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A simple laboratory method for determining flash fire propensity of materialsA simple laboratory method for determining flash fire propensity of materials is described. The apparatus consists of a tube furnace and a combustion tube. The ignition source can be a wooded match but the hot pyrolysis tube itself may be the most suitable ignition source. Test results are presented for various materials including polyethylene, polystyrene, polycarbonate, and polyurethane and polychloroprene flexible foams.
Document ID
19770064771
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Hilado, C. J. (San Francisco Univ. CA, United States)
Cumming, H. J. (San Francisco, University San Francisco, Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1977
Publication Information
Publication: Journal of Fire and Flammability
Volume: 8
Subject Category
Nonmetallic Materials
Accession Number
77A47623
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NSG-2039
Distribution Limits
Public
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