Combined Flammability Tester for Toys

Meet the standard:

EN 71-2

ASTM F963

ISO 8124-2 16

CFR Part 1500

Product Introduction:

Flammability testing is a critical aspect of toy safety to protect children from burn injuries. Standards like EN 71-2 and ASTM F963 specify different test methods for various toy materials and categories, including:

Materials with a piled surface (e.g., plush toys)

Textile fabrics and costumes

Materials used for stuffing

Small toy parts or components

A Combined Flammability Tester provides the necessary apparatus to conduct these different tests. Typically, it consists of a protective cabinet or chamber where tests are performed safely. Within the chamber, interchangeable sample holders are used to position the toy sample or material specimen according to the specific test method (e.g., horizontally, vertically, or at an angle). A defined flame source, usually a Bunsen burner with controlled gas flow and flame height, is applied to the sample for a specified time. The instrument includes timers to measure the flame application time and the subsequent burning time or rate of flame spread. Rulers or measuring scales are used to determine the extent of burn after the flame self-extinguishes or is extinguished.

By offering multiple test configurations within one system, a combined tester streamlines the flammability testing process for a wide range of toy types and materials, ensuring efficient and comprehensive evaluation for compliance with relevant safety standards.

The instrument is used in laboratories for:

Performing mandatory flammability tests on toys and toy components to meet safety regulations.

Evaluating the burning characteristics of different materials used in toy manufacturing.

Quality control during toy production to ensure consistency in flammability performance.

Research and development of toy materials with improved flame resistance.

Certifying toys for market entry in regions with flammability safety requirements.

Product Advantages:

Allows performance of multiple types of flammability tests for toys from various standards using a single instrument.

Ensures compliance with major international toy safety flammability regulations (EN 71-2. ASTM F963).

Provides objective assessment of burning behavior, flame spread rate, and ease of ignition.

Helps identify potential flammability hazards in toys.

More cost-effective and space-saving than purchasing separate testers for each method.

Essential tool for toy manufacturers, testing laboratories, and regulatory bodies.

Product Features:

Based on typical Combined Flammability Testers for Toys:

Protective test cabinet or chamber to safely contain the flame and combustion products during testing, often with a viewing window and ventilation provisions.

Bunsen burner or specified gas burner with precise control over gas flow rate to achieve the required flame height and type according to standard methods.

Multiple, interchangeable sample holders and fixtures designed to securely position toy samples or material specimens according to the geometry and angle specified by different test methods (e.g., for flat materials, soft toys, costumes).

Timing devices (digital timers) to accurately measure flame application time and burning time or rate.

Rulers or measuring scales built into the test area or provided as accessories for measuring the extent of burn.

Gas control system with pressure regulator and flow meter for the test gas (e.g., butane).

Igniter or means to ignite the burner flame.

Safety features including flame monitoring, emergency shut-off for gas, and provisions for fume extraction.