GMW3232 (G)

Description / Abstract: This test method shall be used to determine the horizontal burn rate of materials used in the passenger compartment of motor vehicles after exposure to a small flame.

Note: Nothing in the specification supersedes applicable laws and regulations.

Note: In the event of a conflict between the English and the domestic language, the English language shall take precedence.

Applicability.

The method permits testing of materials and parts of the vehicle interior, individually or in combination up to a thickness of 13 mm. It is normally only applicable to materials and parts within a 13 mm range to the passenger compartment air space.

Testing Frequency.

All sources supplying parts or materials to this requirement must perform routine quality control testing to confirm compliance of each lot of material or parts produced.

Lot Identification.

Each lot of material shall remain readily available and identifiable, until the tests are complete so it may be retrieved in the event of inspection and/or test failure. Each lot of material shall have a unique identification.

Use of Incoming Material Test Data.

When a source location can demonstrate that their process does not adversely affect flammability, the source location may use test data from each lot of incoming material.