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HEAT AND FLAMES​

STANDARDS EN ISO 11612 HEAT AND FLAME

EN ISO 11612 protective clothing where there is a need for clothing with limited flame spread properties.

THE TEST You must pass either A1 or A2 tests AND one other from B, C, D, E or F​

TEST

TYPE

LEVELS

A1 or A2 Limited flame spread*​ B Convective heat

MV70

3 levels

C

Radiant heat

4 levels

THE RISK Heat exposure can occur through either; direct contact (conduction), liquids and gas including air (convection) or through electromagnetic waves (radiation). Flame risk is caused from exposure to the stream of hot, burning gas from something on fire (flames). Accidental splattering or spraying of molten​ metal is also a workplace risk factor.

D

Molten aluminium splash 3 levels

E

Molten iron splash

3 levels

F

Contact heat

3 levels

Optional testing and manikin testing for overall burn prediction.​.​ *This test must be carried out on fabric and seams​

EN ISO 14116 LIMITED FLAME SPREAD​

MV72

EN ISO 14116 Protective clothing to protect against occasional and brief contact with small igniting flames reducing the possibility of the clothing burning and thereby itself constituting a hazard.

WHO IS AT RISK?​ Workers in industries including: electrical utilities, petrochemical, transportation road and rail, metalworking, foundries, cement works and craftspeople.

THE TEST Three different categories for flame spread, Index 1, 2 and 3 as detailed below:

Index REQUIREMENTS

No flame spread No flaming debris No afterglow shall spread No flame spread No flaming debris No afterglow shall spread No hole shall form

MV71

INJURIES​ Burn injuries can range from mild to severe and they can even be fatal.

1

2

No flame spread No flaming debris No afterglow shall spread No hole shall form The afterflame must last no longer than 2 seconds

3

FD15

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