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Author
Wakelyn, P. J. | Adair, P. K. | Barker, R. H.
Title
Do Open Flame Ignition Resistance Treatments for Cellulosic and Cellulosic Blend Fabrics Also Reduce Cigarette Ignitions?
Coporate
National Cotton Council, Washington, DC American Textile Manufacturers Institute, Washington, DC American Fiber Manufacturers Association, Arlington, VA
Journal
Fire and Materials, Vol. 29, No. 1, 15-26, January/February 2005
Keywords
cigarettes | ignition | fabrics | blends (fibers) | cellulosic materials | combustion | flame retardant treatments | flaming combustion | smoldering combustion | autoignition | standards | aupholstered furniture | textiles | industries | classifications
Identifiers
summary of UFAC fabric classification (smoulder) test results for FR-treated fabrics; FR control of flaming combustion of fabrics; FR control of smouldering combustion; UK standard (BS 5852); Upholstered Furniture Action Council (UFAC) studies; study by the US textile/fiber industry; CPSC 2001 briefing package