Research Article

Analysis on Thermal Hazard of Foam Decoration Materials

Table 1

Summary of flame proofness and flame resistance of foam.

NumberModelFlame proofnessFlame resistance

1General foamTotal heat release rate (MJ/M2)1.5Remained flaming time (second)0
Remained burning time (second)0
Duration (second) of maximum heat release over 200 KW/M2Over 10 seconds without persistenceCharring distance (CM)7
Charring area (CM2)28
Harmful cracks and cavities on the back throughout the nonfireproof itemsBurned to ashesWith dissolved dripWithout dissolved drip
ClassClassClass 1

2FRA (PU foam)Total heat release rate (MJ/M2)13.5Remained flaming time (second)0
Remained burning time (second)0
Duration (second) of maximum heat release over 200 KW/M227Charring distance (CM)29
Charring area (CM2)325
Harmful cracks and cavities on the back throughout the nonfireproof itemsBurned to ashesWith dissolved dripWithout dissolved drip
ClassOutside the classClassOutside the class

3FRB (melamine white)Total heat release rate (MJ/M2)15.7Remained flaming time (second)0
Remained burning time (second)0
Duration (second) of maximum heat release over 200 KW/M2Over 10 seconds without persistenceCharring distance (CM)6
Charring area (CM2)27
Harmful cracks and cavities on the back throughout the nonfireproof itemsBurned to ashesWith dissolved dripWithout dissolved drip
ClassOutside the classClassClass 1

4FRC (CR 25 degrees rubbers)Total heat release rate (MJ/M2)12.6Remained flaming time (second)0
Remained burning time (second)0
Duration (second) of maximum heat release over 200 KW/M229Charring distance (CM)11
Charring area (CM2)44
Harmful cracks and cavities on the back throughout the nonfireproof itemsBurned to ashesWith dissolved dripWithout dissolved drip
ClassOutside the classClassClass 2