The test specimen is mounted horizontally in a test chamber. A gas flame is applied to the bottom of the specimen. The burnt distance and the time taken to burn this distance is recorded. The burning rate (mm/min) is calculated.
The test material passes or fails the test.
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A specimen of the fabric for maritime use to be tested is oriented vertically. A flame is applied to it to determine the burning behaviour.