Surface burning test for plastics with 500 W flame - UL 94
In this test, a vertically oriented test specimen is exposed to a small flame ignition source with a nominal thermal power of 500 W.
Together with the horizontal burning test and the 50 W vertical burning test, this test is used to classify plastic materials' flammability performance. One of the following classifications can be achieved: 5VB or 5VA.
The material should already be classified as V0 or V1 before this test is conducted.
Testing is performed according to UL 94 sixth edition, clause 9. You will receive an ISO 17025 accredited report as a result.
- Suitable sample matrices
- Solid and cellular plastic materials with apparent density higher than 250 kg/m3 (ISO 845). Specimens can be cut from sheet material or molded to the necessary form. Cut edges must have a smooth finish and any dust or particles must be removed from the surface.
- Required sample quantity
- 20 samples sized 125 ±5 mm by 13.0 ±0.5 mm, and 6 plaque samples 150 ±5 mm by 150 ±5 mm. Maximum thickness of each sample type is 13 mm.
- Typical turnaround time
- 4 weeks after receiving the samples
- Available quality systems
- Accredited test method
- Standard
- Method expert
Polymers and plastics
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