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Author
McCarter, R. J.
Title
Smoldering of Flexible Polyurethane Foam.
Coporate
National Bureau of Standards, Gaithersburg, MD
Journal
Journal of Consumer Product Flammability, Vol. 3, 128-140, June 1976
Keywords
polyurethane foams | flexible foams | smoldering | cigarettes | oxygen index | density effects | permeability | charring | combustion | test methods
Identifiers
fabric smolder
Abstract
The smoldering behavior of various flexible polyurethane foams was studied. All foams smoldered when exposed to cigarette and fabric smolder, posing degrees of potential hazard. A few foams exhibted self-sustained smolder and were judged exceptionally hazardous.