This document specifies the test method for the determination of the vertical flame propagation and
after flame time of non-metallic materials in part or in whole.
This test method is also used for testing non-metallic materials which have to meet the test criteria for
the vertical Bunsen burner test:
a) with a flame application time of 60 s;b) with a flame application time of 12 s.
It is used for evaluation of non-metallic materials or constructions used in the interiors of aerospace
vehicles but also may be used in other applications as specified in applicable procurement and
regulatory documents.
This standard should be used to measure and describe the properties of non-metallic materials,
products or assemblies in response to heat and flame under controlled laboratory conditions and
should not be used to describe or appraise the fire hazard or fire risk of materials, products, or
assemblies under actual fire conditions. However, results of this test may be used as elements of a fire
risk assessment which takes into account all of the factors which are pertinent to an assessment of the
fire hazard of a particular end use.Cross References:ASTM-D 5025All current amendments available at time of purchase are included with the purchase of this document.