Flame Retardant Test Fabrics

Date:
High Current Test Laboratory

Kinectrics Inc., Canada
Test Summary
February 28, 2005

Report #
K-422602-01
ISO 9001-2000
Client
PROTENGE EPI LTDA
Sao Paulo, SP
Fabric description
OMNI PLUS 7 oz, Blue FR Cotton Material
Measured weight: 8.1 oz/yd (274g/m)
Reference Standard
ASTM F1959/F1959M-04 Standard Test Method for Determining the Arc Rating of Materials for
Clothing
Test Parameters:
Test current: 8.0 kA
Number of samples analysed: 21
Distance to Fabric: 30 cm (12")
Incident Energy Range: 7 to 12 cal/cm
Arc Gap: 30 cm (12")

Summary
The arc rating of this material is intended for use as flame resistant clothing for workers exposed to
electric arcs. The material used in this test method are in the form of flat specimens, actual performance
of the complete garment may vary depending on the final design and assembly of the garment. This
test method does not apply to the electrical contact or electrical shock hazard.
The Arc Rating was calculated using the test data obtained and given in the attached table. Using
logistic regression technique, the ATPV, defined as the 50% probability of burn, was determined in
accordance with ASTM F1959M-04. The average Heat Attenuation Factor (HAF) of the material is
calculated by averaging the HAF of each test sample. It is defined as the percent of the incident energy
that is blocked by the material.
Arc Thermal Performance Value, ATPV = 10.6 Cal/cm
Heat Attenuation Factor, HAF = 75.7%
Panel data and observations of the fabric samples after the arc exposure were collected and summarized
in the attached table. The graphs and statistics on the attached sheets provide more detailed
information to better understand the Arc Rating assigned to this material. The client shall review this full
report, the video recordings of the arc exposure and the photographs of the sampless after the test to
determine if the material meets the intended specification.
Test performed by:
Client contact information
Claude Maurice
Kinectrics Inc
Toronto, ON,CA
[email protected]
416-207-6305
ASTM F1959/F1959M-04
Standard Test Method for Determining the Arc Rating of Materials for Clothing
Client:
PROTENGE EPI LTDA

Sao Paulo, SP
ISO 9001-2000
Fabric
Description: Measured weight: 8.1 oz/yd (274g/m)
ATPV = 10.6 cal/cm
Determination of ATPV, 50% Probability of 2nd Degree Burn
99
90
Probability
of Burn
Ei
5%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
9.6
9.8
10.1
10.3
10.5
10.6
10.8
11.0
11.2
11.4
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
7
9
10
11
Incident Energy (cal/cm)
13
12
# Pts = 21
# Pts above Stoll = 9
# Pts Break-Open = 0
# Pts always <STOLL = 4
# Pts always >STOLL = 10
# Pts within 20% = 19
# Pts in mix zone = 7
Determination of Heat Attenuation Factor
84
HAF =
82
75.7 %
Confidence Intervals
95% CI = 74.3 , 77.2
80
78
76
74
72
Data pts
70
Best Fit
68
95% CI
66
95% CI pts
64
6.0
7.0
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8.0
9.0
10.0
11.0
12.0
Incident Energy (cal/cm)
13.0
14.0
February 28, 2005
ASTM F1959/F1959M-04
Standard Test Method for Determining the Arc Rating of Materials for
ISO 9001-2000
PROTENGE EPI LTDA

Sao Paulo, SP
Client:
Fabric
Description:
Measured weight: 8.1 oz/yd (274g/m)
Test #
Panel
Cycles
#
(60Hz)
Ei
cal/cm
SCD
cal/cm
HAF
%
Burn
yes/no
Break
Open
Y/N
After
Flame
sec.
Omit
Y/N
Comment
05-975
10.2
8.27
-0.43
79.1
No
no
none
No
Charred, weak, rips apart easily
05-975
10.2
8.64
-0.22
78.8
No
No
"
05-975
10.2
7.40
-0.48
78.3
No
No
"
05-976
12.2
8.87
-0.22
75.9
No
No
"
05-976
12.2
9.51
-0.03
74.1
No
No
"
05-976
12.2
9.51
-0.20
75.8
No
No
"
05-977
13.7
9.66
-0.01
75.8
No
No
"
05-977
13.7
10.41
0.33
74.9
Yes
No
"
05-977
13.7
11.21
0.20
76.8
Yes
No
Charred, weak, some charring on the back
10
05-978
14.2
11.28
0.01
79.1
Yes
No
"
11
05-978
14.2
10.48
0.05
76.0
Yes
No
"
12
05-978
14.2
10.62
-0.04
77.9
No
No
"
13
05-979
15.2
10.37
-0.24
79.1
No
No
"
14
05-979
15.2
12.06
0.98
72.6
Yes
No
Charred, very weak, charring on the back
15
05-979
15.2
11.00
1.59
65.4
Yes
No
"
16
05-980
15.2
11.67
1.44
68.1
Yes
No
"
17
05-980
15.2
12.16
0.18
77.9
Yes
No
"
18
05-980
15.2
11.91
1.20
70.0
Yes
No
"
19
05-981
13.7
9.91
-0.29
78.9
No
No
Charred, weak, some charring on the back
20
05-981
13.7
9.58
-0.18
76.4
No
No
"
21
05-981
13.7
11.34
-0.03
79.2
No
No
"
Ignition
T-shirt
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
Kinectrics WO: K-422602-01
February 28, 2005
Kinectrics Report # K-422602-01
Photographs after testing
Test 05-975: A: 8.3, B: 8.6, C: 7.4 cal/cm exposure.

Material charred, weak, back lightly discoloured.
Test 05-980: A: 11.7, B: 12.2 C: 11.9 cal/cm exposure.

Material very weak, charring on the back

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High Current Test Laboratory

February 28, 2005

Test current: 8.0 kA

Number of samples analysed: 21

Distance to Fabric: 30 cm (12")

Incident Energy Range: 7 to 12 cal/cm

Arc Gap: 30 cm (12")

Test performed by:

Client contact information

PROTENGE EPI LTDA

ATPV = 10.6 cal/cm

Determination of ATPV, 50% Probability of 2nd Degree Burn

Determination of Heat Attenuation Factor

Kinectrics WO: K-422602-01

February 28, 2005

PROTENGE EPI LTDA

Charred, weak, rips apart easily

Charred, weak, some charring on the back

Charred, very weak, charring on the back

Charred, weak, some charring on the back

Kinectrics WO: K-422602-01

February 28, 2005

Kinectrics Report # K-422602-01

Photographs after testing

Test 05-975: A: 8.3, B: 8.6, C: 7.4 cal/cm exposure.

Test 05-980: A: 11.7, B: 12.2 C: 11.9 cal/cm exposure.

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