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DATE: October 20, 2010
ATTENTION: Dave Leding,Wade Gregory
FROM: Jason Young
SUBJECT: ASTM E84 Surface Burning Characteristics Test Results for
Duraflake FR and Vesta FR
Duraflake FR and Vesta FR are certified to the US Standard UL 723 and the Canadian
Standard CAN/ULC S102M. The surface burning characteristics for these standards areas
follows:
Surface Burnina Characteristics
Flame Spread ISmoke Development
USC US Standard UL 723 20 25
CNC Canadian Standard CAN/ULC S102M 25 25
Two sets of Duraflake FR and one set of Vesta FR were submitted to Intertek Testing
Services NA Inc, for Surface Burning Characteristic analysis following the ASTM E84-10
test method.
Product Thickness Lot Number Production Date
FR '/2' 52689 08/30/2010
FR %11 52285 08/02/2010
Vesta FR %11 52726 09/02/2010
i
Results:
All three samples submitted to Intertek passed the UL standards for surface burning
characteristics.
Product Thickness Lot No. Flame Si3read Smoke Development
FR '/2" 52689 20 10
FR3/4" 52285 15 15
Vesta FR 3/4" 52726 15 5
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Intertek
REPORT NUMBER: 100222263SAT-001A
ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE: October 5, 2010
REVISED DATE: N/A
EVALUATION CENTER
Intertek Testing Services NA Inc.
16015 Shady Falls Road
Elmendorf, TX 78112
00 RENDERED TO
Flakeboard Limited America, Duraflake Division
2550 Old Salem Road NE
Albany, OR 97321
Report of Testing "Particleboard 3/4" lot 52285" for compliance with the
applicable requirements of the following criteria: ASTM E84-10 TEST FOR
SURFACE BURNING CHARACTERISTICS OF BUILDING MATERIALS (UL 723, UBC
8-1, NFPA 255)
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ABSTRACT
Specimen I. D. "Particleboard 3/4" lot 52285"
Test Standard: ASTM E84-10 TEST FOR SURFACE BURNING
CHARACTERISTICS OF BUILDING MATERIALS (UL
723, UBC 8-1, NFPA 255)
Test Date: September 30, 2010
Client: Flakeboard Limited America, Duraflake Division
Test Results:
FLAME SPREAD INDEX 15
SMOKE DEVELOPED INDEX 15
This report is for the exclusive use of Intertek's Client and is provided pursuant to the agreement between Intertek
and its Client. Intertek's responsibility and liability are limited to the terms and conditions of the agreement. Intertek
assumes no liability to any party, other than to the Client in accordance with the agreement,for any loss, expense or
damage occasioned by the use of the report. Only the Client is authorized to copy or distribute this report and then
only in its entirety. Any use of Intertek name or one of its marks for the sale or advertisement of the tested material,
product or service must first be approved in writing by Intertek. The observations and test results in this report are
relevant only to the sample tested. This report by itself does not imply that the material, product, or service is or has
ever been under an Intertek certification program.
` - October 5, 2010
Les Hopl
Report Writer
Reviewed and approved:
October 5, 2010
Sery do Romo
Project Manager
Project No. 100222263SAT-001 A October 5, 2010
' Flakeboard Limited America, Duraflake Division Page 3 of 9
I. INTRODUCTION
This report describes the results of the ASTM E84 TEST FOR SURFACE BURNING
CHARACTERISTICS OF BUILDING MATERIALS a method for determining the
comparative surface burning behavior of building materials. This test is applicable to
exposed surfaces, such as ceilings or walls, provided that the material or assembly of
materials, by its own structural quality or the manner in which it is tested and intended
for use, is capable of supporting itself in position or being supported during the test
period.
The purpose of the method is to determine the relative burning behavior of the
material by 9 observin the flame spread along the specimen. Flame spread and
smoke density developed are reported, however, there is not necessarily a
relationship between these two measurements.
"The use of supporting materials on the underside of the test specimen may lower the
flame spread index from that which might be obtained if the specimen could be tested
without such support... This method may not be appropriate for obtaining comparative
surface burning behavior of some cellular plastic materials... Testing of materials that
melt, drip, or delaminate to such a degree that the continuity of the flame front is de-
stroyed, results in low flame spread indices that do not relate directly to indices ob-
tained by testing materials that remain in place."
This test method is also published under the following designations:
NFPA 255
UL 723
UBC 8-1
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 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 par-
ticular end use.
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II. PURPOSE
The ASTM E84 (25 foot tunnel) test method is intended to compare the surface flame
spread and smoke developed measurements to those obtained from tests of mineral
fiber cement board and select grade red oak flooring. The test specimen surface (18
inches wide and 24 feet long) is exposed to a flaming fire exposure during the 10
minute test duration, while flame spread over its surface and density of the resulting
smoke are measured and recorded. Test results are presented as the computed
comparisons to the standard calibration materials.
The furnace is considered under calibration when a 10 minute test of red oak decking
will pass flame out the end of the tunnel in five minutes, 30 seconds, plus or minus 15
seconds. Mineral fiber cement board forms the zero point for both flame spread and
smoke developed indexes, while the red oak flooring smoke developed index is set as
100.
III. TEST PROCEDURE
The tests were conducted in accordance with the procedures outlined in the ASTM
E84. The specimens are placed directly on the tunnel ledges. As required by the
standard, one or more layers of 0.25 inch thick reinforced concrete board are placed
on top of the test sample between the sample and the tunnel lid. After the test, the
samples are removed from the tunnel, examined and disposed of.
IV. REVISION SUMMARY
SUMMARY
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V. DESCRIPTION OF TEST SPECIMENS
Date Received: September 28, 2010
Date Prepared: N/A
Conditioning (73°F & 50% R.H.): 1 days
Specimen Width (in): 24
Specimen Length (ft): 24
Specimen Thickness (in): 0.75
Material Weight: N/A
Total Specimen Weight(lbs): 144
Adhesive or coating application rate: N/A
Mounting Method:
The specimen was self-supporting. The sample consisted of 2 sides with the same
material on the front and the back.
Specimen Description:
The specimen was described by the client as "Particleboard 3/4" lot 52285".
The specimen consisted of (3) 8-ft. long x 24-in wide x 0.75-in thick particleboard.
The product was received by our personnel in good condition.
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VI. TEST RESULTS & OBSERVATIONS
The test results, computed on the basis of observed flame front advance and
electronic smoke density measurements are presented in the following table.
Test Specimen Flame Spread Smoke Developed
Index Index
"Particleboard 3/4" lot 52285" 15 15
The data sheets are included in Appendix A. These sheets are.actual print-outs of the
computerized data system which monitors the tunnel furnace, and contain all
calibration and specimen data needed to calculate the test results.
VII. OBSERVATIONS
During the test, the specimen was observed to behave in the following manner.
Time
min:sec Observations
0:48 Specimen had steady Ignition.
4:27 Specimen began to crack.
5:43 Specimen began to flake.
10:00 The test burners were shut off.
After the test, the specimen was observed to be damaged as follows:
Distance
FEET Damage Descriptions
0 - 10 Specimen was heavily charred.
10 - 14 Specimen was lightly charred.
14 - 24 Specimen was discolored.
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APPENDIX A
ASTM E84
DATA SHEETS
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TEST RESULTS
FLAMESPREAD INDEX: 15
SMOKE DEVELOPED INDEX: 15
SPECIMEN DATA . . .
Time to Ignition (sec): 48
Time to P:1ax FS (sec): 216
Maximum FS (feet): 3.6
Time to 980 F (sec): Never Reached
Time to End of Tunnel (sec): Never Reached
FY9ax Temperature (F): 678
Time to Max Temperature (sec): 415
Total Fuel Burned (cubic feet): 52.79
FS*Time Area (ft"min): 28.1
Smoke Area (%A*min): 15.1
Unrounded FSI: 14.5
CALIBRATION DATA . . .
Time to Ignition of Last Red Oak (Sec): 45.0
Red Oak Smoke Area (%A-min): 101.4
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FLAME SPREAD (ft)
19.5'
18.0-
16.0-
14.0'
12.0-
10.0-
8.0-
6.0-
2,p-
0.0-
4.0 50.0 100.0 150.0 200.0 250.0 300.0 350.0 400.4 450.0 500.0 550.0 600.0
Smoke (%A)
=-04.0-
90.0-
80.0-
70.0-
' 60.0-
50.0-
40.0-
30.0-
20.0-
10.0-
0.4- i i i i i i ii
0.0 50.0 100.0 154.0 200.0 250.0 300.0 350.0 400.0 450.0 500.0 550.0 600.0
Temperature ( F)
2030.0-
1800.4-
1600.4-
1400.0-
1200.0-
1080.0-
800.0-
600.0-
900.0-
200.0-
0.0 50.0 100,0 154.0 200.0 2=0.0 300,0 350,0 400.0 450.0 500.0 550.0 600.0
Time (sec)
600
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Intertek
REPORT NUMBER: 100222263SAT-001B
ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE: October 5, 2010
REVISED DATE: N/A
EVALUATION CENTER
Intertek Testing Services NA Inc.
16015 Shady Falls Road
Elmendorf, TX 78112
0- 00 RENDERED TO
Flakeboard Limited America, Duraflake Division
0 2550 Old Salem Road NE
Albany, OR 97321
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■ J Report of Testing "Particleboard 3/4" lot 52726" for compliance with the
applicable requirements of the following criteria: ASTM E84-10 TEST FOR
FM SURFACE BURNING CHARACTERISTICS OF BUILDING MATERIALS (UL 723, UBC
8-1, NFPA 255)
Project No. 100222263SAT-001 B October 5, 2010
Flakeboard Limited America, Duraflake Division Page 2 of 9
ABSTRACT
Specimen I. D. "Particleboard 3/4" lot 52726"
Test Standard: ASTM E84-10 TEST FOR SURFACE BURNING
CHARACTERISTICS OF BUILDING MATERIALS (UL
723, UBC 8-1, NFPA 255)
Test Date: October 1, 2010
Client: Flakeboard Limited America, Duraflake Division
Test Results:
FLAME SPREAD INDEX 15
SMOKE DEVELOPED INDEX 5
This report is for the exclusive use of Intertek's Client and is provided pursuant to the agreement between Intertek
and its Client. Intertek's responsibility and liability are limited to the terms and conditions of the agreement. Intertek
assumes no liability to any party, other than to the Client in accordance with the agreement,for any loss, expense or
damage occasioned by the use of the report. Only the Client is authorized to copy or distribute this report and then
only in its entirety. Any use of Intertek name or one of its marks for the sale or advertisement of the tested material,
product or service must first be approved in writing by Intertek. The observations and test results in this report are
relevant only to the sample tested. This report by itself does not imply that the material, product, or service is or has
ever been under an Intertek certification program.
�___ '� October 5, 2010
Les Hopi
Report Writer
Reviewed and approved:
October 5, 2010
Sery do Romo
Project Manager
Project No. 100222263SAT-001 B October 5, 2010
Flakeboard Limited America, Duraflake Division Page 3 of 9
I. INTRODUCTION
This report describes the results of the ASTM E84 TEST FOR SURFACE BURNING
CHARACTERISTICS OF BUILDING MATERIALS a method for determining the
comparative surface burning behavior of building materials. This test is applicable to
exposed surfaces, such as ceilings or walls, provided that the material or assembly of
materials, by its own structural quality or the manner in which it is tested and intended
for use, is capable of supporting itself in position or being supported during the test
period.
The purpose of the method is to determine the relative burning behavior of the
material by observing the flame spread along the specimen. Flame spread and
smoke density developed are reported, however, there is not necessarily a
relationship between these two measurements.
"The use of supporting materials on the underside of the test specimen may lower the
flame spread index from that which might be obtained if the specimen could be tested
without such support... This method may not be appropriate for obtaining comparative
surface burning behavior of some cellular plastic materials... Testing of materials that
melt, drip, or delaminate to such a degree that the continuity of the flame front is de-
stroyed, results in low flame spread indices that do not relate directly to indices ob-
tained by testing materials that remain in place."
This test method is also published under the following designations:
NFPA 255
UL 723
UBC 8-1
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 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 par-
ticular end use.
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Flakeboard Limited America, Duraflake Division Page 4 of 9
II. PURPOSE
The ASTM E84 (25 foot tunnel) test method is intended to compare the surface flame
spread and smoke developed measurements to those obtained from tests of mineral
fiber cement board and select grade red oak flooring. The test specimen surface (18
inches wide and 24 feet long) is exposed to a flaming fire exposure during the 10
minute test duration, while flame spread over its surface and density of the resulting
smoke are measured and recorded. Test results are presented as the computed
comparisons to the standard calibration materials.
The furnace is considered under calibration when a 10 minute test of red oak decking
will pass flame out the end of the tunnel in five minutes, 30 seconds, plus or minus 15
seconds. Mineral fiber cement board forms the zero point for both flame spread and
smoke developed indexes, while the red oak flooring smoke developed index is set as
100.
III. TEST PROCEDURE
The tests were conducted in accordance with the procedures outlined in the ASTM
E84. The specimens are placed directly on the tunnel ledges. As required by the
standard, one or more layers of 0.25 inch thick reinforced concrete board are placed
on top of the test sample between the sample and the tunnel lid. After the test, the
samples are removed from the tunnel, examined and disposed of.
IV. REVISION SUMMARY
SUMMARY
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V. DESCRIPTION OF TEST SPECIMENS
Date Received: September 28, 2010
Date Prepared: N/A
Conditioning (73°F & 50% R.H.): 1 days
Specimen Width (in): 24
Specimen Length (ft): 24
Specimen Thickness (in): 0.75
Material Weight: N/A
Total Specimen Weight(lbs): 142
Adhesive or coating application rate: N/A
Mounting Method:
The specimen was self-supporting. The sample consisted of 2 sides with the same
material on the front and the back.
Specimen Description:
The specimen was described by the client as "Particleboard 3/4" lot 52726".
The specimen consisted of (3) 8-ft. long x 24-in wide x 0.75-in thick particleboard.
The product was received by our personnel in good condition.
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VI. TEST RESULTS & OBSERVATIONS
The test results, computed on the basis of observed flame front advance and
electronic smoke density measurements are presented in the following table.
Test Specimen Flame Spread Smoke Developed
Index Index
"Particleboard 3/4" lot 52726" 15 5
The data sheets are included in Appendix A. These sheets are actual print-outs of the
computerized data system which monitors the tunnel furnace, and contain all
calibration and specimen data needed to calculate the test results.
VII. OBSERVATIONS
During the test, the specimen was observed to behave in the following manner.
Time
min:sec Observations
0:54 Specimen had steady Ignition.
4:25 Specimen began to crack.
7:33 Specimen began to flake.
10:00 The test burners were shut off.
After the test, the specimen was observed to be damaged as follows:
Distance
FEET Damage Descriptions
0 - 10 Specimen was heavily charred.
10 - 13 Specimen was lightly charred.
13 - 24 Specimen was discolored.
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APPENDIX A
ASTM E84
DATA SHEETS
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TEST RESULTS
FLAMESPREAD INDEX: 15
SMOKE DEVELOPED INDEX: 5
SPECINIEN DATA . . .
Time to Ignition (sec): 54
Time to Max FS (sec): 271
Maximum FS (feet): 3.9
Time to 980 F (sec): Never Reached
Time to End of Tunnel (sec): Never Reached
Max Temperature (F): 699
Time to Max Temperature (sec): 592
Total Fuel Burned (cubic feet): 52.94
FS*Time Area (ft"min): 27.8
Smoke Area (%A"min): 7.0
Unrounded FSI: 14.3
CALIBRATION DATA . . .
Time to Ignition of Last Red Oak (Sec): 45.0
Red Oak Smoke Area (.%A`min): 101.4
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FLAME SPREAD (ft)
19.5-
18.0-
16.0-
14.9-
12.0-
10.0-
6.0-
0.0- i i i t i ii i
0.0 50.0 100.0 150.0 200.0 250.0 300.0 350.0 400.0 454.0 500.0 550.0 600.0
Smoke (%A)
:00.0-
90.0-
80.0-
70.0-
60.0-
50.0-
40.0-
30.0-
20.0-
10.0-
i
0.0 50.0 10-i0.0 150.0 200.0 250.0 300.0 350.0 400.0 450.0 500.0 550.0 600.0
Temperature (1=)
2090.0-
1800.0-
16,04.0-
1400.0-
1200.9-
1000.0-
800.0-
600.0-
400.0-
200.0-
0.0- i i i i iii i
0.0 50.0 100,0 159.0 200.0 250.0 300.0 350.0 444.0 450.0 500,0 550.0 600.1
Time (sec)
600
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I ntertek
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REPORT NUMBER: 100222263SAT-001C Rev 1
ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE: October 5, 2010
REVISED DATE: October 25, 2010
EVALUATION CENTER
Intertek Testing Services NA Inc.
16015 Shady Falls Road
Elmendorf, TX 78112
RENDERED TO
Flakeboard Limited America, Duraflake Division
353 East Lyons St.
Schoolcraft, MI 49087
Uj
UjReport of Testing "Particleboard 1/2" lot 52689" for compliance with the
applicable requirements of the following criteria: ASTM E84-10 TEST FOR
SURFACE BURNING CHARACTERISTICS OF BUILDING MATERIALS (UL 723, UBC
8-1, NFPA 255)
Project No. 100222263SAT-001 C Rev 1 October 25, 2010
Flakeboard Limited America, Duraflake Division Page 2 of 9
ABSTRACT
Specimen I. D. "Particleboard 1/2" lot 52689"
Test Standard: ASTM E84-10 TEST FOR SURFACE BURNING
CHARACTERISTICS OF BUILDING MATERIALS (UL
723, UBC 8-1, NFPA 255)
Test Date: October 5, 2010
Client: Flakeboard Limited America, Duraflake Division
Test Results:
FLAME SPREAD INDEX 20
SMOKE DEVELOPED INDEX 10
This report is for the exclusive use of Intertek's Client and is provided pursuant to the agreement between Intertek
and its Client. Intertek's responsibility and liability are limited to the terms and conditions of the agreement. Intertek
assumes no liability to any party, other than to the Client in accordance with the agreement,for any loss, expense or
damage occasioned by the use of the report. Only the Client is authorized to copy or distribute this report and then
only in its entirety. Any use of Intertek name or one of its marks for the sale or advertisement of the tested material,
product or service must first be approved in writing by Intertek. The observations and test results in this report are
relevant only to the sample tested.This report by itself does not imply that the material, product, or service is or has
ever been under an Intertek certification program.
October 5, 2010
Les Hopl
Report Writer
Reviewed and approved:
/W— October 5, 2010
Sery do Romo
Project Manager
Project No. 100222263SAT-001 C Rev 1 October 25, 2010
Flakeboard Limited America, Duraflake Division Page 3 of 9
r
I. INTRODUCTION
This report describes the results of the ASTM E84 TEST FOR SURFACE BURNING
CHARACTERISTICS OF BUILDING MATERIALS a method for determining the
comparative surface burning behavior of building materials. This test is applicable to
exposed surfaces, such as ceilings or walls, provided that the material or assembly of
materials, by its own structural quality or the manner in which it is tested and intended
for use, is capable of supporting itself in position or being supported during the test
period.
The purpose of the method is to determine the relative burning behavior of the
material by observing the flame spread along the specimen. Flame spread and
smoke density developed are reported, however, there is not necessarily a
relationship between these two measurements.
"The use of supporting materials on the underside of the test specimen may lower the
flame spread index from that which might be obtained if the specimen could be tested
without such support... This method may not be appropriate for obtaining comparative
surface burning behavior of some cellular plastic materials... Testing of materials that
melt, drip, or delaminate to such a degree that the continuity of the flame front is de-
stroyed, results in low flame spread indices that do not relate directly to indices ob-
tained by testing materials that remain in place."
This test method is also published under the following designations:
NFPA 255
UL 723
UBC 8-1
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 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 par-
ticular end use.
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Flakeboard Limited America, Duraflake Division Page 4 of 9
II. PURPOSE
The ASTM E84 (25 foot tunnel) test method is intended to compare the surface flame
spread and smoke developed measurements to those obtained from tests of mineral
fiber cement board and select grade red oak flooring. The test specimen surface (18
inches wide and 24 feet long) is exposed to a flaming fire exposure during the 10
minute test duration, while flame spread over its surface and density of the resulting
smoke are measured and recorded. Test results are presented as the computed
comparisons to the standard calibration materials.
The furnace is considered under calibration when a 10 minute test of red oak decking
will pass flame out the end of the tunnel in five minutes, 30 seconds, plus or minus 15
seconds. Mineral fiber cement board forms the zero point for both flame spread and
smoke developed indexes, while the red oak flooring smoke developed index is set as
100.
III. TEST PROCEDURE
The tests were conducted in accordance with the procedures outlined in the ASTM
E84. The specimens are placed directly on the tunnel ledges. As required by the
standard, one or more layers of 0.25 inch thick reinforced concrete board are placed
on top of the test sample between the sample and the tunnel lid. After the test, the
samples are removed from the tunnel, examined and disposed of.
IV. REVISION SUMMARY
SUMMARY
s Ho kins Specimen thickness on page 5 was corrected from 0.75 to
0.50.
Sal Romo
October 25, 2010
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V. DESCRIPTION OF TEST SPECIMENS
Date Received: September 28, 2010
Date Prepared: N/A
Conditioning (73°F & 50% R.H.): 1 days
Specimen Width (in): 24
Specimen Length (ft): 24
Specimen Thickness (in): 0.50
Material Weight: N/A
Total Specimen Weight(lbs): 142
Adhesive or coating application rate: N/A
Mounting Method:
The specimen was self-supporting. The sample consisted of 2 sides with the same
material on the front and the back.
Specimen Description:
The specimen was described by the client as "Particleboard 1/2" lot 52689".
The specimen consisted of (3) 8-ft. long x 24-in wide x 0.50-in thick particleboard.
The product was received by our personnel in good condition.
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VI. TEST RESULTS & OBSERVATIONS
The test results, computed on the basis of observed flame front advance and
electronic smoke density measurements are presented in the following table.
Test Specimen Flame.Spread Smoke Developed
Index Index
"Particleboard 1/2" lot 52689" 20 10
The data sheets are included in Appendix A. These sheets are actual print-outs of the
computerized data system which monitors the tunnel furnace, and contain all
calibration and specimen data needed to calculate the test results.
VII. OBSERVATIONS
During the test, the specimen was observed to behave in the following manner.
Time
min:sec Observations
0:33 Specimen had steady Ignition.
3:10 Specimen began to crack.
4:37 Specimen began to flake.
10:00 The test burners were shut off.
After the test, the specimen was observed to be damaged as follows:
Distance
FEET Damage Descriptions
0 - 10 Specimen was heavily charred.
10 - 13 Specimen was lightly charred.
13 - 24 Specimen was discolored.
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APPENDIX A
ASTM E84
DATA SHEETS
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TEST RESULTS
FLAMESPREAD INDEX: 20
SMOKE DEVELOPED INDEX: 10
SPECIMEN DATA . . .
Time to Ignition (sec): 33
Time to Max FS (sec): 26.8
Maximum FS (feet): 4.7
Time to 980 F (sec): Never Reached
Time to End of Tunnel (sec): Never Reached
Max Temperature (F): 681
Time to f-,1ax Temperature (sec): 467
Total Fuel Burned (cubic feet): 52.87
FS"Time Area (R*min): 36.2
Smoke Area (%A*min): 8.4
Unrounded FSI: 18.6
CALIBRATION DATA . _
Time to Ignition of Last Red Oak (Sec): 45.0
Red Oak Smoke Area (.%A`min): 101.4
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FLAME SPREAD (ft)
19.5-
18.0-
16.0-
11.0-
12.0-
10.0-
8.0-
6.0-
1.0-
2.0-
0.0 50.0 100.0 150.0 200.0 250.0 300.0 350.0 400.0 450.0 500.0 550.0 600.0
Smoke (%A)
100.0-
90.0-
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70.0-
60.0-
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40.0-
30.0-
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10.0-
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0.0 50.0 !00.0 150.0 200.0 250.0 300.0 390.0 400.0 450.0 500.0 550.0 600.0
Temperature ('F)
20II0.0-
18co.0-
16uo.o-
11oao-
1200.0-
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800.0-
600.0-
100.0-
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Time (sec)
600
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WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY
TNTFR-OFFICE COMMUNICATION
Date: April 6. 1987
To: Chet Croco
From: Doug McVey
Subject; DURAFLAKG FR
The chemical treatment that gives tura FR its unique fire retorclant properties is
uniformity dlsperscd throughout the board. Gutting and machining of the board will
expose particleboard surfaces that are as well treated as the sanded surface of the
FR panels.
To demonstrate the effectiveness of this type of treotment in producing continuing
fire protection, we extended the test on J. inch Durafloke FR in the 25 toot Tunnel
Test from 10 minutes to 30 minutes. Here are the results of that test:
Flame Distance.
55 Seconds } ft.
70 1
84 2
113
135 3
162 4
201 R-1/2
274 3-1/2
433 3-1/2
510 2-1/2
End of Standard Test
650 2.1/2
1200 2-1/2
15M 2
1800 2
The flume distance was maximum of 3-1/2 minutes and can•finued to recede throughout
thr. remainder of the 30 minute exposurr demonstratrny the uniformity of chemical
treatment through the thickness of the Guru FR.
Ooug McVey
Technical Director
C1 C;t' t? U0 0 Ci 1a Flakeboard Hmerio;-i 916-663-9601
Project No. li'e'd-7 14997 t.GA PO May 15,2003
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ABSTRACT
This report describes the resuIts of ASTM L84-01 Surface Burnin4;7,
Characteristics of Building; Materials tests (extended 1br a total of 30
rninutes) perlbrnwd on a specitnetz submitted by Weyerhaeuser -
Duraflake and identified as "1-1.111.6 P'R".
Test Material: 1-11116 FR
Test Standard.- ASTM E84-01 Standard Test Method for
B MINING, CHARACTERISTICS 01" B UILMAIG
MATERM1,4; (.NFP.A 255, IJBC 8-1, OL M)
Teat Date: 5114103
Test spo='Or: We-
yerhaeuser-Duraflake
Test Results.- Flame Sprvad M&tr 15
Smoke Developed Index 10
Mavimum Flame. Spread 3.5-ft.
This report and Ou.-information contained herein it(for the e-xrlusive td.ys ofthr client named herein. Omega
Point Loboratorion, Inc. ari(hoeizea Me client to mprMuce this report only if repl-Lkl"ced in its en.tirriy. rho.
deacriptiQr;y Of(he test procgdure' as well wi the obwrootions and rrggity (.1
,jtuj1jxd, roncavwd Aervin air tr(tv
and accurate (vthia the UmUiv of sound enbrineering practice. Theac rrsuIL9 apply only for the specimens
rented, in the manner tested, and may not reprFacrif the jw.,forinance of other Oweirneou from the nalyle or
other prMuction lots nor of the jtw-r-forniance rohen (Axed in combination with other nuarrifTIA. The test
-5rpeci�rwrj identification 47 Ge provided by the client and Otnega Point Laboratories, Ine. "j:,,pfzr no
responrribllify for any inaccumdr3 therein. Omega Puini did not select the 9preilUCIA and has ant iverifird the
compuvition, manufacturing techniques or quality assurance pjxPCCdrjrr!-,. chis rwpnrt (tcs not imply
certific"tion 6f the f;�'Onwga Point Laboratories, Inc. Any use of the Omega Point l'alkarntories
nome, any abbreLdc;'ZI-t1, any lobo, mark, or sr, fore, for adutyri(yin8 rrmserL I must 1W
"IfilmOdled I 'n va by Oinega Point Lahmy)(ciries, Ine, The clivril tna�;( hater en.lered into and be
actively pu�;"'*".Z' . a ,tint; & Follow zip Service program. Products mane t5cor labels with Ow Otwjra
poin rt "tion Af"rh to demonstrate acceptance by Omega Point Laburniorrev, /tie. into thor
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William E '.itch, P.E. No. 55296 Dat(:' May 1,5_2QJ�Lj
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L INTRODUCTION
iThis report describes the result~, of art ASTM ESQ!-01 Standard Nletlwd of Teat for
Surfaces Burning Chaaractcristies testy ("W.nded to a total of.'30 rrlinute j) perfornned
on a upecianen submitted by Weyerhaeuser - Durafltake and identified ay "I-1 !/16
'.11s Wit method 2s aloo pubholied or described under thea following di.;ignationr3:
NEPA 255
UBC 8-1
'UL 7'23
This standard should be used to measure and describe Aw properties of
materials, productsr, or assemblie8 in mspon.Re to hest and Ramus under
controlled &Lboratory conditions and should not be used to describe or
appruise the fEre hazard or fire risk of materials, products, or assemblics
under actual fire conditions. However, results of this test may be uNed as
elements of a fire risk aaararessrne.•nt which takes into account all of the fru,
-tors
which are pertinent to an asse msment of the fire hazard of a particular,
articular end
use.
l7. PURPOSE
'Che ,ASTM E84-01 (25 fi)ot: tunnel,) test method is intended to corrapare the durtace
flame Spread and smoke developed measurements to those obtained from tests of
mineral tuber cement hor.+xd and select garde red oak flooring. The tort Spodmen bur-
face(18 iuches wide and 24 feet long)is exposed to a flaming,fixe exposure(adjrustc�d to
enure a 2,5 foot spread of flame along a red oak calibration specimen in 5.5 minutes)
during the 10 minute-test duration,while fame spread over its unt-face and desibitV of
the resulting smoke are merimired and n-e:orded. 'Vest 'rrsults are preserat.ed at; the
computed compariaona to the standard calibration materials. The mineral Caber
cement board forms the zero point, while the reA oak flcxar.mg is ;set a:e 100 for both
smoke and flame spread measurcmenta. Thus, with a relative tero cytablished by
tlae non-combustible convent lx)wd, all test gpeciruen3 are compared to sP:lcct grade
red oalt floorurg, and the result;; uxpre9sed as Flame Spread tndc:x (FSf) and Smoke
Develop(A Index(SDI).
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The FST and SDI result-6 are f oquently used by buildir>f; code ofhci:ais and rqf ulatcry
a9tr1C1es for determining the acc(lptance of building maten4tis used ua V ariou's
applications. The ,most widely accepted classification system for use of
the tuunui results is G>tand in the National Firr Yrotr,ctiun Assoca�xtiorl I,ife� SafetyCode, NP11A .10.1, which indicrates the following:
Cla8s A: 0 - 25 FSl
Claus 8: 26 75 FSZ
Claes C: 76 -200 F81
The accepted premise is that the h4rher rh 'name Spread Index, the greator the fxrti:
hazard, although the relatior>f;hip between the number-.a da.,velopcxl auacfer this teat xnd
Iife snfety in fire have not been adequately established-
ffL OF—SCRIMON OF TEST SPF..CiMI✓N
'i'ho specimen wtw, described by the client arc the "1-.11/16 IE• t, 1]Vl(4+'#Ir Praduct%csu
Date! 3-24 (4-2) Lot # 10849". Thospecimen consisted of(3) 24--in. wide x 8-It,
Zli'(rin. thick 6aominal)I R punela. The total weight of Cho :rp�cixnen wlong
Fta; 128.10-
lbs.
M T1E:S"PROCF.Ol"TRE
The teatri were conducted in accordance with the procedures outlined, in the .Argerican
Society for Testing toad Mnterials(ASTM Test Method F,.84-U1,except t}.re tc test n'C
HMO
was continued for ra totnI of:30 minutes, I'lao test wns conduc:t"I on May '14 2()0,j.
The self-supporting specimens were laid directly on the,turmeI ledges. After the tests,
the.y�aplos were.removed from the twu,t-i, (Lxa wined and thou dei;tr oyFed,
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V. TEST �i]FSI.)I,';'S pa-e 3 Gr6
'.[he- test result:;, cotrlputGd cin tfle f
elr:ctronic Smoke Y o ot�:;erycd flnrrtc front advance
rn Io densis measurcrrzen ,S Are pre.serzted in thr. followir and
r�coFmitiort of posuible vtrritrtinns rind 1K tahlP- In
Limit-,tionv of thr. mr.;thod, the rc,.sole_; ;7rcA
computed to the ne„rGat number divir.,ible by fivf!, A13 outtir►ed in.. the Crst method.
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TEST RESULTS
Phime MAXIMI rnz
TESD'SJC'E�;iMkfit rad SM(yKf, FT-AMI;TRAVEL
.index D1u:VFrA><'I:T) r,'ROM f3Y/I{i�ER
T1VnF.�; ("EM SMANE,
'Nit neral Fiber/Cement hoard
1-I1116 FR 100
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VI. O SERVATIONS
Uezxine, the teat, the specimen was observtfbehave
t:pecimurt began to char tzt 1:04 (min:scc) anti Steadyil;r►itiar�betor►xlcnvin ' c l
co:ntdnuuA fir the 00:00 duration. � ru anner: T.he
!; a .Y..3,�, 1'he tent
tc t, the=1Fh'rairrzen w,.,s obxrrved to N d,xmaged in the followl,Ig friar
The Specimen wa,s ChArred aria errzcked from 0-ft. - 20-ft. The s eciulerz way
from 1()-ft. lCi-ft. Tho spexitnen htul :t bIrZck in chat-red
�colo;•�ztion (rota .tG
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