ASTM D635
Standard Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position
Published by ASTM International (ASTM)
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The edition the CFR requires
ASTM D635-97
As the CFR lists it: “ASTM D 635-97, Standard Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position”
- Listed in 46 CFR 114.600(e)(8); required by46 CFR 119.440 ↗
- Listed in 46 CFR 175.600(e)(8); required by46 CFR 182.440 ↗
Listed as: “ASTM D 635-97, Standard Test Method for Rate of Burning and or Extent and Time of Burning of Self-Supporting Plastics in a Horizontal Position (“ASTM D 635”)”
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