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Designation: D 3065 – 01
Standard Test Methods for

Flammability of Aerosol Products1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 3065; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope approximately 6 in. (152 mm) above it.

1.1 These test methods cover the determination of flamma- 4.3 Candle, paraffin, approximately 1 in. (25 mm) in diam-
bility hazards for aerosol products. eter and of such height that the top third of the flame is at the
1.2 These test methods appear in the following order: height of the horizontal rule, to be placed at the zero point in
Section
the base.
Flame Projection Test 4 to 7
Closed Drum Test 8 to 10 5. Conditioning
1.3 This standard should be used to measure and describe 5.1 Condition the dispenser to 70 6 1°F (216 0.5°C).
the properties of materials, products, or assemblies in response
6. Procedure
to heat and flame under controlled laboratory conditions and
should not be used to describe or appraise the fire hazard or fire 6.1 Conduct the test in a draft-free area that can be venti-
risk of materials, products, or assemblies under actual fire lated and cleared after each test.
conditions. However, results of this test may be used as 6.2 Shake the dispenser, and hold it upright unless the label
elements of a fire risk assessment which takes into account all states otherwise.
of the factors which are pertinent to an assessment of the fire 6.3 Position the dispenser 6 in. (152 mm) from the flame
hazard of a particular end use. source and spray for 4 s (one operator noting the extension of
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the the flame and the other operating the dispenser) through the top
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the third of the 2-in (51-mm) flame and essentially parallel to the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- rule.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- 6.3.1 Caution: Do not spray large quantities in a small,
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. confined area.
6.4 Record the results.
2. Referenced Documents 6.5 Free the space of any previously discharged material,
2.1 ASTM Standards: repeat 6.2-6.4 twice again, and average the three results.
E 1 Specification for ASTM Thermometers2
7. Report
3. Significance and Use 7.1 Report the following information:
3.1 These test methods were developed so that the Open 7.1.1 Product being tested,
Drum Test could be abandoned as a meaningful guide in 7.1.2 Results of the three readings, and
establishing flammability hazards. 7.1.3 Average of the three results.
FLAME PROJECTION TEST CLOSED DRUM TEST
4. Apparatus 8. Apparatus
4.1 Base, 8 in. (203 mm) wide and 2 ft (0.6 m) long, marked 8.1 Drum, open-head, 55 gal (208 dm3), modified as fol-
in 6-in. (152-mm) intervals. lows:
4.2 Rule, 2 ft (0.6 m) long, marked in inches (or millimetres) 8.1.1 Fit a closure over the open drum head. The closure
to be supported horizontally on the side of the base and may be either a hinged lid (Fig. 1), or a 1⁄2-mil (0.0127-mm)
thickness of polyamide film. If the film is used, apply it as
1
These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on
follows:
Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.33 on Mechanical 8.1.1.1 Stretch the film over the open end of the drum and
Dispensers. Originally developed by the Chemical Specialties Manufacturers Assn. hold it in place by a strong rubber band, that will stretch 1 in.
Current edition approved Feb. 10, 2001. Published April 2001. Originally (25 mm) when a 1-lb (0.45-kg) mass is hung from its lowest
published as D 3065 – 72. Last previous edition D 3065 – 94.
2
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 14.03.
point when around the drum.
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the spray toward the center of the opposite end, until an
explosion takes place, or for a period up to 60 s, whichever
occurs first.
10.6 After each test, open the drum to clear the atmosphere,
and clean the drum of any residues which might effect future
tests.
10.7 Repeat 10.3-10.6 twice again, and average the three
results, using the same dispenser if possible. If size limitations
make it necessary to use more than one dispenser, then do not
use more than one in the performance of any one test.
FIG. 1 Hinged Lid 11. Report

11.1 Report the following information:
8.1.1.2 Cut a 1-in. (25-mm) vertical slit in the film, begin- 11.1.1 Product being tested,
ning at a point 2 in. (51 mm) from the top of the drum. 11.1.2 Results of the three tests, and
8.1.1.3 Draw the film taut over the opening. 11.1.3 Average of the three results.
8.1.2 Bore a circular opening 1 in. (25 mm) in diameter
through the base, about 2 in. (51 mm) from the edge, in such 12. Precision and Bias
a position that when the drum is on its side the hole will be at 12.1 Precision—The precision of Test Methods D 3065 is
the top. highly dependent on the contents being tested. One laboratory
8.1.3 A metal base 9 in. (229 mm) long, 2 in. (51 mm) wide, that used the “Flame Projection Test” has investigated two
and at least 1⁄16 in. (1.6 mm) thick shall be used to support a products with three replicate tests, yielding the following
paraffin candle approximately 1 in. (25 mm) in diameter and at results:
least 3 in. (76 mm) in height (see Fig. 2). Product A Flame Extension (in.)
8.1.4 Optionally, a 6-in. (152-mm) square opening may be Can No. 1 18
Can No. 2 16
cut through the center of the drum base and securely covered Can No. 3 18
with a piece of safety glass.
Mean value 17.3
9. Conditioning Standard Deviation 1.15
9.1 Condition the dispenser to 70 6 1°F (216 0.5°C). Product B Flame Extension (in.)
Can No. 1 7
10. Procedure Can No. 2 4
Can No. 3 5
10.1 Lay the drum on its side (Fig. 1) where the temperature
is between 60 and 80°F (15 and 27°C), but as close to 70°F Mean value 5.3
Standard Deviation 1.53
(21°C) as possible.
10.2 Stand the candle on the metal base in the drum, 12.1.1 Another laboratory that used the “Closed Drum Test”
half-way from each end. has investigated two products with three replicate tests, yield-
10.3 Light the candle and secure the closure. (If the film ing the following results:
closure is used, ignite the candle by means of a taper through Product A Seconds
the 1-in. (25-mm) circular opening.) Can No. 1 48.9
Can No. 2 47.8
10.4 Shake the dispenser and hold it upright or, if necessary, Can No. 3 55.2
in such a position that the liquid contents can be sprayed
directly into the drum. Mean value 50.63
10.5 As quickly as possible, place the dispenser at the 1-in.
(25-mm) opening and spray directly into the drum, directing Product B Seconds
Can No. 1 31.1
Can No. 2 27.5
Can No. 3 29.5
Mean value 29.37

12.1.2 Other products in aerosol packages may have values

different than the values disclosed above. Variability is strong
due to the tolerances in all of the components in the aerosol
valve, which affect the delivery rate and pattern shape; both
rate and pattern have a direct effect of flame extension. There
in. mm in. mm
is also variability due to the amount and flammability level of
1⁄6 1.6 2 51 the contents—both product and propellent. Users of this test
1⁄2 13 9 229 method are suggested to reference historical files of previous
FIG. 2 Candle Base tests of similar aerosol packaging contents for an estimate of
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within–laboratory repeatability. The Committee believes that 13. Keywords
because of this strong product and component material depen-
13.1 aerosol packaging; aerosol safety; flammability of
dency, further investigation of repeatability and reproducibility
aerosol products
is not practicable.
12.2 Bias—Test Methods D 3065 has no bias because an
accepted reference or referee value is not available.
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Designation: D 3065 – 01

Standard Test Methods for

1. Scope approximately 6 in. (152 mm) above it.

FLAME PROJECTION TEST CLOSED DRUM TEST

FIG. 1 Hinged Lid 11. Report

Mean value 29.37

12.1.2 Other products in aerosol packages may have values

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