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Status : Active
Standard Type : Main
Document No : ISO 14696:2009
Document Year : 2009
Pages : 58
Edition : 1
Section Volume : Fire initiation and growth (ISO/TC 92/SC 1.)
The test method is used to determine the ignitability, heat release rates, mass loss rates and visible smoke development of materials, products and assemblies under well-ventilated conditions.
The heat release rate is ascertained by measurement of the oxygen consumption as determined by the oxygen concentration and flow in the exhaust product stream. Smoke development is quantified by measuring the obscuration of light by the combustion product stream. Specimens are exposed to heating fluxes ranging from 0 kW/m2 to 50 kW/m2. Hot wires are used as the ignition source.