Absorption Testing for Q-CEL®
Product quality and performance during production is assured through careful testing and control of EverSoakTM absorption characteristics using test methods derived from ISO 9073-6 “Textiles — Test methods for nonwovens — Part 6: Absorption”.
Further information regarding International Organization
for Standardization testing parameters can be obtained
from www.iso.org.
Flame Resistant Testing of Q-CEL®2
The ASTM E84 Standard Test Method is used to determine
the response of materials to heat and flame under controlled conditions. Samples of the EverSoakTM Brand were tested in accordance with the ASTM E84 standard in 2007-08, by SGS U.S. Testing Company, Inc. Preferred and Standard lines met Class A and Basic met Class B for flame spread and smoke density requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
Further information regarding American Society for Testing
and Materials testing parameters can be obtained from www.astm.org.
Disclosure
The above is a test that we use to illustrate the EverSoakTM Brand pads’ fire retardant capabilities.
2 For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website. |
