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1. Impact of Test and Foam Design on Smoldering
Series: Technical Note (NIST TN)
Report Number: 1799
Published: 5/14/2013
Authors: Mauro Zammarano, Szabolcs S. Matko, Rick D Davis
Abstract: Smoldering propensity of fabrics used in upholstered furniture can be assessed using foam mockups according to the CPSC proposed regulation. This approach requires a polyurethane flexible foam with reproducible and well- characterized smoldering ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=913737

2. Guidelines for Evaluating Fire Blocking Barrier Fabrics
Series: Technical Note (NIST TN)
Report Number: 1798
Published: 4/18/2013
Authors: Shonali Nazare, William M Pitts, Shaun M. Flynn, Rick D Davis, John R Shields
Abstract: This document provides guidelines to quantify fire performance properties of fire blocking barrier materials used in soft furnishings. In an attempt to enable a priori selection of fire barrier materials such that the final upholstered product ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=912417

3. Protective performance of environmentally stressed fabrics containing melamine fiber blends
Published: 1/12/2013
Authors: Shonali Nazare, Shaun M. Flynn, Rick D Davis, Joannie W Chin
Abstract: In this study, environmentally stressed OS fabrics containing melamine fiber blends were evaluated for thermal and mechanical properties that are critical to the protective performance of firefighter turnout gear. Environmental stress factors that a ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=911977

4. Thermal and Burning Properties of Poly(lactic acid) Composites Using Cellulose-Based Intumescing Flame Retardants
Published: 12/21/2012
Authors: Douglas Matthew Fox, Srilatha Temburni, Melissa Novy, Laura Flynn, Mauro Zammarano, Yeon Seok Kim, Jeffrey W Gilman, Rick D Davis
Abstract: Poly(lactic acid) was flame retarded using cellulose-based intumescing flame retardants. Cellulose was an excellent carbon source in combination with ammonium polyphosphate (APP), exhibiting good thermal stabilities and UL-94 ratings of V-0. Nano ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=911874

5. Smoldering in Flexible Polyurethane Foams: the Effect of Foam Morphology
Published: 12/18/2012
Authors: Mauro Zammarano, Szabolcs S. Matko, Roland H. Kraemer, Rick D Davis, Jeffrey W Gilman, Li Piin Sung, Douglas Matthew Fox, Shivani Navin Mehta
Abstract: Smoldering is a self-sustaining heterogeneous oxidation reaction that induces a slow, low temperature, flameless combustion. Flexible polyurethane foams (PUF) are prone to smoldering due to their high air permeability, low density and high specific ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=911968

6. Standard Operating Procedures for Smolder Ignition Testing of Upholstery Fabrics
Series: Technical Note (NIST TN)
Report Number: 1775
Published: 12/11/2012
Authors: Rick D Davis, Mauro Zammarano, Szabolcs S. Matko, Roland H. Kraemer
Abstract: This manuscript describes a methodology to measure the influence of an upholstery cover fabric to promote smoldering mass loss of a small-scale mock-up. The primary test metric is total mock-up mass loss after 45 min exposure to the smoldering ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=912584

7. Factors Influencing the Smoldering Performance of Polyurethane Foam
Series: Technical Note (NIST TN)
Report Number: 1747
Published: 9/26/2012
Authors: Mauro Zammarano, Szabolcs S. Matko, Roland H. Kraemer, Rick D Davis, Jeffrey W Gilman, Shivani Navin Mehta
Abstract: The objective of this study was to evaluate whether polyurethane foam (PUF) could be produced as a standard reference material for ultimate use in a standard test intended to ensure the smoldering performance of commercially available upholstered ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=911753

8. Assessment of Factors Affecting Fire Performance of Mattresses: A Review
Published: 9/3/2012
Authors: Rick D Davis, Shonali Nazare, Kathryn M Butler
Abstract: An in-depth analysis of U.S. residential fire statistics shows that although the total number of fires and deaths due to mattress fires has dropped as a result of several regulatory approaches, the mattress/bedding fires continue to account for one ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=912268

9. Accelerated Weathering of Firefighter Protective Clothing Containing Melamine Fiber Blends
Series: Technical Note (NIST TN)
Report Number: 1751
Published: 8/14/2012
Authors: Shonali Nazare, Rick D Davis, Joannie W Chin
Abstract: In this study, environmentally stressed OS fabrics containing melamine fiber blends were evaluated for thermal and mechanical properties that are critical to the protective performance of firefighter turnout gear. Environmental stress factors ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=911613

10. Accelerated Weathering of Firefighter Protective Clothing: Delineating the Impact of Thermal, Moisture, and Ultraviolet Light Exposures
Series: Technical Note (NIST TN)
Report Number: 1746
Published: 6/27/2012
Authors: Rick D Davis, Shonali Nazare, Joannie W Chin
Abstract: Previously we quantified the chemical and mechanical deterioration of polyaramid and polybenzimidazole-based protective clothing fabrics that resulted from concurrent thermal, moisture, and simulated sunlight exposure. This paper reports on individu ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=911077