WK81724 - New Classification for Ignitable Liquids

Work Item

ASTM WK81724

New Classification for Ignitable Liquids

1. Scope

This standard covers the classification of ignitable liquids encountered in forensic fire debris analysis and includes classification of petroleum and non-petroleum based ignitable liquids.

Keywords

accelerant; ignitable liquid residue; GC-MS; flammable; combustible

Rationale

The current classification is found as a table in E1618. Its use has expanded to other E30 standards and needs revision to harmonize with these other standards.

Details

Developed by Subcommittee: E30.13

Committee: E30

Staff Manager: Kevin Shanahan

Work Item Status

Date Initiated: 04-30-2022

Technical Contact: Laura Hernandez