EN ISO 597-1 Furniture - Evaluation of Flammability of Mattresses and Upholstered Bed Bases Burning Cigarette for Ignition Source

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EN ISO 597-1 Furniture - Evaluation of Flammability of Mattresses and Upholstered Bed Bases Burning Cigarette for Ignition Source

This Standard is used to evaluate the flammability of mattresses and upholstered bed bases when exposed to a lit cigarette and an equivalent match flame as a source of ignition.

EN ISO 597-1 Furniture - Evaluation of Flammability of Mattresses and Upholstered Bed Bases Burning Cigarette for Ignition Source

These test methods only assess the flammability of mattresses. To evaluate combustion behavior, the mattress needs to be tested at full scale with larger ignition sources.

The Product Safety Act applies to mattresses and upholstered bases and one of the safety risks is fire. According to the Swedish Consumer Agency, mattresses sold on the Swedish market to an individual consumer must be able to withstand a lit cigarette for a fixed period of time without igniting the flooring. The agency then refers to the requirements according to EN 597-1. In public settings such as hotels or the like, mattresses must at least meet the requirements of both EN 597-1 and EN 597-2.

Tests are performed in a test cabinet with calibrated airflow. The test specimen is placed on a steel rig. Depending on the finish of the mattress, ignition sources can be found on the flat surface, belt edges, quilted floors, tassels, etc. is found.

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