EN ISO 12952-1 Textile - Evaluation of Flammability of Bedding - Part 1: Smoke Cigarette for Ignition Source

The EN ISO 12952-1 standard published by the International Standards Organization (ISO) provides a test method for assessing the flammability of bedding when exposed to a smoldering cigarette as an ignition source.

The ISO 12952-1 standard applies to bedding that is normally placed on a mattress, for example for textiles such as:

• Bed sheets
• coasters
• Incontinence (incontinence) sheets and pads
• Sheets
• blankets
• Electric blankets
• Quilts and covers
• Pillows (filler whatever happens)
• pillow cases

This standard does not apply to mattresses and cots.

Actually, this international standard consists of two parts:

• ISO 12952-1 smoldering cigarette for ignition source

• ISO 12952-2 Ignition source match flame equivalent

The ISO 12952-1 standard can be used to evaluate the flammability of individual bearing assemblies and composite arrangements. However, this test is only concerned with the flammability of materials under certain test conditions. It is not intended as a method of assessing the full potential fire hazard of bedding in use. Particular attention is paid to the possibility of igniting the lower parts of the bedding when non-flammable bedding is used.

In order to use bedding, especially in high-risk healthcare environments, these products must be resistant to ignition according to EN ISO 12952-1 and EN ISO 12952-2 standards.

These tests are performed in a test cabinet with calibrated airflow. The test sample is placed on a mineral wool substrate, on top of steel hardware. Ignition sources are applied to flat surfaces, quilts, edge bands, duvet covers and between sheets.

During the cigarette test, the bedding is allowed to smolder for one hour from the start of the test, but not to produce an externally visible amount of smoke, heat or glow. In addition, the formation of flames started by a smoldering cigarette is not allowed.

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