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METRO RAIL SAFE™ EN45545 HL3
Black Flame Retardant , Halogen Free, EPDM Rubber – 70° Shore
- Excellent fire resistance
- Independently tested by Warrington Fire UK
- Class 2 Rating on BS476 Part 7
- Also available in bespoke cut parts
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Chemical Resistances
Coru172 Black Flame Retardant Rubber is a Black 70° Shore EDPM flame retardant rubber sheeting. Warrington Fire UK has independently tested this product to European Railway standard for fire safety EN45545 HL3. It has very good resistance to ozone, along with a good resistance to dilute acids and bases. It also has low smoke release and low toxicity. Unlike most other flame-retardant rubber, the material is also halogen-free.
EN45545 is the European Standard for fire safety, protecting staff and passengers against onboard fires in rail vehicles. The HL3 rating is the highest hazard level that is certified for railway safety. It applies to manufacturers of all rail transport, including high-speed and regional trains as well as Metros and trams.
Received a Class 2 rating on BS 476 part 7: Surface Spread Flame Test. For a material to receive a Class 2 rating, the spread of flame must be no greater than 215mm in the first one and a half minutes of the test, with an overall spread of no more than 455m.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS |
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SM172 EPDM EN 45545-2 + A1 2015 – Halogen Free |
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PROPERTIES |
TEST METHOD |
VALUES |
TEST METHOD |
VALUES |
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FPS UNITS |
METRIC UNITS |
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SPECIFIC GRAVITY |
DIN 53508 |
1.45 ± 0.05 |
ASTM D297 |
1.45 ± 0.05 |
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HARDNESS |
DIN 53505 |
70 ± 5 Sh A |
ASTM D2240 |
70 ± 5 Sh A |
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TENSILE STRENGTH ( min ) |
DIN 53504 |
995 PSI |
ASTM D412 |
70 kg/cm2 |
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ELONGATION AT BREAK (min) |
DIN 53504 |
400% |
ASTM D412 |
400% |
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COMPRESSION SET (70ºC/24 hrs/25% set) (max) |
DIN 53517 |
25% |
ASTM D395 METHOD B |
25% |
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TEAR RESISTANCE (Angular) min |
DIN 53515 |
112 Lbs/Inch |
ASTM D624 |
20 Kg/cm |
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CHANGE IN PROPERTIES |
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HEAT AGEING (168 hrs. AT 85ºC) |
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ASTM D573 |
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— HARDNESS (Pts) |
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+ 10 (Max) |
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+ 10 (Max) |
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— TENSILE STRENGTH (%) |
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+ 15 / -15 |
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+ 15 / -15 |
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— ELONGATION AT BREAK (%) |
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+ 10 / -30 |
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+ 10 / -30 |
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POLYMER |
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100 % EPDM |
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100 % EPDM |
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OZONE 200 PPHM 96 H 40ºC 20 % |
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NO CRACKS |
ASTM D 1149 |
NO CRACKS |
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HAZARD LEVEL |
EN 45 545 |
HL3 |
EN 45 545 |
HL3 |
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FIRE RESISTANCE |
BS 476, Part 7 Vehicle cat. La acc. To BS 6853 |
CLASS 3 |
BS 476, Part 7 Vehicle cat. La acc. To BS 6853 |
CLASS 3 |
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CHEMICAL RESISTANCE |
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— OZONE |
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VERY GOOD |
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VERY GOOD |
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— DILUTE ACIDS AND BASES |
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GOOD |
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GOOD |
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— CONCENTRATED ACIDS AND BASES |
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MEDIUM |
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MEDIUM |
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— OILS |
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MEDIUM |
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MEDIUM |
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TEMPERATURE RANGE |
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-30º to + 100ºC |
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-30º to + 100ºC |
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COLOUR |
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BLACK/ GREY/ BLUE |
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BLACK/ GREY/ BLUE |
Part 1 Determination of the Burning Behaviour Using a Radiant Heat Source BS EN ISO 9239-1 2010.
Objective: To Determine the performance of the following product when tested in accordance with BS EN ISO 9293-1: 2010.
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Generic Description |
Product reference |
Thickness |
Weight per Unit Area or density |
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Rubberised floor covering For use in railway coaches & metro coaches adhered to a birch plywood substrate |
“ICF/MD/SPEC-354” (Flooring Only) |
14.89mm* |
9.80kg/m²* |
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Individual Components used to manufacture composite |
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Rubber Flooring |
“ICF/MD/SPEC-354” |
2mm |
2.5-3.4kg/m² |
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Adhesive |
“Adhesive Fevicol SR 998 IS & Fevicol Hardner C” |
Unwilling to provide |
Unwilling to provide |
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Plywood |
“Birch Plywood (WBP grade)” |
12mm |
Unable to provide |
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*determined by Warrington Fire |
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Test Results |
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Orientation of test specimens: |
No Direction |
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Average critical radiant flux |
8.05W/M² |
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Average smoke development |
28.92% Min |
Warrington Fire Test for Determination of the Burning Behaviour of Floorings
Part 2 Determination of Optical Density by a Chamber Method and “T11:02” ( Gas Analysis in the Smoke Box ISO, Using FTIR Technique).
EN 45545-2: 2013 + A1: 2015
Objective: To Assess the results of tests performed in accordance with methods T04, T10.03 and T11.02 as defined in EN45545-2: 2013 + A1:2015 at and irradiance level of 25W/m² with a pilot flame, on specimens of a product and to provide and opinion of compliance with the requirements, as defined in EN 45545-2: 2013 + A1: 2015.
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Generic Description |
Product reference |
Thickness |
Weight per Unit Area or density |
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Rubberised floor covering For use in railway coaches & metro coaches adhered to a birch plywood substrate |
“ICF/MD/SPEC-354” (Flooring Only) |
14.89mm* |
9.80kg/m²* |
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Individual Components used to manufacture composite |
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Rubber Flooring |
“ICF/MD/SPEC-354” |
2mm |
2.5-3.4kg/m² |
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Adhesive |
“Adhesive Fevicol SR 998 IS & Fevicol Hardner C” |
Unwilling to provide |
Unwilling to provide |
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Plywood |
“Birch Plywood (WBP grade)” |
12mm |
Unable to provide |
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*determined by Warrington Fire |
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Opinion: We consider the results of the tests confirmed in reports referenced 413221 and 413222 to the test methods detailed above demonstrate that the product as tested, complies with requirements, R10 ( detailed in table 5 of EN 45545-2: 2013 + A1: 2005) for a HL1, HL2 and HL3 hazard level classification.
Part 2 Determination of Optical Density by a Chamber Method and “T11:02” ( Gas Analysis in the Smoke Box ISO, Using FTIR Technique).
EN 45545-2: 2013 + A1: 2015
Test Methods T10.03 & T11.02
Objective: To determine the toxic fume and optical density produced from the following product when tested in accordance with methods T10.03 and T11.02 as defined in BS EN 45545-2:2013 + A1: 2015 at an irradiance level of 25kW/M² with a plot flame.
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Generic Description |
Product reference |
Thickness |
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Rubberised floor covering For use in railway coaches & metro coaches adhered to a birch plywood substrate |
“ICF/MD/SPEC-354” (Flooring Only) |
14.89mm* |
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Individual Components used to manufacture composite |
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Rubber Flooring |
“ICF/MD/SPEC-354” |
2mm |
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Adhesive |
“Adhesive Fevicol SR 998 IS & Fevicol Hardner C” |
Unwilling to provide |
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Plywood |
“Birch Plywood (WBP grade)” |
12mm |
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*determined by Warrington Fire |
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Summary of Test Results:
The average Ds(max) value determined within 10 minutes was 137 The average CIT value at four minutes was 0.10.
The average CIT value at eight minutes was 0.23.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS |
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SM172 EPDM EN 45545-2 + A1 2015 – Halogen Free |
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PROPERTIES |
TEST METHOD |
VALUES |
TEST METHOD |
VALUES |
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FPS UNITS |
METRIC UNITS |
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|
SPECIFIC GRAVITY |
DIN 53508 |
1.45 ± 0.05 |
ASTM D297 |
1.45 ± 0.05 |
|
HARDNESS |
DIN 53505 |
70 ± 5 Sh A |
ASTM D2240 |
70 ± 5 Sh A |
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TENSILE STRENGTH ( min ) |
DIN 53504 |
995 PSI |
ASTM D412 |
70 kg/cm2 |
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ELONGATION AT BREAK (min) |
DIN 53504 |
400% |
ASTM D412 |
400% |
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COMPRESSION SET (70ºC/24 hrs/25% set) (max) |
DIN 53517 |
25% |
ASTM D395 METHOD B |
25% |
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TEAR RESISTANCE (Angular) min |
DIN 53515 |
112 Lbs/Inch |
ASTM D624 |
20 Kg/cm |
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CHANGE IN PROPERTIES |
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|
|
HEAT AGEING (168 hrs. AT 85ºC) |
|
|
ASTM D573 |
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|
— HARDNESS (Pts) |
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+ 10 (Max) |
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+ 10 (Max) |
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— TENSILE STRENGTH (%) |
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+ 15 / -15 |
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+ 15 / -15 |
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— ELONGATION AT BREAK (%) |
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+ 10 / -30 |
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+ 10 / -30 |
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POLYMER |
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100 % EPDM |
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100 % EPDM |
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OZONE 200 PPHM 96 H 40ºC 20 % |
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NO CRACKS |
ASTM D 1149 |
NO CRACKS |
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HAZARD LEVEL |
EN 45 545 |
HL3 |
EN 45 545 |
HL3 |
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FIRE RESISTANCE |
BS 476, Part 7 Vehicle cat. La acc. To BS 6853 |
CLASS 3 |
BS 476, Part 7 Vehicle cat. La acc. To BS 6853 |
CLASS 3 |
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CHEMICAL RESISTANCE |
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— OZONE |
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VERY GOOD |
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VERY GOOD |
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— DILUTE ACIDS AND BASES |
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GOOD |
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GOOD |
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— CONCENTRATED ACIDS AND BASES |
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MEDIUM |
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MEDIUM |
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— OILS |
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MEDIUM |
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MEDIUM |
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TEMPERATURE RANGE |
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-30º to + 100ºC |
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-30º to + 100ºC |
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COLOUR |
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BLACK/ GREY/ BLUE |
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BLACK/ GREY/ BLUE |
Part 1 Determination of the Burning Behaviour Using a Radiant Heat Source BS EN ISO 9239-1 2010.
Objective: To Determine the performance of the following product when tested in accordance with BS EN ISO 9293-1: 2010.
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Generic Description |
Product reference |
Thickness |
Weight per Unit Area or density |
|
Rubberised floor covering For use in railway coaches & metro coaches adhered to a birch plywood substrate |
“ICF/MD/SPEC-354” (Flooring Only) |
14.89mm* |
9.80kg/m²* |
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Individual Components used to manufacture composite |
|||
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Rubber Flooring |
“ICF/MD/SPEC-354” |
2mm |
2.5-3.4kg/m² |
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Adhesive |
“Adhesive Fevicol SR 998 IS & Fevicol Hardner C” |
Unwilling to provide |
Unwilling to provide |
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Plywood |
“Birch Plywood (WBP grade)” |
12mm |
Unable to provide |
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*determined by Warrington Fire |
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Test Results |
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Orientation of test specimens: |
No Direction |
|
Average critical radiant flux |
8.05W/M² |
|
Average smoke development |
28.92% Min |
Warrington Fire Test for Determination of the Burning Behaviour of Floorings
Part 2 Determination of Optical Density by a Chamber Method and “T11:02” ( Gas Analysis in the Smoke Box ISO, Using FTIR Technique).
EN 45545-2: 2013 + A1: 2015
Objective: To Assess the results of tests performed in accordance with methods T04, T10.03 and T11.02 as defined in EN45545-2: 2013 + A1:2015 at and irradiance level of 25W/m² with a pilot flame, on specimens of a product and to provide and opinion of compliance with the requirements, as defined in EN 45545-2: 2013 + A1: 2015.
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Generic Description |
Product reference |
Thickness |
Weight per Unit Area or density |
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Rubberised floor covering For use in railway coaches & metro coaches adhered to a birch plywood substrate |
“ICF/MD/SPEC-354” (Flooring Only) |
14.89mm* |
9.80kg/m²* |
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Individual Components used to manufacture composite |
|||
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Rubber Flooring |
“ICF/MD/SPEC-354” |
2mm |
2.5-3.4kg/m² |
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Adhesive |
“Adhesive Fevicol SR 998 IS & Fevicol Hardner C” |
Unwilling to provide |
Unwilling to provide |
|
Plywood |
“Birch Plywood (WBP grade)” |
12mm |
Unable to provide |
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*determined by Warrington Fire |
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Opinion: We consider the results of the tests confirmed in reports referenced 413221 and 413222 to the test methods detailed above demonstrate that the product as tested, complies with requirements, R10 ( detailed in table 5 of EN 45545-2: 2013 + A1: 2005) for a HL1, HL2 and HL3 hazard level classification.
Part 2 Determination of Optical Density by a Chamber Method and “T11:02” ( Gas Analysis in the Smoke Box ISO, Using FTIR Technique).
EN 45545-2: 2013 + A1: 2015
Test Methods T10.03 & T11.02
Objective: To determine the toxic fume and optical density produced from the following product when tested in accordance with methods T10.03 and T11.02 as defined in BS EN 45545-2:2013 + A1: 2015 at an irradiance level of 25kW/M² with a plot flame.
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Generic Description |
Product reference |
Thickness |
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Rubberised floor covering For use in railway coaches & metro coaches adhered to a birch plywood substrate |
“ICF/MD/SPEC-354” (Flooring Only) |
14.89mm* |
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Individual Components used to manufacture composite |
||
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Rubber Flooring |
“ICF/MD/SPEC-354” |
2mm |
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Adhesive |
“Adhesive Fevicol SR 998 IS & Fevicol Hardner C” |
Unwilling to provide |
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Plywood |
“Birch Plywood (WBP grade)” |
12mm |
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*determined by Warrington Fire |
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Summary of Test Results:
The average Ds(max) value determined within 10 minutes was 137 The average CIT value at four minutes was 0.10.
The average CIT value at eight minutes was 0.23.