DIN 75200 Standard Test Method for Determining Combustion Behaviors of Interior Materials in Motor Vehicles

EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of DIN 75200 testing. In the DIN 75200 standard developed by the German Standards Institute (DIN), a test method for determining the combustion behavior of interior materials in motor vehicles is presented. This test method helps manufacturers and parts supply companies remain in compliance with industry standards and legal regulations that determine safe flammability characteristics. Requirements generally specify maximum burn rates, allowing more time for passengers to evacuate the vehicle, thereby minimizing injuries.

According to a 2016 study in the US, 1.3 percent of the more than 14 million fires that occur are vehicle fires. Because of the potential hazards associated with operating a motor vehicle, the automotive industry is subject to a number of standards and regulations that introduce measures to maximize occupant safety. Among the various factors inspected in motor vehicles is the flammability of interior materials. Automotive companies put samples of the interior materials used for flammability tests in advanced laboratories to determine their combustion characteristics and help prove their compliance with relevant safety standards.

While preparing the DIN 75200 standard, FMVSS 302 Federal motor vehicle safety standard, which is an American standard, is based on. Test procedures are practically the same in both standards. The DIN 75200 standard only describes the test setup, the fire test procedure and the determination of the burning rate. FMVSS 302 standard also defines evaluation criteria. Both of these standards are designed to detect the flammability of materials used in the interior of motor vehicles.

The flammability of all kinds of materials is examined with the tests carried out. During the tests, the sample is clamped in a sample holder and secured with support wires if necessary. A defined flame is then applied to this sample for 15 seconds from a height of 38 mm. The timing starts from the moment the third zone starts to light up.

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