.2 Specimen Holder, nThe specimen holder is designed to permit suspension of the specimen in a fixed vertical position andto prevent curling of the specimen when the flame is applied. It shall consist of two U-shaped 0.19 cm (0.07
41、4 in.; 14-gage14-gaugeUSS) thick steel or stainless steel plates, 42.2 6 0.15 cm (16.62 6 0.06 in.) long, and 8.9 6 0.15 cm (3.5 6 0.06 in.) wide, withaligning pins. The openings in the plates shall be 35.6 cm (14 6 0.06 in.) long and 5.1 6 0.15 cm (2 6 0.06 in.) wide. Thespecimen is fixed between t
42、he plates, which shall be held together with side clamps. The holder to be used in this test method isillustrated in Fig. 6.6.3 Burner, nThe burner is substantially the same as that illustrated in Figs. 7 and 8. The burner will have the inside tubediameter of 1.1 cm (0.437 in.). The input line to th
43、e burner shall be equipped with a needle valve to provide a variable orifice toadjust the height of the flame. The barrel of the burner is positioned at an angle of 25 from the vertical. The burner is equippedwith an adjustable stop collar so that it is quickly located correctly under the test speci
44、men. The burner is connected to the gassource by rubber or other flexible tubing.6.4 Gas Supply System, nA pressure regulator to furnish gas to the burner will deliver a pressure of 129 6 13 mm Hg (2126 14 lb/in.2) at the burner inlet.6.5 Gas, nThe gas is at least 97 % pure methane.D6545 1836.6 Hook
45、s and Weights, nMetal hooks and weights are used to produce a series of loads for char length determinations.Suitable metal hooks consist of 1.1-mm (0.043-in.; No. 19 gage)gauge) diameter steel or stainless steel wire, or equivalent, madefrom 7.6-cm (3-in.) lengths of the wire, bent 1.3 cm (0.5 in.)
46、 (0.5 in.) from one end to a 45 angle hook. The longer end of thewire is fastened around the neck of the weight to be used and the other in the lower end of each burned specimen to one side ofthe burned area. The requisite loads are given in Table 1.6.7 StopwatchA stopwatch or similar timing device
47、is used to measure time to 0.1 s.6.8 ScaleA linear scale graduated in millimetres or 0.1-in. divisions is used to measure char length.6.9 Circulating Air OvenA forced-circulation drying oven capable of maintaining the specimens at 105 6 2.8C2.8 C (2216 5F),5 F), is used to dry the specimen while mou
48、nted in the specimen holders.6.10 DesiccatorAn airtight and moisture-tight desiccating chamber is used for cooling mounted specimens after drying.Anhydrous silica gel will be used as the desiccant.6.11 HoodAhood or other suitable enclosures are used to provide a draft-free environment surrounding th
49、e test chamber. Theenclosure has a fan or other suitable means for exhausting smoke or toxic gases, or both, produced by testing.7. Test Specimens and Sampling7.1 Test SpecimenA section of fabric measuring 8.9 by 25.4 cm (3.5 by 10 in.). For prototype seam, prototype trim, andproduction garment testing, the specimen will including prototype seams and prototype trims and production garments will be usedfor testing. The specimens will include a seam or trim.7.2 SampleFive test specimens cut from the appropriate fabric
