ASTM D2863
Standard Test Method for Measuring the Minimum Oxygen Concentration to Support Candle-like Combustion of Plastics (Oxygen Index)
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The edition the CFR requires
ASTM D2863-95
As the CFR lists it: “ASTM D 2863-95, Standard Test Method for Measuring the Minimum Oxygen Concentration to Support Candle-like Combustion of Plastics (Oxygen Index)”
- Listed in 46 CFR 114.600(e)(9); required by46 CFR 119.440 ↗
- Listed in 46 CFR 175.600(e)(9); required by46 CFR 182.440 ↗
Listed as: “ASTM D 2863-95, Standard Method for Measuring the Minimum Oxygen Concentration to Support Candle-Like Combustion of Plastics (Oxygen Index) (“ASTM D 2863”)”
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