Flammability standards help designers steer clear of potentially hazardous materials. But flame tests can be a source of confusion when comparing elastomeric materials. It's impossible to predict the ...
How do you know that new appliance you bought won’t burn your house down? Take a look at any electrical appliance, and you’ll find it marked with at least one, and most often, several safety ...
The development of improved fire-resistant materials for aircraft interiors requires an understanding of aircraft fire scenarios, the factors that influence the initiation and propagation of a fire, ...
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is re-evaluating the flammability testing that was conducted to certify Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner and is “investigating new test methods” for future ...