IS 13501 : 1992 Textiles - Determination of flammability by oxygen index

1 Scope

1.1 This standard specifies method for determining the minimum concentrationof oxygen, in, admixture with nitrogen, that will support combustion of smallvertical test specimens under specified test conditions. The results are definedas oxygen index values.

1.2 The method prescribed in this standard provides a sensitive measure ofthe burning characteristics of textile materials intended for clothings.

2 References

IS 6359 :1971 Method for conditioning of textiles

IS 11871 :1986 Methods for determination of flammability andflameresistance of textile fabrics