- Author
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Fourt, L.
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Krasny, J. F.
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Fisher, A. L.
- Title
- Study of Hazards From Burning Apparel and the Relation of Hazard to Tests Methods. Second (2nd) Quarterly Report.
- Coporate
- Gillette Research Institute, Rockville, MD
- Report
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Second (2nd) Quarterly Report
June 23, 1971
54 p.
- Keywords
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garments
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flammable fabrics
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fabrics
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fire hazards
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test methods
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mannequins
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flammability
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ignition
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exposure
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fibers
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fabric construction
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burns (injuries)
- Abstract
- The objective of the present project is to relate the burning characteristics and design parameters of garment assemblies to hazard (extent and severity) of burn in case of accident. The parameters of interest are the construction and fiber content of the garments worn as outerwear and underwear, as well as the garment configuration or fit. The experimental arrangement for this purpose is to burn garments assemblies on full size mannequins, and either to extinguish the burn 30 seconds after ignition, or to continue it until the fire goes out (a so-called "full burn"). The effect of various garment assemblies is evaluated by noting the maximum temperature developed at several locations on the mannequin; this permits estimation of the size of the area of potential burn injury, as well as of potential depth of burn. Other means of comparison are the measurement of heat flux, recording of visual observations during the burn, and analysis of the unburnt portion of the garments. Typical laboratory findings are discussed below. However, because this is a progress report, the reader is warned against interpreting the results as generally applicable characterizations of burn hazards due to the constructions and fiber contents of the fabrics mentioned.