KemI Rapport 3/06. - Kemikalieinspektionen

Table 3EU standards covering personal protective clothingType of risk Example of risk Corresponding EU standardSmall flamesAll activity in the vicinity ofEN 533flamesLarger flames and convective Proximity to small firesEN 531 level B1heatRadiated heat Proximity to ovens EN 531 level C1Heat and flames Fire-fighting EN 469Drops of molten metalWelding and cutting work withEN 470-1oxygenSplashes of molten metal Foundry, smelting plant EN 531 level D1 and E1Table 4 Classification of textile fabrics according to the FFA (the Flammable Fabrics Act).ClassTime for spreading of flameClass 1 Normal flammability 4 seconds or moreClass 2 Intermediate flammability Between 4 and 7 seconds before fabric ignitesClass 3 Rapid and intense burning Less than 4 seconds. Dangerous and flammable.Unsuitable for clothing.3. Bygg- och konstruktionsmaterialAn overview of fire requirements for building and construction applications [19]Table 5 Euro classes of reaction to fire for construction products except floorings (*)Class Test method(s) Classification criteria Additional classificationA1A2EN ISO 1182 (1);andEN ISO 1716EN ISO 1182 (1)orDT < 30 °C; andDm