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ASTM E136-94 BEHAVIOR OF MATERIALS IN A VERTICAL TUBE
FURNACE
AT 750°C
3M E-50 INTERAM~ SERIES MAT
Project No. 14540-99234
January 17, 1995
Prepared for:
Peak Seals Inc. P.O. Box 309
Cypress, TX 77429 (713) 256-2901
ASTM E136-94 BEHAVIOR OF MATERIALS IN A VERTICAL TUBE
FURNACE
AT 750°C
3M E-50 INTERAM~ SERIES MAT
Project No. 14540-99234
January 17, 1995
Prepared for:
Peak Seals Inc. P.O. Box 309
Cypress, TX 77429 (713) 256-2901
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Proj ect No. 14540-99234 Peak Seals Inc.
ABSTRACT
January 15, 1996 Page ii
Specimens of 3M E-50 INTERAM'" SERIES MAT were submitted by Peak
Seals Inc. for evaluation by ASTM E136-94 Standard Test Method for
Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750°C. The
samples met the criteria for surface and interior temperatures,
flaming and weight loss.
THE TEST SPECIMEN PASSED THIS TEST.
The description of the test specimen and the results presented
herein are true and correct to the best of our knowledge and within
the bounds of normal engineering methods and techniques.
Manuel Rocha III Fire Test Technologist
Reviewed and approved:
/ij~ William E. Fitch, P.E. No. 55296
Date: / - (7 - '7' Ji
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ABSTRACT
January 15, 1996 Page ii
Specimens of 3M E·50 INTERAM'" SERIES MAT were submitted by Peak
Seals Inc. for evaluation by ASTM E136·94 Standard Test Method for
Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750 ac. The
samples met the criteria for surface and interior temperatures,
flaming and weight loss.
THE TEST SPECIMEN PASSED THIS TEST.
The description of the test specimen and the results presented
herein are true and correct to the best of our knowledge and within
the bounds of normal engineering methods and techniques.
Manuel Rocha III Fire Test Technologist
Reviewed and approved:
/ij~ William E. Fitch, P.E. No. 55296
Date: /- (,7' '7'-fi
Date:._-'-I-_/....:...7_J-'..:.~;_
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I. INTRODUCTION
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This report describes the results of the ASTM E136-94 Standard
Method of Test for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace
at 750° C.
This standard should be used to measure and describe the
properties of materials, products, or assemblies in response to
heat and {lame under controlled laboratory conditions and should
not be used to describe or appraise the fire hazard or fire rish of
materials, products, or assemblies under actual fire conditions.
However, results of this test may be used as elements of a fire
rish assessment which takes into account all of the factors which
are pertinent to an assessment of the fire hazard of a particular
end use .
II. PURPOSE
The results of the ASTM E136-94 test method may be used to
characterize those materials which do not support combustion under
the specified test conditions (750° C). The method is not intended
to be used for laminated or coated materials. Materials passing the
test are permitted limited flaming, glowing and mass loss.
III. DESCRIPTION OF TEST SPECIMENS
The test specimens consisted of pieces 38 mm (1.5 in.) x 38 mm
(1.5 in.) x 51 mm (2.0 in.) thick. If the specimens were less than
51 mm thick, they were stacked and wired together to create a total
height of 51 mm (2 in.). A hole was drilled into the geometric
center of each specimen from the top in order to insert a
thermocouple. Another thermocouple was placed along one side face.
The specimens were attached to pieces of support wire for insertion
into the furnace.
IV. TESrPROCEDURE
The specimens were conditioned at 60° ± 3°C for a minimum of
twenty-four hours and a maximum of forty-eight hours, then stored
in a desiccator for at least one hour. The furnace temperature was
stabilized at 750 ± 5.5°C (1382° ± lOOF). Each specimen was
inserted into the furnace chamber and kept there until failure or
until all temperature rise had ceased. Our furnace was constructed
without the thermocouple "Ti" in the location indicated in the 1994
version of the standard. However, by the present wording of this
standard, thermocouple Ti is not required to be used. Therefore, in
all significant aspects, our furnace and test procedure comply with
the standard test method.
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I. IN'IRODUCTION
January 15, 1996 Page 1
This report describes the results of the ASTM E136-94 Standard
Method of Test for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace
at 7500 C.
This standard should be used to measure and describe the
properties of 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 fil'e rish
of materials, products, or assemblies under actual fire conditions.
However, results of this test may be used as elements of a fire
rish assessment which tahes into account all of the factors which
are pertinent to an assessment of the fire hazard of a particular
end use.
II. PURPOSE
The results of the ASTM E136-94 test method may be used to
characterize those materials which do not support combustion under
the specified test conditions (750 0 C). The method is not intended
to be used for laminated or coated materials. Materials passing the
test are permitted limited flaming, glowing and mass loss.
III. DESCRIPrION OF TEST SPECIMENS
The test specimens consisted of pieces 38 mm (1.5 in.) x 38 mm
(1.5 in.) x 51 mm (2.0 in.) thick. If the specimens were less than
51 mm thick, they were stacked and wired together to create a total
height of 51 mm (2 in.). A hole was drilled into the geometric
center of each specimen from the top in order to insert a
thermocouple. Another thermocouple was placed along one side face.
The specimens were attached to pieces of support wire for insertion
into the furnace.
IV. TESTPROCEDURE
The specimens were conditioned at 600 ± 3°C for a minimum of
twenty-four hours and a maximum of forty-eight hours, then stored
in a desiccator for at least one hour. The furnace temperature was
stabilized at 750 ± 5.5°C (1382° ± 10°F). Each specimen was
inserted into the furnace chamber and kept there until failure or
until all temperature rise had ceased. Our furnace was constructed
without the thermocouple "TI" in the location indicated in the 1994
version of the standard. However, by the present wording of this
standard, thermocouple TI is not required to be used. Therefore, in
all significant aspects, our furnace and test procedure comply with
the standard test method.
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V. RESULTSANDOBSERVATIONS
Specimen I. D.: 3M E-50 INTERAM'" SERIES MAT Specimen
Description: Flexible Endothermic Fire Wrap Date Received: 11-27-95
Date of Test: 12-14-95
The results of these tests are presented in the following
table:
Furnace Max. Temp. at Surface
Specimen Initial Final Wt. Loss Start of Test Temp. Number Wt.
(g) Wt. (g) (%) (OC) (OC)
1 60.9 49.1 19.4 750 703
2 59.2 47.8 19.3 750 768
3 63.8 51.3 19.6 750 761
4 64.2 52.0 19.5 750 774
VI. CONCLUSIONS
The specimens met the specific criteria in this standard.
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Max. Interior Temp.
(OC)
283
SOl
392
306
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V. RESULTS AND OBSERVATIONS
Specimen I. D.: 3M E-50 INTERAM'" SERIES MAT Specimen
Description: Flexible Endothermic Fire Wrap Date Received: 11-27-95
Date of Test: 12-14-95
The results ofthese tests are presented in the following
table:
Furnace Max. Temp. at Surface
Specimen Initial Final Wt.Loss Start of Test Temp. Number Wt.
(g) Wt. (g) (%) (OC) (OC)
1 60.9 49.1 19.4 750 703
2 59.2 47.8 19.3 750 768
3 63.8 51.3 19.6 750 761
4 64.2 52.0 19.5 750 774
VI. CONCLUSIONS
The specimens met the specific criteria in this standard.
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Max. Interior Temp.
(OC) 283
307
392
306
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APPENDIX
TEST DATA AND PLOTS
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APPENDIX
TEST DATA AND PLOTS
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