Flammability and toxicity testing of wire

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Numerous entities are developing and implementing new testing requirements to measure the flame propagation characteristics of tray cables and the toxic gases generated during combustion of wire and cable. This paper provides an overview of the organizations developing the tests, a general description of the test protocols, the current status, and the potential impact on industrial facilities.

Description

Numerous entities are developing and implementing new testing requirements to measure the flame propagation characteristics of tray cables and the toxic gases generated during combustion of wire and cable. This paper provides an overview of the organizations developing the tests, a general description of the test protocols, the current status, and the potential impact on industrial facilities.

Additional information

Author(s)

James M. Daly, Cablec Corp., USA

Publication/Event/Pages

Paper presented at WAI 60th Annual Convention, Boston, MA USA. Paper published in Wire Journal International, Sept. 1991, pg. 221.

Year

1990