2024-04-07

IMO FTPC Part 2: Smoke Toxicity Test – Marine Equipment Flame Retardant Test, Fire Test

IMO FTPC Part 2: Smoke Toxicity Test – Marine Equipment Flame Retardant Test, Fire Test

IMO FTPC Introduction to flame retardant and fire protection testing of marine materials

Ships sailing in international waters must comply with the regulations of SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea). Ships include ships, warships, etc. Since it is difficult to escape from a ship in the event of a fire, the fire resistance of its materials is of particular concern.

EU (European Union) and USCG (United States Coast Guard) stipulate that all materials used on ships must undergo fire test certification and only recognize certificates issued by notified certification bodies. The tests are conducted according to standard IMO MSC 61 (67) (IMO).

IMO MSC 61(67) standard

--IMO MSC 61(67)：Adoption of the international code for application of fire test procedures

--IMO MSC 61(67) : Adoption of international regulations on fire test procedures

IMO MSC 61 (67)/IMO FTPC Part 2: Smoke Toxicity Test

IMO FTPC Part 2 : Smoke And Toxicity Test

ISO 5659-2: Plastic-Smoke generation, Part 2 Determination of optical density by a single chamber test / ISO 5659-2: Plastic-Smoke generation, Part 2 Determination of optical density by a single chamber test

scope: surface materials of bulkheads, ceilings, floor materials, deck coverings, plastic pipes, cables, etc.

of light smoke density:

product type	light smoke density
Surface of bulkheads, linings, or ceilings Waterproof walls, partitions, ceiling surfaces	Dm≤200
Floor coveringsFloor materials	Dm≤500
Primary deck coveringsPrimary deck coverings	Dm≤400
Plastic pipes and cablesPlastic pipes and cables	Dm≤400

of each component of toxic gas:

Carbon monoxide CO: 1450ppm

Hydrogen bromide HBr: 600ppm

Hydrogen chloride HCl: 600ppm

Hydrogen cyanide HCN: 140ppm

Hydrogen fluoride HF: 600ppm

Sulfur dioxide SO2；120ppm

Nitrogen oxide NOx：350ppm

WheelMark certification and American USCG certification

At the same time, ship materials/equipment used on ships registered in Europe need to be tested and wheelmark certified according to the requirements of the Ship Equipment Directive MED 96/98/EC, while ships registered in the United States require USCG certification.

Materials IMO FTPC Flame Retardant and Fire Test Details

Fire testing of equipment/materials on board must be conducted in accordance with IMO MSC 61(67) and IMO FTPC (fire testing procedure code)

IMO MSC 61(67) / IMO FTPC Part 1: Non-combustible materials test
IMO MSC 61(67) / IMO FTPC Part 2 : Smoke toxicity test
IMO MSC 61(67) / IMO FTPC Part 3 : A, B, F flame resistance grade test
IMO MSC 61(67) / IMO FTPC Part 4: Fire door control system testing
IMO MSC 61(67) / IMO FTPC Part 5: Surface combustion test
IMO MSC 61(67) / IMO FTPC Part 6: Main deck covering test
IMO MSC 61(67) / IMO FTPC Part 7: Vertically placed textile materials and lamination tests
IMO MSC 61(67) / IMO FTPC Part 8: Upholstered furniture test
IMO MSC 61(67) / IMO FTPC Part 9: Bedding Test
IMO MSC 40(64) / ISO 9705 and ISO 5660: Fireproof materials for high-speed ships

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