BS EN ISO 12952-1:2010

This standard BS EN ISO 12952-1:2010 Textiles. Assessment of the ignitability of bedding items is classified in these ICS categories:

• 97.160 Home textiles. Linen
• 13.220.40 Ignitability and burning behaviour of materials and products

This part of ISO 12952 specifies test methods for assessing the ignitability of all bedding items when subjected to a smouldering cigarette.

This part of ISO 12952 applies to bedding items, which can normally be placed on a mattress, for example:

• mattress covers;

• underlays;

• incontinence sheets and pads;

• sheets;

• blankets;

• electric blankets;

• quilts (duvets) and covers;

• pillows (whatever the filling) and bolsters;

• pillowcases.

This part of ISO 12952 does not apply to mattresses, bed bases and mattress pads.