Commonly referred to as the pill test it is used to determine whether a carpet will spread a newly started fire.
Carpet fire test.
Since 1971 sgs govmark has been a trusted name in the fire testing industry as an independent laboratory and a manufacturer of fire testing instruments.
The test measures the response or flame resistance to burning when a methenamine tablet or pill is ignited on a carpet or rug floor covering test sample under controlled conditions.
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Fire test specifications for products manufactured in asia will be provided by your local account manager.
Awta fire tests provides testing to a broad range of industries within australasia and international markets including fibres yarns and textiles.