IS 13360 : Part 6 : Sec 9 : 2001 Plastics - Methods of Testing - Part 6 : Thermal Properties - Section 9 : Determination of Density of Smoke from the Burning or Decomposition of Plastics

1. Scope

This standard (Part 6/See 9) prescribes a test method which covers a laboratory procedure for measuring and observing the relative amounts of smoke obscuration produced by the burning or decomposition of plastics. It is intended to be used for measuring the smoke-producing characteristics of plastics under controlled conditions of combustion or decomposition. Correlation with other fire conditions is not implied. The measurements are made in terms of the loss of light transmission through a collected volumeof smoke produced under controlled, standardized conditions. The apparatus is constructed so that the flame and smoke can be observed during the test.

CAUTION - During the course of combustion, gases or vapors, or both, are evolved that maybe hazardous to pemormel. Adequate precautions shall be taken to protectthe operator.