Reaction to Fire Test Methods and Classification Criteria
This article describes information concerning the reaction to fire test methods and fire classification of products that, in their end-use application, can contribute to the generation and spread of fire and smoke within the room of origin of fire. Authors descri bed test methods corresponding to the first stage in the development of a fire till the potential flashover. There were also described classification criteria for smoke production and for flaming droplets/particles. The aim of all mentioned above procedures is to provide a harmonized way of the classification of a product, based on results obtained during tests in accordance with reaction to fire test methods.