FMVSS 302

Flammability of materials used in the occupant compartments of motor

vehicles according to FMVSS 302. (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standrad).

Main field of application

The standard decides the burning rate of materials in the occupant
compartments of motor vehicles. Requirements of burning rates are found in FMVSS 302.
Examples of products that can be tested with this method
Any portion of a single or composite material which is within 13 mm of the occupant
compartments air space.

Material consumption during test

Complete test
5 tests 8 test specimens, with the dimension 100 mm x 356 mm.

Indicative test 2 test specimens, with the dimension 100 mm x 356 mm.

Test Procedure
The test is conducted inside a test chamber where the test specimen is mounted horizontally.
The exposed side of the test specimen is subjected to a gas flam from underneath. The burnt
distance and the time taken to burn this distance is measured during the test. The result, the
burning rate, is expressed in mm/min.