Ignitability of upholstered furniture - Ignition source match-flame equivalent
The butane flame test determines the ignitability of an upholstery compound. To do this, a gas flame (comparable to a lighted match) is ignited and placed in the joint of a test unit (stylised shape of an armchair) between the back and seat.
Testing Properties
- Assessment of the ignitability of upholstered furniture – Part 2: Ignition source match flame equivalent according to DIN EN 2021-2
(test for class P-a, P-b, P-c) - Classification of burning behaviour of upholstered compounds according to DIN 66084
- Furniture - Assessment of the ignitability of upholstered furniture - Part 2 Ignition source match-flame equivalent according ISO 8191-2
- Methods of test for assessment of the ignitability of upholstered seating by smouldering and flaming ignition sources according BS 5852 (not accredited)
Suitable product types
- upholstery fabrics
- upholstered seating (combination of materials)
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