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Author
Robertson, A. F. | Gross, D. | Loftus, J.
Title
New Test Method for Evaluating Flammability of Interior Finishes.
Coporate
National Bureau of Standards, Gaithersburg, MD
Report
NBS 4364
October 12, 1955
27 p.
Distribution
AVAILABLE FROM: National Archives, Civilian Records, Room 2800, 8601 Adelphia Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001, Telephone: 301-713-7230
Keywords
interior finishes; flammability; flame spread; buildings
Abstract
A new test method is described which permits use of relatively inexpensive and compact equipment for evaluation of the flame spread behavior of interior building finish materials by the use of specimens 6 by 18 in. in size. Flame spread index data are presented for a number of finish materials.