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REPORT OF TEST NUMBER 46640
December 19, 1988
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board using Eubact G-1000 adhesive -
TEST RESULTS
betalled Dala Are Attached Hereto
Average 31.miiard C4cffioiont
critical Radiant Flux ui variation
>1.00 watts/sq. cm. -- --
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Time
Specimen 1 12.0 minutes
Specimen 2 33.4 minutes
Specimen 3 24.8 minutes
AVERAGE:
Standard Deviation:'
Coefficient of Variation:
Distance
6.4 centimeters
16.7 centimeters
13.6 centimeters
Critical
Radiant Flux
>1.00 watts/sq.cm.
0.96 watts/sq.cm.
1.02 watts/sq.cm.
>1.00 watts/sq.cm.
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REPORT OF TEST NUMBER 46841
December 19, 1988
CLIENT: Shaw Commercial Carpet Lab. Test No. 6422401001
Division of Shaw Industries
P.O. Drawer 2128
Dalton, GA 30722-2128
SUBJECT; Carpet sample submitted and identified by client as "50304 WILD
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SMOKE DENSITY (N0Z$j
Smoke density tests were harfnrmed as directed in ASTM Test Method E 662-79.
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Operating Conditions
Radiometer Output: 8.1 MV Irradiance: 2.5 watts/sq. cm.
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TEST RESULTS
F l am i ng�Mode Non--F l ami ng,Mode
Average__ Average
Corrected Maximum Specific Optical Density
DM (Corrected) 149
340
Specific Optical Density (DS) At 4.0 Min. 158 187
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Flaming Mode
Chamber Temperature (Start)
Specimen Number:
Minimum % Transmission (TM)
Time To Attain TM (Minutes)
Maximum Specific Optical Density (DM)
Clear Beam (DC)
DMC (Corrected DM)
Specific Optical Density (DS) At 1,5 Minutes
Specific Optical Density (DS) At 4.0 Minutes
Non -Flaming Mode
Chamber Temperature (Start)
Specimen Number:
Minimum % Transmission (TM)
Time To Attain TM (Minutes)
Maximum Specific Optical Density (DM)
Clear Beam (DC)
DMC (Corrected DM)
Specific Optical Density (DS) At 1.5 Minutes
Specific Optical Density (DS) At 4.0 Minutes
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1000 F
1000 F
1000 F
1
2
3
Avg,
3.4
7.4
6.0
5.6
3
5
2
3
194
149
161
168
22
20
16
172
129
145
149
67
54
60
60
182
144
149
158
1000 F
1000 F
1000 F
1 _ _
2
3
Avg'_
0.72
0.14
0.14
0.33
9
13
12
11
283
377
377
346
6
6
6
277
371
371
340
15
14
16
15
159
175
227-
187
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REPORT OF TEST
COLLINS & AIKMAN
1735 Cleveland Read
Dalton, GA 30720
FLAMMABILITY AND SMOKE
EVALUATION OF FLOOR COVERING MATERIALS
NO. 1904 PROGYM FIELD FLOOR COVERING
June 4, 1987
Robert L. Oates
Test Technician
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Brian A. Ortega
Test Technician.
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REFERENCE
Client's Purchase order No. 041894 dated May 21, 1981.
LA 72209•-1
Client confirmation dated May 8, 1987 per Mr. Don Duggin.
TEST REQUEST AND METUOD
The submitted sample was tested for (A)Flammability in accor-
dance with the procedures outlined in ASTM Designation E-648,
"Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor Cover-
ing Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source". This test
method is comparable to NFPA No. 253, and (B)Smoke Density in
accordance with the procedures outlined in ASTM Designation
E-662, "Standard Test Method for Specific Optical Density of
Smoke Generated by Solid Materials". This test method is com-
parable to NFPA No. 258. (Flaming Exposure Only).
SWLE IDENTIFICATION
The sample tested was submitted and identified by the Client
as: No. 1904 Progym Field Floor Covering.
Constructions Loop Pile PVC Backed )toll Goods
Pile Yarn: 100% Antron 856 Nylon
Pile Weight: 21.3 oz./sq.yd.
Backing Material: Primary - Woven Polypropylene
Secondary -- PVC
Overall Weight: 87.1 oz./sq.yd.
Overall Thickness: 0.275"
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A. FLAMMABILITY PER ASTM E•-648
PREPARATION AND CONDITIONING
The floor covering material was cut into three sections 10"
wide by 42" long and bonded to �" inorganic reinforced cement
board with the Collins and Aikman C-16 Pile Vinyl Adhesive
for Powerbond. The adhesive was applied with a 3/32" x 3/32"
x 1/8" notched trowel at a coverage rate of 100-1.25 square
Ia feet per gallon.
Prior to clamping the floor covering system in the mounting
frame the specimens were conditioned at 21 ± 3°C and a rela-
tive humidity of 50 t 5% and allowed to reach moisture equi-
librium.
TEST PROCEDURE
The test chamber was pre -heated for one hour and the radiant
panel black body temperature verified to be within 5% of the
temperature established during calibration. The pilot burner
was ignited and the specimen inserted into the chamber. After
a two -minute pre. -heat, the pilot burner flame was placed in
..contact with the specimen for ten minutes, then removed. The
test was continued until all flaming ceased. The distance
burned was measured and converted to Critical Radiant Heat
Flux at flame out.
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S. ASTM E--662 SPECIFIC OPTICAL DENSITY'OF SMOKE
PREPARATION AND CONDITIONING
The carpet sample was cut into three specimens three inches
square and prepared for testing as outlined in the aforemen-
tioned standard. Prior to .insertion in the specimen holder,
the samples were dried for 24 hours at 1.40 ± 5°F and then
conditioned to equilibrium at a temperature of 73 ± 5°F and
a relative humidity of 50 ± 5%.
TEST PROCEDURE
The test chamber was preheated to 95 ± 40F and all steady
state conditions checked. Following placement of the specimen
in the chamber and initiation of the test, light transmittance
and time were plotted continuously with a multi. -range recorder.
The test in the flaming mode, was continued for a minimum of 3
minutes after the recording of minimum light transmittance.
The chamber was then evacuated of smoke particulate until maxi-
mum light transmittance was reached. That value was recorded
as clear beam and is used in calculating the Maximum Corrected
Specific Optical Density.
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UNITED STATES TESTING COMPANY, INC.
LA 7Z209-1
TEST RESULTS
A. Flammabilit er AST14 E+-648
gam_ No.1904 progym Field Floor Covering
Test Specimen Burn Distance Critics] Radiant Beat
2
Number Centimeters Flux Watts/cm
30.0 0.68
1 0.64
32.0 0.59
3 35.0
64
Average
3z.o °;
OBSERVATIONS
Considerable pile melting, bubbling, cracking, charring and
discoloration in advance of the flame front and in the areas
of greatest radiant heat exposure.
REQUIREMENTS
The 1981 Edition of the NFPA "Life Safety Code" provides
the following classification for regulating interior flooring
materials in specified occupancies%
CLASS z - includes materials which have =a A
iziozT-
Critical Radiant Vlux of 0 45w atts/cm=.
CLASS II - includes materials which have a minimum
Critical Radiant Flux of 0.22 watts/cm'.
Examples of the requirements for application of interior
flooring material in exits and corridors for specified
occupancies are listed below:
Health Care
Centers
Class I in
new facilities
and
for newly
installed
flooring -materials
in existing
facilities.
Child Care
Centers
Class I or
11 in both new
and
existing
facilities.
IIotels and
Dormitories
Class I or
it in both new
and
existing
facilities.
A artments
Class I or
II in both new
and
existing
facilities.
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TEST RESULTS
B._Smoke Density per ASTM E-662
Sample: No. 1904 Progym Field Floor Covering
Test Specimen
Number
1
2
3
Average
Flaming Exposure
Ds @4 min. Dm Dm Corr.
381 453 418
381 439 403
414 455 413
392 449 411
Specific Optical Density: Ds
Maximum Specific Optical Density: Dm
Maximum Specific. Optical Density Corrected: Dm Corr.
OBSERVATIONS
Ignition of the pale yarn occurred shortly after flame
impingement. Considerable melting and dripping of the pile
yarn noted. Peak smoke production observed in -the average
time of 6 minutes, SO seconds.
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CQLLINH & AIRMAN COMMERCIAL FLOOR SYSTEMS SPECIFICATIONS FOR
CONSTRUCTION
WIDTH
GAUGE
PILE UNITS PER INCH
PILE HEIGHT AVERAGE
(ASTM 418,' Section 12 )
PILE YARN WEIGHT
(ASTM 418, Seotion 8)
WEIGHT DENSITY FACTOR
YARN SIZE
FIBER CONTENT
DYEING METHOD
ANTIMICROBIAL TREATMENT
INTERLIHER
POWERBOND BACKING SYSTEM
FUSION COAT
BACKING ,
(ASTM D-1667-70)
TOTAL WEIGHT
FLOORING RADIANT PANEL TEST
(ASTM F-648)
SMOKE DENSITY
(ASTM E-662)
FLAMMABILITY (CPSC.FF 1-70)
ELECTROSTATIC PROPENSITY
(AATCC 1.34)
WARRANTIES -
PRO -GYM
PRO -GYM aACK
STYLE # 1904
Level Loop
6'
5/64" (1/13")
10.0
.135"
22.0 ox/sq yd •
129, 067
1245/2
100% CF Antron Nylon
with Static Control
Yarn dyed
Sylgard as standard
Woven Synthetic
Sealant Vinyl
Closed Cell Condensed Vinyl Cushion
Weight- 27.5 ox/aq. yd
Density- 37.5 lbrs/cu it
Thickness-
Compression Set- max. 10%
Compression Deflection- 12.6 lbe/sq in
at 25%
100.7 ox/sq yd +/- 5%
Mean average critical radiant flux:
O 45 i�q__ or higher
Flamingt Mean average!
450 or' loner
Pesses
2.7 K.V. or lower
15 year near, delamin ationp edge ravel
Lifetime backing raeilenay
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