Tag: Standard Test Method for Determining Ignition Temperature of Plastics

ASTM D1929 2016 – Ignition Temperature Test for Plastics

ASTM D1929, “Standard Test Method for Determining Ignition Temperature of Plastics,” has just been updated.  The new 2016 Edition is available from Document Center Inc. in a variety of formats.  It is a fire test response test that shows you how to determine the flash ignition temperature and the spontaneous ignition temperature of plastics using a hot-air furnace.

ASTM International maintains a wide number of test method standards.  They normally provide you with a detailed set of information on the significance and use of a test, how to go about setting up for testing, the proper apparatus and procedures, determining the results, and generating your report.   This is the case with the ASTM D1929.

For those of you who use this Test Method Standard, you’ll be interested in the changes.  Of course, like all updated ASTM standards with technical changes, a redline edition is available.  You’ll get a copy of the clean 2016 Edition plus the previous 2014 Edition with all changes clearly marked.  These changes occur primarily in 3 locations:

  • Clause 6.2.1 has been added.
  • Note 4 has been removed.
  • Note 6 has been added.

One other thing to note:  ASTM D1929 and ISO 871 were harmonized in 1996, so that the technical details of both standards are now the same.

Now you need a copy of this new update and your best choice on where to purchase it is the Document Center Inc. webstore at www.document-center.com.  You can choose paper format or pdf download when you order online.  Or contact our staff for information on enterprise-wide subscription access.  Here is the direct link to the ASTM D1929 order page.  You can reach our staff by phone (650-591-7600) or email (info@document-center.com).

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New ASTM D1929 2011 Edition, Standard Test Method for Determining Ignition Temperature of Plastics

The new ASTM D1929-11 Edition, “Standard Test Method for Determining Ignition Temperature of Plastics,” has just been released.  The 5-page standard replaces ASTM D1929 2010 Edition, which is now obsolete.  It covers a laboratory determination of the flash ignition temperature and spontaneous ignition temperature of plastics using a hot-air furnace.

Tests made using this test method can be of considerable value in comparing the relative ignition characteristics of different materials. Values obtained represent the lowest ambient air temperature that will cause ignition of the material under the conditions of this test. Test values are expected to rank materials according to ignition susceptibility under actual use conditions.

ASTM D1929 is not intended to be the sole criterion for fire hazard. In addition to ignition temperatures, fire hazards include other factors such as burning rate or flame spread, intensity of burning, fuel contribution, products of combustion, and others.

However, ASTM does warn that during the course of combustion, gases or vapors, or both, are evolved that may be hazardous to personnel. Adequate precautions should be taken to protect the operator.

This new ASTM standard, as well as the other current and many of the obsolete editions of ASTM documents, are available from Document Center Inc. at our website, www.document-center.com.  Or contact us by phone (650-591-7600), fax (650-591-7617) or email (info@document-center.com).  We’ve been an authorized distributor of the ASTM standards since 1988.