CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY PSB Product Listing Scheme": 2 This Certificate is issued to Armacell Asia Ltd 583 Orchard Road #16-01/17-01 Forum Building Singapore 238884 FOR Product: Thermal Insulation Material Brand: ARMAFLEX® Model: CLASS 1 Country of Origin: UK & China Product Details: Density : 64 kg/m? which has complied with the requirements of the scheme and based on the following Stondard{(s) Test Report(s) British Standard 476 Part 7: 1997 WARES No. 72385 (Rating : Class ‘1") Henry Heng Ghiet Executive Officer Ceti Dav og i Dieta i Dae iy 020094 01/01/1998 01/01/2002 31/12/2004 PSB-TEST’ “das 4/18 pods dd owe sa on i ds "hs ef pose el er osha odin xno wi. Ths eee nase py 8 Capron ‘dol evel pegs, Tn a i Cote sae eh so oof Po og Some Te malas spi gael pe be om en pat pele PSB CorporationPEST REPORT WARRES NO. 71624 BS 476: PART 7: 1997 METHOD FOR CLASSIFICATION OF THE SURFACE SPREAD OF FLAME OF PRODUCTS SPONSORED BY RODUCTS D INDUSTRIES LIMITED ARMSTRONG INSULATIO! A BUSINESS DIVISION OF ARMSTRONG W MARS STREI OLDHAM LANCASHIRE OL9 6LY ype SAFETY Holmestielé Rend. Waringlon, UK WA! 20S + Tel 01925655116 + Far 01825 655419 ¥ ‘is repoxtmay only be reproduced in fil, Exits or abridgements hall ast be published without pennission af Waring Fre Research CentreHe (issuE 2) : Page 2 0f7 TEST REPORT WARRES NO. 71624 BS 476: PART 7: 1997 METHOD FOR CLASSIFICATION OF THE SURFACE SPREAD OF FLAME OF PRODUCTS ¢ SPONSORED BY ARMSTRONG INSULATION PRODUCTS A BUSINESS DIVISION OF ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES LIMITED MARS STREET OLDHAM LANCASHIRE, OL9 GLY 1 PURPOSE OF TEST To determine the classification of specimens of 2 product when they are tested in accordance with BS 476: Part 7 1997, *Fire tests on building materials and structures, method for classification of the surface spread of flame of products” 2. SCOPE OF TEST BS 476: Part 7: 1997 specifies a method of test for measuring the lateral spread of flame along the surface of a ated in the ve specimen of a product al po! 3, and a classification system based on the rate and extent of flame spread. It provides data suitable for comparing the performances of essentially flat materials, composites, or assemblies, which ace used primarily as the exposed surfaces of walls or ceilings. 3. DESCRIPTION OF TEST SPECIMENS ry ‘The description ofthe specimens given below has been prepared from information provided by the sponsor of the test. All values quoted are nominal, unless tolerances are given. 25 mm Jick “Armstrong Class | Anmaflex (manufactured at Pariy, China, compound reference ‘PD {056", colour reference ‘Black’), a cellular nittile-based insulation product having a density of from $7.5 to 67.5, kg/m’, was Bonded to 12.5 mm thick calcium silicate based board with sodium silicate adhesive. ‘The specimens were supplied by the sponsor. Warrington Fire Rescarch Centre was not involved in any selection or sampling procedure. Warrington Fire Research supplied the adhesive and the calcium silicate based board and bonded the composite together 4 CONDITIONING OF SPECIMENS ‘The specimens were ceceived on the 25 April 1997, Prior to test the specimens were conditioned fo constant mass at a temperature of 23 + 2°C and a relative humidity of 50 10%. farvington EH) resedicht consttraner resting10. assur 2) 30f7 DATE OF TEST “The test was performed on the 14" May 1997, TEST PROCEDURE “The test was perform should be read in co Jin accordance with the procedute specified in BIS 476: Part 7: 1997, and this report unction with that British Standard, FORM IN WHICH THE SPECIMENS WERE TESTED ‘The specimens were tested in the form of a composite EXPOSED FACE ‘The foam face of the specimens was exposed to the radiant heat of the test when the specimens were mounted in the test position, ‘TEST RESULTS AND CLASSIFICATION ‘The test results relate only to the behaviour of the test specimens of the product under the particular conditions of test; they are not intended to be the sole criterion for assessing the potential fire hazard of the product in use. “The test results relate only to the specimens of the product in the form in which they were tested. Small differences in the composition or thickness of the product may significantly affect the performance during the test and may therefore invalidate the test results. Care should be taken to ensure that any product which is supplied or used is fully represented by the specimens which were tested “The test results forthe individual specimens, together with observations made during the test and comments, on any difficulties encountered daring the test are given in Table 1 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CLASS DEFINITIONS GIVEN IN BS 476: PART 7: 1997, THE SPECIMENS TESTED ARE CLASSIFIED AS CLASS 1. Note: If the prefix ‘D' or suffix 'R' or 'Y' is included in the classificatfon, this indicates that the results should be treated with caution. An explanation of the reason for the prefix and suffixes is given in ‘Appendix J, together with the irradiance along the horizontal reference line ofthe specimen position during, the test and the classification limits specified in the Standard. \ INTERPRETATION OF TEST RESULTS Attention is drawn to Appendix 2 entitled "Effect of thermal characteristics on the performance of assemblies” farrington. Vey Eonsitrane reste(ssUt 2) Page 4 of 7 ‘The specification and interpretation of fire test methods are the subject of ongoing development and refinement. Changes in associated legislation may also occur. For these reasons it is recommended! that the felevance of test reports over five years old should be considered by the user. The laboratory that issued the feport willbe able to offer, on bchalf ofthe egal owner, a review ofthe procedures adopxed for a particular test to ensure that they are consistent with etrent practices, and if requited may endorse the test report esPONSIMLE OFF Anmnov iow Retype : scoaxzy reyricor “rece Officer see enon 9 Fre Tein ert to Fie Testing For and on behalfof WARRINGTON FIRE RESEARCH CENTRE, DATE OFISSUE: June 5, 1997 (wv0914)) farrington VsGSSUE 2) Page 5 of7 TABLE 1 ‘SPECIMEN No. ' 2 3 Maximum distance travelled at 1.5 oo 50 07550 ‘intstes (mim) Distonce (nvm) Time to travel to indicated dstaice (minutes, seconds) \ 15 030 025 022 165 190 21s 240 265 290 375 455 500 525 600 675 710 750 785 825 900 ‘Time to each maximum distance travelled 050 100 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 (minutes, seconds) Maxinwm distance travelled in 10 100 50 50. 7550S ‘minutes (rm) Note: Six specimens are usually tested. If the test on any specimen is deemed to be invalid, as defined in the Standard, it is permissible for up to a maxinmam of nine specimens to be tested in order to obtain the six valid test results. 4 OBSERVATIONS MADE DURING TEST AND COMMENTS ON ANY DIFFICULTIES ENCOUNTERED DURING THE TEST. In the case of each specimen, transitory flaming occurred fiom the first minute of the test, extending up to a ‘maximum distance of 165 mm along the reference line and up to a maximum distance of 290 mm above the reference line. In the case of specimens No.3, No, No.5 and No.6, sustained flaming occurred from the first minute of the test, approximately 150 mm above the reference line, extending up to a maxinuim distance of 240 mm. varrington il VESCUVLAPPENDIX 1 Irradiance along the horizontal reference line ofthe specimen position during the test Distance along reference line from the hotter end of the specimen position (in mm) Lrradiance at points specified above (kW/m?) Note: 2 tolerance of + 0.5 kW/m? is specified on the iradiance measurement. t Classification of spread of flame 325 210 Ms (ISSUE 2) Page 6 of 7 525675828 0 «70 «50 SPREAD OF FLAME ATS MIN TINAL SPREAD OF FLAME cuassisicatiow usr Lint FOR ONE unit nar FoR ONE SPECIMEN TN SPECIMEN TN SAMPLE SauirtE cis 16s ves+25 165 ves +25 Gis? us 303s 3 see Gis 3 Xs 265535 ne ioe 95 crest exceeding hen for Cs Explanation of prefix and suffix the dassfica 1. Asaffix R is added tothe classification if mote than six specimens are gquired in order to obtain six valid test results (eg, class 28). 2 A prefix D is added to the classification of any product which does not comply with the surface characteristics specified in the Standard and has therefore been tested in a modified form (e.g. class D3). 3 A suffix Y is added to the classification if any softening and/or other behaviour that may affect the flame spread occurs (eg. class 3Y), For example, a classification of D3RY could be achieved indicating (2) a modified surface has been used; (b) a class 3 result has been obtained; (c) additional specimens have been used to obtain 6 valid results and; (4) softening ‘and/or other behaviour has occurred which is considered to have affected the test result farvington Weis VESCAVCHLWALES No, 71624 (ISSUB.2) Page 7 of7 APPENDIX 2 Effect of Thermal Characteristics on the Performance of Specimens “The result of a test in accordance with BS 476: Part 7: 1997 is applicable only to the specimens in the form in which they were tested. Small differences in the composition or thickness of the product may sigoificantly affect the performance during the test and may therefore invalidate the test result. tis important that the specimens which are tested fully represent the product which is supplied and the manner in which it will be wsed product 10 be tested in a number of different ways:to determine the classification which will be achieved in its different methods of use his may require a ‘A surface coating, for example, niay be applied to a selected substrate using 2 particular method and application rate “The test classification which is achieved for that set of specimens will be applicable only to that situation. If the substrate or method and rate of application in a particular practical situation are different from that which was tested then it will be necessary to detennine the classification which will be achieved for that sitvation Similarly, specimens incorporating, a wallcovering must be fully representative of the situation which occurs in practice and Il normally consist of the walleovering bonded to a chosen substrate with a chosen adhesive; the test result will obly apply to that composite system, The same principle applies to any composite or assembly which is being investigated, It is sometimes possible to assume a “worst case’ sitwation which will enable a chosen set, or sets, of specimens to be constructed and tested to provide @ foundation for the assessment of the probable performance of variations within the system. Similarly itis sometimes possible co formulate 2 series of exploratory tests to investigate the effect of variations within a product or system, usually culminating in @ series ot formal tests to provide the basis for a composite assessment of pre-determined variables. In such cases, however, itis essential that careful planning of the programmes is undertaken by suitably qualified fire safety practitioners. The following is re-produced from Appendix B of BS 476: Part 7: 1997; With thin materials or composites, pavticulanly those with 3 high thermal conductivity, the presence of an airgap and the nature of any underlying construction may significantly affect the ignition performance of the exposed surface Increasing the thermal capacity of the underlying construction increases the “heat sink” effect and may delay ignition of the exposed surface. Any backing provided to the test specimen and in intimate contact with it, such as the non-combustible spacers, may alter this "heat sink’ effect and may be fundamental to the test result itself. The influence of the underlying layers on the performance of the assembly should be understood and cate should be taken to ensure that the result obtained on any assembly is relevant toits use in practice. ‘The following advice is offered on the construction and preparation of test specimens; (a) Where the thermal properties of the product ate such that no significant heat loss to the underlying layers can occur, e.g, 2 material or composite greater than approximately 6 mm thick of high thermal capacity and/or low thermal conductivity, then the product should be tested backed only by the backing board. : (b) Where the product is normally used as a free-standing sheet and the characteristics noted in (a) do not apply, then an air space should be provided at the back of the product by testing over spacers of non- combustible insulation board 20 mm wide and (25 + I)mm thick (©) Where the product is to be used over a low density non-combustible substrate and the characteristies noted in (a) do nat apply, then the procuct should be tested in conjunction with that substrate, (@) Where the product is to be used over a combustible substrate and the characteristics noted in (a) do not apply, then the product should be tested in conjunction with that substrate NOTE: Discussions are inking place in ISO/TCOZSCI conceming the possible use of a restriced range of reference substrates (mainly non-combustible) where it is not apparent or possible (o test materials or products inthe representative cad-use substeate farvington Wey