SEDL / STP / STP1233-EB / STP12952S

Cone Calorimeter Studies of Furniture Component System

Forsten, HH
Research associate, E. I. DuPont de Nemours & Co., Wilmington, DE

Pages: 9    Published: Jan 1994

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Abstract

The thermal performance for a wide range of upholstery fabrics made in various weights and fiber types has been studied. A cone calorimeter was utilized for this work using simulated furniture mockups of cover fabric, with and without Kevlar Z-11 fire blocker fabric and foam. Results are discussed with regard to heat release characteristics and relative performance of various components.